X-14/X-14v owners & enthusiasts thread

[JohnE]

Just FYI, Cory at Evolution can not locate the pattern for the direct drive version of the 214. I believe he has a pattern for the V-drive model.

Now to decide between Erb's or a local guy here in Dayton that I've had luck with before...

That is disappointing to hear.

[Double D]

Just FYI, Cory at Evolution can not locate the pattern for the direct drive version of the 214. I believe he has a pattern for the V-drive model.

Now to decide between Erb's or a local guy here in Dayton that I've had luck with before...

You know my vote. Erbs!!

[BrianS]

Just FYI, Cory at Evolution can not locate the pattern for the direct drive version of the 214. I believe he has a pattern for the V-drive model.

Now to decide between Erb's or a local guy here in Dayton that I've had luck with before...

[JohnE]

Oh wow! Congrats and sorry all at the same time. What boat is next?

Yours!

Kidding. I haven't decided. I'm not travelling up to NH as much, may buy a prostar just to use locally. Maybe used, maybe new, not deciding right now.

[Krw1225]

Ha, that boat sailed. Literally (sort of) Sold the XT22 in July.

Oh wow! Congrats and sorry all at the same time. What boat is next?

[JohnE]

Ha, thanks John, I’m willing to do an even trade right meow, lol! Might have to run future upgrades by you, to make sure I don’t alienate a future buyer. Still loving every minute on it, and glad my drip campaign wore you down!

Ha, that boat sailed. Literally (sort of) Sold the XT22 in July.

[Krw1225]

I love and appreciate the X14V, but the X14DD wins in almost every category in my score sheet. V probably surfs "better". Someday I'll buy KRW's back when he moves to a surf boat.

Ha, thanks John, I’m willing to do an even trade right meow, lol! Might have to run future upgrades by you, to make sure I don’t alienate a future buyer. Still loving every minute on it, and glad my drip campaign wore you down!

[JohnE]

I love and appreciate the X14V, but the X14DD wins in almost every category in my score sheet. V probably surfs "better". Someday I'll buy KRW's back when he moves to a surf boat.

[3event]

Our 2008 214 has had many, I mean many non course beginner skiers that are looking to do more and more slalom, from 28-32 mph the wake is there, but is really soft and easy transtion.

If a beginner complains about the 214 wake, then any wake at those speeds are an issue.

to be clear it is bigger, but a newbie slalomer at 28 mph is working on things and most boats at 28 mph will have a wake of some type right?

Agreed and thanks - earlier posters are also suggesting that your boat (214/x14 DD) should be the choice if skiing is favored.

I'm going to take my time and watch out for an X14DD in driveable distance. If I can score a chance to ski behind a X14V in 2021 (there is one on a neighboring lake) I can evaluate the tradeoff, keeping my skiers in mind. Thanks all for the comments, they've been very informative !

[Rhob88]

I agree with with the wake size , my 2010 x-14v has a larger wake than my 205 , but that should be expected , I will say if your trying to run the course with the 14v , there is a good bump and valley in the wake , but for recreation sling it’s a great option

[93Prostar190]

Thanks Streak, very helpful update. Currently discussing with the wife, she is concerned about the under 34mph ski wake (for her, one of our boys who's just starting slalom, and other learners. Fortunately we are not in a hurry, but if I see a good late season deal I might make a move.

Our 2008 214 has had many, I mean many non course beginner skiers that are looking to do more and more slalom, from 28-32 mph the wake is there, but is really soft and easy transtion.

If a beginner complains about the 214 wake, then any wake at those speeds are an issue.

to be clear it is bigger, but a newbie slalomer at 28 mph is working on things and most boats at 28 mph will have a wake of some type right?

[Krw1225]

Yeah, thanks for checking. I assume my 08 is the same since my carpet was listed as 07 from GLS, and it fit perfect.

Not sure my interest because I love carpet, but damn that looks nice in there. So 50/50 on it.

Yes, I’m making the same assumption. The carpet on topside is still in really good shape on our boat, it’s just the backing on the back that is falling off, so it’s inevitable something will have to be done...

[lakedrum03]

Yeah, thanks for checking. I assume my 08 is the same since my carpet was listed as 07 from GLS, and it fit perfect.

Not sure my interest because I love carpet, but damn that looks nice in there. So 50/50 on it.

Orthodek is made by Vepo in Painesville. Same stuff that my trailer step pads were made from.

[Double D]

I called OrthoDek today, very nice. They have the template on file (was based on ‘07), but they send a dry kit first, to make sure template matches where hatches are, etc. then once confirmed, they will make and ship out. Was about $1100, not including swim platform (approx $300 more), but would consider a group buy discount. They will send you out a sample kit for different color choices as well.
Not sure I’m going to pull the trigger or not, but wanted to share with the group and gauge interest on possible group discount.

Yeah, thanks for checking. I assume my 08 is the same since my carpet was listed as 07 from GLS, and it fit perfect.

Not sure my interest because I love carpet, but damn that looks nice in there. So 50/50 on it.

[BrianS]

Thanks for checking in to that. I'm definitely interested. Was planning on doing something with mine this offseason and the fact that they did the template sounds like this should fit well.