Ordering a 2008 22ve...

[wannabewakeboarder]

The bunk lights aren't as bright as I thought they would be but they definitely help out a bunch! The rest of the lights are super bright and the Tigé emblem lights up blue at night - so cool! I'm glad that I upgraded to this trailer, handles corners like a dream, stops super nice and smooth. 4 wheel independent suspension and 4 wheel disc brakes.

Next time your out, take some pics for a thread, I know a couple of us would like to see them.

[Timmy!]

The bunk lights wouldn't even show up in a pic for sure, I have to get a digital camera again too (wife gave ours to her brother) or I could take them tonight. I'll see what I can do though!

[Tanner]

IF your considering brands trailers... read my post on prestige trailers!

[packbacker1981]

Sorry guys for the late reply. Working too much and not riding enough here lateley. Well as far as the tower goes which one of the towers fold? This is the biggest question because I have got to fold my tower to store my boat after every lake run (I have an enclosed building that is only 9 and a half feet tall inside height), so this is a must. I don't think that I will be needing any of the docking lights, tower lights, or transom lights, just because most of the time it's just me and my wife and kids and we normally just go out for the entire day and come in before dark (Someone tell me if I am wrong) . Now the big question...I want to get my boat all black top, hull, and main part with the charcoal grey back half and stripe down the side. Will I go wrong with doing this and how hot will it actually be, because I have heard many different opinions. This is what I really want but some say do it and some don't. I am a pretty anal person when it comes to keeping my vehicles and boat clean and I detail on the side for a second job so I don't think it would be that bad, but someone with more experience tell me please. We live in NC so its not like it is that hot like Texas or Arizona. Another reason I am questioning it is becasue my wife is absolutely scared of the black top deck. She is scared it will be too hot and scratch really easy, but heres my thing. We have a white deck on our inboard outboard now and we don't step on it or rub up against it now. We are very particular with it and its not scratched, so I don't know. I feel like it wouldn't be a problem but again someone with experience tell me. Here are the options that we have decided on so if I miss anything someone tell me:

Cruise Control
Standard Board Racks
Tower Mount Mirror
Stainless Package and rubrail
Fiberglass Platform
Boat Cover
Bow Filler Cushion
Vision Air Seat
Table
Dual Battery
Pull Up Cleats
Hatch Lock
Bimini
Windscrean
Ballast
340 motor
4 - Wetsounds Pro 60's on tower (no amp or sub...I have this )
Extreme tandem trailer

Like I said I think this is everything. I really appreciate everyones input on everything. Everyone really helped me out.

[da.bell]

At 104 degree's in Sacramento, CA my Pacific Blue top can get hot enough to really hurt the bottom of my feel. I wouldn't suggest it but if that is what you want and like then go for it but don't say we didn't tell you so

As for scuffing or scratching the gel coat, you are going to have that no matter what color your top is. It's all the same material.

[dogbert]

Here's another thread that shows an all-black RZ2.

Most folks I've spoken to say the extra $3K for the Z tower is not worth it and I thought someone said that the Z tower doesn't fold down as nicely as the E tower. Also, since the Z tower uses 3" tubing, you're going to limit your accessory options.

Other than that, you've got all the goodies you'll need!

[Timmy!]

I would go with the E series tower and the swivel in board racks, not sure if that's the standard board racks that you mentioned or not. We don't always use the swivel but it is really nice to be able to do it.

[da.bell]

I thought the Z tower had swivel racks also.... I'm 99% sure they are....

[Timmy!]

The Z tower does too but it costs $$$

[da.bell]

The Z tower does too but it costs $$$

Ya, I wouldn't pay the extra money for it but to each their own.

[CP3]

the Z tower is too tall for the tige looks
needs to be 6 inches shorter

[wannabewakeboarder]

No its $$$$ not $$$

[packbacker1981]

do both the e series tower and z series tower fold or just one? also I was talking about the swivel board racks. hopefully they have all of the kinks worked out.

[wannabewakeboarder]

do both the e series tower and z series tower fold or just one? also I was talking about the swivel board racks. hopefully they have all of the kinks worked out.

Both style of towers fold, I've heard the E's fold easier tho.

The Z is higher, HEARD it's less stabile and costs $3,000 more and is 3" in diameter so less tower accessories.

[wakeboarder247]

We have an '07 22Ve w/ the "E" series tower. Comes standard w/ the swivel board racks and we have not had a single problem with them. They had problems w/ the '06s but the '07s have all the kinks worked out!

And I'm 99.9% sure both the "E" and "Z" series towers are collapsable. But when standing the Z-tower is taller so it might also be taller when folded but I'm not sure. That's something you might wanna check if you're considering the Z and height is a factor.

BTW. Looks like you got all the "necessary" options. You'll love the Vision Air chair! It's awesome!