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Old     (loudontn)      Join Date: Feb 2005       05-08-2014, 7:30 AM Reply   
I feel like any Wake World thread involving preference turns in to a "no way mine is better than yours" thread. That is not this thread. There are no wrong answers. I was just looking at the new 23LSV that was posted and got to thinking, "what are my favorite looking wake boats?" I'm not talking about wake shape, surf shape, creature comforts, or customer service. I am talking about the boats that make you pause and the dock and say, "damn, that boat is hot." There is some flexibility in models when it comes to multiple tower changes or graphic changes, but all-in-all a boat that keeps its hull and deck configurations will mostly look the same despite what tower, trailer, or graphics it gets. Pick whatever you want.

1. The Supra Launch 24SSV



I admit, I'm partial to it because I have a 24SSV (though not this somewhat-WakeWorld famous Supra belonging to jonyb). The way the lines of the boat look are perfect. It looks great from every angle.

2. Malibu 23LSV



The tower really set this boat apart from the pack and, though I'm not a huge fan of the stainless towers they use now, it's still a great looking boat.

3. 2nd generation X-Star



It took me a while to appreciate this boat but, damn, it's a fine looking boat. I saw it on the water before I ever saw it online and just didn't know what it was. Great looking boat that has aged very well.

4. Nautique G23



What a monster, making dry storage units everywhere fear for the future. I loved the lines and the graphics from the moment I saw it but didn't know how I'd feel about it once I saw it in person. I saw it at the lake this past weekend and what a giant, beautiful boat.

5. 1st generation X-Star / X1



The towers they put on this boat in its twilight years as an X1 did little to help sales. It looked like a bit of scaffolding on top of an otherwise great looking boat. This original tower, with really great lines for the windshield, complimented this boat very well. I still want to stop and look in one of these whenever I see them at the dock.
Old     (willyt)      Join Date: May 2010       05-08-2014, 7:39 AM Reply   
hahahahahahaha

oh man this is going to be good in 3....2.....1.....
Old     (mattscraft)      Join Date: May 2009       05-08-2014, 7:48 AM Reply   
MC Vote - Mine of course
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Old     (natedogg)      Join Date: Aug 2011       05-08-2014, 7:48 AM Reply   
The first time I saw a pickle forked mb sports tomcat I fell in love. Sick looking boat IMO.
Old     (zimme)      Join Date: Feb 2013       05-08-2014, 7:57 AM Reply   
In no particular order... my fav's

SC550 Worlds



Tige RZ4



MC X30



3rd gen Star



Pavati????

Old     (wakereviews)      Join Date: Sep 2006       05-08-2014, 7:59 AM Reply   
Personal preference right... in no particular order here are 5 i've always liked

Mastercraft ProStar with Mini Tower - i know it's not a wake boat but it looks fantastic
Malibu Wakesetter with titan III tower - probably my favorite tower of all time
Tige RZ2 - when I briefly had one, it got more looks and "nice boat" comments than any other
MB B52V23 - This was the boat that got me into MB. I know these graphics are not popular but i still think this boat looks great.
X-Star 40th Anniversary Edition - Just look at it.
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Old     (wakecumberland)      Join Date: Oct 2007       05-08-2014, 8:02 AM Reply   
Thread over.
Old     (iShredSAN)      Join Date: Apr 2012       05-08-2014, 8:12 AM Reply   
In no particular order...

-beached Xstar (no words needed)
-Da Moose shred special (da best boat in Cali)
-Fakesetter (this boat really is awesome)
-X80 (Lon's being my favorite)
-NXT (50k all day of course)
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Old     (loudontn)      Join Date: Feb 2005       05-08-2014, 8:21 AM Reply   
I totally dropped the ball by failing to list the RZ2 in my Top 5. I'd probably kick out the X1 to put it back in.
Old     (polarbill)      Join Date: Jun 2003       05-08-2014, 8:26 AM Reply   
1) Xstar 40th anniversery
2) 22 MXZ
3) Sanger V210
4) 2002/2003 SAN210
5) wakecraft-long live Dan Dulong
Old     (wakereviews)      Join Date: Sep 2006       05-08-2014, 8:29 AM Reply   
this was mine, but i thought it was perfect.
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Old     (tyler97217)      Join Date: Aug 2004       05-08-2014, 8:30 AM Reply   
Here are a couple of my favorite looking WakeWorld boats from over the years.... Just classic beauties!!!!!
These still wakeworlders?
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Old     (dhill)      Join Date: Aug 2010       05-08-2014, 8:37 AM Reply   
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Thread over.
agreed!
Old     (LYNRDSKYNRD)      Join Date: Sep 2012       05-08-2014, 8:41 AM Reply   
IshredSAN for the win...lol
Old     (jonblarc7)      Join Date: Jul 2006       05-08-2014, 8:52 AM Reply   
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Some older ones the supra is the only one that is mine

1. vapor blue vlx
2. vapor blue lsv
3. black and vapor blue 24v mine and can you tell I like vapor blue
4. black 210 love this shot (had a super sport and loved this hull)
5. This was so different back when he first bought it, It really suck in my mind
Old     (501s)      Join Date: Feb 2010       05-08-2014, 9:03 AM Reply   
1) 2008 40th Anniversary X-Star. It's just perfection.
2) Malibu VLX with the first Generation of Illusion Tower. LOVED those boats. Especially all black with green or orange accents. Not the best picture but what I could find quickly

Based on looks alone, those will always be my top 2.
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Old     (501s)      Join Date: Feb 2010       05-08-2014, 9:05 AM Reply   
Great thread BTW. A lot of very nice boats already. I made sure not to just choose one of the boats that I've owned
Old     (soonerbilly)      Join Date: Jul 2013       05-08-2014, 9:14 AM Reply   
Like everyone....mine is first ( even if its old school ). The red and black X above has always been one of the best looking ones for me too. Along with the SC550 worlds editions.
Old     (migs)      Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area       05-08-2014, 9:17 AM Reply   
Great Thread!!! My top 5:
1. G23
2. SAN230(pre 2014)
3. 09 SAN 210 Byerly
4. 23 LSV
5. 22 MXZ
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Old     (wakereviews)      Join Date: Sep 2006       05-08-2014, 9:23 AM Reply   
hmmm, Migs, that first pic is amazing.
Old     (loudontn)      Join Date: Feb 2005       05-08-2014, 9:34 AM Reply   
That smokey gray G23 is erection forming.
Old     (migs)      Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area       05-08-2014, 9:41 AM Reply   
Ian, Cody - OH YEAH!!!!!!!! baddest G on the planet. N3 boatworks creation.
Old     (polarbill)      Join Date: Jun 2003       05-08-2014, 10:06 AM Reply   
oh man I love that older vapor blue and gray 23 LSV. Is that the one that had the champagne bucket thing in it? Love that MXZ as well.

Who the hell am I kidding. All of them are so friggen sick. I think I just scorched my shorts.
Old     (jonblarc7)      Join Date: Jul 2006       05-08-2014, 10:32 AM Reply   
Yates is was the one with the champagne buck, Not my boat but man I search high and low for a used one like it in my price range but couldn't find any.
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Old     (davez71)      Join Date: Oct 2007       05-08-2014, 10:35 AM Reply   
My top 5:
1. MC X45 (my current boat)
2. Malibu vlx (05-07)
3, Gen 2 Xstar
4. Gen 3 Xstar
5. G21/G23
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Old     (davez71)      Join Date: Oct 2007       05-08-2014, 10:37 AM Reply   
2nd favorite.. Malibu VLX
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Old     (fence_sence)      Join Date: Jul 2008       05-08-2014, 11:09 AM Reply   
Tough question. Great question.

Let's see, looks alone...

Not sure about the order but, here go's.

Supra 24SSV- so clean
Tige Z1 (1st gen)- so clean as well
2000 Tige 22i- my boat. Probably just from being drunk and rubbing it with a diaper for so many years. It does have great lines though.
MC NXT- those lines give me wood
Supra comp ts6m- those crazy negative chines and the crazy v-entry. Just cool looking.

Honorable mentions-

MC X45 (gen 1)
MC XStar (gen 3)
Old     (rznhales)      Join Date: May 2012       05-08-2014, 12:34 PM Reply   
Diggs, the supra is for sale in my town:

http://www.rogersperformancemarine.c...R0&veh=3715926
Old     (chattwake)      Join Date: Jan 2010       05-08-2014, 1:39 PM Reply   
Here are the top 5 I've owned that I like:
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Old     (cwb4me)      Join Date: Apr 2010       05-08-2014, 3:34 PM Reply   
Do I hear a Cowbell ringing?
Old     (simplej)      Join Date: Sep 2011       05-08-2014, 3:39 PM Reply   
Quote:
Originally Posted by cwb4me View Post
Do I hear a Cowbell ringing?
why yes, i think i hear it too.
Old     (polarbill)      Join Date: Jun 2003       05-08-2014, 4:57 PM Reply   
Quote:
Originally Posted by jonblarc7 View Post
Yates is was the one with the champagne buck, Not my boat but man I search high and low for a used one like it in my price range but couldn't find any.
That is it. Man that is a sweet looking boat.

That gray g23 is pretty effing amazing although it needs a red accent or two someone on the hull/deck.
Old     (polarbill)      Join Date: Jun 2003       05-08-2014, 4:58 PM Reply   
Quote:
Originally Posted by chattwake View Post
Here are the top 5 I've owned that I like:
Chatt, you're so vain. I bet you think this thread is about you.

J/K Great looking boats.
Old     (chattwake)      Join Date: Jan 2010       05-08-2014, 7:00 PM Reply   
Robert, post yours up man. Nows the time to do it. It is a good looking rig.
Old     (cwb4me)      Join Date: Apr 2010       05-08-2014, 7:32 PM Reply   
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Originally Posted by chattwake View Post
Robert, post yours up man. Nows the time to do it. It is a good looking rig.
Sorry Chatt. With nearly 12,000 profile views I really don't need any more exposure.
Old     (chattwake)      Join Date: Jan 2010       05-08-2014, 7:54 PM Reply   
I expected no less from you Robert! Oh man ahahahaha
Old     (brichter14)      Join Date: Jul 2010       05-08-2014, 8:33 PM Reply   
Python 03 SAN from N3
Any black wakesetter
N3 08 210
08 x1 (ive been on this boat)
Shameless plug for my baby. 97 super sport turned SAN






Old     (AXISA20)      Join Date: Jul 2013       05-08-2014, 8:59 PM Reply   
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Old     (ralph)      Join Date: Apr 2002       05-08-2014, 9:59 PM Reply   
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyler97217 View Post
Here are a couple of my favorite looking WakeWorld boats from over the years.... Just classic beauties!!!!!
These still wakeworlders?
The biscuit SAN is Bevans old one. He has the Billibong 08-09 San now.
Old     (ralph)      Join Date: Apr 2002       05-08-2014, 10:00 PM Reply   
The blacked out VLX above is beautiful
Old     (Fixable)      Join Date: Oct 2012       05-09-2014, 5:19 AM Reply   
My five, in order-
1-40th XStar
2-San 230
3-2012+ MC X30
4-2014 23LSV
5-Last gen 23 LSV
Old     (illini88)      Join Date: Oct 2007       05-09-2014, 5:31 AM Reply   
Quote:
Originally Posted by wakereviews View Post
this was mine, but i thought it was perfect.
This pic doesn't do that boat justice. Thing was GORGEOUS on the water
Old     (polarbill)      Join Date: Jun 2003       05-09-2014, 6:32 AM Reply   
Quote:
Originally Posted by ralph View Post
The blacked out VLX above is beautiful
I agree Darren.

The silver edition VLX was one of my favorites as well. I had forgot about that one.
Old     (loudontn)      Join Date: Feb 2005       05-09-2014, 6:34 AM Reply   
That is a SHARP wakesetter. Man.
Old     (srock)      Join Date: Mar 2002       05-09-2014, 6:47 AM Reply   
Lots of nice boats. I like shiny objects. Its amazing how boats get better and better. I thought nothing could ever be improved on my first Correct Craft 2001. Who knows what the future will bring.

One thing I have noticed is the tower design of most newer boats has a very large base that is a bit obstructive. From a functionality standpoint, I like the more traditional tower that follows the windshield lines instead of that large block of aluminum. But...I also like the old Nautique stand up windshield instead of those that wrap around the sides, analog gauges, traditional bow designs and galvanized trailers.

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Old     (loudontn)      Join Date: Feb 2005       05-09-2014, 6:53 AM Reply   
Me too, Tim. But judging by our Join Dates we are in a minority because we are sentimental towards the older boats. I like the functionality of the single base two-point towers, they make a lot more sense than the four point folding towers. However, I really love the lines of a four-point tower.
Old     (wakereviews)      Join Date: Sep 2006       05-09-2014, 6:57 AM Reply   
Holy crap there are some awesome looking boats on here.... my revised list would have to be.

3rd Gen X-Star that Mike posted
Tige RZ2
X-Star 40th
The G23 Migs Posted
Byerly 210
Silver Edition Wakesetter
(and my 23 TWB in blue/grey of course)
Old     (cwb4me)      Join Date: Apr 2010       05-09-2014, 7:47 AM Reply   
1 Tige RZ2- Vector Graphics
2- Tige RZR- Vector Graphics
3- Malibu Wakesetter-2011-2013
4- Nautique -SAN 2011-2013
5 - Malibu VLX with illusion tower
6-Chatt's all white Wakesetter. Very clean look.
Old     (MCObray)      Join Date: Mar 2013       05-09-2014, 1:12 PM Reply   
Quote:
Originally Posted by ralph View Post
The blacked out VLX above is beautiful


I roll with his crew. Great guy, beautiful boat.
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Old     (zimme)      Join Date: Feb 2013       05-09-2014, 2:44 PM Reply   
Quote:
Originally Posted by polarbill View Post
I agree Darren.

The silver edition VLX was one of my favorites as well. I had forgot about that one.
That's the absolute first Malibu I've ever seen that my initial thought was, "Damn, that looks good". Malibu normally just does not do it for me.
Old     (tyler97217)      Join Date: Aug 2004       05-09-2014, 2:51 PM Reply   
I remember that boat being for sale for quite sometime here in town several years back. I think it was a repo back then....
Old     (99Bison)      Join Date: Sep 2012       05-09-2014, 2:52 PM Reply   
I like the wakesetter logo/text on this one... better than the standard.
Old     (cbarguy1)      Join Date: Dec 2012       05-09-2014, 3:19 PM Reply   
Pulling the wakesetter up a steep ramp with that camaro has to be exciting. Beautiful combo.

My top five;

1. MC 40th Xstar
2. 2007 malibu vlx
3. 2013 Malibu mxz
4. 2007Supra SSV
5. MC Prostar 197
Old     (wakebordr11)      Join Date: May 2001       05-09-2014, 7:45 PM Reply   
My top 5 are, in no particular order,
That Grey G in this thread
Chatts White LSV
40th Xstar
My friend's late father's rebuilt light grey with a dark grey stripe 88 Nautique 2001 "The Grey Ghost"
Reverse Color Scheme baby blue or black 02/03 SANTE 210, there is a member with I think a 99 SS on here who's boat is GORGEOUS too
Old     (johnny_defacto)      Join Date: Sep 2006       05-09-2014, 9:11 PM Reply   
the byerly 210 is incredible….
And then all of chat's boats.
Old     (phathom)      Join Date: Jun 2013       05-09-2014, 10:44 PM Reply   
MB Sport F23. It just looks mean

Wakesetters are a classic and have define what a wakeboat should look like

Supremes are understated and I like the simplicity

SANs

I absolutely love the way Supras look. They look like they mean business
Old     (polarbill)      Join Date: Jun 2003       05-10-2014, 11:22 AM Reply   
I always really liked Adams all white X2


and Paul Brothers 205V
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/m...921/384065.jpg

Another boat I always liked was NAWs white/black hull bottom/red accent stripe 21v


Old     (migs)      Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area       05-10-2014, 12:15 PM Reply   
A few more of the black/grey G23:
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Old     (migs)      Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area       05-10-2014, 12:16 PM Reply   
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Old     (migs)      Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area       05-10-2014, 12:21 PM Reply   
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Old     (migs)      Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area       05-10-2014, 12:36 PM Reply   
And the 09(4pt tower) byerly 210
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Old     (illini88)      Join Date: Oct 2007       05-10-2014, 3:29 PM Reply   
Migs, that G is amazing. Lot of boat boat for the White River...
Old     (rodltg2)      Join Date: Oct 2005       05-11-2014, 1:00 PM Reply   
2014 WC Zr6 w/ Indmar LS3 Corvette Engine
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Old     (beretta5spd)      Join Date: Jan 2010       05-11-2014, 7:14 PM Reply   
Dan dulong need not apply to this thread
Old     (rugbyballa3)      Join Date: Feb 2013       05-12-2014, 10:36 AM Reply   

how i roll! lean wit it rock wit it. listed is the only way to go.

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Old     (grant_west)      Join Date: Jun 2005       05-12-2014, 3:56 PM Reply   
What are your "Top 5 All-Time Best Looking" wake boats? to keep looking good you have to have a boat that can carry this much Sun Screen The 40th X-Star is the ONLY boat that can do this.


THREAD OVER
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Old     (Rusty)      Join Date: Mar 2014       05-12-2014, 4:34 PM Reply   
My personal favorite
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Old     (ralph)      Join Date: Apr 2002       05-12-2014, 6:24 PM Reply   
Holy. Nice lines
Old     (phathom)      Join Date: Jun 2013       05-12-2014, 11:10 PM Reply   
^^ If you look close enough you can see a boat in that picture!
Old     (srock)      Join Date: Mar 2002       05-14-2014, 8:40 AM Reply   
^^^I went back and fourth 4 times -reading your post and looking for the boat before I finally found the hidden boat. I cannot find it again..think it was white.
Old     (dbdb)      Join Date: Oct 2005       05-15-2014, 9:57 AM Reply   
I think I can make a top 5 list just from this thread. This boat just made my lose 5 minutes of my day. I think its safe to say at this point, it would be my number 1. I'm glad I don't live closer to N3, they'd know me as "the sucker who just came in and said he had to have this G23, and then tried to negotiate with his tongue hanging out of his mouth." My budget wouldn't like that a whole lot, but I think it would have happened.
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Old     (dbdb)      Join Date: Oct 2005       05-15-2014, 10:47 AM Reply   
I just tried to look up a better pick of ripr's Supra. I think it looked best on the trailer. It was on the old site, but for some reason, I can't get there. I also tried to see what new 21v's go for and realized Supra isn't make them anymore. When did this happen? The 21V was such a great and classic looking boat!
Old     (wakeworld)      Join Date: Jan 1997       05-16-2014, 10:42 AM Reply   
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Old     (polarbill)      Join Date: Jun 2003       05-16-2014, 4:11 PM Reply   
PLR

Like this one?

Old     (dbdb)      Join Date: Oct 2005       05-16-2014, 8:46 PM Reply   
polarbill....that's the one. That looks hot. I think its a top 5er of all time for me.

I can't believe that Supra stopped making the 21V if they did. Such a classic looking boat....
Old     (dbdb)      Join Date: Oct 2005       05-16-2014, 8:51 PM Reply   
Dave, I think the Z3 was great looking. The guy who picked that scheme out knew what he was doing
Old     (Rusty)      Join Date: Mar 2014       05-17-2014, 7:28 AM Reply   
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polarbill....that's the one. That looks hot. I think its a top 5er of all time for me.

I can't believe that Supra stopped making the 21V if they did. Such a classic looking boat....
I think they replaced it with this...not bad looking either IMO
Old     (Rusty)      Join Date: Mar 2014       05-17-2014, 7:55 AM Reply   
Previous post didn't work with pic. Here's what they replaced the 21V with
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Old     (230Nick)      Join Date: Mar 2014       05-17-2014, 1:02 PM Reply   
Shame less plug here my all white 236.

1) g23
2)pre 2014 230
3) 210 love the lines of the 95-06
4) axis A22
5) probably the sc supra
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Old     (alans)      Join Date: Aug 2005       05-17-2014, 2:36 PM Reply   
I am certainly partial, but I love the way the new X-46's look. Here is my top 5, no particular order.

2001-2006 Super Air Nautique 210 (not '04)

2006-2007 MB B-52v23

2003-2011 X-Star

2014 X-10/X-30

2014 X-46
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