Seattle Boat Show and regional pricing

(fox) · (fox) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 02-01-2007, 3:32 PM

Hit up the Seattle show...way different game than the Cincinnati show! I was able to see some boats we never see in the east like Calabria, Sanger, and MB. All very nice. I was most impressed by the Calabria's for the price and options. Really nice looking towers too. One thing that got me though was the difference in pricing. Most seemed less expensive than my home. Nautique 236 for mid 70's!! Tige 20v was 38k for a show price. I don't think my local dealers could touch those prices.

I think the dealer system is holding us back as consumers by forcing you to purchase from a local dealer. I could buy that Tige and tow it home personally for less money...not that I am in the market.

(brucemac) · (brucemac) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 02-01-2007, 3:55 PM

going on saturday. looking forward to it. how much is the csx?

(supra) · (supra) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 02-01-2007, 4:31 PM

No pics of the Seattle show???????

(tcluv85) · (tcluv85) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 02-01-2007, 4:35 PM

I wasn't impressed with the show this year really. Prices seemed high on boats and on gear. No great deals to be had that we saw.

The Svfara (not positive on spelling) from Canada was there and looked nice, but it is the same cost has the XStar.

Very sad to see the 205 VRS hull not being displayed and also bad talking a legendary hull for Mastercraft. Also sad to see all the dealers trash talking the other boats.

Nice surprise was seeing the Malibu VTX (the 20fter, diamond hull, not positive on the letters). Nice to see one small boat still living.

What was up with the trucks (GMC) being right at the front of the show? I thought it was a boat show, not a car show.

(Best big boat.....CARVER...love those BIG boats that are 2 million)

(brucemac) · (brucemac) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 02-01-2007, 5:00 PM

bsflower, yeah i can't believe cope doesn't have an X1 there this year. that really surprised me. looking forward to going on saturday. hopefully everybody's not busy packing up. :-)

(entrustclothing)

AWS has some really good prices on retail :-)

(goodwin) · (goodwin) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 02-02-2007, 12:07 PM

The 2007 boat prices were interesting. He are a few I noticed...

SvFara SV2 $72K
Calabria Pro V-1 $55K
Malibu Wakesetter VLX $65K
Malibu Silver Edition Response LXi $55K
MB Tomcat $62K
MasterCraft CSX $75K
MasterCraft X-Star $65K
MasterCraft X2 $59K

I got some pics, I'll try to post them this weekend.

(joe1975) · (joe1975) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 02-02-2007, 1:34 PM

Sorry boss, but no one buys an X-star for $65k. We have already had this discussion.

(goodwin) · (goodwin) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 02-02-2007, 2:07 PM

Those are the prices that were shown on the boats.
Maybe that price didn't include the trailer, stereo, speakers or the engine.. I dunno?

(brucemac) · (brucemac) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 02-02-2007, 2:32 PM

yeah, and 59 sounds a little light on an x-2.

although there's a used 06 in Richland for sale for $49K. probably rtp and zero options. nice looking blue one though.

(john_d) · (john_d) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 02-04-2007, 8:13 AM

Here are some pictures from the Seattle Boat Show

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(goodwin) · (goodwin) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 02-04-2007, 9:57 AM

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Ski Nautique 206 with a tower
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Zane at the MasterCraft booth
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(john30) · (john30) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 02-04-2007, 10:13 AM

I was actually pretty dissapointed with one of Tige's sales reps flaming anything that wasn't Tige. Telling ppl how other wake boat manufacturers are "entry level" and how Tige doesn't need ballast. Dude let your boat sell itself on it's own merits. Thought that the kite that you tow behind the boat was cool.

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 02-04-2007, 11:01 AM

I've noticed that from some Tige Dealers.. Sorry any Tige I've seen does need ballast and badly.

(firemedic) · (firemedic) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 02-04-2007, 11:02 AM

Yeah and how the '02 Calabria Cal Air Pro V Sucks

Just kidding John, what's up?

Still too damn cold to get out. My boat looks great in my garage though. Later

(john30) · (john30) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 02-04-2007, 11:18 AM

O.k so the truth comes out.....he said my boat was "entry level". I was a little butt hurt. I will say this though, I've got a buddy with an 05 Tige 22v and if them boats didn't need ballast they must not have told him cause he's got bags in the trunk and a bag up front. Good one Erick! Leave the boat in the garage and take a ride with us man. Nice ride 05mobius I think a name change is in order huh?

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 02-04-2007, 11:54 AM

Thanks John. I do need to change my name. Don't know how.

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 02-04-2007, 11:56 AM

Hey John we're going to have to hook up and ride this spring.

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 02-04-2007, 11:59 AM

Yo Erick you know a fire fighter Dave Emmens at Lakewood?

(john30) · (john30) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 02-04-2007, 3:49 PM

That would be cool 05mob. I'm now working just down the street from Gene Coulan park (across the street from Fry's) so we might do some after work ridin. You're more than welcome to ride along. I gotta figure how our schedule is gonna go but my partner and I have been talkin about it. Erick how bout Brian Cunningham, you know him? I think he's a paramedic....?

(entrustclothing)

it really amazes me that dealers are doing this cash rewards thing! i would not wanna spend money with anyone thought this scam was a good marketing idea!

(talltigeguy) · (talltigeguy) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 02-04-2007, 6:39 PM

Tell me about the cas rewards 'scam'. I was interested to see the Xstar for 70K with 15K possible cash rewards, which makes it 55K.

It has my attention, which I guess is what it is supposed to do. Knowing my luck, you have to be under 5 feet tall to qualify.

Thanks for taking so many pics of the show.

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 02-04-2007, 6:53 PM

Thanks for all that came to the show. It was my first and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Bruce it was nice meeting you. I saw some guys with NWHC hoodies, but was with a customer. Wish I could of said hi. It was crazy moving in and moving out in 1 day.

Thanks

Brett

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 02-04-2007, 8:41 PM

John send me a PM and we'll arrange something. When you getting out there this year?

(john30) · (john30) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 02-04-2007, 8:54 PM

I ride all year long. Usually ride every weekend throughout the year unless I get on some projects with overtime. Looks like this project I'm on now is gonna do 6-10's for about three months. Hit me up. I'm usually down here in Tacoma @ American lake though. My number is 253-906-4938 Erick you too man. Come take a ride in my ghetto sled!! Later. I'll let you know if we ride @ Lake Wa.

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 02-04-2007, 9:00 PM

You ride with a drysuit or what. I was out at the lake last week and the water was 43 and I didn't get in. I get 2 weeks off a month so I'm down anytime.

Jeremy

(markcabo40) · (markcabo40) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 02-04-2007, 9:04 PM

Calabria by far is the best boat out there for the money. The Pro V for $50K can't be beat, plus you still have $25K to get a new truck.

(brucemac) · (brucemac) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 02-05-2007, 6:44 AM

Brett good to meet you too bud. Thanks for your time. Really sad to hear about you guys not carrying any X-1's out of Renton. That really shocked me. I'll have to probably keep a closer eye on the used market. I'll try and post my pics soon. I need to resize them.

(brucemac) · (brucemac) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 02-05-2007, 6:51 AM

here's my pics...more of the same really.

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(fox) · (fox) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 02-05-2007, 11:27 AM

I liked Calabria and Tige posting the actual features you got for the price...not the car dealer $18,999 but the as show price in small print. That's kinda garbage...everyone wants to know the price of the model right in front of them.

(baschralper) · (baschralper) **Join Date: Dec 2001** 02-05-2007, 12:00 PM

not everyone wants the boat right infront of them, i'd venture to say that would be the reason for the "car dealer" pricing.