What Makes 2019 Tigé Boats the Best Surf Boat Available?
It's no question that Tigé is one of the most known names in the world of boating and surfing. There really isn't another model or brand of boat that can really compare to all of the amenities that a Tigé boat offers. I'm going to walk you through a few aspects of these boats that you should make note of.
2019 is the year Tigé really stepped up their game. If you're considering upgrading your current boat or are thinking about taking the plunge into the world of boat ownership this year and if you and your family enjoy water sports like wakeboarding and surfing, you really should consider a Tigé. They are worth every penny every time you take them out on the water.
Let's talk about what makes a Tigé boat special.
Wake XL Ballast
The ZX1 has 3,100 lbs of ballast (2,000 lbs underfloor + 1,100 lbs plug & play) and the ZX5 has a whopping 4,100 lbs of ballast (3,000 lbs of underfloor ballast +1,100 plug and play). If you're looking for the perfect wake, the ZX5 can give you a wake like you've never seen before! The best wake surfers around are using Tigé boats regularly because of the size of the wake. Josh Kerr is a professional ocean surfer and compares the wake given by a ZX5 to that of what the ocean creates!
There are days though where you may just want to take your boat out for fishing or a nice ride on the water. If you're not using the plug & play area with a ballast bag, you have a giant space for storage there. Think about how many towels you need when you're boating, or fishing tackle, extra clothes, food and drink coolers, bags of ice, cameras, the list goes on... The storage that the plug & play area allows you is phenomenal in size!
TAPS 3 Surf System
This is what Tigé is known for. This system has been under years of testing and research since 1995 when they first developed the original TAPS (Tige Adjustable Performance System). The development of this system made Tigé the first inboard to give you full wake control and trim capability. Their forward thinking brought the world the capability to create the most perfect and powerful surf wave on either side of the boat—all while making the other side of the wave fair game within three seconds.
This is how it works.
Using your high resolution touch screen while at your heated drivers seat you can adjust the list, yaw, and draw.
LIST
When you’re ready to surf, all three TAPS 3 plates will get in on the action and serve as a list enhancement device. TAPS 3 will shift the Convex V Hull into its prime performance position.
YAW
When TAPS 3 is engaged, it places your Tigé into an optimum degree of yaw. This allows water to asymmetrically release off of the sides of the boat, channeling the power to your surf side.
DRAW
As your boat is both listed and put into a yaw, the power of the Convex V Hull and the Coanda Effect is enhanced. The hull then draws deeper into the water making the sweet spot even sweeter.
If only I could control the wake size while I'm surfing and not rely on the driver to make adjustments...
Well, they thought of that too!
Surf Link Remote
Using the "up" and "down" buttons, you can control the wake from wherever you are! If you're ready to give the control back to the driver, just click that center button and you're back to just focusing on your surf.
Because losing the remote might be a concern, there is an attached water resistant wrist band that will keep the remote safely with you while you're out on the water.
Here's the craziest part!
This system has a memory that will store the data of your preferences when you were surfing so that next time you engage the TAPS3 system, it will automatically go back to your personal preference of wake style. Mind. Blown.
Let's Talk About the Convex V Hull
This is a patented prodigious engineering marvel. Tigé has taken the boating experience and broken it down to the millimeter (literally). This hull gives you the ability to make precise adjustments that allows the driver to soften the ride, reduce noise, and always keeping passengers comfortable, safe, and dry.
Read more about the Convex V Hull here.
Alpha E2 Power Tower
Tigé's Power Tower is one of the boat's most common features that makes jaws drop. Even the design is chiseled and sharp which is just an extension of everything Tigé does. It electronically lowers to the height of the windshield making it possible to use a perfectly fitting boat cover and keeps it safe during travel and storage. Even the board racks have that signature style because they swivel in and out so that you can load and unload boards easier and set everything to your own design standards.
The Power Towers come with a surf pocket bimini that covers up to 8 feet to shield you from rain and sun.
How about those speakers, though!? Tigé uses Wet Sound speakers that are placed in the optimal position for everyone on and behind the boat to enjoy. Did we mention the LED lights surrounding each speaker giving the boat some extra mood lighting? Yeah. They have that too. Choose from purple, red, blue or white.
The Power Tower gives exudes the essence of boating.
Smart Wheel
Another engineering spectacle is the Smart Wheel. To encourage safety and fun, Tigé gives you complete control of the boat right where your hands should be: on the wheel.
On the left you've got cruise control, TAPS3 surf control, Switch control (which, in 3 seconds, changes the wave on the other side of the boat for the surfer) and more! On the right you've got complete control of the volume of your tunes and the quick ability to change your screen to the rear facing video camera to keep an eye on your surfer. Check out the Smart Wheel on the ZX5!
Raptor Power
Lastly, let's talk about power; what moves the boat and our souls. These engines are far beyond what boat motors were even 5 years ago.
RAPTOR SERIES BY INDMAR
The 6.2-liter V8 engine, the same powering the world’s most reliable and best selling F-150 SVT Raptor and F-Series Super Duty trucks, is sure to make you feel acceleration in more than just your heart rate.
TORQUE-CENTRIC PERFORMANCE
The torque-packed Raptor engine allows you to push the weight demands of the sport with low RPM, faster acceleration, and less time at the gas pump.
CLOSED COOLED
Helps maintain consistent engine temperatures contributing to better fuel economy and performance. Ultimately eliminates corrosion, leading to longer engine life.
230 AMP ALTERNATOR
The standard 230 Amp Alternator is designed and engineered to provide you with a better boating experience by producing double the available amperage across the RPM range.The result is more power, particularly at idle and lower RPMs.
QUIET RIDE
Combining the overhead cam engine design with the Indmar IVD Transmission results in an engine that runs smoother and quieter than any other boat on the water.
{continue reading about the Raptor series}
The Beauty of the Boat
Go ahead and judge this book by its cover. The beauty on the outside only gets better when you see the interior. These are built for people who appreciate quality and craftsmanship.
You will not find a more impressive boat design than the 2019 lineup by Tigé Boats.
Want to see one of these bad boys in person? Stop by our showroom at 2199 N Woodruff in Idaho Falls soon. These will not still be here by the time next summer rolls around. If you're serious, or are even just thinking about it, now is the time to come talk to us. Our friendly staff welcomes all questions and will join you in the initial gawking at the sheer amazing features of the 2019 Tigé Boats.
Let's go surfing!