Craigslist Finds

[mikeo]

I've seen this boat in person, and it's very clean for it's age. Echelon LX (open bow)

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/boa/d/shingle-springs-malibu-echelon-lx-open/7105676964.html

I've noticed that craigslist is timing out ads much faster now, I thought posts were good for 10-14 days in the past, but they're gone in 7 days now. Anyway, if you're looking for it: Sacramento craigslist, search for "Malibu Echelon", it's located in Cameron Park. I scrolled through the most recent page of posts and didn't see it, my apologies if it's a double-post.
I already purchased the pylon mounted barefoot boom that was in it, I'm going to figure out a way to make it work on my LSV so the kids can ski & surf without the deep water start. Once they're hooked then I'll have them learn the difficult way to get up.

[Badger]

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/bod/d/culver-2005-malibu-boats-llc/7099727470.html

Looks like this was a trade in and is much higher than I would pay, but see the TMC sticker!  

[UWSkier]

37 minutes ago, Badger said:

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/bod/d/culver-2005-malibu-boats-llc/7099727470.html

Looks like this was a trade in and is much higher than I would pay, but see the TMC sticker!  

Hmm.  Whose boat was that?  It's sharp!

[asnowman]

2 hours ago, UWSkier said:

Hmm.  Whose boat was that?  It's sharp!

Love the classic Malibucrew.com sticker

[Slayer]

2 hours ago, Badger said:

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/bod/d/culver-2005-malibu-boats-llc/7099727470.html

Looks like this was a trade in and is much higher than I would pay, but see the TMC sticker!  

I'd sell my '06 in a minute if I could get that for it.!!  He's about $7500 higher than he should be. 

 

[RyanB]

On 4/14/2020 at 8:15 AM, vaporbluebu said:

https://www.onlyinboards.com/2016-Malibu-Wakesetter-23-LSV-for-sale-Winter-Garden-Florida-109590.aspx
 

Seems lIke a pretty good deal on a 2016 23 LSV with a G4 tower and 450 motor and only 190 hrs.

I wonder if that is a salt water boat?  Seems priced way too low.

[TOAST]

Description says "freshwater" hours. . . . but as always potential buyer beware/due diligence.

 

[gregtay]

This F3 Euro looks super clean, low hours.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/boa/d/bothell-malibu-euro-f3-ski-boat-trailer/7099786999.html

 

[UWSkier]

1 hour ago, gregtay said:

This F3 Euro looks super clean, low hours.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/boa/d/bothell-malibu-euro-f3-ski-boat-trailer/7099786999.html

 

Neat looking boat.  I wonder what this blower setup is all about.  Also, needs more hose clamps on the exhaust tubes. 

 

Edited April 24, 2020 by UWSkier

[KDCr7]

5 hours ago, UWSkier said:

I wonder what this blower setup is all about.

Thats exactly how the blower was set up on my old Euro. 

[UWSkier]

1 hour ago, KDCr7 said:

Thats exactly how the blower was set up on my old Euro. 

strange.  Most blowers will pull from low, where fuel vapors tend to settle as they're heavier than air.  That almost looks like a shadetree fix for vapor lock.

[KDCr7]

9 hours ago, UWSkier said:

Also, needs more hose clamps on the exhaust tubes. 

Definitely not the set up on the old Euro! 

 

Edit: Ha. Actually may have had the hose clamps according to some old pics. 

Edited April 25, 2020 by KDCr7

[4skinuts]

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2007-malibu-wakesetter-vtx-7436435/

What are your thoughts on this? MN license and boat for sale in GA. 

[Pat502]

I saw the same BS listing two years ago when we were looking for a boat on Louisville Craigslist.  I never took it serious.   Odd though because typically I notice the scams have the registration numbers covered up but this one doesn’t.  But I guess on legit listings some people may cover them up also.  Who knows...

[ahopkins22LSV]

The price screams scam. The ad description sounds normal. But it has to be a scam at 12k. I think even if that boat needed a new motor, it would be worth more than 12k

[Eagleboy99]

Here's a deal (when converted to USD)  https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/kamloops/malibu-wakesetter-vtx/1497680026?undefined

[Badger]

I was looking through Boattrader this morning and saw multiple assumed scams.  Sweet 2015 Axis T23 for something like $25k.  But at least it was local to me in Detroit so I wouldn't have to go far to get scammed.

[RedWakesetterVLX]

It seems the scams have increased a ton this year.  I always flag them while browsing but it gets old quick. I’ve seen them to steadily increase on onlyinboards too. 
 

 

Edited April 27, 2020 by RedWakesetterVLX

[Badger]

I'm on the lookout for a Sunsetter LXI, RLXI or a dirt cheap TXI within a decent drive of Detroit.  If anyone sees anything and isn't buying it themselves, please let me know.  I've been using SearchTempest, Boattrader, Onlyinboards and Ski-it-Again on a daily basis but there is not a lot of inventory out there right now.  

[shawndoggy]

1 hour ago, Badger said:

I'm on the lookout for a Sunsetter LXI, RLXI or a dirt cheap TXI within a decent drive of Detroit.  If anyone sees anything and isn't buying it themselves, please let me know.  I've been using SearchTempest, Boattrader, Onlyinboards and Ski-it-Again on a daily basis but there is not a lot of inventory out there right now.  

facebook marketplace's search interface is terrible, but I feel like they are definitely cannibalizing the for sale ad space from craigslist, at least on the private party side.  It's worth taking a look there too.

[RedWakesetterVLX]

2 hours ago, shawndoggy said:

facebook marketplace's search interface is terrible, but I feel like they are definitely cannibalizing the for sale ad space from craigslist, at least on the private party side.  It's worth taking a look there too.

But then I’d have to get Facebook. No thanks!  I’ve never had it but would like to view market place some way.

Edited April 27, 2020 by RedWakesetterVLX

[RyanB]

6 hours ago, shawndoggy said:

facebook marketplace's search interface is terrible, but I feel like they are definitely cannibalizing the for sale ad space from craigslist, at least on the private party side.  It's worth taking a look there too.

I've bought and sold a couple of fishing boats off Marketplace.  It definitely reaches a different market.

[Eagleboy99]

@2100 USD for a Tandem Trailer? https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/edmonton/dhm-ski-boat-trailer-2001-tandem-axle/1497442736?undefined

[RedWakesetterVLX]

https://www.onlyinboards.com/2013-Malibu-21-VLX-for-sale-Southold-New-York-110167.aspx
 

 

I can’t figure this one out.  Appears to be a legit dealer selling but even if it needs new engine/wiring harness $15k seems like a steal.  Why wouldn’t the dealership flip it for hefty profit?  Especially since they already troubleshot some. Says clear title but I wonder if it was flooded or sank.  Somethings not adding up. 

Edited May 2, 2020 by RedWakesetterVLX

[RyanB]

1 hour ago, RedWakesetterVLX said:

https://www.onlyinboards.com/2013-Malibu-21-VLX-for-sale-Southold-New-York-110167.aspx
 

 

I can’t figure this one out.  Appears to be a legit dealer selling but even if it needs new engine/wiring harness $15k seems like a steal.  Why wouldn’t the dealership flip it for hefty profit?  Especially since they already troubleshot some. Says clear title but I wonder if it was flooded or sank.  Somethings not adding up. 

No mention of interior condition, or photos of the interior.  I wonder if it even has one.....