best boat for under 16 k

shiftywakeskate 01-26-2004, 11:46 PM

what do you think is the the best older boat around 16k, with the biggest and baddest wake.

opsjmo 02-03-2004, 6:22 PM

I have a 1990 Supra Comp I am trying to sell.. puts out a good wake..Email me if you want pics..
jaseno@pacbell.net

mjones47 02-04-2004, 4:54 AM

Luke, I have just purchased a 97 Malibu response LX. I got the boat for around $17,000. The boat has a 320 horse Fuel Injected 350 and only has 220 hours. I have shopped around every where trying to stay in this price range. The boat does not have a tower but did come with an extendable pylon. As soon as I sell my old boat a tower will go on. The day I closed the deal on my Malibu I saw a 96 205 Prostar MC in the paper with like 150 hours for $15,000. Let me give you some advice. I had like 10 boats sold out from under me. If you find one on the internet be ready to commit. Good luck.

(kstateskier) · (kstateskier) **Join Date: May 2002** 02-04-2004, 8:03 AM

The 205s would be good choices, you can probably find plenty in that range as you go older.

tommyadrian5 02-04-2004, 9:27 AM

I got my 1999 MC sportstar open bow with the 310hp TBI with 250 (might have been 200) hours for $17,500 with a zero-flex tower, NEW oil-bath bearing single-axle trailer, and a couple fat sacs. Pic is in profile. Its the same hull as the 2000 X-5, with the same tower too. From what i gather i got a good deal, but you should be able to find lots of used MC's and Malibu's in that price range.

plantman 02-04-2004, 9:45 AM

Luke, Don't know if your still looking but i have a 95 Pro-star 205 for sale. For $18,200.00
You can see pics if your interested at Dallaswakebaording.com go to classifieds.

wegotbikes 02-04-2004, 8:59 PM

I just got a killer deal on a Prostar 205 for only $10,000! And the wake is awesome, highly recommended boat for that price range. The deals are out there, just keep searching.

wegotbikes 02-04-2004, 9:04 PM

(laptom) · (laptom) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-05-2004, 8:02 AM

Also look at Sport Nautique's... I think you can buy a very decend one for 16k. And the wake is a killer.

(wetirish) · (wetirish) **Join Date: May 2003** 02-05-2004, 4:42 PM

Luke,

I bought a 98 Alpina/Calbria open bow with trailer and cover with 200 hours on it for less then $14k. No tower though I have one ordered. It puts out a great wake with fat sacks totaling about 800lb. You can find this type of boat mainly in the northwest. — Good luck!

shiftywakeskate 02-05-2004, 10:26 PM

ive found a 1996 correct craft ski nautique and i was wondering what anybodys experience has been with a boat like this. hows the wake?

(tparider) · (tparider) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 02-06-2004, 8:05 AM

A friend of mine has a 95 Ski nautique and the wake is great. I have to mention that we fill 3 large and 2 medium sacks - zero floorspace. If extra room isn't a priority, then you're good to go.

tommyadrian5 02-06-2004, 8:40 AM

flying frenchman, that is a killer deal, how many hours, it came with the tower and everything, is there any custom ballast or anything?

(pimp131) · (pimp131) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 02-06-2004, 4:53 PM

i got a 94 prostar 205 for 14500, ••••••••••• a nice wake when weighted.

(laptom) · (laptom) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-07-2004, 3:03 AM

Take a look at this. I think you can get the price a little more down...

http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=16146

(kvkev) · (kvkev) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 02-07-2004, 5:15 AM

I ddon't know where you live but if your close enough to Tenn. Then check this boat out. Add a tower and some sacks and http://www.shadrack.com/inventory/view.php?view=30enjoy!

(tparider) · (tparider) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 02-07-2004, 8:27 AM

Whoa- an 87 Sunsetter for $12,000? That's pretty steep. I think I'd lean toward a 93 Sport Nautique for a couple grand more...

shiftywakeskate 02-07-2004, 9:46 AM

were going for a 1997 sport nautique for 17k