From day one, the Ski Nautique 196, with closed bow and exclusive TSC3™ hull, set the standard by which all other ski boats are measured - in performance, handling and what is considered by tournament pros to be the ideal wake.

The 196 is the Official Towboat for all IWSF World Water Ski Championships. Thanks to the patented Hydro-Gate™, a Nautique exclusive, that lets you change wake signature right from the cockpit, it is the true, hardcore three-event ski boat.