Wakeboard Boats???

[ADHD]

Looking into buying a new wakeboard boat for me and the family to get out of this heat and spend some time on the lake!! Good reason for me to drink more beer and have a good time in the water...
Anyone have a wakeboard boat?? What are your comments on your boat inparticular?
Looking at the Centurion air warrior Elite right know seems to be the best bang for the buck nice boat for low 40's!!
Anyone know anyone selling one similiar or know where i could get a deal let me know??

[Couch]

From what I've heard they're great boats. My guess would check out boat forums. But I'm sure you're already doing that.

I never got a chance to wakeboard, but I use to be out at lake every weekend with my dad and friends skiiing, kneeboarding, tubing. I love the lake.

[TurboFan]

have you considered Moomba? My buddy runs a Moomba Outback, I've been out on it wakeboarding a few dozen times. I've done the maintenance as well, very easy to work on. Outstanding boat. Don't skimp on the engine, and definately go for the overhead rack.

[Buschy]

your better off spending a little more and getting one of the better boats. Malibu , Correct Craft, or supra.
in that order. of course my opinion.
Malibus are awsome, go chekc one out.

[325 Baller]

My cousin has a Tige boat and many of his friends have bought them too and love them. In fact this is his second Tige boat. Ive been on it and its loads of fun.

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by Couch

From what I've heard they're great boats. My guess would check out boat forums. But I'm sure you're already doing that.
I never got a chance to wakeboard, but I use to be out at lake every weekend with my dad and friends skiiing, kneeboarding, tubing. I love the lake.

Oh ya im researching the boat forums left/right ive registered on a couple so far and have got some great info...and ya i love the lake as well!

Originally Posted by TurboFan

have you considered Moomba? My buddy runs a Moomba Outback, I've been out on it wakeboarding a few dozen times. I've done the maintenance as well, very easy to work on. Outstanding boat. Don't skimp on the engine, and definately go for the overhead rack.

Funny u say that cause that is the other boat that was recommended to me in this price range..The outback V seems like a great boat I need to do some research and find a place to go look at them for nowhere local carries them!

Originally Posted by buschy

your better off spending a little more and getting one of the better boats. Malibu , Correct Craft, or supra.
in that order. of course my opinion.
Malibus are awesome, go check one out.

well the reviews on the boat are actually top notch there is not one bad review about the boat..I could probably go with a used malibu but then again its the same price and NO warranty!! Not sure if many people will finance a used boat either..

[Buschy]

Originally Posted by ADHD

Oh ya im researching the boat forums left/right ive registered on a couple so far and have got some great info...and ya i love the lake as well!



Funny u say that cause that is the other boat that was recommended to me in this price range..The outback V seems like a great boat I need to do some research and find a place to go look at them for nowhere local carries them!



well the reviews on the boat are actually top notch there is not one bad review about the boat..I could probably go with a used malibu but then again its the same price and NO warranty!! Not sure if many people will finance a used boat either..

there are a lot of boats to chose from out there, thats jsut my opinion, but if you look around and ask people that are into wakeboarding, you will see that there is some top boats. of course if you ask someone with a particular boat they usually say theirs is the best, lol.
anyway I dont have any of these right now, just for the record. I almost bougth a supra, but decided to stick with getting a malibu, you really need to look at all the boats, and compare them fro yourself

[darkcloud]

Dude Tyler, BUY USED!!!!! Do not buy one of these boats new. There such a rip. They change hardly nothing yearly. My buddy is big time into wake boarding and swears by Malibu and Ski Nautique and one other I can't remember. Both boats he's got he's bought used and never had a single problem with either. You just got to do a little more shopping, thats all. Just try to stay semi-low in hours and you'll be fine.

Also the overhead mast is a must. As well as speakers. When I went to Nashville to visit him last month he just got his new boat for down there and he didn't have his speakers yet. I kept calling his boat "the broke ass boat" of the lake cuz everyone else was pimpin and we had no speakers

I'm heading to pick him up from the airport now. I'll rack his brain and make him post a reply for you on what to get and what to look for.

Stay gay.

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by ADHD

....well the reviews on the boat are actually top notch there is not one bad review about the boat..I could probably go with a used malibu but then again its the same price and NO warranty!! Not sure if many people will finance a used boat either..

You can spend a fortune for a Malibu or Criscraft or something along that line. Used may not be too bad for any boat, even the Moomba. As for the warranty, if the owner has the maint records, and you can have it looked over, there isn't nearly as much to go wrong in a boat. Obviously the boat needs to be maintained, but it's not like your bimmer with quite the number of things to go bad. If it's running an inboard engine, there isn't too much to mess with.

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by darkcloud

Dude Tyler, BUY USED!!!!! Do not buy one of these boats new. There such a rip. They change hardly nothing yearly. My buddy is big time into wake boarding and swears by Malibu and Ski Nautique and one other I can't remember. Both boats he's got he's bought used and never had a single problem with either. You just got to do a little more shopping, thats all. Just try to stay semi-low in hours and you'll be fine.

Also the overhead mast is a must. As well as speakers. When I went to Nashville to visit him last month he just got his new boat for down there and he didn't have his speakers yet. I kept calling his boat "the broke ass boat" of the lake cuz everyone else was pimpin and we had no speakers

I'm heading to pick him up from the airport now. I'll rack his brain and make him post a reply for you on what to get and what to look for.

Stay gay.

WASSUP fooo... Ya ask your buddy whats up for me Id appreciate it....there is a 03 malibu wakesetter VLX thats on the local craigslist im looking at for 27.5k..Ive heard good things about the malibu boats everywhere i go so Ya i may just go down the credit unioun and see if theyll give me a loan for the dam thing!!
And i got mad hook up on the boards/towers/speakers/ropes all that good stuff Ill get it all at cost so dont u worry about the bumps u get your ass out here and ill pull you around!!

[darkcloud]

tyler, this is adam, g-gay's friend.... I feel there are a few things you should know if you're serious about boats.... its not all about the engine. Sorry. Its all about the wake. Soft, firm, ramp, lip... etc. You've gotten some good advice, but let me say, the big three are in my opinion the way to go -- Correct craft, malibu and master craft. Master craft is hands down the most expensive, but like your BMW - has the best service and nicest components. Correct craft was the leader all through the 90's till about 05. In about 04 Malibu made a boat worth buying - the VLX. The difference in the price is due to the fiberglass, I can talk about this for a long time, but know malibu's glass is cheaper. If you PI gar he can give you me email if you want to talk prices you should expect to pay. Ive bought two and can talk you through it. As far as some of the other companies.... American Skier makes both Supra and Moomba, same boat, buy the moomba, dont pay for the name supra. Tige and Centrion make shitty boats that make shitty wakes. Sorry, the wake sucks and the boat falls apart 5 yrs after you buy it. Sun and water are hard on boats - research and ask lots of questions before you buy. Good luck and have fun!

[Buschy]

point made in preivous post. wake that you want is what you need to know also. correct craft rampier wakes, malibu smoother wakes.
neither is better wake. if you alreayd wake board, then get a pull behind some of the different boats your looking at.
better yet get a pull behind the exact boat your looking at.
The seller won't have a problem pulling you. In the wake board arena everyone pulls everyone all the time anyway. its all good.
good luck. let us know what you decide, on.

[ScotyH]

Buy a Malibu. Up here boats see an average of 40 hours per year of actual running time according to my local dealer.

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by ScotyH

Buy a Malibu. Up here boats see an average of 40 hours per year of actual running time according to my local dealer.

Im actually going to look at a 04 malibu VLX in the morning!!
180 hours for 39k pics seem to be in perfect condition. is this too high or what?

[Buschy]

Originally Posted by ADHD

Im actually going to look at a 04 malibu VLX in the morning!!
180 hours for 39k pics seem to be in perfect condition. is this too high or what?

depending on options, but no that sounds like a hell of a deal. thats probably a 60k+boat.
180 hours is low for that boat too. what options does it have?

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by buschy

depending on options, but no that sounds like a hell of a deal. thats probably a 60k+boat.
180 hours is low for that boat too. what options does it have?

ya the lady said they paid 73k for it!! Original owner and heres what i see so far about it. Loaded with tower lights and speakers, wedge, teak swim step, perfect pass, heater, custom stereo and speakers, bimini top, custom boat cover, wakeboard racks and tower, ski pilon,depth finder, water/outside temp, ballest tanks(3), Extreme trailer included. Engine is a MONSOON 340 hp.

heres a pic of it:

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

very nice but looks a bit small.
What is she asking for it?

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

very nice but looks a bit small.
What is she asking for it?

its a 21" probably just the angle of the pic, asking 39k Nada quotes it out to almost 42k so its looking good so far!

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

Lowball FTW
$35k!!!
All accessories included

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Lowball FTW
$35k!!!
All accessories included

thats my exact plan!!! Cash talks!!!

[Buschy]

Id offer a little less, but these boats hold there value rediculously. That boat looks nice, and with only 180 hours. I don't think they listed the boat many places or I think it would have sold already.

[ADHD]

Originally Posted by buschy

Id offer a little less, but these boats hold there value rediculously. That boat looks nice, and with only 180 hours. I don't think they listed the boat many places or I think it would have sold already.

ya i need to find financing today!! lollol..