I am in the market for a new boat. Actually, it will be my first. I am a beginner and this is will be a family boat (four kids under the age of 10). I have been researching for longer than I care to admit (years, not months) and have been on quite a few test drives. My budget is $32K. I'd like a beam of at least 98". But the boat can't be longer than 22' (w/out swim platform). Here's what I'm considering: 1) 2008 Calabria Pro V (brand new leftover). I have seen them listed in the mid-high $30's. I wonder if I could get a dealer down to $32k?? 2) 2005 Malibu Wakesetter VLX. I have seen a couple in the mid-$30's. Not as big inside as the Pro V, but very tempting. 3) 2007 Supreme V208 (brand new repo). I have found quite a few of these for low-$30's, but they are only 95" beam. 4) 2004 Malibu Wakesetter VLX. There is one in Bend that's only $24K, but again the beam is only 93" Which would you hit? Or point me in a different direction. What would you buy TODAY with $32K?
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