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**GIZMO** · 02-01-2005, 06:49 PM

Sweet boat, the other thing I would add is a fuel flow meter. If your out on a big lake its nice to have.

GIZMO

**raythompson** · 02-01-2005, 07:05 PM

Fuel Flow Meter

Thanks for the comment.

I have just looked at the boat at a local show and I am seriously considering purchasing. I need to bring my son (22 years old) to the show this next weekend to get his opinion. He will be using the boat some and will be the one wakeboarding.

I also have to measure my garage to see if the boat will fit. The trailer will have a pivoting tongue to help with the length.

If that all works out I will put a deposit on the boat and then schedule a test ride.

I did try a Cobalt boat last year and did not feel the boat was worth the money, at least not from where my current boat situation resides. The Cobalt cavitated badly in sharp turns.

The Tige will be an interesting change if I do purchase. I will be going from a stern drive to inboard and the handle will be somewhat different.

The happiest days in a boat owners life is the day they get the boat and the day they sell the boat.

**GIZMO** · 02-01-2005, 07:28 PM

The happiest days in a boat owners life is the day they get the boat and the day they sell the boat.

Small correction for Tige boats owners

The happiest days in a boat owners life is the day they get the Tige and the day they get a bigger Tige.

GIZMO

**Matt Garcia** · 02-01-2005, 07:57 PM

Ray,

Welcome to the site. You will find very knowledgeable mechanics and owners on here.

The 22V is going to meet all of your rough water needs. This is accomplished by adjusting the TAPS system allowing the bow of the boat to raise out of the water, so 1- 2 foot waves will not be an issue. Also the boat is a lot heavier than most in its class, which will aide in that rough water riding.

Switching from a stern drive to inboard will be a big difference in reversing. Inboards turn a little different than a stern drive but with an inboard the advantages are endless. Holding speed, being able to wakesurf (if your in to that) and not having to worry about a prop around the swim platform are just a few to name.

The wake on the 22V is first class in transition and size. Its not too rampy and not too abrupt, just the right combination. Your fuel consumption should be around 4 -8 gallons an hour. I think your list of options is right on. What tower are you looking at?

Matt

**raythompson** · 02-01-2005, 08:14 PM

What tower are you looking at?

I did not know there was a difference. As far as I know it is the tower with fancy support with the graphic in the middle. Does that help or simply display my ignorance?

Switching from a stern drive to inboard will be a big difference in reversing.

Yes, I knew that and it is a concern. The stern drive changes direction primarily by changing the direction of the thrust. An inboard does this by deflecting the flow of the water. At lower speeds there is less deflection. And backing up there is very little deflection.

allowing the bow of the boat to raise out of the water, so 1- 2 foot waves will not be an issue

With the stern drive and the deep V hull I always lowered the front so the boat sliced through the waves rather than plane through the waves. Is this not the case with Tige?

I have been around boats for 30 years using outboards and stern drives and can handle a small boat quite well.

I also know that with the use of trim on the stern drive the ride on my current deep V can be improved makedly in rough water.

I have ridden in a Mastercraft in just slightly choppy water and was not impressed with quality of the ride. A lot of vibration, from the water, and effective prop pictch changes due to prop angle. Waves from other boats were teeth jarring events at any speed above barely moving.

I am hoping in my test ride that I can generate some turbulance and test the boats performance over these waves.

My purchase will be a 20 year commitment and I want something that I like. I will put the lifetime hull warranty to a long term test.

**Matt Garcia** · 02-01-2005, 08:25 PM

I did not know there was a difference. As far as I know it is the tower with fancy support with the graphic in the middle. Does that help or simply display my ignorance?

Well I guess it depends on your dealer, I know some of them use different ones such as Tige Watersports in California. The Tower you reffering to is the Tige manufactured tower, its has a super solid feel to it.

**poohpotta** · 02-01-2005, 08:34 PM

Ray

I purchased a Tige 22V Limited nearly identical to what you've listed above from the Tige dealer in Nashville in June 2004. Other options I have is the cockpit table, which does come in handy. You may also want to think about getting the bow cushion insert, bolster seat and the bow pass-through wind screen. Don't forget TAPS2 either, you want this option!!

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How is the fuel consumption?

About 4-6 gallons per hour, about 4 when wakeboarding and more towards 6 when cruising our pulling a tuber.

Any dislikes about the boat

A few minor cosmetic and QA issues. My dealer has been carefully addressing my issues so I really cannot complain.

I love this boat, albeit it is an expensive toy! Been good to me in the first year of ownership.

**Paublo** · 02-01-2005, 11:58 PM

As far as other options- consider a ballast system, either the factory system or look at the Rival system. The soft bags give you all the storage space when not in use. It has a nice wake without ballast, but you (or your son) will quickly want more. My family really enjoys wake surfing when the water get rougher and the built-in ballast makes that easy.

You may consider a heater and shower if you will be using the boat when it is cooler. Good luck and enjoy.

**smendez** · 02-02-2005, 03:37 AM

We have a 2003 22V and we LOVE IT!.

I know I may stir some controversy here, but here it goes.

The boat has a deep V, but it's not as deep as most I/O's of similar size. Consequently the boat handles beautifully when the water is calm (There will be no prop cavitation when making sharp turns - and boy can this boat turn!), but when the water starts getting rough, it's not as forgiving as most I/Os. However, the boat is way better in rough water than most other serious Ski or Wakeboard boats of comparable size. Taps helps.

Tower Lights - There's a thread going about tower lights. Take a few minutes to read it.

Flow Meter - man oh man - You'll find more than one person gripping about their fuel gauge - I highly recommend it. You'll find several threads in this board about it.

I checked the tower mounted mirror, but I didn't like the fact that I couldn't get it out of the way when I was standing up. I'm waiting for the one that easily moves to the side.

Other than that, it seems the boat that you have spec'd is going to be great! Good Luck!

**raythompson** · 02-02-2005, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by poohpotta
Ray

I purchased a Tige 22V Limited nearly identical to what you've listed above from the Tige dealer in Nashville in June 2004. Other options I have is the cockpit table, which does come in handy. You may also want to think about getting the bow cushion insert, bolster seat and the bow pass-through wind screen. Don't forget TAPS2 either, you want this option!!

Yeh, TAPS2 is part of the package that I am looking at. From talking with the rep from Texas I got the impression that it was standard. If it is not, it will be a definite option as I am used to having the capability to trim my current boat to adjust the ride.

You are about 150 miles from where I live (Oliver Springs, just north of Oak Ridge) and I will be spending most of my time boating on Watts Bar Lake between Kingston and Watts Bar damn at Spring City.

It is a fairly good size pond of water. When the lake gets busy and a little bit of wind there is some chop. Mornings and evenings the water is very smooth. And if we find rough spots we can generally head up the Little Emory River to find long stretches of very smooth water.

I have been on Watts Bar when the waves were about three foot and were a challenge for my current 18 foot deep V to punch through without slamming the hull.

I know that a tow boat has a much rougher ride than a deep V because the hull is designed to minimize the wake when planing. For my use this should not be a problem.

I will have to learn how to handle the differences in handling. It certainly cannot be much more difficult than docking a 36 foot cruiser in 30 mile an hour winds.

**Matt Garcia** · 02-02-2005, 02:48 PM

Ray, TAPS2 is a standard option.

**raythompson** · 02-02-2005, 03:57 PM

TAPS2 Option

TAPS2 is a standard option

If it is standard, then how can it be an option?

Sort of like military intelligence I guess.

From other posts I may just skip the lights on the high bar but will stay with the dual battery system and add a flow meter and the cockpit table.

**Matt Garcia** · 02-02-2005, 04:04 PM

Ha ha, good point.

**Gardyloo03** · 02-02-2005, 10:19 PM

What kind of price are you looking at for this boat just out of curiosity? Id say that you can get better and more tower lights after market than from the factory. Arent the factory lights a several thousand dollar option? Tower mirror unnecessary and obstructs your view. Definitely get ballast. I don't have it on mine and im UPSET. The rival system is what i am looking at getting in march. Your son and i are about the same age and if hes like me he will want it for sure. The boat is fine for beginners but once you want to start doing inverts and bigger more technical tricks he will want the ballast.

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