You would think that about the gas. But my previous boat was a 1998 220 Four Winns horizon with the 5.7 280HP Fuel Injected motor. I think they call it the GSi. Also had the duo prop, which gives you better fuel economy. It regularly got 8 gph, which matched the manufacturers specs.
My 24Ve gets regularly 6 gph. We ALWAYS have 8 people in the boat, and we load 1000lbs of ballast as we leave the dock, and keep it in til we return. We are constantly towing, because my kids compete at both wakesurfing and wakeboarding. I am still amazed at the fact that my Tige 24 gets better economy, especially the way I use it.
If you ever like going out on the lake, and kicking it with your family, enjoy lunch in a cove or whatever, in addition to your water sports, get the 24. The cockpit is a living room, its awesome. The bow is also a bit bigger, and my kids love it up there, there are always like 4 up there, including my 16 and 15 yr olds.
I am sure the 22 handles a bit better, as the 20 handles better than the 22, but my 24 handles great.
I think the only reason I would get the 22 over the 24, is if I had a storage issue. If you have room for the 24, get it, you won't be sorry. Always get the best/biggest you can afford. Except for storage, I can't think of a reason you would think, I wish I got the smaller one.
Last, some people on this board hypothesize that the 22 would have a better wake than the 24. They may be right, the theory being that the 22 has less surface area, so the more weight in the boat, the more it will displace.
That may be true, if it was, it would be minor. But I still stand on the fact that Tige used the 24Ve for the Tige pro am the last 2 years. I would have bet my left nut they would use the RZ4 or RZ2 this year, due to them being new products. I honestly don't know the reasoning, but it makes me proud of my boat.
I am guessing, that the 24Ve allows them to weight down the most, and produce the best wake. It has already been accepted on this board, that the RZ4 is a great boat, but the 24Ve takes rough water better, and therefore could take more weight, because the RZ4 is more likely to perl with its drop nose.
I could be wrong, but I think thats why they chose the 24Ve. If you live near NorCal, stop by, I will show you my boat!
My 24Ve gets regularly 6 gph. We ALWAYS have 8 people in the boat, and we load 1000lbs of ballast as we leave the dock, and keep it in til we return. We are constantly towing, because my kids compete at both wakesurfing and wakeboarding. I am still amazed at the fact that my Tige 24 gets better economy, especially the way I use it.
If you ever like going out on the lake, and kicking it with your family, enjoy lunch in a cove or whatever, in addition to your water sports, get the 24. The cockpit is a living room, its awesome. The bow is also a bit bigger, and my kids love it up there, there are always like 4 up there, including my 16 and 15 yr olds.
I am sure the 22 handles a bit better, as the 20 handles better than the 22, but my 24 handles great.
I think the only reason I would get the 22 over the 24, is if I had a storage issue. If you have room for the 24, get it, you won't be sorry. Always get the best/biggest you can afford. Except for storage, I can't think of a reason you would think, I wish I got the smaller one.
Last, some people on this board hypothesize that the 22 would have a better wake than the 24. They may be right, the theory being that the 22 has less surface area, so the more weight in the boat, the more it will displace.
That may be true, if it was, it would be minor. But I still stand on the fact that Tige used the 24Ve for the Tige pro am the last 2 years. I would have bet my left nut they would use the RZ4 or RZ2 this year, due to them being new products. I honestly don't know the reasoning, but it makes me proud of my boat.
I am guessing, that the 24Ve allows them to weight down the most, and produce the best wake. It has already been accepted on this board, that the RZ4 is a great boat, but the 24Ve takes rough water better, and therefore could take more weight, because the RZ4 is more likely to perl with its drop nose.
I could be wrong, but I think thats why they chose the 24Ve. If you live near NorCal, stop by, I will show you my boat!
Storage wise 24 is a hassle doesnt fit in my garage. Other than that go big like Jason B said GO BIG you cant go wrong. LOL besides why wouldnt you wanna show off a big *** boat like a 24v or a 24ve?
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