what boat would you rather have??????????

slopoke · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 16 City: atlanta

ok so heres the deal, i recently bought a 1993 mastercraft 225 maristar. over the winter i was planning on putting a tower on it and stereo board racks and the normal stuff. but an opportunity just arose to buy a 1999 moomba outback. it has a tower on it already. i would have about 2 thousand more in the moomba but not enough to worry about money wise. so boat to boat, which would you rather have? thanks

jumalian · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego

Neither. If used, I'd get...

Super Air
Super Sport
VLX
X-Star
Sanger V210
Moomba Mobius V

If it's absolutely between the 225 and the Outback, I'd keep the 225.

ssrgeoff · Addict Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 582 City: So Cal

For $2,000 more the Moomba sounds like a better deal. Less hours I assume and its already fitted with a tower. You will spend that on a tower for yours. Plus, the boat is 6 years newer than your Mastercraft. Good luck.....

slopoke · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 16 City: atlanta

ok let me rephrase that, the moomba will be 2 grand more after the mastercraft has been outfitted with a tower and racks and stereo. so the complete 225 package, not how it is now. understand?

liquidforce519 · Soul Rider Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 447

go with the moomba its probably in better condition? plus 6 yrs newer

finkle · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067

I rode behind an '02 Outback and was really unimpressed. The wake is soft and round. My buddy has a '93 centurion that puts out a much better wake. If the Mastercraft is in good condition ie: motor is still strong, go with that.

BIGMAC · Posted: Dec 10, 2003 9:57 pm Post subject:

I say keep what you got until you can get something like what jumalian posted. But ride behind the moomba or any boat for that matter sacked out and see for yourself what you like.

slopoke · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 16 City: atlanta

Its a little cold outside for riding.....and I dont own the moomba yet....but well see

3 Meloncholy Gypsies · Newbie Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 17

Whatever you get, just have FUN! Smile

UncleGianni · Posted: Dec 11, 2003 9:07 am Post subject:

MOOMBA - just get it.
6 years makes a big difference.

boarditup · Addict Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI

Take a ride in the Moomba on rough water...I'll bet you take the Maristar.

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

Moombas ride fine in rough water. Yeah, go ahead and try the Maristar in rough water, its gonna be funny when you try to turn with no tracking fins. What were they thinking by leaving those out?

J_DOGG · Posted: Dec 11, 2003 1:22 pm Post subject:

you mean skegs.....

03Belmont · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 4656

slopoke · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 16 City: atlanta

yes i am scared, makes me feel like a scared turtle if ya know what i mean Wink

CenturionDad · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 277 City: So Cal

slopoke, For me it would depend on a few things: Do you have any problems with the Mastercraft now? Is the Moomba in as nice or better condition? Do you really need to upgrade or is it a nice thing to have?
I work hard for my money and purchased my ride after refinancing the house (and a short argument with the wife!) I also did a lot of research (looks like your doing some here) So I knew what features I wanted and could afford. I also got the dealer I bought it from to throw in a few extra's, cabin heater, anchor and rope, coast guard kit. Even though I bought it used it was a big chunk of change.
Remeber, it is a decision you have to live with, Choose wisely.

ssrgeoff · Addict Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 582 City: So Cal

The only way to decide is to go out in the water with both. Ohh and speaking of turtles, wear a turtle neck. Very Happy

CenturionDad · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 277 City: So Cal

ssrgeoff, Good point and, um.....Eeeew.

slopoke · Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 16 City: atlanta

well the master craft has recently had the interior reupholstered. i have a 4 bladed prop, on it. it was, or is, about to recieve a tower and stereo. the boat is in overall good condition. so after i get the mastercraft the way i want it, it would be a really nice boat, and 2k less then the moomba. bu the moomba like people have said, is 6 years newer. that is what is getting at me. both boats are carburated. both would have towers. both are nice inside and out. so it really comes down to which is the better boat. that why i wanted some outside opinion. thanks

Blabelmooch · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 212 City: San Diego

Keep your boat and save up for one of the boats Jumalian listed when you can afford them.

wviveen · Addict Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 705 City: Loosdrecht

I would go with the moomba.. Just like the others already said, 6 years is a lot of difference. How much difference in hours is there ?

midwesty · Posted: Dec 12, 2003 9:23 am Post subject:

maristar for me...

ellalenell · Posted: Dec 12, 2003 9:33 am Post subject:

I would definately go with the MC. I don't know about the newer Moomba's but the older ones quality don't match up with MC

projectely4 · Posted: Dec 12, 2003 10:41 am Post subject:

The Mastercraft definately.

psudy · Outlaw Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 155 City: kansas

The MC will hold its value a lot better that the momba. Since it is a '93 it has mostly depriciated out. The momba will still loose a tone of value. Plus old momba's are not even close to the quality of MC even if it is a '93.

Stephan · Guest

I disagree, based solely on re-sale in the future. A newer boats depreciation rate is a lot slower and if you decide to sell in 5 years I am guessing that you will get a better price on the Moomba. Plus you get to say "moomba" hehe "moomba"

J_DOGG · Posted: Dec 12, 2003 2:16 pm Post subject:

A 1984 Ski Nautique 2001 hull with lots of hours and little in features still goes for 8K..

Explain "newer boat depreciation being slower"?

This old boat holds it's value better than most anything out there and it's almost an antique. why is that?

PhxWatersports · Outlaw Joined: 27 Jun 2003 Posts: 147 City: DFW

Consider the resale value. That's why the MC is still up there. I would personally go Nautique. Can't go wrong with Correct Craft.

Bambamski · Posted: Dec 12, 2003 2:43 pm Post subject:

Stephan, I have to disagree as well. Are you saying a brand new boat or newer boat will depreciate slower than an older boat? Doesn't work that way.

ssrgeoff · Addict Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 582 City: So Cal

I remember eating Mamba's years ago. Everytime I hear Moomba I think of that.

Sorry Crazy Eyes

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 13, 2003 5:04 pm Post subject:

moomba are good boat's go with it there eally nce to ride behind

skurfsup!!! · Newbie Joined: 13 Dec 2003 Posts: 6

I went with the maristar..the moomba was a little too small 4 me...but thanks for all the help guys!!!!!!!!!!!!....I need some more help..see (skurfsup!!!) post above this one.

JR · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Dec 2003 Posts: 473 City: ATX

Stay with the MC, no doubt.