budget problem/need ideas

themanster36 07-13-2005, 5:50 PM

I am in the market for a wakeboarding boat. Well, I will probably be purchasing the boat before next season. The problem is that I have a budget predicament. I will be able to save around $8,000. Anyone have any suggestions for what I should be looking to buy?

(dudeman) · (dudeman) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 07-13-2005, 7:09 PM

Is the 8k a down payment or what you want to pay total?

themanster36 07-13-2005, 7:12 PM

total ... I'm a student-athlete, so I have to work on and off

(dudeman) · (dudeman) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 07-13-2005, 7:15 PM

Where are you located?

themanster36 07-13-2005, 7:17 PM

NJ, on the delaware

(dudeman) · (dudeman) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 07-13-2005, 7:36 PM

You might want to look for an older Mastercraft Tri Star of Pro Star in the early to late 80's. You should be able to find something with about 700-800 hours on it in good shape.

themanster36 07-13-2005, 7:39 PM

I'm actually not sure how much I can save. Maybe up to $12,000. What can I get for the 8-12k range. I'd be using it on the river, so if i could manage a jet boat, that'd be great. (I don't know much about wakeboarding other than how to do it). I just need some ideas about what to look for. - BR

themanster36 07-13-2005, 7:39 PM

I'm actually not sure how much I can save. Maybe up to $12,000. What can I get for the 8-12k range. I'd be using it on the river, so if i could manage a jet boat, that'd be great. (I don't know much about wakeboarding other than how to do it). I just need some ideas about what to look for. - BR

(ridnlow) · (ridnlow) **Join Date: May 2005** 07-13-2005, 7:44 PM

If you could do 12k I would say a 82-89 Correct Craft SN2001...

(mjfan23) · (mjfan23) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 07-13-2005, 8:01 PM

88 mastercraft prostar

(greenpinky) · (greenpinky) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 07-13-2005, 8:14 PM

either of those are probably your best choice.

(wdayne) · (wdayne) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 07-13-2005, 8:15 PM

brian, if wakeboarding is entering into the equation at any point, don't get a jet boat. find a good used inboard. you'll be surprised at what you can find.
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