WaterSki Magazine

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2009-12-15 06:52:55 | 911 views | 0 Comments

BOAT REVIEW
As the official wakeboard boat of the Wake Games and WWA Wakeboard National Championships, the Super Air Nautique 230 needs no further qualifications for performance-minded buyers to know it’s a serious rider’s machine. For 2009, Nautiques’ wake flagship gets updated graphics, a redesigned helm and upgraded sound. Rider-friendly options such as the stainless FCS2 tower with swivel racks and ZeroOff GPS cruise complete the Super Air Nautique 230’s street cred, along with an innovative transom with a mini cooler, staging seat and trunk access cubby.

INSIDE THE BOAT
From the adjustable captain’s chair, drivers have quick access to soft-touch controls, ballast gauges and an ergonomic sweet spot that pairs the throttle and Hydro-Gate SportShift. While rider-friendly features like a transom walk-through and six aft-facing seats will keep the crew happy, too.

BEHIND THE BOAT
The Super Air Nautique 230 sculpts tournament-level wakes that are impressive on many levels. If its pro-level size doesn’t stoke you, its shape certainly will. The transitions are long and a solid lip ensures good pop off the top that welcomes your most challenging moves.

SPECS
Dry Weight: 4,300 lb.
Standard Engine: PCM Excalibur 5.7L, 343 hp
Passengers: 16
Load Cap.: 2,300 lb.
Fuel Cap.: 51 gal.
Standard Ballast: N/A
Maximum Factory Ballast: 791 lb.

BEST FEATURES
1. Convertible Stern Bench: Creates even more aft-facing real estate for watching the action.
2. Keyless Ignition: Unlimited personal code choices make this option worry-free.
3. Full-throttle Package: This optional kit includes a polished wheel, custom throttle and more.

TEST MEASUREMENTS
Length: 23 ft. 2 in.
Beam: 101 in.
Bow Width: 73 in.
Bow Length: 65 in.
Floor to Tower: 76 in.
Gunwale Height: 27 in.
Main Lounge: 62 sq. ft.
Sun Pad: 27 sq. ft.
Platform: 14 sq. ft.