2002 Tige 23v Riders Edition

[CiceroJoe]

Just bought this ride. I havent writted the check yet though and I am still collecting opinions on its handling and its ability to create an efficient wakeboarding wake. I have heard a lot of adverse info on pre 2K3 Tige's regarding wake shape and washiness. I hope I havent gotten myself into a bad deal. I know this model has spray pockets which arent favorable for wake shape. Any constructive comments are real welcome....

[Banks]

you should check out the posts under
in the general discussion
DOES YOUR WAKE ROLLL I CAN FIX IT

[Matt Garcia]

CiceroJoe

I have on 01 23V and have no complaints about the wake size and shape. I have only experimented with about 900 pounds of ballast and I am happy with the size.

A lot of people will comment on the lip that is produced by a pre 03 Tigé but I myself have never payed much attention to it. The way I see it is that the wake shape will not make you a better rider or perform better nor will it cause you to be an unsuccessful wakeboarder.

So in conclusion get what works for you and your family and friends.

Just be cautious as of who gives your negative comments, because most of the time that person has never been behind one or seen one.

[Banks]

how true that is

[pharr]

I have an '01 23V and love it. The wake is nice, especially at or above 22 mph and the boat is huge on the inside. It is real easy to put 11-12 people in the boat and you still have room for the ice chest. Size is the best feature on this ride.

[Tige' Blue]

i have a 01 2100v and LOVE it. one of the safest, comfortable and best riding boats available for skiing/ wakeboarding!:) :)

[Owl]

Am I missing something? Didn't Erik Ruck win a world championship training behind a boat with spray pockets?

[wolfpack]

I think so, and all those with spray pockets still won wakeboarding boat of the year, so they must have been better than the others out there.

[Tip]

Wolfpack,
Are you a member of EORG? I also live in Raleigh. -Tip

[CiceroJoe]

Anybody have a configuration for ballast for me to try to optimize my wakes. I was thinking 500 in each locker....

:confused:

[wolfpack]

Yes, I'm on EORG all the time. My screen name there til the end of basketball season is HerbSucks though. What's your screen name on there?

[Matt Garcia]

CiceroJoe, just keep in mind that you want to have something like a 60/40 setup (60 % rear and 40 % front). You will just have to experiment most of the time because it always varies with the number of people in the boat. I run something like 250 in each locker in back and 350 up in the bow with just my wife driving. Once the water warms up I will experiment more with the ballast.

[Tip]

Wolfpack,
My screen name on EORG is Ropedoap.

It's nice to see some other Tige owners for a change. I don't post much, but I read a lot.

Tiges don't seem to get much respect and I have not figured out why.

Tip

[belmontbay]

Ill give you my opinion, Tige` is a newer kid on the block, and has created such a stir in the boat market with newer models, hull designs, Taps, etc. that the only thing that other manufacturers/dealers can do is to educate the public with the wrong information, which makes people question Tige` as a boat builder. Its the people who dont believe the hype and go out and ride and drive a Tige` come back and try and convince the herd that they have been mislead. We are all here because we know the facts and have seen evidence that Tige` makes a great boat. I feel that dealers are afraid of what Tige` has become and what they ultimatley will be in the future.

[Banks]

i second that.
they just don't like the competition and neither do the owners of the other boats.

[CiceroJoe]

I went to florida to pick up the boat. I had to go all the way to Miami from Indiana. This ***-clown told me the thing was MINT!! It had dock rash galore and a few minor gouges, rub rail worn out from carelessness, and when the motor is at full throttle it makes a wah-wah-wah.... sound. Also a cut in the interior. Still a hell of a deal at 25,500. Was 26500 until I saw damages. Took him down a grand to fix it all. Hopefully that will do most. I have a brother that is a boat mechanic and he said I should be able to do most fiberglass work for under a grand. Does anyone have any good advice as to how to clean dirty vinyl that has been abused, dirtied and stained by a damn careless rich foreigner?? I saw and bought the stuff at wal mart and the stains laughed and shined from the wax content. Mostly looks like tough to remove dirt and grime. A little mildew in the cracks too. Yuck!!! I'll fix it though.

Any tips appreciated....:rolleyes:

[wolfpack]

Mr. Clean eraser pads.

[Harvey]

Try Dawn dish soap and hot water.

[CiceroJoe]

will all those be okay on marine vinyl. I suppose I could start on the underside of the cushions and see how it works there first. Got a problem with the electrical too now. Both of the speedos dont give a reading and the taps doesnt respond. No trim. I think it might be a fuse problem but dont know.

Know where to look first for any key indications??:mad:

[flackpack]

CJoe -

I can't help with the electrical, but out here in California the dealer uses a product appropriately called "Awesome". You mix with water, and it cleans out the vinyl very well. Use several towels, as they will absorb the sunscreen, and other dirt and oils imbedded in the upholstery. Once clean, use "303 Protectant". This will UV protect the fabrics, and keep your boat looking new longer. It also seems to make it more resistant to dirt and oil. You can buy Awesome at 99 cent stores, or do a web search. 303 is usually available at RV and boat shops, Overtons does carry it also.

[havasu bound]

i think the reason tige' is still the underdog is because of the hull designs in the early and late 90's, with the bow that sloped down to the completely flat hull on bottom, the general consumer didint like that, it rode rough in choppy water and water came over the bow if you didnt know how to keep it up all the time. With the new hull design, taps, and an overall great boat i feel tige' is one of the top of the line crafts now.:)

[TigeBrooks]

Hav Bound,
I have a 97 21i that has those problems. Although my wife seems to be the only one to dump the boat. After what year did they correct this problem. I will be purchasing a new boat in a year or two.

[ssrgeoff]

TigeBrooks,

If your looking to buy a new boat in a few years I am sure you will have the latest from Tige. If you decide to get used, try looking for a 2003 or newer for their current hull design.

[CiceroJoe]

I found that repeated, and I do mean REPEATED, cleaning using McGuires vinyl & rubber cleaner eventually got out all the ground in
abuse. Now its great to get into this baby, vinyl smells great and all clean!! I was at an open house this weekend and saw a new Supra that looked good. It had some Mako speaker/light combo that looked the best. It had these vertical red lights mounted on the bracket that
face down into the cabin. At night it illuminates the whole cabin in red. Sounds awesome... will investigate...