Picklefork, aka Two Pronged Bow

[88Skier]

Checking out all the MC pickleforks as well as MB's Tomcat and Tigue' RZ2 (my personal favorite), anyone think Malibu ought to go that route, too?

[jetskipro550]

Nope, I would much rather have a larger cabin then a bow.

[Woober]

Ugliest boats on the market. I hope Malibu doesn't make one.

[sheeprides]

Checking out all the MC pickleforks as well as MB's Tomcat and Tigue' RZ2 (my personal favorite) anyone think Malibu ought to go that route, too?

I happened to be in Parker, AZ last year when Tige had their annual regatta. The first RZ2 was there and I had the opportunity to get close enough to see it up close. POS in my opinion. The rear hatches didn't seem to close flush and the overall fit and finish was not up to par AFAIC. I do think that the look of a picklefork front end is cool but judging by what's out there, I'd stay away from the Tige.

[CedarLakeSkier]

I just receved my Waterski mag buyers guide today. Low and behold Tige RZ2 is on the front.

I was going to post a topic... Why are all boat manufacturers making these ugly pickle fork boats? I figured I'd just add to yours instead.

It can only mean more business for Malibu as far as I am concerned. The pickle fork is ugly no matter how much space it buys you up front.

[skicrave]

The thing is, it doesn't really get you any extra space in the front of the boat. In almost every case, it wastes space because there is so much fiberglass in the front of the boat that could be bow seating or interior space. Plus, every equivalent Malibu model offers just as much true (people) seating capacity in the bow.

I think it would be worth considering if it served some functional purpose, either from a performance or space standpoint, but it doesn't plain and simple.

[Gordo]

Dude, it's just plain UGLY!!!

[Hman442]

Would come in handy if you ran across a giant pickle floating in the lake though

[smedman]

I think they look OK on some of the MC, but this year's Tige and the TomKat will probably loose their resale value faster than average IMO.

[NvBoarder]

I hate the pickle forks and I hope Malibu doesn't follow the crowd.

[SacRiverRat]

Would come in handy if you ran across a giant pickle floating in the lake though

True 'dat!

[Brad B]

Would come in handy if you ran across a giant pickle floating in the lake though

Do we really need more bow space anyway?

I would think thats very low on the list of wake boat improvements.

[88Skier]

I'm thinking the trend has more to do with style than function.

[BillFooter]

I agree with style rather than function. It's an UGLY style that someday you will see and say remember when they made those ugly things!

Edited December 27, 2006 by BillFooter

[Baddog]

Hey remember, The Edsel was supposed to be cool and revolutionary too.

[Liquidmx]

As long as they leave all that room in the bow for ballast I am cool with it. All I really care about is whats 85 feet back

P.S. Logic would tell me that a prototype boat would be testing mostly for functionality, not fit and finish.

[SacRiverRat]

As long as they leave all that room in the bow for ballast I am cool with it. All I really care about is whats 85 feet back

P.S. Logic would tell me that a prototype boat would be testing mostly for functionality, not fit and finish.

... ok - so point taken, the fit/finish comment has been stricken from the argment

... Still Fugly! to each their own, obviously people buying the things. I much prefer the classic lines, and fugure resale of a boat that isn't ugly

[88Skier]

As long as they leave all that room in the bow for ballast I am cool with it. All I really care about is whats 85 feet back

P.S. Logic would tell me that a prototype boat would be testing mostly for functionality, not fit and finish.

... ok - so point taken, the fit/finish comment has been stricken from the argment

... Still Fugly! to each their own, obviously people buying the things. I much prefer the classic lines, and fugure resale of a boat that isn't ugly

I'm not seeing any classic lines in Bu's line up. Maybe that's why I'm liking those pickleforks. If I'm going to go, I'm going all the way.

[parsonson15]

but if malibu released a new picklefork boat wouldn't they release it as a whole new model? thus leaving us with all the current models as they are.

[CLOUT1]

Pickleforks are for Pickleheads...down right fugly!!!!!!!! Rather have a trolling motor hanging off my bow then a fork!!!!!!!

[spaznoook]

All I have to say is

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[jpk]

The only advantage of the pickelfork on the MC X-Star was that when it came out it was a unique look. You knew the boat was an X-Star. People complained of taking water over the bow easily and if you got one in all white, it looked like a fishing boat. But hey, it was the most expensive wakeboat you could buy and people knew it when they saw that blunt nose.

Now that the look is in the X-2 and even non-MC boats, it really has no value. I'd even agree with others that it now has negative value because it's just ugly and no longer serves to differentiate the X-Star.

Malibu makes the best looking tournament boats on the water, I don't think they have any reason to follow the herd on this lame aesthetic trend.

[Water Boy]

Forked bow equals more glass and that means more front end weight. Front end weight is good when you want to juice up the wake so if you get a little more room up front and the handling doesn't go to sh*t then what the hell! I guess the biggest thing is who can make the best looking Fugly! I don't mind all the new pickle fork boats out there, but if malibu is gonna get in the game they better make her smooth and sexy....

[Madmanacrossthewater]

Forked bow equals more glass and that means more front end weight.

That little added glass is not going to matter.

[88Skier]

I like that . You're going to need a long line to ski behind that one.