your dream boat...

[SummerObsession]

One that runs.

Just kidding.

We have just a few hours in our 06 24V, but from spending time in a ton of other types of boats here would be my list:


1. large fuel tank 70+ gallons as mentioned. Everyone wants ballast, why not use some fuel and not have to worry about filling up all the time.

2. Inset grab handles and cupholders in the gunnels. With small kids, large waves or quick turns leave them looking for a place to grab. The cupholders on the floor is a disaster waiting to happen for us.

3. Board racks that don't kill you vision when turning. Already mentioned, but much needed.

4. Speed sensitive sound level is a GREAT idea!! Can that be hooked up to the speedo or PP??

5. Small cooler area in the front for passengers like the X-45.

6. Optional table could be used either in the rear or front area.

7. I would like to see some dealer installed "upgrade" items that could personalize your boat. For example, billet step plate for behind the driver, different steering wheels, billet glove box lid, etc etc. Just some easily installed "bling" items to turn your Tige` into your own machine.

8. HINGED SEAT COVERS TO THE STORAGE AREAS!!!!! Grabbing the handles to yank up on the seat covers just to get a beverage is archaic at best. This should be an effortless task that even a kid can handle!

9. More power. I don't care how much you have, more is always better.

[20up]

mine would be
Large stock ballast with lots of room to put even more sacs. lots of seating.
v drive
bigger tower just a little taller. racks speakers lights bimini
playpen bow seating with removable center.
walkway seat also removable.
atleast 4 speakers in boat and a sub 2 amps and cd with i pod conection then whatever on tower.
lots of drink holders
bigger cooler
a table that plugs into the floor kinda like the malibu for some parties and drinking games
bigger gas tank
storage under every seat
heater
PP
shower
and keep the swim deck WOOD
colors i duno i love my yellow and white with white and yellow int and black carpet combo
and i agree on the tons of chrome

[NICKYPOO]

24' direct drive with a big block or a small block stroker. 60 mph minimum.

2 speed tranny.

Triple Taps- main center taps and one plate on each side to adjust side to side lean. Level for wakeboarding, offset for surfing. No need to move people from side to side or filling one tank or the other, just flip the switch.

Steering wheel mounted stereo controls. Telescoping wheel would be a nice addition also.

I-POD plug in and mount that is water tight with all controls operated through a dash mounted remote WITH a display (steering wheel controls tied into this as well).

New dash with lots of pretty gauges pointed directly at the driver and
more leg and knee room (I dont know how you guys bigger than 6' even deal with the newer helm). I personally think my 2000 22i has THE most comfortable helm ever. It feels like a sports car. The new ones feel like a dump truck. Malibu definately has, by far and away, the best helm right now.

Some sort of below water line exhaust for surfing, switchable to above waterline for everything else.

Flip up platform for storage.

Integrated anchor light on the tower and in hull nav/docking lights. The pop up nav lights are stupid.

In floor ballast. I like Calabria's system. I've never been in one but the theory behind it kicks *ss.

Play pen bow. I hate to say it but, I like the Supra set up.

Aft lounge. Malibu has this one pretty much wired as well.

The Supra tramsom. Tige's sloped transom is totally worthless. The Ve's are definately a step in the right direction though.

Trailer- 4 wheel electronic vented disc brakes and oil bath bearings. Dual spare tire mounts that use the same lugs and nuts as the axles. 100% LED lighting.

The tower is getting there but, it is still ugly. The front hoop looks terrible.

Fixed, "hard" bimini. something that does not need to be taken down for travel. It must be big for big shade. All tower mounted with no straps connected to the hull.

Tow cover that covers everything, tower, platform, everything.

Soft fuel cell in a hard container with separate soft water cell that continuously fills as you burn off fuel. That way it is like always having a full tank (at least weight wise).

Custom gel coat. The ability to create your own design and colors.

That's it for now but, I'm sure I'll think of something else as soon as I submit this.

[20up]

i thought of some other things interoir lights
less ugly tower i agree with too i love the design of my wakedesign tower and the flight control on the nauti are nice too i dont like the new towers tho espically the new malibu one
maybe have some sort of stadium seating atleast in the corners so the driver can still see can also be removable and able to flip it back around for regular non watersport activities

[dogbert]

Lots of good ideas.

I like the variable volume control and the watertight electronics locker.

I'd add power adjustable driver's seat. I have long legs and it's a pain to adjust it so i can actually swivel the seat.

[dogbert]

Also, remote for perfect pass on the swim platform so when I forget to set it, my wife can't claim ignorance

[NICKYPOO]

Disco ball for those midnight cruises.

[dogbert]

well, then you gotta have the lighted floor panels

oh, oh, oh, stayin' alive...

[raythompson]

Originally posted by tweirich
well, then you gotta have the lighted floor panels

oh, oh, oh, stayin' alive...

NO! Say it ain't so.

Have you ever tried to wakeboard in bell bottom pants? The wide shirt collars will also smack you in the face and it will hurt.

[dogbert]

Well, if NICKYPOO can have a disco ball...

[Lucky 275]

ANYTHING I WANT???!!

Ski locker for ballast.

Separate thru hull fittings for each ballast bag or tank.

Gauges for ballast levels on the dash.

I like the tall tower, but wish it was easier to take down and erect. Tool less maybe?

Bimini that seems more integrated than an afterthought.

How about light gray vinyl that doesn't give you 3rd degree burns?

Autovolume stereo with steering wheel controls would be great

More Fuel efficient pain free engines (Lexus)

Swivel board racks

PP on the transom and dash

Skireel that doesn't look hideous

I like Moombas seat that accomodates a full cooler underneath it. I can pull out the cooler instead of having to empty the one in the boat.

Sideswipe exhaust

NVS tower speakers, and move the boat speakers where they can be clearly heard. Having them on the floor sux

storage in the gunnels (gunwales? can't remember what it's called)for drink holders / speakers/ bungie nets

dedicated ventilation for audio/video equipment.

Longer Bigger Teak platform. I wanna be able to put some lounge chairs back there to watch events.

Vertical Transom so water doesnt come over the back when and novice is driving,while I'm surfing. Or just sitting at a contest

Gas fills on both sides

Gelcoat options, no stickers.

Who's going to make this boat for me? Will you take mine on trade?

[tantrum2blind]

Dream Boat

There are some great ideas; but this is how I would do it.

1. The 24ve hull/prop angle/TAPS2 all the way (rode behind it and drove it-love it, it drove as smooth as my old 98 Ski Nautique-"Direct Drive").

2. The teak platform with a board-stop on it, along with the slanted "in then out" transom of the 24ve (genious).

3. I like the three transom compartments on the 24ve (they need latches).

4. A "CENTER" walk-through with the ski pylon head that retracts so you don't trip on it, then a filler cussion for the walk-through for laying on the whole sun-deck.

5. FULL SNAP OUT CARPET!!

6. Under-floor ballast(1500lbs) for when just a driver and I go out(I know this raises the floor up but I can manage), 2000gph ballast pumps, and a ballast forward-fill scoop.

7. Nautique-style graphics and interior (Best drivers console out-IMO).

8. PCM powerplant, throttle-by-wire, and Perfect Pass (Tige' Speed Set is close).

9. The new Tige' tower (with more stiffness), easier bimini, and "Titan" style "swivel-boardracks" and lights.

10. Diamond Audio soundsystem in the boat, and Skylon Deffcon V tower speakers, with AUTO VOLUME.

That's just a general run down of my dream boat.

[NICKYPOO]

Torpedoes and smoke screen.

[rpaxton]

How about making the tower taller, with electric board racks. You see this on fire trucks for ladder racks. They swing down to load and unload, then rotate up and out of the way. No more standing on the side of the boat to get a board in or out.

LED running lights and interior courtesy lights.

Interior body panels need to have locking nuts on them so that they don't back out over time.

[NICKYPOO]

Technology for this is way off in the distance but, in addition to the other items I've listed, how about a boat that runs on hydrogen pulled from the water you are on. Have a pickup that continuously fills the ballast tanks that in return feed the hydrogen power plant. Never pay for gas again. Always towed and stored empty. I believe water weighs more that gas doesn't it? I think gas is about 6 pounds/gal and water is 8 pounds/gal. This would mean more ballast when full with no burn off. No gas fumes and no polution. It would actually make your lake cleaner.

Am I crazy?