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Searching for a '97 to '03 SSLX, VLX or SSLXi. Little help?


Asmodeus2112

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I'm searching for my families next Malibu, and my craigslist, boat trader, onlyinboards etc. etc. searching isn't yielding the right boat yet. I'm patient but anxious! We've gone all season without a boat, and there is still time left down here in Texas to get out. We're on a budget, and would like to find a good value boat that I can put some time into to bring to a good condition. Looking for a good core, but am not scared of redoing the interior, adding a tower, wedge, steering cable etc. Looking for a good boat to bring back to life, but not a total rebuild. I'm hoping to broaden my net by asking ya'll if you see a good deal to be kind enough to send a link my way. Budget is about 17K on the high end, so a boat for 12K that needed 5K is right in there. Could stretch to 20K thereabouts for a killer deal. TIA.

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@ Asmodeus-

I have an '02 Wakesetter (direct drive) that I was thinking about selling this winter. I bought that boat new when I was a single...now married w/ 2 kids and we have outgrown it. The boat needs some a little work inside and out(vinyl/gelcoat), but runs great. I was planning on getting the work done this winter and putting it on the market in the spring. Happy to send you a bunch of pictures and answer any questions to see if its a boat that would work for you.

Feel free to drop me an email whenever you get a chance ([email protected]).

Thanks - Jon

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Do you have any size restrictions or anything else to be on the lookout for? Do you have to have a folding tower or trailer with swing away tongue? Here's on in SA I saw on cragislist today. Already has PP. It's not a BU though... Maybe they could be talked down a little bit as the cold approaches. How big is your family?

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/boa/4111864972.html

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Have you seen this one in town? 2000 sunsetter looks like a VLX with perfect pass

http://austin.craigslist.org/boa/4104001544.html

Thanks! Yes, I've talked to the owner on this one and he has sent me a few pics. Without saying too much this particular VLX is not for us.

I'm pretty hooked on Malibu.

I have two kids, and we often take another family with us with 5 members, so we often have 9 in the boat. A LX is the smallest boat that will cut it. If we can finish this year up ok, the bonus might allow me to move my budget up enough to get into a 23' LSV or XTi. Need a tow vehicle upgrade to go along with that, so that might not make it past the CFO...

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Thanks! Yes, I've talked to the owner on this one and he has sent me a few pics. Without saying too much this particular VLX is not for us.

I'm pretty hooked on Malibu.

I have two kids, and we often take another family with us with 5 members, so we often have 9 in the boat. A LX is the smallest boat that will cut it. If we can finish this year up ok, the bonus might allow me to move my budget up enough to get into a 23' LSV or XTi. Need a tow vehicle upgrade to go along with that, so that might not make it past the CFO...

I hear ya. I have a 99vlx sunsetter and one thing to watch out for is the wrap around seating. Ours doesn't make a complete "U" behind the driver, so 9 people in something like that might be a little tight. It would be great if you're a regular footed surfer though. Shoving all those people over to that side would probably make a killer wave. I'll keep my eye on craigslist for ya. (I'm always looking anyway). How old are the kids? I have a 5 year old niece and a 2 year old nephew that come out on our boat from time to time (they live in austin too).

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I hear ya. I have a 99vlx sunsetter and one thing to watch out for is the wrap around seating. Ours doesn't make a complete "U" behind the driver, so 9 people in something like that might be a little tight. It would be great if you're a regular footed surfer though. Shoving all those people over to that side would probably make a killer wave. I'll keep my eye on craigslist for ya. (I'm always looking anyway). How old are the kids? I have a 5 year old niece and a 2 year old nephew that come out on our boat from time to time (they live in austin too).

I'm addicted to craigslist right now. I love being on the market to buy a boat, but I become obsessed with searching. I know there are boats that don't make it to craigslist or the other typical sites, especially the ones that need some work. Anyway, i appreciate the extra eyes. Last year I saw a yellow VLX on the way to Dallas sitting in a boat sales yard outside of Waco. Almost bought that boat but we couldn't close a 1000k gap in price. Point is, there are boats out there, and I appreciate the extra eyes.

My son is 11, and daughter is 9. I know everyone says a VLX is better with more people, but I am a bit skeptical. I also am not sure about climbing over the rear seats and sundeck all the time to get to the swim platform. We anchor a lot and swim off the back. I had a 2001 LX and I loved the 3 piece rear seat because we could take out the middle section and just step from the floor over the transom onto the swim platform. But, on the other hand I know the wake is much better with a V drive.

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