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gabby
06-12-2004, 02:00 PM
Looking for some input on the MB Sports 22V - we were going to buy the Tige' 22V and just discovered the MB and input???

roln 20s
06-12-2004, 02:18 PM
Save time and money- just buy a Malibu Wakesetter. You will not be disappointed. Won tow boat of the year award last 9 of 11 years. We have a 1995 malibu echelon that is amazing...not too mention that it has over 800 hours with ZERO problems. My bro is one of the top wakeboards in AZ, now working at a Wakeboard camp in TX, and he's riden behind everything. For best wakes, all around, Wakesetter is his favorite.
For some background on the boats you asked:
Tige was started by a former Malibu VP- met him recently at a wedding in AZ for a friend, great guy, and a good product, but not at the level of Malibu IMO. A buddy of mine bought a 22 type i riders edition-- likes the boat, but is looking to trade it for a Malibu.
MB sports is basically the same mold as a 1994 Mastercraft 205, recently stretched. Mike Brendella (if I'm not mistaken) owns this company- or atleast started it. It was his elite line to contrast Brendella ski boats.
Sure, all of these boats are nice, but for your money, and total boat quality, I sincerely feel Malibu is the way to go. You will not be disappointed.
Others to talk to: Hardcore-Ski has a malibu on here, and MBrown I believe is thinking of Malibu Wakesetter to compliment the DCB, and I think SoCalOffshore (could be wrong) has the 23 Malibu Wakesetter LSV.
If you have any questions- feel free to PM me. Good luck in the search.
Roln 20s

mbrown2
06-13-2004, 09:33 AM
I would go look and drive the MB....I am up in the air on the BU 23V Wakesetter, MB Sports B52V, Nautique Air 226 and the Tige 22V...
I really think you can't wrong with any of them...I personnally like the Gel Coat and billet touches on the MB...just more of a sportier looking boat..and from pricing all of them you seem to get more for the money...However, for 5 more grand then the MB, you can get the BU 23 which is just a much bigger and more accomodating boat all the way around.....If I have to build one, it will be the MB or BU 23 Sunsetter (I don't need all the ballast), and I would rather have the storage......However, all my river neighbors have Nautiques and they love them....and another neighbor has the bro deal hook up with Tige....We will see..
If you go to Wakeboarder.com and ask the questions in the Forums there on the MB...you will get some more responses of folks that own them....

mbrown2
06-13-2004, 09:35 AM
Originally posted by roln 20s
MB sports is basically the same mold as a 1994 Mastercraft 205, recently stretched. Mike Brendella (if I'm not mistaken) owns this company- or atleast started it. It was his elite line to contrast Brendella ski boats.
That might have been the case with late 90's B52's, but in 2002 the Hull was brand new and dramatically changed...

Goodtime$
06-13-2004, 10:58 AM
The new MB with the two speed tranny is sweet, trust me loaded up for over 2k pounds the tranny kicks ass.
The Tige is a great boat, the taps kinda sucks but with weight it kicks ass, plus the luxury of the tige is great.
Look at the Sanger V230, big nice boat with a solid wake and Sanger built quality, i just picked up a new Sanger and love it.
The new Malibus are sick, but for the price there are many other boats in that size range to check out. Good luck
post on Wakeworld.com lots of pics etc

mbrown2
06-13-2004, 12:33 PM
Originally posted by Goodtime$
The new MB with the two speed tranny is sweet, trust me loaded up for over 2k pounds the tranny kicks ass.
Ditto....that two speed tranny is the shit....I would think Brendel knows a little bit about two speed trannies on V Drives at a lot more speed...:D :D

Speedin' Ian
06-13-2004, 05:08 PM
I would go with the MB, I have a few friends who ride for a living and the MB is their favorite. As far as build quality, I'd say the Mastercraft and the Nautique are the best built tournament boats hands down. Newer Malibus are great boats, but the olds ones are junk. The Tige is a good boat but I believe they still use some wood in their construction, and I haven't heard great things about the Tabs, then again none of my friends like the wedge either, they like weight, and lots of it.

svlperry
06-14-2004, 12:23 AM
i just bought the mb sport b 52 and love the the thing it is a very good boat don't know what the wake is like haven't put my break in hours yet and can not pull anybody yet only had it out once

mbrown2
06-14-2004, 08:44 AM
Originally posted by svlperry
i just bought the mb sport b 52 and love the the thing it is a very good boat don't know what the wake is like haven't put my break in hours yet and can not pull anybody yet only had it out once
Any pics? Is it the V Drive? Who did you get it through? Also, if you don't mind, PM me what you paid for it? I am shopping dealers right now...

svlperry
06-14-2004, 01:05 PM
just got off the water with it it ran great having a few minor promblems

Cbrown
06-14-2004, 02:15 PM
My family just purchased and 04 Malibu Wakesetter Vlx and I did all the research of the boats and can maybe help you out. Mb sports is not very popular over on this side of the country so I do not have any hands on experience with that but if I am not mistaken they changed the hull from 2003-04 and is tremendously better. They had problems with the wake washing out but the redesign has solved that. From what i understand the build quality is very high and they are good boats for the money.
If you have any questions about other boats: Malibu, Mastercraft, Correct Craft or Tige, let me know that is what we mainly looked at before the purchase.

intense
06-14-2004, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by mbrown2
I would go look and drive the MB....I am up in the air on the BU 23V Wakesetter, MB Sports B52V, Nautique Air 226 and the Tige 22V...
I really think you can't wrong with any of them...I personnally like the Gel Coat and billet touches on the MB...just more of a sportier looking boat..and from pricing all of them you seem to get more for the money...However, for 5 more grand then the MB, you can get the BU 23 which is just a much bigger and more accomodating boat all the way around.....If I have to build one, it will be the MB or BU 23 Sunsetter (I don't need all the ballast), and I would rather have the storage......However, all my river neighbors have Nautiques and they love them....and another neighbor has the bro deal hook up with Tige....We will see..
If you go to Wakeboarder.com and ask the questions in the Forums there on the MB...you will get some more responses of folks that own them....
:D Can you wakeboard behind the F26?
(not trying to be a smartass):D

mbrown2
06-14-2004, 03:20 PM
Originally posted by intense
:D Can you wakeboard behind the F26?
(not trying to be a smartass):D
You might, but on mine they don't even have a tow cleat on the back....
It may be possible, but its like wiping before you poop...just don't make sense...:D

Goodtime$
06-16-2004, 10:40 AM
anytime you want to shred, come down to blythe, its always glassy besides the shallow stumpys.
i have a new sanger, my neighbor has a 04 super air, we both ride with over 1800 pounds.
anyone would gladly share a pull for a ride in a DCB

svlperry
06-17-2004, 07:55 AM
will have more info after this weekend i'll post and let u know how the ride is