I have been leaning on this site lately and thought maybe a little payback to others who have purchased an older model Tige 2100V , or even a few of us who keep them that long!
First, This is a great boat. It's heavy- I learned this the hard way trying to pull it with a 1998 Ford Explorer with a V-6 when I first bought it. I ended up trading the Ford in for a F 150 (2002) which pulled the boat really well. Now I have a 2015 F 150- Pulls even better.
The boat:
Very solid- no rattles - even after 18 years of use, mine is solid!
Reliable- Mercury motor has been incredible. Doesn't burn oil and runs strong
Walther V Drive- Keep it full of oil and it will run forever- extremely well built
Shaft housing/fitting- make sure you check this annually and keep it tight. No issues unless it get loose, then you're taking on a lot of water.
Hull- Super solid- no spider cracks- all damage incurred, I have inflicted. Trailer bunks failed and beat up the hull (2 times) .
Gauges- Faria for me- all have been solid and no issues if you make sure the wiring is connected and bolts tight - go over the whole boat with a wrench and screw driver every year!
Vinyl- i have redone the rear SEAT cushions 2 times. The backs have been fine, but the cushions tear at the seams. I had extra holes drilled in the base of the cushions after the first redo- as they were holding water and would tear. I redid them again about 8 years ago and have been awesome ever since. The bow and back cushions have been perfect.
Tower- Well this is what brought me back to this site. After 17 years of use, it broke- typical break from what I have seen from Metcraft- but as total PIA. I just removed it and await the new tower.
Getting the old tower out is a PIA. You need to take the seats out- there are access holes behind them. I will do a separate write-up on this project.
Performance of the boat:
When I bought my 2100V is was reported to be a 3 sport boat- Ski/surf slalom. I did mostly slalom and at 15 off and 34 -36 MPH the make is good- not great but good. I have ran courses with the boat- albeit the boat is too wide for the course- it pushes the buoys away as most courses are set up for 96 inch wide boats or less- but I was able to do 4 buoys at 36 / 15 off.
When wake boarding, we find the wake is best with more wight in the boat. I HAVE landed back-rolls with no weight and one person in the boat, so the wake is FINE for beginners, but if you want to throw down, add weight. I run 450 in each rear locker and 600 in the walkway- the wake is firm, has a decent ramp and is very wide. Some of the best wakeboarders in MN have been behind my boat and have no issues with it. This is also a REASONABLE amount of weight that doesn't burden the boat too much. I run a SS OJ prop that''s 13x13. Works great and I have a top speed of about 42 MPH.
Surfing- I put 600 in the rear locker( usually 2 bags ) and another 600-900 in the boat right by the rear seats. we go 11-11.7 MPH and the wake is insane. TAPS is set on 4. too much TAPS and the wake gets too steep- This has been the magic spot for us for ever.
Anyway, this is a solid boat.
Issues;
Steering cable needs to be replaced every 8 years (aprox)
Vinyl- didn't hold up at first, but I have upgraded.
Tower- original will die- mine just died after 18 years. have a Krypt Pro Swoop coming.
This is a very good boat for a NEW V drive owner looking to get into something without a second mortgage. I hope this helps.
This is a roomy, well built boat. Don't hesitate if you find a good one.
First, This is a great boat. It's heavy- I learned this the hard way trying to pull it with a 1998 Ford Explorer with a V-6 when I first bought it. I ended up trading the Ford in for a F 150 (2002) which pulled the boat really well. Now I have a 2015 F 150- Pulls even better.
The boat:
Very solid- no rattles - even after 18 years of use, mine is solid!
Reliable- Mercury motor has been incredible. Doesn't burn oil and runs strong
Walther V Drive- Keep it full of oil and it will run forever- extremely well built
Shaft housing/fitting- make sure you check this annually and keep it tight. No issues unless it get loose, then you're taking on a lot of water.
Hull- Super solid- no spider cracks- all damage incurred, I have inflicted. Trailer bunks failed and beat up the hull (2 times) .
Gauges- Faria for me- all have been solid and no issues if you make sure the wiring is connected and bolts tight - go over the whole boat with a wrench and screw driver every year!
Vinyl- i have redone the rear SEAT cushions 2 times. The backs have been fine, but the cushions tear at the seams. I had extra holes drilled in the base of the cushions after the first redo- as they were holding water and would tear. I redid them again about 8 years ago and have been awesome ever since. The bow and back cushions have been perfect.
Tower- Well this is what brought me back to this site. After 17 years of use, it broke- typical break from what I have seen from Metcraft- but as total PIA. I just removed it and await the new tower.
Getting the old tower out is a PIA. You need to take the seats out- there are access holes behind them. I will do a separate write-up on this project.
Performance of the boat:
When I bought my 2100V is was reported to be a 3 sport boat- Ski/surf slalom. I did mostly slalom and at 15 off and 34 -36 MPH the make is good- not great but good. I have ran courses with the boat- albeit the boat is too wide for the course- it pushes the buoys away as most courses are set up for 96 inch wide boats or less- but I was able to do 4 buoys at 36 / 15 off.
When wake boarding, we find the wake is best with more wight in the boat. I HAVE landed back-rolls with no weight and one person in the boat, so the wake is FINE for beginners, but if you want to throw down, add weight. I run 450 in each rear locker and 600 in the walkway- the wake is firm, has a decent ramp and is very wide. Some of the best wakeboarders in MN have been behind my boat and have no issues with it. This is also a REASONABLE amount of weight that doesn't burden the boat too much. I run a SS OJ prop that''s 13x13. Works great and I have a top speed of about 42 MPH.
Surfing- I put 600 in the rear locker( usually 2 bags ) and another 600-900 in the boat right by the rear seats. we go 11-11.7 MPH and the wake is insane. TAPS is set on 4. too much TAPS and the wake gets too steep- This has been the magic spot for us for ever.
Anyway, this is a solid boat.
Issues;
Steering cable needs to be replaced every 8 years (aprox)
Vinyl- didn't hold up at first, but I have upgraded.
Tower- original will die- mine just died after 18 years. have a Krypt Pro Swoop coming.
This is a very good boat for a NEW V drive owner looking to get into something without a second mortgage. I hope this helps.
This is a roomy, well built boat. Don't hesitate if you find a good one.
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