Looking for first wakeboarding boat under $35K

scpalmer81 · Newbie Joined: 06 Jan 2013 Posts: 2

Hi Everyone,

I know this is a topic that has been tackled here before, but I am trying to figure what boats I should / realistically can target with my budget.

Budget:
Max 35K

Uses:
Primary- wakeboarding
Secondary- wakesurfing then skiing, tubing,etc.
Lake- not the best water, minimal chop most times
Passengers- 4 to 6 people

Wants:
V-drive, 20-22ft, excellent wakeboard wake

First off I'd like to get a used 2005-06 Malibu VLX or VTX for this price, but is this realistic? I have been looking and haven't seen any inventory in this price range.

If this isn't possible what boats and years should I be targeting? Any help would be much appreciated.

augie · Criminal Joined: 25 Jun 2008 Posts: 54 City: KC

if wakesurfing is a big priority, look for a 23ft boot, not required though.

You'll be buying an older boat and not a lot of older boats have high freeboard like the newer ones, which you'll really want when slamming a boat with ballast to make a good surf wave. It's the first thing I'd change on my 08 vride (00-04 vlx), which would be more freeboard.

scpalmer81 · Newbie Joined: 06 Jan 2013 Posts: 2

Thanks for the thoughts Augie. I had heard that that makes a big difference, but I just can't afford the newer ones. That said, my biggest concern is the wakeboard wake so I guess I should move wakesurfing into a secondary use.

E.J. · Ladies Man Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 7597 City: Mogadishu

Maybe - http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2004-Mastercraft-X-STAR-101821869

tdickman4 · Criminal Joined: 07 Oct 2012 Posts: 82 City: Cincinnati

Get a super air nautique 210. 2004 model maybe a little newer will be in your price range. I got a 2006 Supra Launch 22ssv in that price range

Doug Ramsey · Newbie Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 2

I'm would like to sell my 2007 Master Craft XSTar SS all the extras. Make me an offer.
Thanks
Doug Ramsey

Bambamski · Posted: Feb 25, 2013 7:45 am Post subject:

you don't need a 23 foot boat to be able to surf behind it.

Top three boats IMO to look at are what you're looking at from the sounds of it.

Mastercraft X-2 2005-2001
malibu VLX 2005-2001
SAN 210 2004-2001

i have an X-2 (for sale)

The x-2 (205v hull) would be perfect for what you're looking for. IMO best wakeboard wake still, surfs well, you can dump the weight out and get an ok ski wake with a little bump at 33 mph.

Malibu, probably surfs better then my x-2 but i prefer my wakeboard wake hands down.

The SAN 210. Nice boat, solid.

Chattwake · Posted: Feb 25, 2013 9:45 am Post subject:

There's an '06 vlx in knoxville, tn on craigslist for 39.9k. I got the guy down to 37k for a friend, who decided he didn't like the color. It has some gel damage and a stitch that needs to be repaired, but nothing major.