34000 for a 2003 Avalanche good deal?

RyanV · Newbie Joined: 07 Feb 2006 Posts: 2

Hello everyone. I have got a question for you.

I am in the market for a wakeboard boat and i think i found a good one.

Its a 2003 Centurion Avalanche.

seller is asking $34000

Perfect pass, trim tab, 3 ballast tanks, rear platform, and new stereo w cd and USB input for mp3s, 315 hp mercruiser, under 100 hrs.

My 3 bros and i will be the main users of the boat. We have been boarding for 7 years behind my Dad's ranger with an 8 foot pole stuck in the back pedestal seat mount and cables holding it down. I would classify our level of wakeboarding skill as intermediate. We can do invert tricks but we need to load the ranger way down and even then its difficult. When given the chance to board behind a real boat it feels like we are flying.

Now that myself and my older bro are old enough/make enough to buy a boat we decided it is time. We have been looking around and found a few good deals only to find that the boats have sold the day before we found them. This one is a little more than we want to spend but i think the price is fair.

Thanks.

Jon · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1176

Not too sure on the Centurion but check this boat out:
http://www.flipsell.com/Phase3/home/DispVehicle.asp?VehicleID=8890

2003 Supra Launch Gravity Games Edition loaded for just a little more.

Jon · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1176

Not too sure on the Centurion but check this boat out:
http://www.flipsell.com/Phase3/home/DispVehicle.asp?VehicleID=8890

2003 Supra Launch Gravity Games Edition loaded for just a little more.

oshensurfer · Posted: Feb 07, 2006 4:49 pm Post subject:

RyanV, Well, I sold my 2001 Hurricane/Lightning for $32k last summer, so I'd say yes, that's a damn good deal on the surface depending on what shape it's in. Mine had every option on it though, including PP WP and tower speaders, dual batts, etc etc.

Good luck.

r3612 · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 346 City: Chicago IL

I'dsay depending on what interior/exterior shape is like that seemslikepretty fair price for sure. My 04Cyclonenadasout at 38 with roughly same optionsand hours

Not sure where you are located but my cylone is for sale if you're nearby at around same price.......with a little more options and is showroom condition

krbaugh · Addict Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 758 City: Edwardsville

My dealer has 2 leftover 05's

http://www.clarkboatmotor.com/detail.asp?product_id=fnej1391i405

http://www.clarkboatmotor.com/detail.asp?product_id=fnej1466k405

RyanV · Newbie Joined: 07 Feb 2006 Posts: 2

Thanks guys for the input.
This weekend we are going down to have a good look at the boat. From the pictures the seller has sent it appears to be in excellent condition. Might be driving home with a boat *crosses fingers* Now if the damn ice would come off the lakes...

jgates · Outlaw Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 158 City: Rome, NY

RyanV,

Check the condition of the upholstery real close especially the stitching. I have a good friend with an 03' Av C4 that has had terrible luck with the interior. Not to slam Centurion because I love the wake and all the extras but also take a close look at the gelcoat, steering linkage and all the electronics. The only reason I bring these up is that these are some of the issues he's struggled with over the past three seasons. If you get it you'll love the wake for wake and surf! jg

Shawn Madison · Posted: Feb 15, 2006 9:57 am Post subject:

RyanV,
I would say that is about $4-5k high in my area. But, that all depends on the market in your area.

Hockey8720 · Criminal Joined: 07 Jun 2005 Posts: 83 City: San Jose

We payed 37k for a new leftover 03 last summer. No PP, but it had the Brett Eisenhauer package and tower speakers and lights.

Our upholstry had problems with the stitching coming out, but all of that is getting replaced under warranty. Overall we couldn't be more happy with the boat.