30k Budget, what would you get?

(bowmanm98) · (bowmanm98) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 03-13-2007, 2:23 PM

I'm having a tough time deciding on a boat for this year. I already have a slip in Folsom Lake so it'll be in the water primarily. I have seen some new Air Warriors for 30 with just a tower, no ballast or V-drive. Ultimately I'd really like a V-drive but I can't seem to find anything under 30 worth while. Plus the new with a warranty seems like it might be the way to go. What would you do?

(longgonebon) · (longgonebon) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-13-2007, 2:39 PM

Mike, if my budget was $30K I would buy a used boat, and you should be able to get something nice. you could try to talk this guy down a little http://sacramento.craigslist.org/boa/292285358.html
or spend a little and buy this http://sacramento.craigslist.org/boa/289975512.html
point is, there are lots of good options in that price range, but you wont' find a good v-drive new for that money.

mendo247 03-13-2007, 2:40 PM

sanger v-210 or DLX, sport or super sport nautique, would be what i would look for in that price range... heres a few diferent boats on cl right now..

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/291424538.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/290808477.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/291315820.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa/289683099.html

(longgonebon) · (longgonebon) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-13-2007, 2:56 PM

yep, good options too.

(liquidmx) · (liquidmx) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-13-2007, 2:59 PM

You get A LOT of used boat for 30K the trick is waiting for the right deal and being patient.

(longgonebon) · (longgonebon) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-13-2007, 3:11 PM

use Craigslist and www.boattraderonline.com

(skier12) · (skier12) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 03-13-2007, 3:13 PM

Without a doubt I would look really hard at this boat.

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/396173.html?1166756956

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Sanger-V210-Wakeboard-Boat_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63686QQitemZ280092 516932QQrdZ1

Just a disclaimer I do not know this guy at all.

He is a fellow wakeworlder who has been trying to sell his boat for a few months now unfortunately for him its winter. The price of 28k is an amazing deal on a loaded boat that has a proven wake. He has got it on ebay now so I would jump on this one quick. Goodluck with the search.

(closedtoe) · (closedtoe) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-13-2007, 4:37 PM

I would get that 2000 Air Nautique.

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 03-13-2007, 4:45 PM

Dude I'd get the VLX or the Sanger, you'll regret getting a D-drive if you don't have to.

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-13-2007, 6:02 PM

I would get Shermans Sanger!!!
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/396173.html?1166756956

alanp 03-13-2007, 7:32 PM

there are many 210s, sangers and older x-stars for that kinda coin.

(bowmanm98) · (bowmanm98) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 03-13-2007, 8:18 PM

How many hours on that '03 Sanger? Do you think he'd take 26k and deliver it to Folsom? Does it come with factory ballast in addition to the fat sacs?

(Message edited by bowmanm98 on March 13, 2007)

(longgonebon) · (longgonebon) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-13-2007, 9:43 PM

i wouldn't expect people to deliver a boat to you... and I'd drive whatever you buy before you buy it.

(henderwake) · (henderwake) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 03-13-2007, 9:44 PM

I'm in the same "boat" as you, looking for a v-drive in the $25-30K range. I have seen a few, but you've got to be ready to pull the trigger on a good deal. check out www.onlyinboards.com too. Supra, Sanger, Moomba, Calabria, and Tige seem to have good boats near this price range.

(bftskir) · (bftskir) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 03-13-2007, 10:02 PM

heres a nice malibu corvette model in stockton if you want a fast boat
http://villagewestyachtsales.com/core/listing/pl_display_photo.jsp?&hosturl=villagewest&slim=bro ker&boat_id=1608359&boatname=20+Malibu+Corvette+Li mited+Edition&photo_revised_date=1161068400000&pho to_name=Photo+1&photo=1&url

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 03-13-2007, 11:04 PM

...or one with no wake.

Henderwake, the above Sanger is a pretty smokin deal. I don't know how many hours it has on it, but if its less than 200 then thats the ticket right there. A good friend has a 2001 V210 with nearly 600 hours on it, we drive it hard, loaded down all the time & she drives like a champ.

If I had $33k I'd go to the LA Boat Show & buy new V210. Then piece the extras together after that.

(jcv) · (jcv) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-14-2007, 7:55 AM

I e-mailed Sherman a couple times asking how many hours are on it but couldn't get an answer. It's obvious he takes GREAT care of his boat, so anything under 800 hours is still a really good deal. I was thinking about making an offer, but it scares me that he's not open with the hours.

(tmobe) · (tmobe) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 03-22-2007, 1:44 PM

I would get the Moomba. I was in the same sit a few years ago and got a Moomba. Loved it enough that I put 140 trouble free hrs on it. I just bought a another Moomba this year. Great price...great boat!

(duckguy) · (duckguy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 03-22-2007, 3:15 PM

I would buy the nicest 2001 ever and keep 17k for gas and prostitutes.