02 SS LXI

[dihrdskir]

Looking at a 02 SSLXI towerless but has ballast and efi, 200 hrs and asking 23K. Looks neat enough and on a tandem trailer. Anyone have any thoughts about this model? Just looking for an honest boat to do a bit of everything.

[wakesetter8796]

If you get a tower, the boat will have a respectable board wake and a top notch slalom wake, you could always add a bag in the trunk, and it will be better. Does it have the wedge?

[stonelx]

Great boat!

Of course I say that, we have the 03 model!

$23K seems low to me, so if its in good shape, you might be getting a wicked deal!

[Slayer]

Great boat!

Of course I say that, we have the 03 model!

$23K seems low to me, so if its in good shape, you might be getting a wicked deal!

Agree, but I think it's priced a bit on the high side of what it should go for, IMO.

Edited September 9, 2012 by inlandlaker

[msuwaterski]

I think it might be priced right. Give us more info about the boat (wedge, PP, heater, stereo, etc). I cant say enough good about the SSLxi for someone who wants a world class slalom wake and still be able to wakeboard and surf with a respectable wake. PM me if you have any more questions.

[stonelx]

With only 200 hours, I would expect a dealer to sell this around 30K or more. ...and I'm thinking Canadian dollars.

So maybe 23K is bang on.

[dihrdskir]

Thanks for all the feedback. Logged off overnight. Other options are the wedge, heater, 325 hp. I have a tower waiting for the appropriate donor boat. The consternation has arisen because I am considering a number of options including a '10 RLXI @ $34k with the same kit and a '12 PS 197 TT at more dollars again. Just concerned about the 02 being 10 yrs old, styling and serviceability of equipment.

[Asmodeus2112]

Thanks for all the feedback. Logged off overnight. Other options are the wedge, heater, 325 hp. I have a tower waiting for the appropriate donor boat. The consternation has arisen because I am considering a number of options including a '10 RLXI @ $34k with the same kit and a '12 PS 197 TT at more dollars again. Just concerned about the 02 being 10 yrs old, styling and serviceability of equipment.

I wouldn't worry too much about a 10 year old low hour boat as long as it's been taken care of. The 320 Monsoon is a great motor and parts are readily available. Can't do anything about the styling, but the '02s look great to me! I'm sure the other boats are sweet as well.

[Mike00LXI]

I've got a 2000 LXI with about 900 hours on it. Bought it new. I've never had a problem with it other than some interior stitching coming apart and the Keyser Medallion guages have failed on mine which was a common issue in 2000. Overall it's a great boat. It does everything well. You do need to sack it out for wakeboarding to get a big wake. I'm not sure I'll every sell mine. Take care of it and it will last you a long time. Good luck.