Why should I buy a Tige

[da.bell]

Ops, should also add:

1. You would have us here at tigeowners.com to answer questions.

We have stereo guru's; engine guru's; wakesurfing and wakeboarding gurus; and general over all guru's.

[Wake Bandits]

Everyone has hit your question on the mark. I would add

3. when the water condition force other boats into the docks, you can stay out on the lake at rough it out if that is your choice.

Yep, just like on busy days like today.

[jhbrault]

Thanks everyone. I love the passion displayed for your boats. I get to test drive next week.

[mtnsmith]

Where are you at??? As others have offered, I'd try to look at some boats that are used to see how the two hold up against each other just for that comparison. After we found out there were several other tiges in our area being used on the saltwater and we got to look at them, I decided a Tige would be a good decision over a saltwater series MC. With what I saved between the boats I bought a second boat The one Moomba in our area looked pretty beat. I got to look at it also because my dealer services the boat for the family, that locked in getting a Tige. Really talk to the dealers too and get a good feel for how your service will be after the sale. As you probably well know, boats do break and being able to get fixed and back out on the water efficiently will make or break the boating experience for you and your family.

[zad0030]

Because all the other companies are commies!

[ALLEN]

Everyone has hit your question on the mark. I would add

1. that the gas mileage is better in a Tige than anything else.
2. The customer support can be good to great at times.
3. when the water condition force other boats into the docks, you can stay out on the lake at rough it out if that is your choice.
4. lifetime hull warranty.

Hello all and my first post here. Can I jump on here with the same question...Looking at a Mobius LSV 21.5 ft versus the 20V (VE's are not in the budget). Will the 20V be able to hang on Mojave when it get rough. Love the boat but am worried about the small hull in bad water. Thanks.

[sparky216]

I will agree with Dog and lovinpowell, buy your boat for the service and make sure the company will stand by the product. I've bought 2 Tiges in the last 1.5 years and honestly the only reason I did was because of my dealer. I would be just as happy in a Bu or Supreme, but my dealer and the good product that Tige put's out allow me to return and be a happy Tige owner.

[da.bell]

Hello all and my first post here. Can I jump on here with the same question...Looking at a Mobius LSV 21.5 ft versus the 20V (VE's are not in the budget). Will the 20V be able to hang on Mojave when it get rough. Love the boat but am worried about the small hull in bad water. Thanks.

Welcome Allen. I would definitely say YES. Tige's are very good in rough conditions and handle okay considering the fact that no one will want to be out in those conditions in the first place.

[Wake Bandits]

On Saturdays, it gets like an ocean here in Parker on the Colorado River. Our 22i handles it excellent.
Other brands either just have to float down the river or go into camp. We do fun power runs anyplace we want.
The chop doesn't effect us.

[mtnsmith]

There is a guy here in Tampa Bay that has a 20v that does take his in the ocean, well Gulf of Mexico atleast He says it handles everything just as good as my 22v does, and I have seen it in action and it seems to handle well. It sinks down just a little bit more in the rear, but that's not the point of concern for waves coming in the boat.

[Wake Havasu]

Don't buy a new tige.

Look for one that has been dialed in over at least one season.

Tige's are kit boats.

They only complete the process 95% of the way and it's up to a NEW owner to complete the process.

This is why they are cheaper than a Malibu or Mastercraft.

Do a search here on this board for the following:

"Fuel Gauge"

"Teak Swim Step"

"Wake Board Racks"

"Screws and various parts left in the bilge"

"Manual"

After having bought a 2006 New tige, I would could not recommend ever buying one.

If your stuck on the brand, look for a really nice used one in which the previous owner has spent his money and time in completing the kit.

[sambo]

Don't buy a new tige.

Look for one that has been dialed in over at least one season.

Tige's are kit boats.

They only complete the process 95% of the way and it's up to a NEW owner to complete the process.

This is why they are cheaper than a Malibu or Mastercraft.

Do a search here on this board for the following:

"Fuel Gauge"

"Teak Swim Step"

"Wake Board Racks"

"Screws and various parts left in the bilge"

"Manual"

After having bought a 2006 New tige, I would could not recommend ever buying one.

If your stuck on the brand, look for a really nice used one in which the previous owner has spent his money and time in completing the kit.

Amen. brother! What he said and then some. Let's not forget the gel coat cracks!

[Wake Havasu]

Amen. brother! What he said and then some. Let's not forget the gel coat cracks!

Gel coat cracks!

That aint nuttin man.

I get engine mount cracks!!!!!

What ever gel coat issues my lemon tige has is because of me!

[sambo]

Here's another one...

Anybody had their cushions or locker covers weep brown goo after a good washing, or a really wet day at the lake? Turns out the wood they used discolored the water as it drains out and leaves nasty brown stains everywhere. Looks like dried coffee. Tige redid our seats and they still do it to this day.

[Wake Havasu]

Which year of tige do you have?

Mine have never done that.

I am not aware of anyone else having that issue.

The main repeating issues for tiges are ( do a search here on this forum ):

fuel gauge-
teak swim deck-
snapping board racks-
bilge pump fails quickly because tige builders consider the boat to be a garbage can and they leave everything from screws and washers to fiberglass trimmings and cut wires in the bilges.

and

no manuals.

I have been through all but the snapping board rack issue as I have a phatt buddy.