any luck??????

[Guest J-Ro]

Peter-

Yes it was.

[peter19u]

I was thinking about selling mine and getting an 09 but in this soft market I'll hold off. Are you getting another boat?

[obski]

There are most definitely some deals to be had out there. After seeing how little some of the 06 VLXs are going for, it looks more and more like I am better off just keeping my boat. I am tempted though by the thought of the auto wedge come 2010 if the new rule banishing the use of the wedge and ballast goes into effect. That would be difficult to detect being deployed or not I would think.

[Malibudude]

I was thinking about selling mine and getting an 09 but in this soft market I'll hold off. Are you getting another boat?

First get some time to make it out on your current boat....

[peter19u]

Hey now, I got out quite a bit this year. I think I logged about 40hrs. Just picked up a new wakesurf board that I can't wait to try out.

[C28]

Just got back from Vegas and the MC dealer had banners all over the place for $ 30,000 off on a new boat - that's going to kill resale values.

[wakedv]

I had my boat advertised for 2 months, got about 20 calls on it but nobody would come and look. A lot of curious people this time of year but not many want to make payments over the winter. Sold mine to the first person to look at it, he was shopping now because he new he could get a deal and he did.

[Seadog]

I have been looking all summer and I decided to go new.

I have my financing in place but I haven't placed the order

With the currant economy I'm reluctant to go with it.

I think I will wait and see what happens after the election

I'm not feeling confident in either candidates but one does look

better equipped than the other. Also waiting to see if the

manufacturers will come up with some incentives.

I did look at 08 like new boats but price was too close

to new and warranty was an issue.

[jeffmx]

There are most definitely some deals to be had out there. After seeing how little some of the 06 VLXs are going for, it looks more and more like I am better off just keeping my boat. I am tempted though by the thought of the auto wedge come 2010 if the new rule banishing the use of the wedge and ballast goes into effect. That would be difficult to detect being deployed or not I would think.

What new rule ?

[Seadog]

There are most definitely some deals to be had out there. After seeing how little some of the 06 VLXs are going for, it looks more and more like I am better off just keeping my boat. I am tempted though by the thought of the auto wedge come 2010 if the new rule banishing the use of the wedge and ballast goes into effect. That would be difficult to detect being deployed or not I would think.

What new rule ?

I have seen posts on other forums about some lakes banning all

wake enhancing products like ballast systems or wedge systems.

They say its causing shore line erosion and docked boat damage.

If this happens it could be very damaging to wake boat sales

both new and used. I trailer to many lakes but those of you that

have homes on lakes these rule changes will be a problem.

[WakeGirl]

There are most definitely some deals to be had out there. After seeing how little some of the 06 VLXs are going for, it looks more and more like I am better off just keeping my boat. I am tempted though by the thought of the auto wedge come 2010 if the new rule banishing the use of the wedge and ballast goes into effect. That would be difficult to detect being deployed or not I would think.

What new rule ?

It has to do with a section of the Willamette River near Portland. They have banned all wake enhancement through that part of the river.

[jeffmx]

There are most definitely some deals to be had out there. After seeing how little some of the 06 VLXs are going for, it looks more and more like I am better off just keeping my boat. I am tempted though by the thought of the auto wedge come 2010 if the new rule banishing the use of the wedge and ballast goes into effect. That would be difficult to detect being deployed or not I would think.

What new rule ?

It has to do with a section of the Willamette River near Portland. They have banned all wake enhancement through that part of the river.

Tracie,

Thanks for the clarification!

[SacRiverRat]

I just sold mine. Proper pricing and patience is what you need to keep in mind.

What happened J-Ro?

[BlondieBlue]

I just sold my 2005 VLX in BC. It was on the market for about 3 weeks. 240 hours almost a full load for $44,000

what did you sell it on? what website?

[DIE2SURF]

I've bought and sold all of my boats on Boattrader.com over the past 15 years (bought 5, sold 4). It is also affiliated with Boattrader Magazine (can find it in Chevron stations). I pay for both online and magazine ads; always successful. I even had a guy drive from Colorado to Pismo Beach to buy my '83 stars/stripes MC. Fortunately, I've made a profit on each boat I've sold.

Hope it works out.

Edited November 4, 2008 by gjsmith73

[Guest J-Ro]

What happened J-Ro?

Good deal + good selling price / slow economy and opportunity to buy next year = hooray for me.

[Guest J-Ro]

I was at the Rocklin Copes Sat and they wanted to sell me an 08 VTX with the starting price of 46k. To me that screams desperation to sell and that the used market will be dead if it isn't already. I sold at the right time and hope to get another next year when they are even more desperate to sell.

[WakeGirl]

I've basically stopped trying to actively sell mine. There's no point.

[peter19u]

I know they'll be trying to blow out the remaining 08's next year but do you think there will be a big discount on the new 09's.

[stewart]

What happened J-Ro?

Good deal + good selling price / slow economy and opportunity to buy next year = hooray for me.

wow, you sold already?

[WakeGirl]

I know they'll be trying to blow out the remaining 08's next year but do you think there will be a big discount on the new 09's.

I doubt it, it still costs what it costs to build.

[peter19u]

that was my thought as well. I'm probably wait a few years and pick up a used 09

[1FootDan]

Here is a way to sell....

Ad:

Beatifull boat, blah, blah, blah, BS, blah blah... Click here for pictures

Sneaky, but you may end up catching someone who is a nervous clicker...

[RTS]

Here is a way to sell....

Ad:

Beatifull boat, blah, blah, blah, BS, blah blah... Click here for pictures

Sneaky, but you may end up catching someone who is a nervous clicker...

CRAP!! I think I just bought a Response....

[1FootDan]

:LOL Could have been worst... could have been a Moomba...