TigéOwners.com RZ2

[zany]

Re: TigéOwners.com RZ2

Originally posted by Matt Garcia
Trish along with the help of Rick at Tige sent me some of the beginning stages of the manufacturing process. They may not show a lot at this point but I plan on adding more images and descriptions once I receive them. Hopefully this will educate you on how Tiges are so well built.

Great pictures, can't wait to see the “Making of a Tige"
I am very interested in seeing the whole process of the construction of a Tige.

Congratulations on the boat Matt

[gman]

matt, you provided a list of options. You said that you ordered a 360hp engine. this is the new 5.7l high torque 360hp engine. What exactly did MP do to the 5.7l engine to go from 340 to 360hp and what is the new torque rating? Have fun with the new boat.

[Matt Garcia]

Originally posted by gman
matt, you provided a list of options. You said that you ordered a 360hp engine. this is the new 5.7l high torque 360hp engine. What exactly did MP do to the 5.7l engine to go from 340 to 360hp and what is the new torque rating? Have fun with the new boat.

Thats actually a good question, I really dont know. Hopefully someone will know (Lee where are you at?). If no one knows I will ask Tige about it next week.

[lee]

Originally posted by Matt Garcia
Thats actually a good question, I really dont know. Hopefully someone will know (Lee where are you at?). If no one knows I will ask Tige about it next week.

I am in Orlando for Surf Expo, not sure if I can answer questions until Monday.

If I remember correctly Eddie A. from MP told me the 360 has different valves ECM programing and some other stuff that I do not remember from the dealer meeting.

[David]

Looks awesome Matt!

I can't wait to get some riding done behind it! Hopefully these lakes will fill up? BTW Matt, you gonna be at Worlds next weekend?

I remember the day the site was launched and there was only like 5 of us posting stuff up for a few months with the occasional visitor, now it's crazy how many people are active on this site. You've done an awesome job!

[Matt Garcia]

Originally posted by David
Looks awesome Matt!

I can't wait to get some riding done behind it! Hopefully these lakes will fill up? BTW Matt, you gonna be at Worlds next weekend?

I remember the day the site was launched and there was only like 5 of us posting stuff up for a few months with the occasional visitor, now it's crazy how many people are active on this site. You've done an awesome job!

Thanks David. In retrospect that was funny about the same members always posting up seems so long ago now.

I am not going to Worlds, that is the same weekend I will have my boat.

Your always welcome to come ride with me. Get a dry suit so we can do some winter riding!

[Matt Garcia]

Originally posted by lee
I am in Orlando for Surf Expo, not sure if I can answer questions until Monday.

If I remember correctly Eddie A. from MP told me the 360 has different valves ECM programing and some other stuff that I do not remember from the dealer meeting.

Lee, I am about to revoke your title! pfftt...Mr.Tigé Dealer Know It All Guy....ya right.

[Matt Garcia]

Its here!

Well I haven't received the other production images yet but here are the images of my new boat. I picked it up straight from the factory yesterday. Five months of anxiously waiting was painful but worth it.

Tige has done an awesome job on this boat, so many cool features I don't know where to start. The digital display is something I really like. Everything you need is right in front of you on an LCD display, air, oil, water temp, speed, voltage, etc. The speed set is another feature that is very easy to use and adjust. It did take me a minute to figure it out since I was use to Perfect Pass but once you figure it out it is sweet.

The Marine Power 360 HT (High Torque) engine sounds really meaty. Its got a very sweet, "throaty" sound to it. Getting out of the hole with ballast was just the same as if the boat had no weight, it was quick and responsive.

The ballast tanks in the back are also innovative feature, they are clear so you can see the water level as well. Filling and draining was fairly quick ( I believe the pumps are 1100 GPH). The front has a U shaped Fly High bag which can be filled with just port, starboard or both. I know Tige is addressing some issues with the ballast since some of the water in the back tanks does not completely empty since the pump is not at the lowest point in the tank. Also the front bag seems to lift the front seat up once its filled.

The vinyl also has a more plush, soft feel to it. The Z series tower is personally one of my favorite towers, its very thick and very sturdy. I think it really makes the boat. The board racks are also easy to get to wether they are swiveled or locked it just as easy to load boards in it.

A few other cool features are a hard wired iPod adapter on the dash and integrated tinted wind screen. The storage areas are also very easy to get to. The seats lift forward and then up making it effortless.

The vision air chair, bimini and boat cover was not ready so I wont receive those for another few weeks. I am looking forward to that vision air chair. I did not take any pictures of the wake since it was rough when I was doing the lake test, hopefully I will have some this weekend. That's all I have for now, I will take some pictures of the surf and boarding wake soon.

I also want to thank Lannie, Trish, Tony and every one else who had a part in this. I especially want to thank Kip Davis for making this happen. With out Kip I don't think I would have been in this boat.


Matt

Pics:

In front of the factory









Lake Test




Dash


Ballast tanks and MP 360HP Engine

[rushin]

That looks awesome Matt!!

I have felt the new vinyl and it is alot softer.



Shoot, who cares about the production pics now.


Is there a enclosure for the sub like on the 06's?

[Original Wing Nut]

Awesome Looking boat. You guys really should stop. I'm trying not to have to buy a new boat, you're not making that easy.

[spharis]

I think my favorite part is the stainless window trim. That makes the whole boat look much more classy.

[NICKYPOO]

Ya know, I wasn't too sure about the colors at first, but now I love 'em. Looks friggin' sweet bro! Nice, nice choice man. You are stoked. I'm with OWN here, I want one.

[jeffro]

looks like i'll be heading to Dallas REAL soon ....

looks great Matt!! even better than i imagined!

[talltigeguy]

Beautiful boat!!! I think it makes me cringe to put it in water so dirty! Where did you find that stuff? I would consider leaving the shrink wrap on it for protection.

Just teasing, but that is some dirty water. I love the colors, I was considering the same, just reversing the gray and orange.

[Tequilasun]

Lake Test with only one person without a PFD?


Kinda dangerous don't you think....What if it sinks....






J/K!

Great looking boat!