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Join Date: May 2015
05-27-2015, 10:28 AM
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My budget is around $40k but I'm willing to stretch that a little if needs be for the right boat. My priorities are;
1. Wake surfing
2. Wake boarding
3. Waterskiing & tubing for the kids
Torn between getting something a little newer like Sanger, Supreme, Axis or do I go older for a Natique, Malibu, etc and put some money into upgrades like ballast, stereo, perfect pass, etc.
My family owns a 2001 Calabria i-drive since new. But it's time for me to get my own boat now. So I am familiar with owning a boat, etc etc. And I'm blown away by how expensive boats are these days.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
05-27-2015, 12:39 PM
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Centurion Avalanche C4 will probably be the best boat in that price range... not the ONLY option, but a really good one in my opinion.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
05-27-2015, 12:56 PM
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I would say with surfing #1, look into:
Centurion Enzo
Sanger V230
Wakesetter LSV
MB B52 or TomCat
Tige Rz2
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Join Date: Dec 2012
05-27-2015, 1:08 PM
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Because you have no warranty I always advise buy quality first. That means the best brand and the best boat you can possibly afford. Money saved on a low purchase price is almost always spent several times over in repairs and poor resale value.
Given that I say buy the best Malibu you can find and spend a little extra to get a good one. I pick Malibu because they are a top brand and tend to sell for less than the other top brands (Nautique and Mastercraft).
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Join Date: Oct 2012
05-27-2015, 3:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sidekicknicholas
I would say with surfing #1, look into:
Centurion Enzo
Sanger V230
Wakesetter LSV
MB B52 or TomCat
Tige Rz2
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And with wake boarding and waterskiing being 2 and 3...... I would say the LSV would be the only good recommendation in that bunch. Not that the others are bad, but they certainly don't cover all 3 quite as good as-
Malibu 23 LSV, Or VLX
MC X15 or X30
Newer hull SAN 210
Axis A22, T23 etc
If it's 80+% surf, I would certainly consider the others.
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Join Date: Dec 2013
05-27-2015, 5:22 PM
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It would be helpful to know where you live. I assume California based on the California specific makes you mentioned. otherwise it becomes much harder to recommend Supreme or Sanger or MB.
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Join Date: Dec 2013
05-27-2015, 5:28 PM
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And if you were in California, I would recommend the MB TWB23, Sanger V230 or older Malibu VLX/LSV. If Shawn's boat (MB TWB23) was for sale I would have just told you to buy his sight unseen.
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Join Date: May 2015
05-27-2015, 8:53 PM
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I live in both Utah and Montana. I'd travel 500 miles in any direction for the right boat.
Are there specific years or platforms on these boats I should be looking for?
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Join Date: Mar 2010
05-27-2015, 9:50 PM
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Here is a nice 2005 VLX in Hurricane that would be hard to beat for $35obo http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=34819517
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Join Date: Jun 2011
05-27-2015, 10:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BaadLS1
And if you were in California, I would recommend the MB TWB23, Sanger V230 or older Malibu VLX/LSV. If Shawn's boat (MB TWB23) was for sale I would have just told you to buy his sight unseen.
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It probably still is, you just need to do a quick Rupee conversion.
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Join Date: May 2013
05-28-2015, 3:59 PM
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For Under 40K...
Mb Sports 2012+ B52
Tige 2004+ 22V
Centurion 2008+ Enzo
Sanger 2008+ V230
Solid boats!
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Join Date: Dec 2013
05-28-2015, 5:07 PM
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If you found a 2012 TWB23 for under $40, you found the deal of the year. I think a loaded 2011 for 40-45 or 12 for 45-47 is a bit more likely. If i didn't have the need to ski, I would have chosen the F22 or TWB In that price/year bracket.
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Join Date: Nov 2009
05-28-2015, 5:07 PM
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Originally Posted by WakeDirt
It probably still is, you just need to do a quick Rupee conversion.
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Rubles, wakedirt, rubles.
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Join Date: Nov 2009
05-29-2015, 3:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
05-29-2015, 7:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
05-30-2015, 5:12 PM
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Where are you located? I'm in NC. I have a 2008 Centurion Enzo 240 with some really nice upgrades, I am thinking about selling. A little over your budget, but well worth it. Let me know if you are interested.
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Join Date: Dec 2013
06-03-2015, 6:49 AM
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Thanks this is good info... I am in the same position in CdA (northern Idaho). Please let me know if you see something up there worth chasing.
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Join Date: May 2015
06-06-2015, 11:46 AM
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Right now I am looking at the following that are close to me and within my budget. Please let me know your thoughts on these boats. They are all within $36-42k asking price, similar hours and condition based on the ads. I haven't looked at any in person yet.
2013 V215 w/ wake series package
2008 Tige Z1
2006 Malibu VLX
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Join Date: May 2015
06-06-2015, 12:22 PM
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Also found these:
2011 Axis A20
2005 Supra 21V
2006 Natique 210
2004 VLX that's quite a bit cheaper than the others.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
06-06-2015, 2:42 PM
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I have a buddy selling a nice Super Air Nautique. It's a great crossover boat. It skis well, wakeboards amazing and surfs well.
Email me if you are interested. I live in Sandpoint ID and should be pretty close.
duffymahoney@hotmail.com
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Join Date: Oct 2014
06-08-2015, 9:09 PM
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Mc x2 2006-2008
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Join Date: May 2001
06-08-2015, 10:09 PM
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Centurion Avalanche C4
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Join Date: Apr 2012
06-08-2015, 10:56 PM
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If surfing is the main goal for under 40k i'd be looking for a Centurion Avalanche or Enzo, or a Tige 22 or 24V or Ve. You can probably find a decent on of those for under 40 which will leave you a bit of cash to add a nice big ballast system.
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