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ckracing 09-15-2015 7:28 AM

First 20' v-drive???
 
What's the earliest wake-sports inspired v-drive that was made? Also, it has to be a 20' boat. I'm looking for another project and live on a private lake with a 20' rule (20' on title, they don't actually measure the boat).
Thanks!
Chris

biggator 09-15-2015 7:34 AM

http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum...vdrive-history

jps120 09-15-2015 7:35 AM

Nautique excel was a v drive made in 91'

Redheadd 09-16-2015 11:45 AM

I believe they made a barefoot nautique also that year.

jps120 09-16-2015 2:34 PM

I could be wrong but the v drive excel was considered a barefoot boat

Redheadd 09-16-2015 5:54 PM

Maybe. But they made a "barefoot" nautique

wakesk8er2 09-16-2015 7:33 PM

Late barefoot nautique was an excel with a 454. Very cool boat.

kirk 09-17-2015 12:35 PM

You guys are a couple decades off...
And...there were other classics earlier than this.
This is a 1973 but Century made similar boats as early as the 60's
Dont think I would want to surf behind this bad boy though...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxdc4xPYHsc

MDW2 09-18-2015 1:35 PM

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Our Nautique Excel with 1700lbs plumbed in, Perfect Pass Pro, Monster Tower and new Upholstery. The Wake is comparable to a 210.

wakebordr11 09-21-2015 5:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDW2 (Post 1922733)
Our Nautique Excel with 1700lbs plumbed in, Perfect Pass Pro, Monster Tower and new Upholstery. The Wake is comparable to a 210.

Pictures of the wake and whatnot?

MDW2 09-21-2015 6:30 AM

Give me a week and I'll get some wake pictures. Big enough to comfortably do Raleys and Switch Kripts. Not big enough for Double Flips though, lol. 4 blade prop makes a big difference in weighted power. We haven't played with the surf wave much. It's a 1991 and IMO I don't think its worth putting the stress on the engine to surf. I've been told its a pretty rare boat and we've been happy with it. 1150 hours.


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