Nautique Boats

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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. The company has a rich history in towed watersports and is responsible for pulling the top competitive tournaments as well as defining moments in the various watersports.

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, an iconic ski boat that led the industry for almost a decade and has developed a cult-like following since. 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 and is still one of the most desired hulls for waterskiing.

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.

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 with incredible accuracy. In 2012 Nautique completely changed the industry with the release of the Super Air Nautique G23. With its high gunwales and deep hull, the G23 produces wakeboard wakes and wakesurf waves like no other boat and has changed the way other watersports boat brands design and engineer their boats. Taking this winning recipe 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 designed to be extremely versatile. These versatile boats can be used to wakesurf, waterski or wakeboard. In 2019 Nautique released the Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon, this new release is the most expensive boat Nautique has created and is aimed at being the most luxurious experience on the water.

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 boats have been used at the most high-profile and progressive events in all watersports disciplines. Nautique entered into an agreement with The Masters Water Ski Tournament in 1975 and continues to pull the prestigious 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.

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.


Electric 2-3 Hour Battery Life, Charge Time AC: 10 Hours, DC: 4 Hours, Supercharger: 1.5 hours

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
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[10]
S21 21 5200 2650 7850 400 / 355 / 450 / 475 / 600 400 / 405 / 465 / 500 / 608 14 Introduced in September 2021[11]
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.[14] 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 of 2021 Nautique introduced a new line of boats with the S23.[15] 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, but it is possible but unlikely that Nautique will introduce a 25 foot version (this is due to Nautique previously only offering 21 and 23 versions of the pointed bow design, the 210 and 230).

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.[16] 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 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 facilties. Nautique also plans to invest heavily into innovative products in order to stay ahead of competition with the ever-increasing demand for wakeboats.[17]

In media[]

In July 2019, entrepreneur and social media "influencer" Kylie Jenner posted an Instagram photo of her on a Nautique Boat to her 140 million followers. CEO of Correct Craft Bill Yeargin said "I did a little a Google research and apparently Kylie charges $1 million for a social media posting and we got it for free. That was nice of her. It is exponentially beyond anything that has happened for our industry in social media before. We don't pay influencers to promote our brands so when one does just because they enjoy being on the boat the benefits to us are huge.[18] As of January 2020 the Jenner's post received 5,012,930 likes and 25,525 comments.

In Feb of 2021 Kim Kardashian West was seen on a Super Air Nautique G25 in the Turks and Caicos Islands. North West, Daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West was seen wakesurfing behind the Nautique.[19]

Team Nautique[]

Wakeboarders[]

Wakesurfers[]

Water Skiers[]

  • Ryan Dodd
  • Marion Ellis
  • Scot Ellis
  • Anna Gay
  • Erika Lang
  • Whitney McClintock
  • Robert Pigozzi
  • Neilly Ross
  • Jon Travers

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References[]

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  5. ^ "Wake adjustment system for boats". Retrieved Oct 25, 2020.
  6. ^ "Super Air Nautique G23 Wakesurf Review". Boating Magazine. 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
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  10. ^ "Introducing the brand-new Super Air Nautique S23".
  11. ^ "The All-New 2022 Super Air Nautique S21". Active Water Sports. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
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  16. ^ "Nautique Releases G23 Paragon". PlanetNautique Forums. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
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  18. ^ "Keeping Up with the Kardashians - Trade Only Today". www.tradeonlytoday.com. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  19. ^ "From luxury yachts to private beachfront mansions: This is how much it costs to vacation like a Kardashian".
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