From the classifieds: Nautique Super Air G23

At 7.0 metres (23 feet) long, with deep sides and a bootylicious 2.59-metre beam, one of the brand’s most popular models has been the Nautique Super Air G23.

Right in the most popular size range for tow sports boats, the Nautique Super Air G23 has established itself right at the premium end of the market. On the secondhand market, that translates to much gear for your money, especially if the buyer wasn’t shy to stack some choice options on the boat.

That’s not to say the Nautique Super Air G23 had a skinny standard features list to start with.

The most important feature of this meticulously made and finished fibreglass boat was the wake package featuring 1300kg of adjustable ballast that, combined with the Nautique Surf System that shapes the boat’s wake, can dial up the perfect wave.

Other wake-happy bits include a Flight Control Tower (targa-style tow arch) complete with rotating board racks, an oversize rear-view mirror, and a sliding reversible stern seat so those onboard can sit and watch the action, and then flip to face forward for the run home.

The best bit of all is that this boat can carry up to 16 people. That means no buyer would have bought one of these boats without thinking of entertaining them; think audio systems, speaker packs, ice boxes (two are standard) and the like.

The standard inboard 6.2-litre V8 engine powering the Nautique Super Air G23 produced 450hp, but there was the option of upping that to 550hp via a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 package. A large 250-litre fuel tank ensures the fun can go on all day if needed.

Prices for a used Nautique Super Air G23 still tend to sit around the same price as some locally made wake boats are to buy new, but you do tend to get a lot for your money.

We particularly like this 2016 Nautique Super Air G23 because its owner obviously wanted the best, including the growling, whining 550hp upgrade.

These boats are made for a dry stack, so you won’t necessarily need to look around for a used boat sitting on a trailer. If you do want a trailer, keep in mind that the boat on the trailer will probably come in at more than 3.0 tonnes, so you’ll need something hefty sitting in the driveway to pull it.

The boat’s 2.59-metre beam will also mean you will have to mess around with permits and towing restrictions if you’re moving it around on public roads.