found some older boats...which one to get...

[mkimister2]

or should i wait...
Last summer I started wakeboarding with my friends, but it was behind my friend's fishing boat and its ugly. It does the job, but I figured a ski boat would be much better. He also might be moving so we might not have a boat this summer. I have about 5k saved up. I found a 1989 Ski Centurion falcon local with 1900hrs on it. It was owned by a boat mechanic and seems to be in good condition. It also has a wake tower. What is a boat like this worth? He is asking for $6k. is this resonable? There is also another falcon on ebay that nobody has bid on for $4k. It has 800 hours but the eninge was replaced in 2001 and currently has 200 hours on it. He doesnt have the paper work though. I am also looking for a correct craft 2001, but havent found any locally. Does anybody have any recommendations of older boats? Thanks, Andrew

[SouthWaker]

Show us some links on the two you posted. The cons about older boats are the wood stringers and the carberaters don't run quite as well as the newer EFI's. I would be more concerned about the stringers out the two of those. When looking pay attenchion to how low the gunnels are too. The higher the more ballast you can run.

You may want to look at some I/O's for that price too.

[Chad H]

mkimister2,
You can find some great boats in that price range if you look hard. Check out the 2001's and MC stars and Stripes/PS 190. I will be in the same shoes as you a year from now if things go good. Just shopping around, I have found some great deals, and wish i had money now.

Some of the boats in this range might require traveling an hour or 2. There are great deals out there, just gotta search hard.

When it comes time to look at boats, shoot me a PM, I found the perfect guide for it a while back.

[mkimister2]

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/281262.html?1139000991 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4612642497&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
looks like the guy just took it off ebay but there are the links

[Chad H]

Here ya go, It is for CC's but will work witheverything that isn't specific

If you’re considering the purchase of a Ski Nautique 2001 (Produced from 1982 – 1989), or another older Correct Craft, this article will give you some general information about things that you should check for before making your purchase. This article is not meant to include all items that should be checked during a used boat pre-purchase inspection. It is meant to point out possible trouble areas in older Correct Crafts. These checks should be performed along with any other necessary inspections when looking over a used boat.

All 2001 series Correct Crafts used wood in their construction, which can deteriorate over time if not kept in check. Well-maintained boats can still be found showing no signs of problems related to the wood used in their construction, but it is always a good idea to check the items listed below if you’re considering a 2001, or another Correct Craft built before 1993. Correct Craft stopped using wood in their construction in 1993.

The following steps should be completed when inspecting a Pre-1993 Correct Craft for purchase:


* Open the engine cover, and you'll notice hex-head bolts, probably about 4 on each side, running parallel to the engine on the edge of the floor, on the edge of the engine compartment. These are lag bolts screwed right into the wooden stringers. Bring a socket wrench with you and try to tighten each one. They should still bite into the wood well. If they spin freely, the boat probably has some deterioration of the wood in the stringers.

These bolts also continue to the back of the boat under a removable floor piece that covers the prop shaft. Spin those also. Engine mount bolts are also a good indicator, as these attach to wooden mounts as well.

* Walk around on the floor and feel for soft spots. This isn't as big a deal as the stringers, but is still a big job to fix.

* Often when you see a boat with a replaced engine, it's due to improper winterization. When I was shopping around, almost every early 90's SN I came upon in the north had a new engine or short block.

* Drive the boat! The engine should idle smoothly and run hard up to 4400 rpm on the water.

* Make sure the oil pan isn't too rusty- replacing this involves removing the engine from the boat.

* Look in the bilge for fresh oil spots, as this could be a sign of leakage.

* The transmission should shift smoothly, and transmission oil should be clean. The transmissions on these boats are fairly expensive to replace.

* TALK to the seller. Have them describe parts of the boat and feel out their personality. This can tell you how well the boat was taken care of while they owned it.

* The prop should spin smoothly with minor resistance when turned by hand. Position yourself directly behind the propeller, and spin it by hand. Check to be sure the shaft spins smoothly. Any deviation could indicate a bent shaft.

* Electronic ignition is a good thing, although not offered from the factory on these boats. You may want to look for one that has been converted.

[Erik]

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The above, is courtesy of PlanetNautique.com and Wakeboarddrumma's copy+paste keys...

[Chad H]

Erik Jernberg,
Yes, it is, I told him that on Instant messenger.. My bad didn't know it had a copryright

[DavidHoff]

[mkimister2]

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/5/0/81860650.htm I found this Supra about 2.5 hrs away from my house. i talked to the owner on the phone and he said he replaced many parts on the engine. He also converted to electronic ignition. He said the upholsty needs to be re done and some new carpet. Other than that he said its a good boat. I am leaning towards this boat since it has the open bow. I can get it for 5500, What do you guys think of it?

[Sbt3]

seems like a decent deal on the boat. If I am not mistaken that is the same hull as the newer launchs had. Some supra guys may be able to confirm.

[3205lpv]

Very similar to the boat i have. Mine is and 85 i paid 5500 for mine, but it was fewer hours and a bigger motor, but that is about what they go for. The wake is very nice and has much more room than the 2001's inside the boat. I would check that boat out and if it is sound mechanically defaintly jump on it.

[ttuclint]

IMO, save up some more money and be patient and you will be able to get alot more boat for your money. Emphasized on the word patient.