The Search for a Wakeboat!!

Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum and wake boat ownership as well. I have always kept an eye on this forum over the years and I really respect yalls input and knowledge. I am looking for a v-drive boat in the 20k-25k range. I am mainly interested in early Malibu Wakesetters (2001-2003), Nautiques (2001-2002), and Supra Launch SSV (2003-2004), but I am open to good deals. I have thoroughly searched Craigslist, Boattrader, and OnlyInboards, but I have not much luck. I am located in Nashville and I would appreciate it if anyone knows of any for sale or have any trade-in boats to let know. I have cash in hand for the right boat. I look forward to hearing yalls input. Thanks.

there is a wakesetter that has been on CL for over a year for 26k i think its in monroe LA. its yellow. the guy is a member over at the malibu crew.

http://monroe.craigslist.org/boa/4817041543.html

Like william said in another post:

Here's the questions you need to ask yourself before you even look at boats.......

Price?
What you do percentage wise (wakeboard, surf, skate, just ride)?
Size of crew?
Limitations on size? (tow rig, garage, parking)"

Thanks for the replies. I grew up wakeboarding and surfing behind my dads Tige 22v Rider Edition. However, this is my 1st wake boat to own myself but I am an experienced rider. I loved that boat, but now my main concern is finding a well taken care of boat that I can pay cash for, I saw that Malibu a while ago, I like it but I thought the hours (780 in thinkit was) may be a little high?

Those hours are nothing if it was well taken care of. I am pushing 600 on my 2002 wakesetter & it runs flawlessly. I do oil changes every 30-35 hours, tranny & vdrive once a season, new filters, etc.

That's a tough price range to find a nice v-drive, but they're out there! I'm selling my Centurion (not very aggressive with the advertising), I have a baby coming in June so I don't think I'll be doing much riding this summer. Fits your bill!

https://www.onlyinboards.com/2002-Ce...nia-46457.aspx

Boarder85, That is a good looking boat, I really like the color. However, Cali is a long haul for me. I am in Tennessee haha.

https://www.onlyinboards.com/2008-Mo...ppi-46910.aspx If you can stretch your budget this is a steal

Jack Henry, are you interest in upgrading to something newer and departing with your 2002? Haha.

Another steal! https://www.onlyinboards.com/2001-To...xas-47189.aspx

Yea the colors look sweet on that Moomba. Have you ever been behind one? I am assuming the wake is similar to a Supra's?

What is a Toyota Epic S22? I have never heard of that?

Congrats on the baby, btw!!

B, Below are a couple more options for you. Not the boat models on your list but they are local in the Nashville area.

1. 2004 Tige 22V- I do not know anything about this boat but looks like a great deal based on the listing information.

http://nashville.craigslist.org/boa/4856025704.html

2. I have a 2003 Regal Session v drive wakeboat that will be for sale this spring. Will be asking low $20k range. 22 foot boat with 6.2 liter engine, 4 tank ballast system, perfect pass, tandem trailer,and more.

Good luck
Brian

Also that 2008 Moomba LSV looks like a good deal as well.

2005 VLX in NASHVILLE, TN - http://www.reachoo.com/ads/262438198

Originally Posted by jhartt3

http://monroe.craigslist.org/boa/4817041543.html

Thanks jhartt3! I updated the add today so that link is no longer any good. http://monroe.craigslist.org/boa/4864726149.html

Price has a little play in it so it will fall in the upper end of your budget but your more than welcome to call with any questions about it. Only reason I am selling is to move up to either a 14+ Supra SC, 14+ VLX/LSV, Nautique 230, or Axis T23. I haven't test driven any yet, but once the weather warms up enough I am going to get busy narrowing it down.

My old boat (my brother owns it now) is/was for sale last fall, I can see if my brother is still looking to move it.

It was a 95' Super Sport Nautique (same hull as super air), ballast, tower, stereo, etc etc, GT-40 engine with like 650 hrs (rebuilt at 450 hrs), dual axle trailer, new interior vinyl. It could use a new tower, its the original FCT modified to fit the 95' front mounts (95' had cupholders up front to work around)

He was asking like $16.5k I believe.... little older than you were looking for, but $10k less than your max and its the same boat as the Super Air.... boat is in Central Wisconsin.



the wake -

Thanks for the replies, this continues to be alot of help. Are there any member boats for sale on this forum, besides the "weak" classified section! haha

Here's a Nauti Super Sport for $16k pretty close to you:
http://bham.craigslist.org/boa/4857222963.html

Looks clean. Not a v-drive but still capable of one helluva wake with some ballast. DDs are easier to work on so there's that. Might be worth a look. You could keep it for a season or two and if you wanted to upgrade probably sell it for what you paid for it.

Yea that one looks nice, but I think I am sold on a v-drive. Thanks for the input.

Here's mine that I will be selling - 2006 Supreme V-232 23' V-drive. Super clean and only 251 hours! Black scorpion motor, 3 ballasts, hydraulic wake adjustment plate, and big stereo. I am asking $28,995

David
503-887-1514

That supreme looks really nice. I do not know much about that brand, but the lines look good. Where are you located Oregon?

I'm right outside of Portland (Happy Valley). Boat is very nice and super clean but with a new baby due on July 4, there will be no time to use this season

Congrats on the baby. But, that would a long haul for me I am down in Tennessee.

Ive got a 2000 Malibu wakesetter 23 that I am going to list next week. Im in Knoxville tn if you would like some pictures send me your email. It has new interior, upgraded tower and steering wheel, wetsounds, stainless cupholders, new graphics, stainless rubrail, led lights. I am going to list it at 29500 .

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I was looking at Craigslist last night - Knoxville area, there are boats out there.

Check out the 3 wake dealer website - located on I-40.
They all have traded boats this time of the year.
Better yet, call them. Who knows how updated they keep the web listings. I've seen listings on CL that are not on their web sites.

All three dealers are not that far apart in West Knoxville - just exits apart.
Malibu/Axis - Supra/Moomba - Mastercraft.
Great Wakes / Premier / American Boat Center.

Mark

My buddy is selling his Supra, just listed it yesterday. Right in your price range, and in TN. Kind of high hours (though mine has 2600 so his is just getting started), but he works at a boat dealer ship so boat was maintained VERY well.
http://www.clevelandboatcenter.com/P...aunch-SSV.aspx

Thanks for all the replies! I have now had two boats sold out form under me. Finding a good boat and a trustworthy person can be very stressful!! Hopefully the market gets flooded soon, as there is not much available now!!

I think that Supra has too many hours for me. Thanks for the link though.

I'd jump on this! Right in your neighborhood too http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/boa/4881537728.html

http://www.onlyinboards.com/2000-Mal...gia-47800.aspx

^^ isnt a VLX its an LSV. itsa 23 foot boat. wonder how much that owner actually knows about boats since he doesnt even know what he has

What is the deal with Epics? I tried doing to little research but I could not find too much. As for the sunsetter does that have the same hull as the wakesetter?

The sunsetter up to 2000 was the exact same as the wakesetter hull that was run til 2003 and then the Vride hull run til 2008

the 2001 sunsetters may have the diamond hull so you have to be careful there. but this has a titan tower on it highly regarded as the best tower malibu put on boats. not as eye appealing as some but sturdy as all get out.

http://epicboats.com/

Everything you need to know. Go get that boat today, probably wont be there tomorrow.

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That's at least twice you have promoted that boat. At. Least admit that it's yours if you have an interest in selling it.

Originally Posted by drballenbc

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That's at least twice you have promoted that boat. At. Least admit that it's yours if you have an interest in selling it.

What? Its a good deal, I live in California. I'm selling my Centurion, I would promote that if I had an agenda. I'm just trying to help out some forum members, get out of here.

My apologies to fourohieght68 for the bad assumption and to the OP for the sidetrack. Both out of line.
Certainly a unique boat with a big motor and a lot of hard ballast for its time.

thanks

Thanks for the links, I checked out those boats. Hopefully there are more to come the market is pretty "slim pickins" right now.

Make me an offer I can't refuse..... 2003 SAN w/ just over 400 hours. Qualify, has not been waxed after every time we pulled it from the lake, only had fluid changes at 50 hours, has nics in no fewer than 2 places in the sun deck and the front bow backrest has cracking in the top. Ballast fills at times, without wanting it to. It's stored under a tarp next to my house(not heated indoors) and runs like a top...... Here she is last Spring....

What does "Qualify" mean in your post?
Where is the boat located?

Qualify, means exactly what I posted.... I sometimes am amused with the "waxed every time we went out or fluid changes at 25 hours" & I store it next to my house, not in a heated garage. It has nics in the skins on the back & some cracks in the front. In a nutshell, it does not look like the day I pulled it off the floor, far from it in fact. Hell, I could nic pick the chit out of it. The rebound pole for the walk threw windshield is gone. Bungies for the racks are junk. The tramp top, the cover straps are done(see photo).... I could go on.... It's a 12ish year old boat.

Qualify, it's not "on the market", but the boss and I have been discussing it.

Salt Lake

The mirror you see folded down, no mirror....just mirror casing....

I spray mine down every time with some sort of sauce, whether it be babe's boat bright or quickie sauce, and I find myself sometimes thinking it really is not needed.
It gets a nice coat of Collinite about twice per season, wiped every time with boat bright, and about every 3rd time I use the quickie sauce.
And the water beads right off, with no grime line, and always looks pristine.
But I guarantee, I could do some sort of sauce about every 3rd time and get away with a wipe down each time and net the same results.
However my mind will not let me get away with that and sleep at night.

Beautiful boat. Where are you located?

Originally Posted by Jmorlan

I spray mine down every time with some sort of sauce, whether it be babe's boat bright or quickie sauce, and I find myself sometimes thinking it really is not needed.
It gets a nice coat of Collinite about twice per season, wiped every time with boat bright, and about every 3rd time I use the quickie sauce.
And the water beads right off, with no grime line, and always looks pristine.
But I guarantee, I could do some sort of sauce about every 3rd time and get away with a wipe down each time and net the same results.
However my mind will not let me get away with that and sleep at night.

I go through a gallon+ of 303 a year, but yea...wipe down is important, no doubt if you want to care for your boat.

How much are you looking to get for it deuce?

I've got my boat for sale at http://monroemi.craigslist.org/boa/4844318971.html which is a few hours North of Tennessee, but definitely worth the drive. It's the same hull as the Wakesetter, but lacks the wedge. I'm looking for $17,500 which I think is a bargain.

Originally Posted by sailnaked6842

I've got my boat for sale at http://monroemi.craigslist.org/boa/4844318971.html which is a few hours North of Tennessee, but definitely worth the drive. It's the same hull as the Wakesetter, but lacks the wedge. I'm looking for $17,500 which I think is a bargain.

That's a pretty good deal. Shouldn't last long at all. GLWS

Originally Posted by tripsw

How much are you looking to get for it deuce?

Apparently the Boss says the dingy isn't for sale. I'd say 22K. Assume it's worth 24K, but I'd consign and that would cost me $2,400.... But with a Powell houseboat trip planned for May, momma wants her boat.

I would be all over that at 22k. Really good looking boat, looks to be very well taken care of.

BSchneider, Did you get a chance to check out the 04 Tige 22V that is for sale in Nashville? Looks to be in good shape and loaded from the pictures.

Yes, it sold a couple weeks ago. I don't know why people do not take down their listings after they sale!

Are there any southeastern members on the verge of putting there boat up for sale?

I still have my Malibu

BSchneider, You interested in a 2003 Regal Session or a 2001 Malibu Sunsetter 21VLX? Feel free to call me at 347-2949

Brian

if you stretched your budget... this looks to be a really nice boat

https://knoxville.craigslist.org/boa/4904630180.html

Thanks Bryce that's my boat if anyone has any questions on it feel free to call me at 865-850-4995 or email me at jbaggett@tnrmt.com