Correct Craft Ski Nautique

This 2006 Ski Nautique is CLEAN and has been meticulously maintained. The boat has always been stored on the trailer and garage kept. Perfect boat for the skiing enthusiast! 2006 196 Closed Bow, 5.7L 330 hp, Limited Edition, Red and White with red and white interior and black accent piping, Perfect-Pass, bimini top, Sunbrella custom cover, molded platform, Clarion CD/MP3 stereo and 4 int speakers, Depth finder, Closed cooling/flush kit, and a Ramlin single axle red painted trailer with break-a-way tongue. Boat drives and skis like new. Great boat for all levels of skiing. Additional photos available for serious inquires. Please Contact me at (678) 264-74 eight twoINCLUDED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTAuxiliary iPod ConnectionMirrorDepth FinderCustom Mooring CoverPerfect Pass Cruise ControlLimited Edition OptionsBimini TopSingle Axle Ramlin Trailer with Swing away TongueFull Red Mooring CoverKeyless IgnitionCD StereoBOAT REVIEW:If shortline skiing is your first love, then you should already be at least a little familiar with the Ski Nautique 196. Correct Craft calls it "the heart and soul of water skiing," and since it's one of the most hard-core ski boats in our tests, they might be exactly right.Everything about this nimble direct-drive classic -- from the closed bow to the buttery soft wakes -- is suited to the most advanced skiers. And the Hydro-Gate adjustable plate caters to three-event skiers too. With new styling lines for 2006 and retro hull graphics, the Ski Nautique 196 has got even more heart and soul to satisfy the water-ski junkies of the world.WAKESWe always look forward to the day we get to test the Ski Nautique 196. The wakes behind this boat have always been world-class, and this year they're even better. The redesigned hull provides a new level of three-event versatility by opening a little wider the door to trick skiing. It also takes an already near-perfect slalom wake and makes it a little cleaner and perhaps even softer. By removing the lifting strakes from the TCM2 hull, Correct Craft created this TCM3 and got one step closer to the ideal wake. As in the past, we enjoyed this boat's buttery soft wakes at all line lengths, with nonexistent shortline spray and virtually no bump. It's a lot of talk, but this is one boat we're confident will live up to the hype.HANDLINGIf the wakes behind the 196 don't blow you away right off the bat, the superb handling probably will. In fact, ask our testers what's most impressive about this all-star ski boat, and they'll launch into a lengthy description of the solid handling. Needless to say, this boat aces our handling test every year, and this year it passed again with flying colors. As usual, the tracking was dead on, so you can count on the 196 to be laser-locked into the course. The hole shot is equally impressive, with the boat reaching 36 mph in just over five seconds.COMFORTEverything about the Ski Nautique 196, from the low-slung rear seating to the closed bow, is designed specifically for small-group ski sets. You will find enough storage space for your skis, but this boat works best for early morning sets with just you and a couple of your ski partners. Even the styling is a reflection of the boat's hard-core skiing spirit, especially since Correct Craft revamped the graphics and lines with a distinctly retro feel. And for a ski boat, it's comfortable. Our testers noted the exceptional recline of the observer's seat and admired the way Correct Craft set up the helm for the driver with easy-to-read gauges and a cushy seat. Riding in the 196 with all its water-ski flavor and flair, it would be hard not to feel inspired to beat your personal best.SPECS Base price: $44,152Length: 19 ft. 6 in.Beam: 91 in.Seating capacity: 6Fuel capacity: 29 gal.Test Prop: Acme 12.5 x 15.5 4-bladeTest Engine: PCM Excalibur 5.7L, 330 hpTop Speed: 46.3 mph 5,100 rpmAccel. To 30 mph: 3.8 sec. 90.5 ft.Accel. To 36 mph: 5.1 sec. 151.2 ft.Noise Levels (db): Neutral 61 D 62 R, 36 mph 88 D 93 R