2000 Ski Nautique Super Air-Good, Better, Best?

Fire292 · Newbie Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Posts: 3 City: Spokane

I'm looking at a 2000 Super Air Nautique. Opinions anyone?[/i] Its only got 125 Hours on the motor, PCM 5.8 285 HP 310 Torque, Perfect Pass simple and all the other basic goodies. Tell me what you think of the wake, tracking etc. 35,000 is what the owner wants. Thanks.

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

here is the blue book for it

Marine Consumer Pricing 1970 to 2003

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CORRECT CRAFT INC
2000

VALUES INCLUDE SOME MANUFACTURER'S SPECIAL OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT.

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Length: 21'
Model Name/Description: SUPER AIR NAUTIQUE(**)
Boat Type: Inboard Boats
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Beam: 7' 7"
Engine: 1
320 HP
Gasoline
Net Weight: 2,900
Low Retail: $23,170
Average Retail: $28,610

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Reported Engine Range: 266-300 HP
Total adjustment for your engine(s) - Deduct: $2,500

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Optional Equipment
Power Boat: SKI BOAT
Perfect Pass - Speed Control: Low: $775 Avg.: $925
Wake-Board Tower: Low: $955 Avg.: $1,135
Water Ballast System: Low: $905 Avg.: $1,075

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Totals
Total Low Retail: $23,305
Total Average Retail: $29,245

tparider · Posted: Mar 09, 2004 8:49 am Post subject:

$35,000 is kind of steep for a 2000 SAN, even if it does only have 125 hours on it. I'd say offer $31-32,000 and see if he goes for it.

J_DOGG · Posted: Mar 09, 2004 9:17 am Post subject:

I know someone that just got a 2003 Team Edition for $40k with 20 something hours on it.

Of course he traded in his 1999 Super air to get that price and the dealer got his profit by brokering the sale of the older boat.

With out going into all the details it does pay to buy a new boat some times.
I will agree not all situations are the same.

I'd tell the guy he is high and offer him not a penny over what its' worth! $25k.

jzwake · Addict Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 801

03 Belmont,

Optional Equipment
Power Boat: SKI BOAT
Perfect Pass - Speed Control: Low: $775 Avg.: $925
Wake-Board Tower: Low: $955 Avg.: $1,135
Water Ballast System: Low: $905 Avg.: $1,075

the ballast and tower are standard on 2000 SAN, hence they don't get added on as options. This is one reason people think their 2001 boats are worth $1000 less then a new one.
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Fire292 · Newbie Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Posts: 3 City: Spokane

Thanks for everyones input.

wakebrdgod1 · Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2004 Posts: 22

I'm not just saying this because I have my 2000 VLX for sale, but I am not a fan of SANs. The rooster tail is annoying, it has less power than the 'bus, requires a ton of weight to get big, and the boat rocks badly. So, I went with a Malibu VLX and loved it. But then I blew out both ACLs and wakeboard less so it is for sale. It only has 215 hours and everything on it. It's $31,500. If anyone is interested, email me at briggsr@law.stetson.edu

DRAGON88 · Posted: Mar 10, 2004 7:58 pm Post subject:

wakebrdgod1 · Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2004 Posts: 22

I wasn't saying that the rooster tail on a SAN actually affects anything, I said it was annoying. Which, for me, even if it is 20 feet or whatever in front of me, it is still annoying b/c it blocks the view of the boat.

As far as the size of the boats, the SAN is actually longer. However, you are correct that it is in fact narrower, and although you didn't mention this, it is also heavier by 200 pounds. Assuming that the hull designs of the 2 boats were the exact same, you are right, the smaller boat would sink deeper. But the reason SANs require more weight is the hull shape. The "6 inch vee" in the middle of the hull on a SAN causes more water displacement and therefore "lifts" the SAN out of the water as opposed to a "u" shaped hull as on Malibus and Mastercrafts which allows more "sag". The V is also the reason SANs rock more side to side. Notice that when a SAN is loaded with weight and a rider cuts out, the opposite wake will completely turn to whitewater. The flatter "u" design is just more stable. When a rider behind a 'bu does the same, yes, the opposite wake will change shape, but the boat will not rock enough to cause it to wash.

Don't get me wrong, correct craft makes a fine boat. I've had one. The SAN looks and rides awesome (remember what we had to ride behind 10 years ago!) But when compared head to head, in my OPINION, the Malibu wins.