Riders Edition

[tsnowflake72]

I heard through the grape vine that the 2000 21 v RIDERS EDITION (maybe a couple of other years) was a limited production run of around 60 boats. And what makes it a RIDERS EDITION is that it has 600 lb. of lead weight built in to the hull. Can some one tell me if this is true? After some comments I’ll tell you my source.

[dogbert]

I heard through the grape vine that the 2000 21 v RIDERS EDITION (maybe a couple of other years) was a limited production run of around 60 boats. And what makes it a RIDERS EDITION is that it has 600 lb. of lead weight built in to the hull. Can some one tell me if this is true? After some comments I’ll tell you my source.

I don't think so. It was my understanding that it was primarily a trim level difference. The seats were different, it had a more sporty dash and it had a tower standard. I don't know about limited production, it may have been that they only built 60 because they didn't get more orders than that.

[da.bell]

Different graphics

[dogbert]

Different graphics

Oops, I forgot that one.

Looks like you only have 125 posts until you break the 20K mark. C'mon, you can get it knocked out today.

[tsnowflake72]

Are you sure?

[dogbert]

Are you sure?

Pretty sure. The specs on the boat are the same, from a weight perspective. I had mine built to order back in '99. I've got 2 friends with '02 Riders editions. With the exception of seats, graphics, dash and tower, their boat is structurally identical.

[tsnowflake72]

My dealer said that Eddie G from Tige told him that.
MY boat is a Riders Edition and was trying to igure out if it was true.

[tsnowflake72]

Dog is yours a riders edition

[dogbert]

My dealer said that Eddie G from Tige told him that.
MY boat is a Riders Edition and was trying to igure out if it was true.

If Eddie G said it, it must be true. I'd want to confirm that though. I don't recall them ever stating that in any of their literature.

No, I've got the limited. It's still a very heavy boat.

[tsnowflake72]

How do I confirm that.

[dogbert]

How do I confirm that.

I wish you would have asked me that question 2 weeks ago. Because then I could have asked him in person. Maybe tony@tige or harvey can could confirm this for you?

[tsnowflake72]

Sorry, just found out Saturday

[chpthril]

With Tige's historical stance on ballast V's safety, I doubt they would add lead to the guts of the boat, they've just recently turned the corner on the "ballast can be a good thing" road

[tsnowflake72]

Not a 100% sure on lead but he did say that the riders Edition weighted 600lbs. more. Not sure of all years but mine is a 2000 and he did say 2000.

[tsnowflake72]

Also because the riders edition was built for the riders(pros)( not me) and most riders put alot of weight in the boat. They did now and then.