Boat's under 21' with Ballast

(rico80) · (rico80) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 11-02-2006, 6:47 AM

I'm looking for a new boat but we have a 21' length limit on our lake. I want something with an intergrated ballast and under $25k. Any suggestions.

(etakk7) · (etakk7) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 11-02-2006, 7:15 AM

i don't believe there is any such thing as a new boat with integrated ballast for 25K, unless you count a livewell on fishing boat!

(rico80) · (rico80) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 11-02-2006, 7:17 AM

Sorry I meant "new to me" used boat.

(byrd) · (byrd) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 11-02-2006, 7:52 AM

Look for an older MC 205 wakeboard edition or a 205 and sack it out yourself. You might be able to find one around that price range.

(etakk7) · (etakk7) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 11-02-2006, 8:36 AM

agreed, 205V is what I have. You would have to put a ballast system on it yourself but you could easily get into one for $25 or less depending on hours and condition.

(rico80) · (rico80) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 11-02-2006, 8:40 AM

Thanks guys, what sort of ballast system did you put in. I want something out of the way. Also any idea what year Tige started making their 20V, are there any older models of those out there.

abadsvt 11-02-2006, 8:42 AM

Another vote for the MC 205!!!

(projectely4) · (projectely4) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 11-02-2006, 8:46 AM

MC 205 or 205v will make an awesome wake

(jon4pres) · (jon4pres) **Join Date: May 2004** 11-02-2006, 8:54 AM

95 or newer Correct Craft Super Sport would be a good option

(imiguy68) · (imiguy68) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 11-02-2006, 9:02 AM

check out used moombas. they will have a ballast system integrated. the mobius lsv. 2003-2004-2005.

(etakk7) · (etakk7) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 11-02-2006, 10:32 AM

(phat in cincy) did an awesome automatic ballast install on his 2004 205V. Do a search, there are a couple threads about that.

(etakk7) · (etakk7) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 11-02-2006, 10:33 AM

by the way 205V's are 20' 7", so you will be just under your limit. I doubt if they would count the swim platform, which would put you over 21'.

(davomaddo) · (davomaddo) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 11-02-2006, 10:51 AM

Malibu Wakesetter VLX pre 2004 is 21 feet. The new ones are 21.5 feet.
You might have to up your budget a little bit.

(markcabo40) · (markcabo40) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 11-05-2006, 8:26 AM

Calibria Cal-Air. I have an 03 and love it. 700lbs ballast. Holds 10 people. Best boat out there for the money.

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 11-05-2006, 9:06 AM

The Centurion Cyclone is 20' 8"
http://www.centurionboats.com/boats/cyclone_c4.html

My delaer has a demo they NEED to move!
http://www.clarkboatmotor.com/detail.asp?product_id=FNEC1392J405
It comes with a new warranty but it wont be 25K

(cranfaster) · (cranfaster) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 11-17-2006, 11:44 AM

MB's have 2100 lbs of factory ballast on their 21' B-52's. The wake is better on the 23 footers, but the 21' is decent and has a really good wakesurfing wake. Check out http://www.mbboats.com.

(rrbooker) · (rrbooker) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 11-17-2006, 12:01 PM

I have a 2000 xstar for sale if interested!