|
Join Date: Oct 2007
10-21-2007, 12:29 PM
|
Reply
|
I currently own a 94 Nautique direct drive and I'm trying to research for a future upgrade. I will be looking at used boats between $25,000 - $35,000. Please post recommendations for the best wake at the best value...interested in detailed descriptions/comparisons of wake size and shape. I will most likely look at Nautique, Mastercraft, and Malibu
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
10-21-2007, 12:34 PM
|
Reply
|
Hey Tom - I'm in the middle-end of boat shopping myself - my 0.02 is to get some pics as well - descriptions are very helpful, but like they say, a picture is worth.... I'd offer some, but since I don't have a boat (yet), it'll have to wait. ;)
|
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Weatherford, Texas
10-21-2007, 12:51 PM
|
Reply
|
Look at the Mastercraft X-2, or the older X-Star... They're the same boat. You should be able to find one of those within your budget. In my opinion... They make great wakes, with a really good transition. Good luck... I think any of those 3 will be good choices.
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
10-21-2007, 1:16 PM
|
Reply
|
CC Nautique 210 (superair/supersport) -- Really steep wake, straight up pop -- def. in range MC - old x-stars/x-2's/x-1's..... http://www.redlinewatersports.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=03596918X10K21K2007J3I14I 58JPMQ2838R0&veh=656254 an 03' X-2, 70 hrs. for 33k, for that price it is hard to beat
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
10-21-2007, 1:18 PM
|
Reply
|
they also have an 05' Mobius XLV...huge boat, huge wake... for 35k.... might be worth a look
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
10-21-2007, 2:39 PM
|
Reply
|
Where are you? Check Boat trader and craigslist. Here's one in San Diego, although I haven't checked nada to see if it's a great deal or not. Great boat, though. I wish I had room in my garage. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/boa/452100573.html
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
10-21-2007, 6:55 PM
|
Reply
|
I would go witht the current X1 hull. Used to be the X2 and before that the Xstar. I used to have one and think that it has one of the best wakes available. The price will fit your budget nicely.
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
10-21-2007, 8:07 PM
|
Reply
|
That 03 X2 has 765 hours not 70. I looked at that boat in person and it is clean, but 765 hours in 4 years with about 5 months of boating in a season. How much more can that engine have left
|
Join Date: Sep 2004
10-21-2007, 8:17 PM
|
Reply
|
"How much more can that engine have left" You've got to be kidding - Right? If the maintenance has been done and the boat has been well cared for, 765 hours aren't a factor, and the price is right.
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
10-22-2007, 6:18 PM
|
Reply
|
so far, I have heard mostly MC X1, X2, or older Xstar. I have bummed a ride behind a MC 205 that had a huge wake with ballast. I have also noticed more of a selection of MC in my price range. I'm trying to look in IL or WI. Anybody have more opinions for Nautiques or Malibu?
|
Join Date: Apr 2006
10-22-2007, 6:29 PM
|
Reply
|
You'll be able to find a older SAN or a VLX in that price range, especially in the coming months. Both wakes are solid.
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
10-22-2007, 6:49 PM
|
Reply
|
WATERSKI ONLINE Has an awsome wake review for each boat
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
10-22-2007, 7:03 PM
|
Reply
|
this wake is from our 95' supersport - 2 people in the boat - 800 in rear lockers - 600 in bow 23 mph the boat is awesome because it doesn't take a ton of weight to make it huge, we can add another 600 lbs in the ski locker but it isn't really even needed... we paid 18k for the boat w/ only 200 hrs, then after tower, speakers, and ballast we are at around 20k
|
Join Date: Dec 2006
10-22-2007, 7:39 PM
|
Reply
|
Picture taken on a rough day 06 Vride/Old VLX 2200 lbs total ballast, 3adults, no wedge rider is 80' and 23.5 mph
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 7:34 AM.
|
|