What can I get for 15k?

shoehorn · Newbie Joined: 08 May 2003 Posts: 4

I'm a beginner wakeboarder on a 88' bayliner, and the boat has finally died... GOOD, no more stalling on freezing days in Wisconsin. I've got roughly 15k for a boat. What should I get and what should I do to it? I realize 15k isn't much, so I need the biggest bang for my buck!

Seth Martin · Moderator Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 891 City: Orlando

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Jake0306 · Posted: May 08, 2003 11:05 am Post subject:

Nautique 2001.... enough said

Breezer · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 246 City: Austin

You could get a 1999 Moomba Kanga with low hours. It is the same as the Outback, but is closed bow. It is pretty good when you add some weight to it. Of course it is not going to be like a 30K boat. Most people don't want a closed bow boat, which make 'em more affordable if you don't really mind. We got a 98 Kanga last year with 157 hours, in almost perfect condition for a bit under 15K. You may be able to get a Nautique or something if you go with an older year and more hours. We went with the Kanga b/c we wanted reliablility first and foremost.

riverfreak · Posted: May 08, 2003 11:22 am Post subject:

the problem with getting a nautique is you are still going to be in a 15 year old boat.....with mechanical problems....that would be the last thing I would do....if you go i/o again maxum boats make a really nice wake, stay away from glastrons, look for a heavy built deep hull, and you can get a newer set up.....I looked at an 88 2001 nautique for 12000 a couple of years ago, glad I didn't get it cause it has been a nightmare to keep running for a friend of mine.....so you should think long term and upkeep as well

PimpinD · Addict Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Posts: 785 City: Orlando, FL

i got a 1994 prostar 205 with a tower and 4 blade prop and new interioir for 14700, its an awsome boat, high hours, but with a lil mantinance she runs great ... puts out a SICK wake also, ive only had it with 6people, 1/2 filled sac in back and 1/2 filled sac i nfront and the wake was nice!!

shoehorn · Newbie Joined: 08 May 2003 Posts: 4

In an ideal world, the boat is an open bow... This way more people can ride in the boat!

BIGMAC · Posted: May 08, 2003 12:40 pm Post subject:

Where are you from? There is a 95 Super Sport for sale in Arkansas with a brand new motor!! Oh yea for 16k!!! Shocked

glsurf · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 117 City: Tampa, FL

Down payment for an '04.

bryce_04 · Posted: May 08, 2003 6:47 pm Post subject:

I would go for a mid 90's Sport Nautique. Great all around boat.