Serious slalom skiers know there’s something magical about the early-’90s Tige comp boats — and this one is a rare find. With just 250 original hours, a spotless interior, and the legendary 7.4L MerCruiser EFI powerplant, this SLM 2000 represents a unique piece of ski boat history and a purebred performer on the water.
Why this boat is the skier’s dream
The Charlie Pigion / Fineline story
Before Tige became a household name, founder Charlie Pigion worked with Fineline Industries — the same craftsmen known for building Centurion’s ski boats — to produce Tige’s earliest tournament models. These weren’t mass-production boats. They were hand-built, low-volume, performance-first hulls designed by people who lived for skiing.
The SLM 2000 is a direct product of that passion: uncompromising build quality, precision tracking, and a pull that serious skiers still rave about today. Only a handful of these boats were ever produced with the optional 7.4L MerCruiser EFI ski inboard, making this one of the most desirable examples you’ll find.
Key Features:
Why this boat stands out today
If you’re a hardcore slalom skier — or you just appreciate a boat with real pedigree — you’ll love the way this Tige feels on the water. It’s responsive at the wheel, steady on course, and delivers a professional-grade ski wake at any speed. Unlike many boats of the era, it has effortless power thanks to the big-block engine, making deep-water starts and shortline passes smooth and predictable.
Boats like this rarely come to market, especially in this condition and with so few hours. Whether you’re a collector who wants to own a piece of early-Tige history or a skier looking for a serious pull, this boat is ready to impress.
Price: $15,000
Location: Parker / Az
Contact: Lackey / 949-297-6251
Why this boat is the skier’s dream
- Pulls like a freight train, smooth as silk — The 7.4L EFI big block produces strong, predictable torque that pops a skier up instantly and holds speed with rock-solid consistency.
- Tournament-quality wake — The SLM 2000 hull throws one of the cleanest, softest slalom wakes of the era. The shape is crisp and easy to read, with no surprises at shortline.
- Low hours, exceptional care — Only 250 hours on the original engine. The interior is remarkably clean, and the boat has been meticulously maintained its entire life.
The Charlie Pigion / Fineline story
Before Tige became a household name, founder Charlie Pigion worked with Fineline Industries — the same craftsmen known for building Centurion’s ski boats — to produce Tige’s earliest tournament models. These weren’t mass-production boats. They were hand-built, low-volume, performance-first hulls designed by people who lived for skiing.
The SLM 2000 is a direct product of that passion: uncompromising build quality, precision tracking, and a pull that serious skiers still rave about today. Only a handful of these boats were ever produced with the optional 7.4L MerCruiser EFI ski inboard, making this one of the most desirable examples you’ll find.
Key Features:
- MerCruiser MIE 7.4L EFI (approx. 310 HP / 400 ft-lbs torque)
- 250 original hours
- Closed-bow SLM 2100 competition hull
- Clean interior and well-preserved gelcoat
- Solid fiberglass construction, no soft spots
- Meticulous mechanical upkeep, ready to ski
Why this boat stands out today
If you’re a hardcore slalom skier — or you just appreciate a boat with real pedigree — you’ll love the way this Tige feels on the water. It’s responsive at the wheel, steady on course, and delivers a professional-grade ski wake at any speed. Unlike many boats of the era, it has effortless power thanks to the big-block engine, making deep-water starts and shortline passes smooth and predictable.
Boats like this rarely come to market, especially in this condition and with so few hours. Whether you’re a collector who wants to own a piece of early-Tige history or a skier looking for a serious pull, this boat is ready to impress.
Price: $15,000
Location: Parker / Az
Contact: Lackey / 949-297-6251