L.A. BOAT SHOW (lets see some pics!)

(wakeparent) · (wakeparent) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 02-12-2007, 7:05 AM

Have not seen any picture's from the show. Did anyone take any?

(oldmansteck) · (oldmansteck) **Join Date: May 2002** 02-12-2007, 6:41 PM

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(super_air) · (super_air) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 02-12-2007, 7:03 PM

The interior on the Malibu is way sick looking but the square windshield is way 80's looking.

(denverd1)

that bu is nasty. any pics of the boat from the side? couldn't see from the bow shot.

(oldmansteck) · (oldmansteck) **Join Date: May 2002** 02-12-2007, 8:37 PM

sorry I dont have any more pics of VTX.

(denverd1)

i guess the interior is what really matters on it. nice shots. VTX looks sharp

(bp22) · (bp22) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-12-2007, 9:14 PM

210

(bp22) · (bp22) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-12-2007, 9:17 PM

236

(bp22) · (bp22) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-12-2007, 9:22 PM

Epic

(bp22) · (bp22) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-12-2007, 9:25 PM

MC

(tentcitygoon) · (tentcitygoon) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 02-12-2007, 9:31 PM

The EPIC looks so sick! That boat is simply badass!

(crack) · (crack) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 02-12-2007, 10:35 PM

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!
That fourth pic is f!@#$n sic

(toesideturtle) · (toesideturtle) **Join Date: Oct 2002** 02-13-2007, 7:05 AM

The epic looks good from a distance---not so impressed up close.

(denverd1)

ok now i'm confused. MC CSX - is this a center console that throws a wake too? I knew about the saltwater series, but now it says maristar on the side. Is there a ballast system on it? No rod holders...

interesting concept, but it looks more like an $80K boat that does everything half-ass

(denverd1)

and the new nautique tower? (on the red and black one) Looks like they took a page out of the supra's book. not terrible, just further away from FCT. the nautique boys keep rolling the dice!

(Message edited by denverd1 on February 13, 2007)

(andrew_moreton)

The CSX has the same ballast system (Triple KGB) as the X-Star.

(phat_in_cincy) · (phat_in_cincy) **Join Date: May 2003** 02-13-2007, 8:09 AM

Latest issue of WB magazine has Zane saying CSX is 2nd best wake (for size and shape) in MC's line-up, right behind the X-star.

IMO...that 236 (red/black boat) CC tower is an improvement, but the '01 era FCT is the nicest.

(Message edited by P-hat in Cincy on February 13, 2007)

(Message edited by P-hat in Cincy on February 13, 2007)

(jon4pres) · (jon4pres) **Join Date: May 2004** 02-13-2007, 8:37 AM

Has anyone seen an epic production boat in anything other than white??

(board2death) · (board2death) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 02-13-2007, 9:07 AM

UGLY boats.....
Anything new this year cause it looks like the same ol same ol

(norcalmalibu) · (norcalmalibu) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 02-13-2007, 10:38 AM

whats on the top of the tower in the second pic of the epic? looks like a camera to me?

(bp22) · (bp22) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-13-2007, 10:41 AM

Nate ~

It is a video camera. They had a monitor in place of the mirror. If I remember correctly it had a 40gig hard drive to store the images and costs around $3,600.

(toesideturtle)

anything other than white would magnify the defects/flaws in the glass job.....this boat really looks like a homemade boat--pieced together. I expected more, this was the only boat I looked forward to seeing...quite disappointed.

(lizzyb) · (lizzyb) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 02-13-2007, 12:15 PM

I actually really like the Epic boat. It looks clean.

(fletch_tx) · (fletch_tx) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 02-13-2007, 1:19 PM

now on the CSX....does it have the same hull design as the X-Star? I wish we had more interior pics of it! Hmmmmmm....looks like there might not be much rear seating, but that's maybe ok because if everyone settles up front...it gets some weight in the nose where a lot of boats need it. Then the driver can look over the front and chat with everyone while driving....

then again....the best viewing area for watching your buddies board is in the back....

(Message edited by fletch_tx on February 13, 2007)

(Message edited by fletch_tx on February 13, 2007)

(malibuboarder75)

Not to hijack,

But everyone always mentions how the bow of boats need weight as Mark says. Then why does everyone make a big deal about V-drive engines in the back giving the wake shape.

(denverd1)

anyone sit in the captains chair of the Epic? doesn't look too comfy with the back missing.

is that carpet?

Disappointing to hear how it looks in person. I want to see this boat in person.

(nickypoo) · (nickypoo) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 02-13-2007, 1:35 PM

The new Tweeks are really starting to grow on me, especially the 236. The towers are finally starting to come around. Last years FCT is one of the ugliest towers in history IMO. And that's coming from a Tige owner.

I'm really liking the helm.

The triple Ilmore Donzi is rad.

I have seen one black Epic, but I'm all for all white.

(denverd1)

great point leo.

or How exactly does it improve handling, as i've heard many times? these boats handle several thou of extra weight no problem. does it matter where the 700lb engine sits? handling is better.. when? on your drive back to the ramp?

(mrm2083) · (mrm2083) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 02-13-2007, 1:54 PM

How does the csx have such a good wake if it's direct drive?

(fletch_tx) · (fletch_tx) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 02-13-2007, 1:57 PM

if the weight can still be distributed properly in the boat....doesn't matter if it's a V-drive or direct drive....the hull design(and how it sits in the water when weighted) is what matters.

(goatroper222000)

I just saw my first pic of the epic a couple days ago... it is w/out a doubt one of the baddest boats ive evr seen... man!!! It sho is a perty one!! Thanx for the pics!

(ynot) · (ynot) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 02-13-2007, 8:36 PM

did anyone go down stairs to the other stuff and get any pics?

(c4avalanchen) · (c4avalanchen) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 02-13-2007, 10:05 PM

Anybody catch the price of the CSX? Shouldn't be to outrageous, after all, it has hardly a windshield, less seating, less vinyl, no carpet and it's direct drive.

(ralph) · (ralph) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-13-2007, 11:10 PM

Oh, you missed the fact it was a Mastercraft. At least 70k I bet.

(cwaker4) · (cwaker4) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 02-13-2007, 11:33 PM

alright, i kno this has nothing to do with wakeboarding but me and a buddy saw this guy at on the sunday of the first weekend, he was pretty funny. Upload

(jon4pres) · (jon4pres) **Join Date: May 2004** 02-14-2007, 6:35 AM

Found this on another website. They said it was from the Utah Boat show.
Upload

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Seems pretty outrageous to me.

(c4avalanchen) · (c4avalanchen) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 02-14-2007, 10:38 PM

No Haggle! Only $806 a month! Damn, get me 2 of em'. And with the $40k I get off of MSRP, i'll buy a real boat!

What a Joke!

(anodyne) · (anodyne) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 02-14-2007, 11:43 PM

Wowza... but for the yacht-captaining, golf-playing, former waterskiing, marlin-catching, 58-year-old Floridian, that price point is manageable, if not reasonable.

(wakeview) · (wakeview) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 02-15-2007, 3:41 PM

If anyone wants to get up close and personal with an EPIC Jimmy Wolf will be out at Lake Elsinore on Saturday! With his (white) EPIC! West Marina Look for the MB Dealer!

(wakeview) · (wakeview) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 02-15-2007, 3:44 PM

If you want the stats on the camera system, go to www.wakeview.com website still needs some work but it has the vitals! It will soon be an option from the factory on the EPIC.

(wakeparent) · (wakeparent) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 02-15-2007, 3:55 PM

Will we get to ride with him?

(wakeview) · (wakeview) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 02-15-2007, 4:00 PM

Yes, You can ride if you can handle the cold water, he will also give you some pointers if you want!

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 02-15-2007, 5:34 PM

Here are 200 pics that I finally got around to putting up on the site. They still aren't labeled, but I will be taking on that task right now...

http://www.wakeworld.com/Galleries/Gallery.asp?GalleryID=412

(wakeparent) · (wakeparent) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 02-15-2007, 7:33 PM

Kevin you live in AZ, have you been out this winter?

(evil0ne) · (evil0ne) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 02-15-2007, 8:38 PM

I've seen that red Herbst boat in person at Lake Mead, pretty slick.

(wakeview) · (wakeview) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 02-15-2007, 9:32 PM

Yes, I was out at Saguaro with Jimmy Wolf and Reed Watson after the AZ Boat Show getting some footage for the LA Boat Show. I was the sales rep at the LA show for EPIC and Wakeview.

(wakeparent) · (wakeparent) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 02-16-2007, 7:11 AM

The water is pretty warm my son Larry only wears a top suit, he rode in Bakersfield last week when he was working the L.A. show.