Best V-Drive for the $$$

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-14-2005, 4:09 PM

Starting to do some research on a new boat and just wondering what everyone considers the best wakeobaring boat for the money? Any thoughts on Centurian Cyclone or Moomba Mobius LSV? Others? Thanks!

(eaglejackson) · (eaglejackson) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 10-14-2005, 4:18 PM

MC X-1 or Malibu vRide.

(wakestar8878) · (wakestar8878) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 10-14-2005, 4:28 PM

Sanger V-210

(chas) · (chas) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 10-14-2005, 4:31 PM

another vote for Sanger

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 10-14-2005, 4:48 PM

I love my Cyclone.

What you are going to find a lot of people like a lot of different boats. Your best bet is do your research on the boats and dealers. Go for a several demo rides and pick that boat that best suits your needs and pocket book!

(Message edited by krbaugh on October 14, 2005)

(madchild1) · (madchild1) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 10-14-2005, 5:00 PM

v-ride.

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 10-14-2005, 6:10 PM

EPIC 23V

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 10-14-2005, 6:15 PM

Best bang for the buck ....

SANGER V215.....
HANDS DOWN...

not to get the bashing going, everybody pretty much makes a great boat (BU, MC, etc), just depends on your personal likes etc, but when its money alone... I rather save 10k-15k on the boat (not buying the name etc.) to spend else where. Now if I was rich and money was not object then that changes things!

barryb 10-14-2005, 6:45 PM

You need to talk to a bunch of local owners and find out which dealers have sh**ty service departments. Then choose from the remaining brands.

When your new ride needs maintenance in July, sits in the shop for a month behind their line of bass boats, is returned to you broken, and goes into the shop for another month you're not going to be happy.

The first two boats I owned I sold because of the service departments that came with them.

(wake_upppp) · (wake_upppp) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 10-14-2005, 6:59 PM

Sanger V210 here also.

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 10-14-2005, 7:33 PM

I would second that Barry..

(airrantz) · (airrantz) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 10-15-2005, 11:19 AM

Another biased vote for the V210. Next choice would be X-1, but all around the Sanger takes the cake for ride, wake, fit and finish. Side note is I've never failed to have fun on any wakeboard boat so go demo and ride behind as many as possible.

(edandgem) · (edandgem) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 10-15-2005, 3:22 PM

Sanger V210 or V215 the best wake and best boat for the Money. You cannot go wrong with a Sanger. It also Depends on where you will store your boat a V210 will fit in most Garages

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-15-2005, 6:29 PM

I live in So. Cal and am trying to find a Sanger dealer. Went to a Centurian dealer today (Same company but he didn't really sell Sanger)...ended up suggesting a Elite V-drive with "Air Warrier" package...trying to figure out if it's a good wake boat...really would like to look at the V210!

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 10-15-2005, 6:35 PM

Centurion and Sanger are not the same company they are not built at the same plant. The only connection is they are both sold by the same distributor Kal Kustom west of the Rockies

The Elite V-drive with "Air Warrier" package is a good wake boat the The Elite V-drive C4 with "Air Warrier" is better. Like I said before DEMO!

(chas) · (chas) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 10-15-2005, 6:40 PM

The Elite will have a little more room, but the Sanger will have a better ride and wake.

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-15-2005, 6:41 PM

Any idea how either Elite V compares to Cyclone or Sanger V210?Am trying to demo but live in So Cal near the ocean and they want to charge $250 for a demo (refundable if you buy) and they want to demo in salt water...so still working on it.

(chas) · (chas) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 10-15-2005, 6:45 PM

250 for a demo? what ever. You might as well spend the money on a trip up here and hit the Delta. Then you can just run over to Delta Sport Boats and pick out your new Sanger.

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 10-15-2005, 6:49 PM

The same applies for my Centurion dealer http://www.clarkboat.com make the Trip and drive home with a new Centurion

I understand why they want to charge the $250.00 it will eliminate the joy rides but no dealer around here charges anything for a demo ride

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-15-2005, 6:57 PM

any opinion of Elite V-drive vs. Cyclone for wake and handling?

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 10-15-2005, 7:01 PM

The Cyclone, Elite V C4, Avalanche, and Enzo all run on different sizes of the same hull. The Elite V is an Old ski hull that has been in the line for years. It throughs a great wake but does not have near the a ride as the Cyclone, Elite V C4, Avalanche, and Enzo.

(wmk) · (wmk) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 10-15-2005, 7:40 PM

Never even seen a Sanger here in Orlando, but i'm pretty happy with the Cyclone C4. 1,250 lbs of ballast throws a pretty steep wake and handles pretty nicely.

Only complaint I have is the left side of the wake can be a bit washy, but with the right weight distribution and speed it cleans up pretty easily.

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-15-2005, 9:44 PM

Looked at a Cyclone C4 today and liked it but dealer said if you ever want to slalom ski, the Elite V would be a better option...any comments about slalom potential just for a free ski now and then?

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 10-15-2005, 10:23 PM

Like I said on your other thread

Well if your going to slalom behind a Cyclone do it on a shorter rope 22 off or shorter and go 30 or faster...It all depends on what your are used to. If you are used to sking behind a Slalom specific boat your not going to like it if you are coming from a I/O don't wory about go for the Cyclone!

The Elite V is a old slalom boat coverted to a V drive it is a good wakeboard boat but the new boats Cyclone, Elite V C4, Avalanche, Enzo are better wakeboard boats.

Get him to take you for a demo in both boats!

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 10-15-2005, 10:23 PM

Like I said on your other thread

Well if your going to slalom behind a Cyclone do it on a shorter rope 22 off or shorter and go 30 or faster...It all depends on what your are used to. If you are used to sking behind a Slalom specific boat your not going to like it if you are coming from a I/O don't wory about go for the Cyclone!

The Elite V is a old slalom boat coverted to a V drive it is a good wakeboard boat but the new boats Cyclone, Elite V C4, Avalanche, Enzo are better wakeboard boats.

Get him to take you for a demo in both boats!

(jeff359) · (jeff359) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 10-16-2005, 6:00 AM

I'd never demo a boat from a dealer that was gonna charge me for it! Tell them you like the boat, you're gonna buy a boat in the near future, and wanna demo a few diffrent boats. If they wanna charge bounce.

I could understand a credit check maybe, but cash upfront? I'd find another dealer even if I had to go to another brand.

Call centurion and tell them you like there boats, and wanna demo, but don't wanna pay $250 to do this. Ask them to suggest another dealer. I'm sure they'd hook you up with someone, or set that dealer straight

(Message edited by jeff359 on October 16, 2005)

(sangerlover) · (sangerlover) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 10-16-2005, 5:36 PM

Best bang for the buck is a Sanger V210 .

(peterc4) · (peterc4) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 10-16-2005, 10:49 PM

I have a new Elite V C4 and love it.

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-17-2005, 9:38 AM

Any idea on price/quality/performance comparisons between Sanger V215 and Centurian Elite V C4? I am looking at both and they seem very comparable. Thanks for any input you have!

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 10-17-2005, 10:15 AM

Centurion & Sanger are constructed in a totally different way.
Sanger is old school wood construction with a life time warranty on the wood that they use in the boat. http://www.sangerboats.com/craft_wood.htm

The Centurion Elite V C4 is all composite no wood construction. http://www.centurionboats.com/ahead/design.html

People love both brands! I believe the fit and finish & quality are similar.

(malibu) · (malibu) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-17-2005, 10:22 AM

Sanger V210!!! I spent a lot less than a V Ride and have an awesome boat.

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-17-2005, 1:25 PM

both look like great boats. curious how many adults fit comfortably on the V210...seems like there is no problem on the 215 but am a little concerned about space on the 210...thoughts?

(sangerlover) · (sangerlover) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 10-17-2005, 1:57 PM

I have said in another post that 5-6 in the boat while pulling is comfortable . I have had 8 before but is not ideal . Also depends if your using a beach or shoreline as home base as opposed to staying in the boat all day and boarding .

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-17-2005, 2:39 PM

Looking for something to board in all day with 6-8 people and equipment!

(fergie23) · (fergie23) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 10-23-2005, 4:05 PM

Does anyone know what a good price on a Malibu vride would be? Any thoughts on this boat compared to Sanger V215? Thx