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Originally Posted by North_LA_Hunter
Good point!
The resale bothered me too because it would be hard to sell someone a $40k boat that they know nothing about.
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Exactly. There's so many great options out there for used boats in that price range that you'd almost be guaranteed to be stuck with it. While the idea of an aluminum boat that isn't $180K sounds good, without the ability to R&D the wake to respectable standards it would probably just be an exercise in futility.
Look at the older boats out there like the 2001s and 195/205Vs and they hold their value better because they create a fantastic wake despite their age, and the resale value reflects that. Whereas boats like the old T6SMs, Sunsports, and Kamberra don't command as high of a price because they are fairly limited in the wake capabilities. And these older boats can be had for $15k or less all day. So when you start talking about a $40k price range to recoup your cost of materials and labor of an untested/unproven boat, you're getting into the realm of boats that are much more proven and offer a ton of features. You're getting into the neighborhood of nice used LSVs, Axis, etc. that are well-equipped and have a ton of pedigree to them.
But with all that being said, if you have the time to build one and just want to do it for yourself, I'd say go for it. There's a ton of satisfaction in making your own stuff, so I can only imagine the accomplishment felt if you were to build your own inboard. Just make sure that you do it for you and you alone, as there will probably not be much of a resale market on something like that....unless you get lucky and build something that throws a fantastic wake on your first try...