Nautique Boats

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Nautique
TypePublic
IndustryMarine Industry
Founded1961; 63 years ago (1961)
HeadquartersOrlando, Florida, U.S.
Key people
Bill Yeargan
Websitenautique.com

Nautique is an American boat manufacturer that produces boats primarily for waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing. With models in the Super Air Nautique and Ski Nautique lines, they are widely considered the gold standard in the inboard towboat market. Owned by parent company, Correct Craft, Nautique is a member of the oldest family-owned and operated boat manufacturer in the world.

Ski Nautique

In 1961 Correct Craft released the original Ski Nautique, the first fiberglass ski boat of its kind designed by Leo Bentz.[1] It was the world's first tournament inboard ski boat and paved the way for the modern day watersports boat.[2]

Throughout the 60’s and 70’s, the Ski Nautique dominated the watersports boat market and was used in waterski shows and tournaments across the globe. In 1981, Nautique unveiled the Ski Nautique 2001. In 1986, SeaWorld signed a contract with Nautique to supply Ski Nautique boats for ski shows at their marine parks. During that same year the 25th anniversary of the Ski Nautique was released, called the Silver Nautique. The next iteration of the Ski Nautique was introduced in 1990 and by 1993 was switched over to fiberglass floor and stringer construction for increased durability. 1997 brought the Ski Nautique 196 with Total Surface Control (TSC) to the hull design for a customized wake for slalom, trick and jump skiers. Over the course of the next decade, Total Surface Control was developed into 2nd and 3rd generations until it was eventually phased out. The Ski Nautique 196 brought a new era to the waterski boat world as the reigning industry leader from 1997 until 2009.[citation needed]

In 2010, with the help of legendary waterskier and Team Nautique athlete Andy Mapple, the Ski Nautique 200 was released. This 3-event waterski boat is currently in production as the Ski Nautique 200 and is responsible for pulling 25 world records including Ryan Dodd's current jump record of 254 feet.[citation needed]

2019 brought the introduction of the current Ski Nautique. For the first time, Nautique introduced carbon fiber into the layers of the hull to drastically cut the weight of the boat while still keeping it strong.[3]

Super Air Nautique

In 1997 the first wakeboarding-specific boat was introduced by Nautique. The "Air Nautique" offered the very first manufacturer-supplied wakeboard tower with the Flight Control Tower® and also introduced internal ballast tanks as standard features. In 1999 Nautique changed the face of wakeboarding again with Total Wake Control (TWC) and later again in 2006 with HydroGate® that can change the shape of the wake on the fly. In 2007 Nautique brought a new speed control method into the watersports world called Zero-Off, a GPS-based system that maintains preset speeds. In 2012 Nautique completely changed the industry with the release of the Super Air Nautique G23. Nautique then developed two other G-Series models with the G21 and G25. In 2016, Nautique then blended what it learned with the Ski Nautique 200 and G-Series and created a multi-sport line called the GS-Series. These boats can be used to wakesurf, waterski or wakeboard. In 2019 Nautique released the Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon.[citation needed]

Nautique Surf System

In 2013, Nautique started shifting their Super Air Nautiques to gear towards wakesurfers as well as wakeboarders and introduced the Nautique Surf System (NSS).[4] The Nautique Surf System (NSS) consists of three major components: Ballast, Wave Plates,[5] and fresh air exhaust system.[6] The ballast tanks increase the weight of the boat while the waveplates redirect water to create a larger and smoother surf wave on either side of the boat.[7] The exhaust is pointed downward directly in the water path of the propeller, this sends the carbon monoxide exhaust far behind the surfer that is riding behind the boat.[8][9]

Events

Nautique entered into an agreement with The Masters Water Ski Tournament in 1975 and continues to pull the event every year at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia on Memorial Day weekend. The event originally included slalom, jump and trick waterskiing and has since added wakeboarding and wakeskating. Along with the Masters, Nautique is also the exclusive towboat for the WWA Wakeboard World Championships, the WWA US Wakeboard National Championships, the Moomba Masters, the Wake Open, and the IWWF Waterski World Championships.[citation needed]

Models

Model (2022) Length (ft) Dry Weight (lbs) Max Factory Ballast (lbs) Total Weight with Ballast, without Fuel or Passengers (lbs) Horse Power (HP) Torque (ft-lbs) Passengers Notes
Super Air Nautique 210 (discontinued) 21 4200 1750 5950 400 / 355 / 450 400 / 405 / 465 12 The last year of production was 2021.
Super Air Nautique 230 (discontinued) 23 4650 2100 6750 400 / 355 / 450 400 / 405 / 465 15 The last year of production was 2021.
GS20 20 4500 1850 6350 400 / 355 / 450 400 / 405 / 465 12 Redesigned flight tower for 2022.
GS22 22 4750 2950 7700 400 / 355 / 450 400 / 405 / 465 15 Redesigned flight tower for 2022.
GS22E 22 5900 1850 7750 195 325 15 Redesigned flight tower for 2022.

World’s first fully-electric towboat.

Electric 2-3 Hour Battery Life, Charge Time AC: 10 Hours @ 240V / 50A, DC: 4 Hours @ 25kW, Supercharger: 1.5 hours @ 80 kW

GS24 24 5100 3200 8300 400 / 355 / 475 400 / 405 / 465 16 Redesigned flight tower for 2022.
G21 21 5800 2250 8050 450 / 475 / 600 / 370(diesel) 465 / 500 / 608 / 595(diesel) 14 Added supplemental ballast and redesigned flight tower to 2022.
G23 23 6000 2200 or 3650 with supplemental ballast option 8200 or 9650 with supplemental ballast option 450 / 475 / 600 / 370(diesel) 465 / 500 / 608 / 595(diesel) 16 Added supplemental ballast and redesigned flight tower to 2022.
G25 25 6400 2200 or 3650 with supplemental ballast option 8600 or 10,050 with supplemental ballast option 450 / 475 / 600 / 370(diesel) 465 / 500 / 608 / 595(diesel) 19 Added supplemental ballast and redesigned flight tower to 2022.
G23 Paragon 23 7200 2200 9400 600 608 16
G25 Paragon 25 7400 2200 9600 600 608 19
S25 25 5800 3150 or 3650 with supplemental ballast option 8150 or 8650 with supplemental ballast option 400/355/450/475/600/370 400 / 405 / 465 / 500 / 608 16 Introduced in June 2022[10]
S23 23 5500 3150 or 3650 with supplemental ballast option 8150 or 8650 with supplemental ballast option 400 / 355 / 450 / 475 / 600 400 / 405 / 465 / 500 / 608 16 Introduced in August 2021[11]
S21 21 5200 2650 7850 400 / 355 / 450 / 475 / 600 400 / 405 / 465 / 500 / 608 14 Introduced in September 2021[12]
Ski Nautique 20 2945 400 3345 400 / 355 / 450 400 / 405 / 465 7
Ski Nautique 200 20 3400 NA 3400 400 / 355 / 450 400 / 405 / 465 9 Based on the Ski Nautique hull with an open-bow design.

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210 and 230

The Super Air Nautique 210 and 230 are narrow body wake boats, they are distinguishable by their streamline hull and pointed bow. These boats are tailored more towards wakeboarding but also features the Nautique Surf System. The last year of 210 and 230 production was 2021.

G-series

The Super Air Nautique G-Series is a wide body boat designed to produce a larger surfing wake. The boat comes in 3 lengths all weighing above 5000 lbs.[15] In 2022 the G-Series boat's full ballast weight became heavier than the Paragon model with the addition of supplemental ballast and a telescoping flight tower.

S-series

In August 2021 Nautique introduced a new line of boats with the S23.[16] The boat reintroduces a pointed bow, a feature that was discontinued with the end of the 210 and 230. As of October 22, 2021 there are two available lengths, 23 and 21 feet. In June of 2022 Nautique introduced a 25 foot version.

Paragon

The Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon was announced in 2019. It is the first boat Nautique has built that has a dry weight of over 7000lbs. This boat is considered a more luxurious G-Series and also comes with increase performance.[17] Added weight comes from telescoping flight tower and recliner seats positioned in the transom of the boat. The paragon also has a different prop from the traditional G-Series Models.

Manufacturing

Nautique manufactures their Boats in Orlando Florida, their manufacturing facility included 2 private lakes used to test boats.[18] Nautique announced in January, 2021 that they will be increasing their manufacturing capabilities and workforce. To do this, the company purchased a 300,000 square-foot facility just down the road from their current manufacturing facilities.[19]

Team Nautique

Wakeboarders

Wakesurfers

Water Skiers

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References

  1. ^ "Leo Bentz and the first Ski Nautique".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Nautique History". Nautique Boats.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Nautique introduces all-new Ski Nautique".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Nautique launches the Nautique Surf System (NSS)". nautique.com. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 2020-10-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Wake adjustment system for boats". Retrieved Oct 25, 2020.
  6. ^ "Super Air Nautique G23 Wakesurf Review". Boating Magazine. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  7. ^ "First Look: Nautique Surf System". www.wakeworld.com. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  8. ^ https://freshairexhaust.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Evaluation-of-FAE-by-CDC.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  9. ^ "Nautique Surf System". PlanetNautique Forums. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  10. ^ "Introducing the brand-new Super Air Nautique S23".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Introducing the brand-new Super Air Nautique S23".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "The All-New 2022 Super Air Nautique S21". Active Water Sports. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  13. ^ "Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon". Nautique Boats. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  14. ^ nautique.com
  15. ^ "2020 G Series". PlanetNautique Forums. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  16. ^ "Nautique launches the brand-new Super Air Nautique S23".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Nautique Releases G23 Paragon". PlanetNautique Forums. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  18. ^ "Nautique Factory Tours | Nautique Boats".
  19. ^ "Nautique to Increase Manufacturing Facility and Workforce | Nautique Boats". nautique.com. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  20. ^ "Team Nautique - Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Wakeskating, and Water Skiing | Nautique Boats". nautique.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
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