What's the best used boat can I get for $25,000?

allanofcalifornia 08-08-2006, 12:25 PM

I have been looking at new Malibu VLX's but not sure if I want to spend $50,000. What's the best used boat can I expect to get for $25,000 for wakeboarding and tubing? What would you recommend?

Not sure if it makes a difference but I am located in California (east of San Francisco).

Thanks
Allan

(jonfo) · (jonfo) **Join Date: May 2002** 08-08-2006, 12:30 PM

1995 or later nautique super sport. put a tower on it and plumb in some sacs and you have a super air. price for a 1995 should start around $20k if in good shape.

(liquidforce21i)

if you look around you can find much better deals then a 95 sport...My 2000 21i cost me much less then that and it only had 39 hours on it, you could easily find a newer nautique, tige, supra or malibu for that kind of money...just look around and dont buy the first thing you see

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 08-08-2006, 1:00 PM

There was a 96 Malibu VLX on boattrader recently for $15k.

(deuce) · (deuce) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-08-2006, 1:00 PM

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/354849.html?1155062223

Not a bad start....

(deuce) · (deuce) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-08-2006, 1:32 PM

A little travel and the cost of a tower and this is a winner as well...
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/2/4/85238124.htm

(wake_fun) · (wake_fun) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-08-2006, 1:55 PM

1995+ Nautique Super Sport/Air.
I did what jonfo said

(bstroop)

There's a nice 2000 x-star in the classifieds right now for just a tad more.

(sammm724centurion)

Mine was $25,000.
2000 Centurion 21'6"
Proflight towere w/boardracks
6 speakers on tower, 12" sub under steering wheel
tinted windows, black lights in interior
dual axle trailer w/brakes
100 hrs, clean

----Keep looking and you will find something good.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-08-2006, 6:15 PM

allan, check out the sangers. they put out sick wakes and are in your price range (used).

(bradenb12) · (bradenb12) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 08-08-2006, 6:22 PM

I bought a 2000 Moomba Mobius V for $24,000

-2,200 lb. automatic ballast
-PP wakeboard pro
-upgraded 330 hp MPI engine
-awesome sound system

walt 08-08-2006, 8:07 PM

I was in the 25k Range too and came to the conclusion that the Sanger V210 was the best bang for the buck. The wake is great and that was very important to Me. The only negative thing I can say about the V210 is the interior isn't as nice as a Nauti, MC or Malibu.

I've been in plenty of wake boats and the Sanger V210 also handles as well as any thing out there.

Good luck in Your search.

(hollywood1971)

I would look for a used Sanger. You should be able to find a '01 or '02 for around 25K with a tower. I saw a 2002 for 28K on craiglist bay area the other day. It is a little more then 25 but offer them 25k. Good luck

(wake_upppp) · (wake_upppp) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 08-08-2006, 10:11 PM

"The only negative thing I can say about the V210 is the interior isn't as nice as a Nauti, MC or Malibu." I would have to agree with that Walt. I think they have really stepped up the interiors the last few years though. Don't forget Walt, we can make your interior anything you want it to be... it's only money.

(goodfoot00) · (goodfoot00) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 08-09-2006, 4:18 AM

Another vote for the Nauti Super Sport. I found mine, a pristine '95 with 38 hours for $22K

(festivus) · (festivus) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 08-09-2006, 6:29 AM

find yourself a Toyota Epic. For the money, there isn't anything better. If you can find a clean one, it'll last forever and the wake is super. Check out epicmarine.com

bocephus 08-09-2006, 10:24 AM

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/2/9/85070529.htm

I think it's a guy here on this forum's boat. Mike Gilbert maybe, but I'm not sure.