1999 Calabria Shortline Comp Ski Boat

(dgarland0) · (dgarland0) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 06-18-2003, 10:51 AM

What can you guys tell me about this boat? Am considering buying one. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Dave

hlboatsnboards 06-18-2003, 6:49 PM

Nice boat...it is rather small in size tho. And a closed bow but not sure what you are looking for. Very fast, very manuverable. Never sacked one down to see the wake tho. It was one of the best slalom/barefoot boats! Just had a guy in the shop yesterday raving about the one he was behind.

B

(dgarland0) · (dgarland0) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 06-18-2003, 9:31 PM

Boats,

Thanks. Am mainly looking for a durable, reliable boat. I mainly ski, but am doing more and more wakeboarding, but at this point am more concerned about the wake for skiing than wakeboarding. That may change though. As for the size not much of a concern for now. Any other thoughts would be appreicated. Again concerned more about quality and reliablilty.

Dave

(got_river) · (got_river) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 06-18-2003, 10:30 PM

Dave,

Which motor? Does it have an hour meter? What about maint logs? If it has been maintained well and has reasonable hours on it, you should have many good hours of use.

Even though it is a 99, it can't hurt to have a boat mechanic check it out.

Have had 2 closed bow boats and now have open bow (Pro V). Would never go back as open bow makes life easier...more room, easier to set anchor, easier on/off trailer, more storage, etc. To each his own...hope this helps.