Buying a new MasterCraft

officer_cline 10-02-2006, 9:51 AM

getting ready to buy a new MasterCraft however i don't really know much about them other than they look like alot of fun. i don't want to go over 40,000 USD. if anyone can help me out i would greatly appreciate it.

Steve

(josnow1) · (josnow1) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 10-02-2006, 9:56 AM

Good luck getting a NEW MC for under 40k!

officer_cline 10-02-2006, 10:03 AM

what would you say an average price is for a good qaulity MC

officer_cline 10-02-2006, 10:05 AM

also would you recommend a pre-owned MC as a first time buyer

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 10-02-2006, 10:06 AM

Stephen, saw you were in Kingwood, I live on Lake Houston, and ride the upper san jac. If you really want a MC and want to spend 40k, yoru only going to be able to afford used, probably 4-5 years old.

(_jason_) · (_jason_) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 10-02-2006, 10:42 AM

Stephen .. J-Rod has a beautiful x-2 for sale. (44k) Not sure if its in your ally but its an 05 and I know he took care of it well.
http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/374312.html?1159715675

(curtisco24) · (curtisco24) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 10-02-2006, 11:24 AM

Buy a malibu

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 10-02-2006, 11:34 AM

I could get closer to 40 on my price, but I would have to remove some of the stereo.

(kmcginty) · (kmcginty) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 10-02-2006, 11:35 AM

Buy a Malibu?

I think he wants a Mastercraft, but if he wants to look at other brands, tell him WHY he should look at Malibu....

(this post is not to be read Anti-Malibu)

(anodyne) · (anodyne) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 10-02-2006, 11:36 AM

HAHAHA... This is a classic post.

If you're joking, thank you.

If you're serious, I'd highly recommend doing some research before buying a boat that "looks like fun" unless you're just FULL of cash and really don't care.

(c640947) · (c640947) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 10-02-2006, 11:49 AM

Mastercrafts are fun, but I have to agree with anodyne. Do some research, be an informed buyer. There are other boat brands and many models under each brand and some may suit your needs better than others. You can get a good boat for under 40k. But the worst thing is to buy a new (to you) boat and find out it doesnt meet your needs compared to something different that you could have gotten. The area you live in has lots of people willing to help you out to find the boat you need. www.gcwa.com

(psudy) · (psudy) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 10-02-2006, 12:13 PM

"Buy a malibu"

The mods really should put an age limit on who can post to the thread.

(air_warrior) · (air_warrior) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 10-02-2006, 12:21 PM

WOW ....

I agree with your comment Paul.

Steve I would suggest you do a bit of homework before you purchase

(byrd) · (byrd) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 10-02-2006, 12:48 PM

The only boat close to what you want to spend is a Mastercraft X-1. Last year they were selling for $40K w/ trailer before Taxes and accessories. I'm sure there will be a price increase for 2007, but maybe you can find an 06 out there somewhere. BTW, that boat makes one of the best wakes out there. The hull has been used for a lot of years on different MC boats, 205, X-Star, X-2, and X-1.