In Need of Serious Help

wendsley · Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 32

Ok guys. I am in the market for a new boat but I really cant decide. I purchased a family boat this year to see if our family would use a boat on a regular basis. Since then my daughter, brother and I have all become wakeboarders and my wife is in love with Lake Meade. With that in mind we have decided to purchase a nice boat that will last us a long time. I dont want to skimp too much on the boat because I am hoping it will last 10-15 years. (is that realistic?) Another thing that is very important is how it handles in choppy meade water (wife wants stability). nyway; I have spoken to several dealers with end of year specials and the options and prices are listed below. All prices are "out the door".... tax and fees included:

1.) Tige 24v - standard engine no tower speakers - $58,000 (1 left)
2.) Malibu 23 LSV Wakesetter - standard engine no tower speakers - 61k (best warranty)
3.) Supra 24ssv - upgraded Indmar engine; fully loaded all ballast bags - 59k
4.) MB Boats B-52 V23- upgraded engine.. loaded without tower speakers 60k
5.) Mastercraft X-15 - fully loaded including tower speakers 62k

WakeBoarder44 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107

if I had the money: MC X15 (fully loaded)

wendsley · Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 32

All of these mastercraft responses are almost making me thing of getting a MC with under 100 hours.. that way I could get an x-30 or x-45 for same price as new x-15.

Erik · Posted: Sep 01, 2006 8:43 am Post subject:

wendsley, umm... Yes. This is right way to approach the situation. I like used boats personally, especially when you are talking about premium brands like Supra, Master Craft, Malibu and Correct Craft.