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2009-12-15 06:52:26 | 961 views | 0 Comments

BOAT REVIEW
If running the course is your obsession, but bringing the wife and kids along has become part of the equation, the Ski Nautique 206 offers world-class wakes — comparable to it’s swerve-friendly little brother, the Ski Nautique 196’s — with more room and comfort for your biggest fans. Convenient walk-through access to bow seating creates superior layout flexibility for a dedicated ski boat, and the proven TSC3 hull, which was developed with the expertise of Andy Mapple, keeps the Ski Nautique 206 true to its hard-core roots.

INSIDE THE BOAT
New for 2009, the smart pod helm gives the cockpit a stylish look with big, indigo-backlit gauges and a brushed stainless finish. An adjustable seat with lumbar support will keep the driver happy, along with an in-floor cooler that’s within easy reach.

BEHIND THE BOAT
Designed with a foot longer running surface than the highly touted 196, the Ski Nautique 206 still maintains much of the same pillow-soft wake performance that Ski Nautique is known for while offering a bit more room. That’s why the Ski Nautique 206 is world champion Jarret Llewellyn’s ski boat of choice for his training sets and fun days on the water with his family.

SPECS
Dry Weight: 2,830 lb.
Standard Engine: PCM Pro Sport 5L, 275 hp
Storage: 26 cu. ft.
Passengers: 9
Load Cap.: 1,210 lb.
Fuel Cap.: 29 gal.
Standard Ballast: N/A
Maximum Factory Ballast: N/A

BEST FEATURES
1. Repositioned Subwoofer: Optional bass speaker now in a space-saving walk-through spot.
2. Useful Bow Seating: Two adults can fit up front in cushioned comfort.
3. Serious Trunk Storage: Gull wings open to reveal a 10-cubic-foot ski locker.

TEST MEASUREMENTS
Length: 20 ft. 7 in.
Beam: 90 in.
Bow Width: 61 in.
Bow Length: 55 in.
Floor to Tower: N/A
Gunwale Height: 22 in.
Main Lounge: 69 sq. ft.
Sun Pad: 7 sq. ft.
Platform: 9 sq. ft.