Need Boat Purchase Advice!

[shawndoggy]

what's your family's skill level? Are the kids little or big? Have you guys been boating for a long time or will this be a first boat?

[nyryan2001]

^^^ needs a deal on a used 2013 23LSV with surfgate

[EDUBB]

Doc,

Just the 4 we liked and in are price range $60-$80. Always open to something else

[BlackBluMalibu]

Never too old for wake boarding. I didn't start until 4 years ago. We have put 350 hours on our 2013 23 LSV with surf gate. I think the IMHO the VLX will be an excellent choice, but the key is making the budget meet needs. All of these boats would be a great long term investment for family time and memories. Good luck and enjoy whichever you end up choosing!

[UofM_MXZ]

Yes they will all fit in the garage. We have a 9 foot tall door and it is 38 feet deep. Enough room for the boat and golf cart.

Anymore discussion about the prices of the boats? Only one comment that they all seem high exceptt he A-20?

Honestly I read it as the a22. I wouldn't pay in the 60's for a a20 for sure. You can get a lightly used vandal a22 for less if that is what you decide you like.

[shawndoggy]

Oh yeah, are you open to used?

[UofM_MXZ]

There are also deals to be had on loaded 13 vlx and lsv's from people who get sweetheart deals from dealerships and switch out boats yearly.

[EDUBB]

Anyone know much about the Supreme V226? This was the most non-optioned boat. Had a 350 but no tower speakers and the least appealing colors.

[shawndoggy]

Anyone know much about the Supreme V226? This was the most non-optioned boat. Had a 350 but no tower speakers and the least appealing colors.

http://wake9.com/community/content.php?610-Rob-and-Jannelle-s-2012-Supreme-V226

[EDUBB]

Doc,

Plan on keeping the boat 5-10 years.

Like the 20-23 foot length for the private lake we go to.

Primary use will be wakeboarding and surfing.

$60-$80K Max

Used makes me nervous unless I buy it from someone I know.

[Afun]

VLX is awesome! Roomy, reliable, and drives real nice. Great dash layout. My surf wave is great, IMO. Everyone that surfs it has a great time. We have all progressed as surfers. 60 hours on it and going strong. I have 3350 lbs on it. All stock tanks filled including bow. 550 PNP Sacs, and 1000 lb Fly High Bow Sac. We are able to drop back to the curl of the wave, prepare for down the line speed, great push etc...Its got good height and long enough. 79k with the 409 engine seems like a good price.

[skyskier]

79K seems like a good price for a VLX? Is that REALLY what it has come to and people are still buying boats? Think about that. Just think about it.

[EDUBB]

Thanks Guys. Got them to come down to $71K after tax on the 2013 VLX. I think that is a good deal!!!

[teamerickson]

Out the door? Yes it is!

[nyryan2001]

71k for a loaded VLX with the 6.0L gets my stamp of approval.

Enjoy!

[shawndoggy]

Smoking deal. Good work.

[River Monsters]

You are going to love that boat. Now the wait.

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