New to me, Tige 22Ve

[crzy2bealive]

Well last week I bought a wakeboard boat.

I promise to empty the ballast bags when I’m done!

 

[monkeyswrench]

Go out and have fun!

 

[boatnam2]

Nice little rig!

 

[crzy2bealive]

Go out and have fun!

Can’t wait for it to get warmer!!

 

[mbrown2]

Nice boat...we got rid of our tow boat last year and I am already kicking myself... we don't even do a lot of water sports but for fitting loads of people comfortably...and driveability they are such a great utility vehicle.....

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Those 22VE are good boats, and do most all the wake sports well. They also turn on a dime!

 

[txmxer1]

You'll love it, I have a Tige 22i myself and its a great all around boat, selling it to upgrade though

 

[TPC]

You'll love it, I have a Tige 22i myself and its a great all around boat, selling it to upgrade though

I’ve owned 2 of them - loved them.

 

[crzy2bealive]

I actually was looking for a 24ve. But got a good deal on this one

 

[LakeMead Boater]

Congrats @crzy2bealive! Great looking boat. Seems like you and many others on here are in agreement that these boats are so hard to beat for the family.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

You'll love it, I have a Tige 22i myself and its a great all around boat, selling it to upgrade though

What are you upgrading to?

 

[HPBoats83]

Congrats

 

[txmxer1]

What are you upgrading to?

Looking to sell the tige and my nordic and just get into something newer and have one boat, most likely a newer wake boat (I know) we just end up always having a big group out and wanting to wakeboard.

 

[traquer]

How is it getting used to driving it? I've never driven a direct drive boat before, and for me even jet boats are a lot different to maneuver around at slow speeds compared to a outdrive.

Is it one of those "oh I got it now" deals, or do you need seat time when you're backing up and doing things in the wind?

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Looking to sell the tige and my nordic and just get into something newer and have one boat, most likely a newer wake boat (I know) we just end up always having a big group out and wanting to wakeboard.

Yeah we find ourselves on the wake boat more than any of the others. I have a G25 we’re going to be looking sell here pretty quick.

 

[mash on it]

I can't say how the handling of this particular boat is in reverse, but my buddy's Ski Malibu had forward and not forward. Choose wisely.
The reverse (if you can call it that) had very little maneuverability.

My old day cruiser jet with a ride plate was more functional, especially with some generously applied throttle.

Dan'l

Good looking float, by the way

 

[crzy2bealive]

How is it getting used to driving it? I've never driven a direct drive boat before, and for me even jet boats are a lot different to maneuver around at slow speeds compared to a outdrive.

Is it one of those "oh I got it now" deals, or do you need seat time when you're backing up and doing things in the wind?

Trying to reverse and go to the right is horrible. I have no control.

Reverse to the left is good but have to give it some gas.

The boat is sensitive to weight distribution when going forward.

First few times I had to reposition people.

 

[TBulger]

So nice enjoy it with the family in tow.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Trying to reverse and go to the right is horrible. I have no control.

Reverse to the left is good but have to give it some gas.

The boat is sensitive to weight distribution when going forward.

First few times I had to reposition people.

File the rudder to favor turning right makes driving straight so much easier. No more sawing the steering wheel. Most tournament ski boats have this done or a fin to make the adjustment.

 

[boatpi]

These are very nice boats, Congrats!