Why 06 20V

[helmut]

Ok guys go ahead and shoot me now. I am between an 06 20V 290 hours loaded up pretty well no ballast, upgraded stereo no tower speakers and an 07 Malibu V Ride with full ballast, power wedge, hot water, illusion tower however was at a wake camp but taken care of by the dealer with 490 hours with 2.5 years left on the warranty but 4 k more (boat has everything). Why go with the Tige other than price I think they are both great boats just looking for your thoughts and honesty. Mostly going to be wakeboarding. Still not totally sold on the idea of not needing ballast because of the TAPS and Convex V. So I think I will have to add an auto ballast system which I am guessing is $1500 to $2000 so pretty much the same in price. Thanks guys.

[spharis]

The wedge falls off.

You will need ballast for surfing. Ballast for the weekend boarder you will be able to do without. For proof look at the "rate my wake" thread.
http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5333

Tige' seems to be holding value as well as any other big 3 brand. I would drive them both and see which one tickled me the best. Then I would take the 4k difference and use it to fill the tank.

[Moki]

Hmmm, that is a tough one. You are getting an 07 vs. 06 but 490 hours vs 290 hours. I obviously like Tige, but I have several friends who have a Malibu and think that they are decent boats.

Tige Positives:
Lower hours
TAPS
More tower height
Better surf wake
Higher sides

Tige Negatives:
One year older
Need to add ballast

Malibu positives:
Higher resale value?
One year newer

Malibu negatives:
High hours
Not a big fan of the illusion tower - looks good but limited in what speakers and bimini you can have.

Based on the above reasoning, I would go with the Tige. But neither choice is a bad choice.

[chpthril]

Here is something that stands out to me: 2yr old Tige with less options is only 4k less then a 1 yr old Bu that is decked out. Now, I know that 490hrs is high for a 1 yr old boat, so the Bu will take a hit for the hrs. Only a 4k diff tells me how much more the higher priced boats depreciate.

Tiges just seem to hold thier value better. Far more comfortable ride IMHO

[dogbert]

The wedge falls off.

Urban legend, my friend, urban legend.

The manual wedge actually works pretty well at pulling the boat down in the water. The power wedge is equivalent to TAPS on a Tige, it's more of a wake shaping device.

Helmut, just go with the Tige...tigeowners.com is way cooler than malibucrew

[chpthril]

Quite a few of these on WW. Most are not from strikes, but happened during a turn.

[da.bell]

And probably trying to go too fast. Am I incorrect???? Bu suggested not to use the plate when going faster than 27 MPH?????? I wonder if these people try and go faster and that is how it breaks off.... hummmmmmmmmmmmmm

[chpthril]

And probably trying to go too fast. Am I incorrect???? Bu suggested not to use the plate when going faster than 27 MPH?????? I wonder if these people try and go faster and that is how it breaks off.... hummmmmmmmmmmmmm

Speed and tight turns seem to be the biggest factor............but it CAN'T happen to a Tige no matter how fast you go or tight you turn

[da.bell]

Speed and tight turns seem to be the biggest factor............but it CAN'T happen to a Tige no matter how fast you go or tight you turn

And it doesn't cost as much as a Bu does.

[anhaney]

Speed and tight turns seem to be the biggest factor............but it CAN'T happen to a Tige no matter how fast you go or tight you turn

Never say never. I found my plate coming off when I bought my boat. It was an easy fix and I have not had a problems since then. . I do have to agree though it never did come off.

[zad0030]

Urban legend, my friend, urban legend.

The manual wedge actually works pretty well at pulling the boat down in the water. The power wedge is equivalent to TAPS on a Tige, it's more of a wake shaping device.

Helmut, just go with the Tige...tigeowners.com is way cooler than malibucrew

I heard the wedge is equal to 300lbs of ballast

[Domsz06]

i heard it was 1000lbs

[helmut]

Dogbert you are right tigeowners is way better than the crew. I think I have gotten better answers and honest answers from you guys.

[chpthril]

Dogbert you are right tigeowners is way better than the crew. I think I have gotten better answers and honest answers from you guys.

You will find this alot on here. Most Tige owners don't degrade the competition, but give honest and objective answers. Like I say, the best built boat out there is the one that does what you want it to.

[dogbert]

All I know is that my older Tige can hold its own against the '04 and 07 Wakesetters owned by my neighbors. They're all good boats. I prefer the tank-like construction in my boat.