Tige RZ4

Name: Tige RZ4
Brand: Tige
SKU: 2563
Price: 75987.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Price:

$75,987

Year:

2011

Make:

Tige

Model:

Rz4

Type:

wakeboard Ski family

Hull Material:

Fiberglass

Trailer:

Included

Use:

Fresh Water, Salt Water

Engine Type:

INBOARD

Primary Fuel Type:

Gas

For Sale By:

Private Seller

Length:

24.0 feet

Raiting:

Condition:

Used

Seller Notes:

This boat is perfect and has been keep up by a Caption with 100% dealer service only has 230 hours

Description:

Tig RZ4 (2011-)

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Tig RZ4 (2011-) Test Video

Tig has trying to push the envelope with style and performance with their line of wakeboard boats. But after getting onboard and driving it firsthand, we found that it's not only a serious watersports platform, but a very capable cruiser that the whole family can enjoy. Of course when it's time to get extreme, the RZ4 can deliver on that as well. Key FeaturesPatented ConvexV Hull & TAPS2 Technology Hand-laid multi-directional fiberglass hull Coremat-enhanced lamination throughout LifePlus Core all-composite stringer matrix system All-composite floor with 3/4 fiberglass-reinforced core Aluminum ski pylon Stainless steel appearance package Lexan walkthrough windscreen Triple hull tracking fins Heavy-duty all-brass underwater gear Stainless steel capped curved glass windshield Bow and stern lighting Bilge blower ventilation system Heavy-duty marine-grade 12v battery E Controls electronic technology Tig SpeedSet cruise control TigTouch Medallion can-bus digital instrumentation SpecificationsTig RZ4 (2011-) SpecificationsLength Overall24' 0''

7.32 mDry Weight 4,485 lbs.

2,034 kg. Beam 8' 6''

2.59 m Tested Weight N/A Draft N/A Fuel Cap 48 gal.

181.6 L Deadrise/Transom N/A Water Cap none Max Headroom open Bridge Clearance N/A Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model. Engine OptionsTig RZ4 (2011-)Engine options Std. Power1 x 343-hp PCM EX343 5.7L MPI Tested Power 1 x 343-hp PCM EX343 5.7L MPI Pleasurecraft Marine Engines (PCM) produces some of the most respected inboard engines on the market... Opt. Power 1 x 409-hp PCM 6.0 L ZR MPI

1 x 450-hp PCM 6.0 L

1 x 550-hp PCM 6.0 L SuperchargedPrinter Friendly Review Tig RZ4 (2011-) Captain's ReportCaptain's Report by Capt. SteveWith features like the Convex-V hull and TAPS 2 technology, the Tig RZ4 can challenge any boat on the lake. Its sure hard to look at any boat in the Tig lineup and not see just how cool these boats really are. But looks are only half the battle plan for marketing a boat. If its all show and no go then the lineup falls flat. So I needed to get on the water with these boats and see whats up. And thats exactly what I did. Heres what I found--- With a pickle fork bow, the Tig RZ4 has plenty of room in the bow for omfortable seating. A filler cushion turns the bow into a large sunpad. HandlingTaken as a regular general watersports boat, as opposed to a wakeboat, the RZ4 performed nicely. Turns were crisp and well defined with just a little slide to counter the forces that can turn uncontrollable in a hard turn. At any speed, the boat was fully maneuverable and offered nothing out of the ordinary that may surprise the unwary. Note how low the swim platform is to the water. This eliminates the need for a ladder. Theres still a handle in the center of the transom to aid in reboarding. Now you have to keep in mind that the Tig RZ4 is an inboard boat, so handling will be a little different than a sterndrive. Some of these differences are good, and some not so much, if you listen to public opinion. The good differences were mostly notable in the high speed turns. There was no prop cavitation at any speed, so you dont have to worry about trim in a hard turn. I was throwing the boat into very hard turns and was surprised that the boat didnt come flying off from the sideways forces, but she hung fast and showed no signs of slipping outever. That adhesion to the water is thanks to the three stabilizing fins protruding down from her keel and, of course, she's is an inboard. Not only is the RZ4 a cool looking boat, its a great performer, and gives easy control of the wake. Another characteristic of this inboard drive in the Tig RZ4 is that its connected to a V-drive transmission. So unlike other wakeboard boats on the market, theres no big ol engine box in the middle of the cockpit. This engine is well aft leaving plenty of play room in the cockpit. And finally on the plus side is the safety factor. The prop is under the boat, not at the stern.The wraparound observers seat allows for a lot of seating. The position shown here is just aft of the helm seat and lockable storage is behind the seat back. The downside to any single-engine inboard installation is in docking, and this boat was no exception. The boat backs to starboard. So it is a matter of getting the hang of it and you will with some experience -- people have been docking them quite nicely for 90 years or so. We'll even tell you the trick...Inboard Docking Made EasyHow do you do that? Easily. Make all your dockings to the starboard side. Approach the dock slightly off, and then when you back down, the stern will get pulled over. To keep the stern from hitting the dock first, be turned hard to starboard, and just a touch of forward will push the stern away enough so that the boat comes up against the dock flush with the whole side of the boat, rather than one section hitting first. With a few minutes practice, and some forward and reverse, you can get the hang of it and youll be an instant pro. Be gentle, you wont feel the transmission clunk as it slips into gear. Its silky smooth. Tig also deals with it by making the boarding walkthrough on the starboard side. It's also at roughly the same level as the dock so loading gear is much easier. The wakeboard tower is powder coated. The racks swivel out of the way at the push of a button. Check out the tow rope attach point. It has a rear facing camera that attaches to the towline. Note the helm seat. Its mesh for great cooling on hot days, you wont stick to it when driving in a swimsuit, and wet suits wont stain any fabric. The Wake MakerSo the real deal is in the RZ4s wake handling. Tig approaches the game a little differently. Where most, if not all, other wakeboard boat hulls have a straight line running towards the stern, and then a hook down to give the stern the dig in," Tig actually makes their hull curve up at the stern -- it's called Convex V. Then, the TAPS2 comes into play. TAPS stands for Tig Adjustable Performance System, and its basically a wide plate at the stern that you can adjust like a trim tab. Only unlike trim tabs, this is in the center of the hull at the bottom of the transom. You can run with it up, for a flat wake, or run with it down for a fat wake. I did find it necessary to use the TAPS plate when running at high speed. There tended to be a bit of bow oscillation and by bringing the TAPS plate down, the bow would be held to the water better. The corner seat flips over to become a carpeted step making boarding a breeze, and without ruining any upholstery. Let 'Em Eat Wake! Now, with the ballast tanks full (four of them, two in the stern, two in the bow) the difference in wake was significant. Moving the TAPS 2 plane up and down resulted in a large change in the wake, from a sporty jumping for the fun of catching a little air size wake, to a jumping into the air and flying from one side of the boat to the other size of wake. From a performance and handling standpoint, with the TAPS plane down the boat is converted into a depressing, bow high, fuel burner, but then again, when wakeboarding, the drivers aspect is of little concern its all about the wake!! And in the Tig RZ4, I had complete control of the wake and could make it do whatever I wanted. It took a little time to get it where I wanted it to be, what with filling and draining ballast bags (about a 15 minute one way trip), but I could definitely get it there and anyone at the end of the towline would be pleased with the customized results. With the TAPS 2 plate you can fine tune the wake, making it bigger or smaller, putting in more curl or less, all with the one hand control. So if TAPS 2 is all that great, why doesnt everybody do it? Because they cant. Tig patented it. Smart move on Tigs part. The Tig Touch screen is off to starboard. Having it keeps the panel uncluttered. Notice the Carlotta wheel with cast stainless frame. There's 9" (22.9 cm) of visibility between the dash and the upper windshield frame. Tig TouchBut once you get it to where you want it, the question is can you get it there again? What if you are towing a guy and finally arrive at that sweet spot of performance. Will you be able to arrive at it again for him, and whats more can you do it for all the other guys (and gals) youre taking out on your boat? The answer is a resounding yes. And you do it with Tig Touch. This proprietary device allows you to utilize a touch screen to input very specific parameters and save them as profiles, and even name the profiles. So when Bob decides that youve reached a perfect wake for him, then you save that set of parameters as a profile named Bob and then, at the touch of a button, Bobs a happy camper every time. If his skills improve and he wants to tweak things a bit, just edit the profile and youre done. Tig Touch is able to control not only the boats speed, but the levels of individual ballast tanks and the level of the TAPS 2 running plate. All with touch screen capability. I think this is a huge feature.Tig Touch allows for a whole host of controls, including inputting specific parameters of speed, ballast, and TAPS2 position and saving those settings as a named profile. Through all the screens (except "Gauges") you will still have the pivotal speed and tach across the top, and stereo and depth across the bottom. But it gets better. Tig Touch also gives you control of the boat's lights, all switches for pumps and blowers, as well as the tunes. You can even change the input for the tunes from AM, FM, MP3, Sirius, and Aux inputs. (Theres more to Tig Touch, but we get into it much deeper in its own video demonstration. Check it out)Performance and SpecificationsThe Tig RZ4 has a LOA of 24 (7.32 m), and a beam of 8' 6" (2.6 m). Her empty weight is 4,485 lbs. (2,034 kgs) and she carries 48 gallons (181.7 L) of fuel. We tested the Tig RZ4 on a hot Texas day with 10-15 mph winds a light chop and our test boat was powered with a PCM EX343. Not only is this a superior wakeboat, but as a cruiser, it's equally capable thanks to the amount of room in the cockpit and the pickle-fork bow. This is a 5.7L MPI engine, and you have to give high marks to PCM for calling it as it is. Their EX343 is 343-hp. No confusing marketing hype here. Her top speed was found to be 41.1 mph and her best cruise came at 3000 rpms and 25.3 mph. At that speed, the RZ4 was burning only 8.2 gallons per hour, and with her tanks topped off, shell have a range, at that speed, of 133 miles with a 10% reserve. Now thats a lot of wakeboarding. Overall, I was very impressed with the Tig RZ4. While not intending to cross the marketing stream between wakeboard boat and cruiser, Tig managed to pull it off anyway, mostly due to the great handling and roominess onboard. Tig RZ4 (2011-) Test Result Highlights Top speed for the Tig RZ4 (2011-) is 41.1 mph (66.1 kph), burning 20.8 gallons per hour (gph) or 78.73 liters per hour (lph).

Best cruise for the Tig RZ4 (2011-) is 25.3 mph (40.7 kph), and the boat gets 3.09 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.31 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 133 miles (214.04 kilometers).

Tested power is 1 x 343-hp PCM EX343 5.7L MPI.For complete test results including fuel consumption, range and sound levels

go to our Test Results section. Standard and Optional EquipmentTig RZ4 (2011-) Standard and Optional Equipment Marine ElectronicsGPS/Chart SystemsBattery Charger/Converter CD Stereo Exterior FeaturesCarpet: Cockpit Snap-out Outlet: 12-Volt Acc Swim Platform Tower: Watersports Transom Shower CanvasBimini Top = Standard = Optional Tig RZ4 (2011-) WarrantyTig RZ4 (2011-) Warranty InformationWarranties change from time to time. While BoatTEST.com has tried to ensure the most up-to-date warranty offered by each builder, it does not guarantee the accuracies of the information presented below. Please check with the boat builder or your local dealer before you buy any boat. Hull WarrantyYearsLifeplus Lifetime Blistering WarrantyYears5-year CertificationsNMMA CertificationYes

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Tig RZ4 (2011-) Test Video Tig has trying to push the envelope with style and performance with their line of wakeboard boats. But after getting onboard and driving it firsthand, we found that it's not only a serious watersports platform, but a very capable cruiser that the whole family can enjoy. Of course when it's time to get extreme, the RZ4 can deliver on that as well. Key FeaturesPatented ConvexV Hull & TAPS2 Technology Hand-laid multi-directional fiberglass hull Coremat-enhanced lamination throughout LifePlus Core all-composite stringer matrix system All-composite floor with 3/4 fiberglass-reinforced core Aluminum ski pylon Stainless steel appearance package Lexan walkthrough windscreen Triple hull tracking fins Heavy-duty all-brass underwater gear Stainless steel capped curved glass windshield Bow and stern lighting Bilge blower ventilation system Heavy-duty marine-grade 12v battery E Controls electronic technology Tig SpeedSet cruise control TigTouch Medallion can-bus digital instrumentation SpecificationsTig RZ4 (2011-) SpecificationsLength Overall24' 0''

7.32 mDry Weight 4,485 lbs.

2,034 kg. Beam 8' 6''

2.59 m Tested Weight N/A Draft N/A Fuel Cap 48 gal.

1 x 450-hp PCM 6.0 L

1 x 550-hp PCM 6.0 L SuperchargedPrinter Friendly Review Tig RZ4 (2011-) Captain's ReportCaptain's Report by Capt. Steve

With features like the Convex-V hull and TAPS 2 technology, the Tig RZ4 can challenge any boat on the lake.

Its sure hard to look at any boat in the Tig lineup and not see just how cool these boats really are. But looks are only half the battle plan for marketing a boat. If its all show and no go then the lineup falls flat. So I needed to get on the water with these boats and see whats up. And thats exactly what I did. Heres what I found---

With a pickle fork bow, the Tig RZ4 has plenty of room in the bow for comfortable seating. A filler cushion turns the bow into a large sunpad.

Handling

Taken as a regular general watersports boat, as opposed to a wakeboat, the RZ4 performed nicely. Turns were crisp and well defined with just a little slide to counter the forces that can turn uncontrollable in a hard turn. At any speed, the boat was fully maneuverable and offered nothing out of the ordinary that may surprise the unwary.

Note how low the swim platform is to the water. This eliminates the need for a ladder. Theres still a handle in the center of the transom to aid in reboarding.

Now you have to keep in mind that the Tig RZ4 is an inboard boat, so handling will be a little different than a sterndrive. Some of these differences are good, and some not so much, if you listen to public opinion. The good differences were mostly notable in the high speed turns. There was no prop cavitation at any speed, so you dont have to worry about trim in a hard turn. I was throwing the boat into very hard turns and was surprised that the boat didnt come flying off from the sideways forces, but she hung fast and showedno signs of slipping outever. That adhesion to the water is thanks to the three stabilizing fins protruding down from her keel and, of course, she's is an inboard.

Not only is the RZ4 a cool looking boat, its a great performer, and gives easy control of the wake.

Another characteristic of this inboard drive in the Tig RZ4 is that its connected to a V-drive transmission. So unlike other wakeboard boats on the market, theres no big ol engine box in the middle of the cockpit. This engine is well aft leaving plenty of play room in the cockpit.

And finally on the plus side is the safety factor. The prop is under the boat, not at the stern.

The wraparound observers seat allows for a lot of seating. The position shown here is just aft of the helm seat and lockable storage is behind the seat back.

The downside to any single-engine inboard installation is in docking, and this boat was no exception. The boat backs to starboard. So it is a matter of getting the hang of it and you will with some experience -- people have been docking them quite nicely for 90 years or so. We'll even tell you the trick...

Inboard Docking Made Easy

How do you do that? Easily. Make all your dockings to the starboard side. Approach the dock slightly off, and then when you back down, the stern will get pulled over. To keep the stern from hitting the dock first, be turned hard to starboard, and just a touch of forward will push the stern away enough so that the boat comes up against the dock flush with the whole side of the boat, rather than one section hitting first.

With a few minutes practice, and some forward and reverse, you can get the hang of it and youll be an instant pro. Be gentle, you wont feel the transmission clunk as it slips into gear. Its silky smooth. Tig also deals with it by making the boarding walkthrough on the starboard side. It's also at roughly the same level as the dock so loading gear is much easier.

The wakeboard tower is powder coated. The racks swivel out of the way at the push of a button. Check out the tow rope attach point. It has a rear facing camera that attaches to the towline. Note the helm seat. Its mesh for great cooling on hot days, you wont stick to it when driving in a swimsuit, and wet suits wont stain any fabric.

The Wake Maker

So the real deal is in the RZ4s wake handling. Tig approaches the game a little differently. Where most, if not all, other wakeboard boat hulls have a straight line running towards the stern, and then a hook down to give the stern the dig in," Tig actually makes their hull curve up at the stern -- it's called Convex V. Then, the TAPS2 comes into play.

TAPS stands for Tig Adjustable Performance System, and its basically a wide plate at the stern that you can adjust like a trim tab. Only unlike trim tabs, this is in the center of the hull at the bottom of the transom. You can run with it up, for a flat wake, or run with it down for a fat wake.

I did find it necessary to use the TAPS plate when running at high speed. There tended to be a bit of bow oscillation and by bringing the TAPS plate down, the bow would be held to the water better.

The corner seat flips over to become a carpeted step making boarding a breeze, and without ruining any upholstery.

Let 'Em Eat Wake!

Now, with the ballast tanks full (four of them, two in the stern, two in the bow) the difference in wake was significant. Moving the TAPS 2 plane up and down resulted in a large change in the wake, from a sporty jumping for the fun of catching a little air size wake, to a jumping into the air and flying from one side of the boat to the other size of wake.

From a performance and handling standpoint, with the TAPS plane down the boat is converted into a depressing, bow high, fuel burner, but then again, when wakeboarding, the drivers aspect is of little concern its all about the wake!! And in the Tig RZ4, I had complete control of the wake and could make it do whatever I wanted.

It took a little time to get it where I wanted it to be, what with filling and draining ballast bags (about a 15 minute one way trip), but I could definitely get it there and anyone at the end of the towline would be pleased with the customized results. With the TAPS 2 plate you can fine tune the wake, making it bigger or smaller, putting in more curl or less, all with the one hand control.

So if TAPS 2 is all that great, why doesnt everybody do it? Because they cant. Tig patented it. Smart move on Tigs part.

The Tig Touch screen is off to starboard. Having it keeps the panel uncluttered. Notice the Carlotta wheel with cast stainless frame. There's 9" (22.9 cm) of visibility between the dash and the upper windshield frame.

Tig Touch

But once you get it to where you want it, the question is can you get it there again? What if you are towing a guy and finally arrive at that sweet spot of performance. Will you be able to arrive at it again for him, and whats more can you do it for all the other guys (and gals) youre taking out on your boat?

The answer is a resounding yes. And you do it with Tig Touch. This proprietary device allows you to utilize a touch screen to input very specific parameters and save them as profiles, and even name the profiles. So when Bob decides that youve reached a perfect wake for him, then you save that set of parameters as a profile named Bob and then, at the touch of a button, Bobs a happy camper every time. If his skills improve and he wants to tweak things a bit, just edit the profile and youre done.

Tig Touch is able to control not only the boats speed, but the levels of individual ballast tanks and the level of the TAPS 2 running plate. All with touch screen capability. I think this is a huge feature.

Tig Touch allows for a whole host of controls, including inputting specific parameters of speed, ballast, and TAPS2 position and saving those settings as a named profile. Through all the screens (except "Gauges") you will still have the pivotal speed and tach across the top, and stereo and depth across the bottom.

But it gets better. Tig Touch also gives you control of the boat's lights, all switches for pumps and blowers, as well as the tunes. You can even change the input for the tunes from AM, FM, MP3, Sirius, and Aux inputs. (Theres more to Tig Touch, but we get into it much deeper in its own video demonstration. Check it out)

Performance and Specifications

The Tig RZ4 has a LOA of 24 (7.32 m), and a beam of 8' 6" (2.6 m). Her empty weight is 4,485 lbs. (2,034 kgs) and she carries 48 gallons (181.7 L) of fuel. We tested the Tig RZ4 on a hot Texas day with 10-15 mph winds a light chop and our test boat was powered with a PCM EX343.

Not only is this a superior wakeboat, but as a cruiser, it's equally capable thanks to the amount of room in the cockpit and the pickle-fork bow.

This is a 5.7L MPI engine, and you have to give high marks to PCM for calling it as it is. Their EX343 is 343-hp. No confusing marketing hype here. Her top speed was found to be 41.1 mph and her best cruise came at 3000 rpms and 25.3 mph. At that speed, the RZ4 was burning only 8.2 gallons per hour, and with her tanks topped off, shell have a range, at that speed, of 133 miles with a 10% reserve. Now thats a lot of wakeboarding.

Overall, I was very impressed with the Tig RZ4. While not intending to cross the marketing stream between wakeboard boat and cruiser, Tig managed to pull it off anyway, mostly due to the great handling and roominess onboard.

Tig RZ4 (2011-) Test Result Highlights Top speed for the Tig RZ4 (2011-) is 41.1 mph (66.1 kph), burning 20.8 gallons per hour (gph) or 78.73 liters per hour (lph).

Tested power is 1 x 343-hp PCM EX343 5.7L MP.For complete test results including fuel consumption, range and sound levels