Unbiased L.A. Boat Show thoughts

I was only there for a short time on Sunday but saw the following:

Nautique – I already have one so I didn’t spend any time there.

Malibu/Axis – Tilly’s seemed to have the most boats there. I think they had one of each Bu and Axis models. They even had the new 25 LSV. I really like the look of that new boat, but 25’ is just too much boat for me.

Supra/Moomba – This was a surprise to me because I didn’t know that a new dealer is coming to the Norco, CA area. I saw the SL and SA in person for the first time and liked what I saw. I personally liked the new dash and steering control design and would own either a Supra or Malibu if I didn’t have my Nautique.

Pavatti – They were located directly across from Supra/Moomba and had a 24 and 26 footer displayed. I know absolutely nothing about this boat except that it is aluminum and costs a ton of money. They can do interesting things with metal versus fiberglass such as drawers that slide out similar to a drawer on a tool box. Seeing it in person, all that I can say is that it isn’t for me, but there were a TON of people hanging surrounding it and checking it out so there must be a draw for some.

Originally Posted by tranner

I was only there for a short time on Sunday but saw the following:

Nautique – I already have one so I didn’t spend any time there.

Malibu/Axis – Tilly’s seemed to have the most boats there. I think they had one of each Bu and Axis models. They even had the new 25 LSV. I really like the look of that new boat, but 25’ is just too much boat for me.

Supra/Moomba – This was a surprise to me because I didn’t know that a new dealer is coming to the Norco, CA area. I saw the SL and SA in person for the first time and liked what I saw. I personally liked the new dash and steering control design and would own either a Supra or Malibu if I didn’t have my Nautique.

Pavatti – They were located directly across from Supra/Moomba and had a 24 and 26 footer displayed. I know absolutely nothing about this boat except that it is aluminum and costs a ton of money. They can do interesting things with metal versus fiberglass such as drawers that slide out similar to a drawer on a tool box. Seeing it in person, all that I can say is that it isn’t for me, but there were a TON of people hanging surrounding it and checking it out so there must be a draw for some.

Never rode a Pavatii, but have heard the wave off the 26 is out of this world good.

Originally Posted by wombat2wombat

Never rode a Pavatii, but have heard the wave off the 26 is out of this world good.

It better be, for the god damn price!!!

Originally Posted by Stazi

It better be, for the god damn price!!!

I have seen a lot of videos and each one has had a wave that looks a lot like a dumpster fire. I would like to see something superior.

There is NO existing tech, no hull design aspect, nothing that could make a Pavati wave better than its competition (Zx5, SE, Ri257)—other than SIGNIFICANTLY more ballast which it does not have.

Strong opinion coming: Pavati makes zero sense for the cost. Very low production numbers, nearly custom components. I could see it being like owning a rare Lambo or something. A potential maintenance nightmare.

It’s the kind of thing you buy because you have more money than brains.

Ok, sorry if you’re a Pavati man.

“But, it’s an aluminum hull! It lasts FOREVER!”

Do we have a problem with fiberglass not lasting long enough?

My brother was all set on getting a Pavati. Flew out for a test drive. They couldn't get a good surf wave, had cavitation issues and "smelled like oil." So he passed on it and got a G23 and has been happy ever since. His buddy, ended up getting a Pavati and had all sorts of problems.

Anywho...the Pavati is probably a great boat for those who want to spend a lot on something without a good support network and probably does not work as well as the current crop of flagship boats.

Just the cost of being a baller and needing to have something different than all the other basic people with a pimped out G23

Originally Posted by dakota4ce

I have seen a lot of videos and each one has had a wave that looks a lot like a dumpster fire. I would like to see something superior.

There is NO existing tech, no hull design aspect, nothing that could make a Pavati wave better than its competition (Zx5, SE, Ri257)—other than SIGNIFICANTLY more ballast which it does not have.

Strong opinion coming: Pavati makes zero sense for the cost. Very low production numbers, nearly custom components. I could see it being like owning a rare Lambo or something. A potential maintenance nightmare.

It’s the kind of thing you buy because you have more money than brains.

Ok, sorry if you’re a Pavati man.

“But, it’s an aluminum hull! It lasts FOREVER!”

Do we have a problem with fiberglass not lasting long enough?

Agreed!!

x2

Originally Posted by dakota4ce

I have seen a lot of videos and each one has had a wave that looks a lot like a dumpster fire. I would like to see something superior.

There is NO existing tech, no hull design aspect, nothing that could make a Pavati wave better than its competition (Zx5, SE, Ri257)—other than SIGNIFICANTLY more ballast which it does not have.

Strong opinion coming: Pavati makes zero sense for the cost. Very low production numbers, nearly custom components. I could see it being like owning a rare Lambo or something. A potential maintenance nightmare.

It’s the kind of thing you buy because you have more money than brains.

Ok, sorry if you’re a Pavati man.

“But, it’s an aluminum hull! It lasts FOREVER!”

Do we have a problem with fiberglass not lasting long enough?