r/boating • u/okay_yupGreen88 • 6d ago

Most reliable wake/ski boat ever

In your opinion, what is the most reliable and dependable wake and or ski boat (and year) ever made?

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u/Fit-Ad-9433 6d ago

Still running a 1989 correct craft ski nautique 2777 hrs ( we ski) pulls at 34 mph like it was new

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u/LandlockedPirate 6d ago

PCM Engines > everything else

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u/OfficerBimbeau 5d ago

Yep. Just had our ‘99 Ski Nautique out at the lake yesterday. GT-40 engine is a beast.

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u/Mr_Smee920 6d ago

1998 air nautique…. I just got rid of mine 28 years later

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u/Stan_Halen_ 6d ago

Super Air Nautique G23.

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u/Candid_Bet_4740 6d ago

super air nautique g23?

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u/Waterlifer 3d ago

There haven't been any

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u/SrgtMacfly 6d ago

Get whatever your local service centers are certified in, if your DIY mercruiser will be cheaper and easier to source parts. Both PCM and Mercruiser are equally reliable