Impressions of our new 22i over our past 2003 iR
Differences over the past 2003 Tige' we had are the new rack and pinion steering is much improved over the old style spool and cable. Way crisper response.
The 340 HP Marine Power has much more noticable & useable power than the 315 Merc and was $5000 less money than the Mercury Scorpion. Housing up-front for easy change-out of the pick up pump impeller. Sturdier oil filter platform too. Same GM Vortec block, Merc is approaching priced-out status in addition to poor dealer support anymore IOHO's.
Most the major tow boat builders have dropped Mercury.
Hull bottom shape improvements for an even better ride in chop, and a larger cleaner wake (on demand).
Interior much plusher, though several punctures in the vinyl before delivery. Hope this doesn't become an issue with Tige' to get resolved like in the past. Things got real ugly real quick with our 2003.
Drip moulded graphics a big plus.
Tige' speed control streets ahead of the Perfect Pass system. Way better.
Much larger gauges, excellent gauges too. Both the analog and digital much easier to read.
TAPS faster response for wake control.
Overall fit and finish and trim improved.
The Xplosion tower has put Phatt Buddie out of the tower business we're told and we can see why. Excellent design.
Das German ZF trans seems smoother shifting & maybe less slip underway than the Merc Velvet drive.
Extreme has really improved their trailers.
The E series lower profile 90 psi x-tra wide tires are a huge improvement in towing too. And overall the trailer seems better built over the Extreme '03.
Big difference in towing. Really surprising. Can't even tell it's back there. Blindsided us. Just overall nice to pull.
A really fun boat to drive.
The excellent towing and wakeboarding skills the boat has is a big bonus.
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