Looking for a new boat as an upgrade from 95 sport Nautique. Just looked at an 04 x star and an 05 San. I am used to the Nautique so was comfortable in that one. The exterior was neglected and the interior was ok with some cracking of the vinyl. I thought there would be more room and storage inside it for family and gear but was disappointed as that is the reason of upgrading. 700 hrs on 330hp engine. Did not like the ballast as it is the aerator pumps with valves. The x star has 900hr. and a new engine at some point the Dealer said with an 8.1l vortex. The room and storage was awesome, the exterior was in really good shape. Better ballast pumps and easier to add.when traded in did have a slight bend to the shaft that was not noticavle when driving. Was fixed by the Dealer. Interior is ok but not prefect. Do any of these boats of that year have any known issues or disadvantaged? I was searching and did not find much negatives. The x star has the clarion stereo which isn't great and the rudder was not the best in that year. Both easy to upgrade
Thanks for your help
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