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Posted by 65mustang408 (Member # 8681) on :

really looking into getting a nice used ski/wake boat by next summer. any tips or advice? [patriot]

Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :

I've only been on a mastercraft x star. The thing was super nice. They're suppliers to be top of the line. I don't think you can go wrong with mastercraft, supra or nautical.

Posted by 65mustang408 (Member # 8681) on :

yup those are really nice boats but i cant drop 70k on a boat and i dont want to spen more then 25k.

[ May 01, 2012, 01:42 AM: Message edited by: 65mustang408 ]

Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :

You can get a nice older one with low hours for 30k range. They will be complete with sound system, perfect pass, and all the goodies!

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/boa/2988320683.html

[ May 01, 2012, 01:45 AM: Message edited by: adower ]

Posted by SLOWFOX (Member # 11067) on :

My girls dad has a mastarcraft x10 wakeboard edition man that shit is nice big ass sound system hauls ass really fun while they dont do any wakeboarding but alot of pulling us in their infladable toys...

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

Stay away from the master craft hammer head engines. We have had 3 of them at our shop and everyone had oil pressure issues and engine noise.

Posted by 65mustang408 (Member # 8681) on :

Good to know thanks!

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

Got to love the 05' mastercraft x45 seats 18 so plenty of room inside and it has a LQ9 escalade motor in it but you do need at least a 3/4 ton p/u to pull it

Sorry for bad pics also be prepared to always drop some doe on repairs every so often and if you get a boat like this be prepared to pay luxury tax every yr (mine 1250) and boat stands for bring out another thousand and that's not just a saying either

Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :

I wanna boat but not the payments, [Frown]

Posted by NutNice707 (Member # 5123) on :

That X45 is the dopest boat out..... But I just pulled out my 06 Malibu I ride my bro uses it more than me it has under 60 hours I consider selling for a solid 30 I got pics

Posted by cali95gt (Member # 8940) on :

I went wakeboarding when I was 12 and fell in love with it... I'd want nothing more than to own one and when I have kids show them a good time... Before that fill it up with my buddies and act a fool lol...

Posted by 65mustang408 (Member # 8681) on :

Thats fuckin badass right there! I know the costs with fuel and repairs since my family had a centurion back in the day. Not lookin to finance so 25k is my limit. Gotta wait for winter to buy when everybody gets tired of paying storage fees.

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 65mustang408:
Thats fuckin badass right there! I know the costs with fuel and repairs since my family had a centurion back in the day. Not lookin to finance so 25k is my limit. Gotta wait for winter to buy when everybody gets tired of paying storage fees.

Ski centurions are good boats also and yes right before Christmas is the best time to buy!

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NutNice707:
That X45 is the dopest boat out..... But I just pulled out my 06 Malibu I ride my bro uses it more than me it has under 60 hours I consider selling for a solid 30 I got pics

I wish it was and when I first used to hit the water and tied up on the river with other boats I used to feel like a bad ass with a badass boat till a X80 pulled up I just put my head down when that happened lol.... Now the X80 is my future dream boat but I think id have to sell one of the cribs to do that and I know that ain't happening for a damn boat

[ May 01, 2012, 01:13 PM: Message edited by: 50Reasons ]

Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :

08 xstar ly6 400hp seats 12 adults has a $13k stereo that blows most anything on the water away

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

i cant wait to buy my next boat, im gonna go with a cuddy cabin. Hell with spending 1 day on the lake, i'll just spend the weekend. i want something like this, then just put a wake board tower http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/2983664887.html

here's my current boat..

[ May 01, 2012, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by a302juGRnot (Member # 10163) on :

daaaam we got a few bollars on this site

Posted by stock fox (Member # 9211) on :

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:
08 xstar ly6 400hp seats 12 adults has a $13k stereo that blows most anything on the water away

Nice boat! Is that a chucktronics sticker on the front? [patriot]

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 65mustang408:
really looking into getting a nice used ski/wake boat by next summer. any tips or advice?

Many different options out there. Really depends on what your looking for. The Master Rafts (oh, I mean Crafts [Big Grin]

are a lot deeper boat much like the Malibus. For teaching people how to wakeboard and towing people a lot I like to be lower to the water like a traditional ski boat. When you turn around to pick up your rider its a lot easier when you pull up beside them and they are right next to you in the water. The MC's and Malibus tend to have more of a Family boat feel. Whats nice about them is they have a ton of storage and can fit a lot of people. I have always had really good luck with Nautiques. Problem with Nautiques is there really isnt much storage and comfortably only carry about 9 people. They are really good quality boats that are made to last. I would recommend maybe looking at a 99-06 nautique. Looks like there is one for sale local.....
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/2978553387.html
Also the Sanger has always been a good boat. Not sure if they still have wood stringers or not but that would be something to look at. Most ski boats today have done away with wood stringers because they are prone to rotting.
Maybe once you narrow down some choices ask the owners if they would launch the boat for test drive. Best thing to do is drive it and ride in it to see what you think [patriot]

Posted by Jesse (Member # 312) on :

As Harold said, test as many boats as you can and see what you like.

I have a MasterCraft X2 which works well for me. I get a nice surf wake if I use additional ballast and a decent wakeboard wake. I wish I had a little more storage which is like horsepower in a car: you always want more.

Sanger's are nice boats with a little lower price tag than Nautique, Malibu, and MasterCraft. My neighbor has one and I bet I don't have anymore fun than he does on the lake.

Whatever you buy I'd either take someone with you that's been around boats for a while, or pay a shop to take a look at it first. Any slight vibrations you feel in a test drive could turn into huge problems and expensive repairs.

I'd post pictures of mine, but I don't have any on my work computer.

Is that red and white boat the old CIE Xstar? Looks like it's at NORCAL in the pic.

Jesse

Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :

Had a Sanger V210, loved it and had it for five years and ended up with around 500Hrs on it. Sold it to buy my first house. I actually enjoyed the wood stringers gave it a firmer ride. Don't be scared of Wood with Sangers. However I would stay away from anything that has wood within the MC or Nauti line.

If I was going to buy a new boat MB would be my first pick. They seem to be leading in the bang for buck category. I ride now behind a Nauti SV211 and a X10 and I prefer the X10 wake over the Nauti.

I guess you have to ask youself the question what are you going to use the boat for? A real wakeboard boat or a ski beach boat?

Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :

Mb tomcats are sick check those out

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by 65mustang408:
really looking into getting a nice used ski/wake boat by next summer. any tips or advice?
Many different options out there. Really depends on what your looking for. The Master Rafts (oh, I mean Crafts are a lot deeper boat much like the Malibus. For teaching people how to wakeboard and towing people a lot I like to be lower to the water like a traditional ski boat. When you turn around to pick up your rider its a lot easier when you pull up beside them and they are right next to you in the water. The MC's and Malibus tend to have more of a Family boat feel. Whats nice about them is they have a ton of storage and can fit a lot of people. I have always had really good luck with Nautiques. Problem with Nautiques is there really isnt much storage and comfortably only carry about 9 people. They are really good quality boats that are made to last. I would recommend maybe looking at a 99-06 nautique. Looks like there is one for sale local.....
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/2978553387.html
Also the Sanger has always been a good boat. Not sure if they still have wood stringers or not but that would be something to look at. Most ski boats today have done away with wood stringers because they are prone to rotting.
Maybe once you narrow down some choices ask the owners if they would launch the boat for test drive. Best thing to do is drive it and ride in it to see what you think

True about being kind of a deep v but I like those because it kicks out a nice wake for boarding and Im just starting to learn how to surf behind it also. And when on the water my X45 sits low in the water and Those other boats that you like in my .02 is that there more for the skis or bare footing because of the no wake factor and if you do want a wake you have to fill up ballast or put those bags on the boat which then means less room for people and or worse gas mpg which we all no its not cheape to fill these boats up but specially on the water ,but to each his own... And I know the x45 is over kill for boarding but it's great for surfing and having a ton of friends on board to have a ball if boarding is strictly what you want to do then X star is the one for you but hey if you want inexpensive there are starter boats like the bay liner and there are other boats I can't think of right now that will also work for your family

[ May 02, 2012, 02:35 AM: Message edited by: 50Reasons ]

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by 65mustang408:
really looking into getting a nice used ski/wake boat by next summer. any tips or advice?
Those other boats that you like in my .02 is that there more for the skis or bare footing because of the no wake factor and if you do want a wake you have to fill up ballast or put those bags on the boat which then means less room for people

Are you talking about the Sanger? Most boats now a days have built in ballast setups like the one I posted the link to craigslist. I like both boats, dont get me wrong.....but then again....its kinda like the Ford Vs. Chevy thing, all depends on what YOU like [patriot]

With approx. 5,000 pounds of stereo in my boat I really dont find a need to fill up the ballast tanks [Big Grin]

[ May 02, 2012, 10:46 AM: Message edited by: WIKD 281 ]

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

If anyone wants to check out some cool boats and great wakeboarding, theres an event this weekend at Lake Tulloch called Springride. Its put on by a group called CIE. Check it out.....

http://www.wakeworld.com/event.php?event_id=3102

[ May 02, 2012, 10:50 AM: Message edited by: WIKD 281 ]

Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :

can never go wrong with a centurian, everyone i know with one has had zero issues.

Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :

Not mine ... But a members -4eyecharge ... Not sure what year it is ,but it's fun as hell on the lake

[ May 02, 2012, 03:44 PM: Message edited by: 87droptop50 ]

Posted by NutNice707 (Member # 5123) on :

My 2 Hoop D's [Big Grin]

Cigarette Boat Is Next This IRide Is Way To Small...

[ May 02, 2012, 04:00 PM: Message edited by: NutNice707 ]

Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :

damn you guys have some baller ass boats.

Posted by 65mustang408 (Member # 8681) on :

Wow great advice! More than i expected thanks fellas lots of good info i didnt know. I can definitly feel the difference with the higher end boats with zero vibrations. Im looking to wakeboard more then anything with a nice big wake. Not worried about fitting a ton of people since most of my lake buddies havw there own boats

Posted by Jesse (Member # 312) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 65mustang408:
Wow great advice! More than i expected thanks fellas lots of good info i didnt know. I can definitly feel the difference with the higher end boats with zero vibrations. Im looking to wakeboard more then anything with a nice big wake. Not worried about fitting a ton of people since most of my lake buddies havw there own boats

Sounds like a 21' boat would work perfectly for you. The nice thing about that size boat is that most of them will fit in your garage at home. My X2 fits in my 2 car garage with my Mustang. That'll save you some money over storing it somewhere else or letting it get faded in the backyard. And it sure is nice to get home from the lake and not have to go drop the boat off somewhere else after cleaning it.

As far as the MC line goes you could get an early X-Star ('02 and older) or a 2003-2004 X2 might be in your price range with a few more hours on them.

For Wakeboarding a V-drive (engine in back of boat) will help with the bigger wake. Direct Drives (motor in middle of boat) would work with additional ballast, but then you have people spread out.

If you've got friends with boats just start throwing gas money at them and offering to clean the boat with them. [Wink]

They'll appreciate it and you'll move to the top of the invite list.

Jesse

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

Jesse is right on....
Nice being able to fit the boat inside the garage [Big Grin]

2002 SANTE

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

(4) 12w7's

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

Custom carbon fiber NVS deviants....

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :

How do you like those deviants? I have a pair of prodigys on mine. What Amps do you use

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

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Originally posted by 93coupessp:
How do you like those deviants? I have a pair of prodigys on mine. What Amps do you use

Love the Deviants. I think the one thing that really made them come alive is the zapco dsp6 digital processor. Ryan at chucktronics did the entire install and a bunch of work to them. From Adding sound deadening to the inside of the boxes to dialing in the crossover frequencies, Im happy [Big Grin]

oops, sorry- forgot to answer your other question- powering each Deviant with a Zapco Reference 1100.1 He sent the amps into Zapco to get re-tuned so they put out 1300 watts@4 ohms.

Stereo build thread:
http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777879

[ May 03, 2012, 12:50 AM: Message edited by: WIKD 281 ]

Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:
How do you like those deviants? I have a pair of prodigys on mine. What Amps do you use
Love the Deviants. I think the one thing that really made them come alive is the zapco dsp6 digital processor. Ryan at chucktronics did the entire install and a bunch of work to them. From Adding sound deadening to the inside of the boxes to dialing in the crossover frequencies, Im happy
oops, sorry- forgot to answer your other question- powering each Deviant with a Zapco Reference 1100.1 He sent the amps into Zapco to get re-tuned so they put out 1300 watts@4 ohms.

Stereo build thread:
http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777879

Are you worried about anyone possibly kicking one of the W7's since that box cut off the walk way?

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by adower:

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:
How do you like those deviants? I have a pair of prodigys on mine. What Amps do you use
Love the Deviants. I think the one thing that really made them come alive is the zapco dsp6 digital processor. Ryan at chucktronics did the entire install and a bunch of work to them. From Adding sound deadening to the inside of the boxes to dialing in the crossover frequencies, Im happy
oops, sorry- forgot to answer your other question- powering each Deviant with a Zapco Reference 1100.1 He sent the amps into Zapco to get re-tuned so they put out 1300 watts@4 ohms.

Stereo build thread:
http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777879
Are you worried about anyone possibly kicking one of the W7's since that box cut off the walk way?

Yeah, thats always a possibility.......Its gonna hurt your foot tho! When those things are humpin' they're moving in and out about 5 inches [patriot]

Posted by Jesse (Member # 312) on :

Wow! That's a lot of stereo! I use my walk through to block the wind to put my contacts in at the end of the day. [Frown]

I'm using a WetSounds 3 some on the tower with a WS amp and EQ and the factory Clarion stuff in the boat. Needles to say I pretty much just run the tower...

Jesse

Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:
How do you like those deviants? I have a pair of prodigys on mine. What Amps do you use
Love the Deviants. I think the one thing that really made them come alive is the zapco dsp6 digital processor. Ryan at chucktronics did the entire install and a bunch of work to them. From Adding sound deadening to the inside of the boxes to dialing in the crossover frequencies, Im happy
oops, sorry- forgot to answer your other question- powering each Deviant with a Zapco Reference 1100.1 He sent the amps into Zapco to get re-tuned so they put out 1300 watts@4 ohms.

Stereo build thread:
http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777879

Ryan did my boat too. I also use zapcos

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:
How do you like those deviants? I have a pair of prodigys on mine. What Amps do you use
Love the Deviants. I think the one thing that really made them come alive is the zapco dsp6 digital processor. Ryan at chucktronics did the entire install and a bunch of work to them. From Adding sound deadening to the inside of the boxes to dialing in the crossover frequencies, Im happy
oops, sorry- forgot to answer your other question- powering each Deviant with a Zapco Reference 1100.1 He sent the amps into Zapco to get re-tuned so they put out 1300 watts@4 ohms.

Stereo build thread:
http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777879
Ryan did my boat too. I also use zapcos

Right on man! You have the old bonecrusher? Nice boat! Whats your system layout?

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 65mustang408:
Wow great advice! More than i expected thanks fellas lots of good info i didnt know. I can definitly feel the difference with the higher end boats with zero vibrations. Im looking to wakeboard more then anything with a nice big wake. Not worried about fitting a ton of people since most of my lake buddies havw there own boats

Sorry for kind of derailing your post here! What are your thoughts so far on the boats out there? Do you have a family you will be taking out? Day trips or weekend camping? [patriot]

Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :

[/qb][/QUOTE]Ryan did my boat too. I also use zapcos [/qb][/QUOTE] [patriot]

Right on man! You have the old bonecrusher? Nice boat! Whats your system layout? [/QB][/QUOTE]

Yes this is the old cie boat I bought from billy. Not sure the exact specs on the amps but there's four zapcos one driving four arc audio 12's one driving the 6 jl audio 7.7 interiors one driving a pair of prodigys and one driving a pair of Modus. It has a matrix line driver. I know the amps are tuned with a laptop this shits a little out of my league lol. All I know is it's a great loud crisp sounding system with no games to play the install is spot on I'll I have to do is make sure the batteries stay charged lol

Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :

do you have to extensively modify your alternators/add more to power these systems?

Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :

quote:
Originally posted by svfreerider87:
do you have to extensively modify your alternators/add more to power these systems?

I run four batteries and a single alt.

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:

Ryan did my boat too. I also use zapcos [/qb][/QUOTE] [patriot]

Always nice buying something that is already dialed in and you dont have to Fuc* with it [Big Grin]

Nice setup [Whoo Whooooo!]

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by svfreerider87:
do you have to extensively modify your alternators/add more to power these systems?

Is this a trick question? [Big Grin]

You dont have to.......but its nice to have!
I run 7 group 31 deep cycle batteries with a 210amp Balmar alternator. I've fried (2) 150 amp alternators that didnt have "smart"regulators. The balmar setup has been upgraded with custom pulleys to run (2) alternator belts and a "smart" regulator that has a temp. gauge built in. When the alterator gets too hot it will automatically decrease amperage output to allow the alternator to not overheat and kill itself.
[patriot]

Posted by 65mustang408 (Member # 8681) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by 65mustang408:
Wow great advice! More than i expected thanks fellas lots of good info i didnt know. I can definitly feel the difference with the higher end boats with zero vibrations. Im looking to wakeboard more then anything with a nice big wake. Not worried about fitting a ton of people since most of my lake buddies havw there own boats
Sorry for kind of derailing your post here! What are your thoughts so far on the boats out there? Do you have a family you will be taking out? Day trips or weekend camping?

haha no problem this stereo shit is a whole ne world to me! So far im leaning towards a sanger or a xstar. Any thoughts on tige'? I will be doing day trips and camping on shore for the weekends and just drop anchor next to my camp. My fam is small just my wife and 3yr old son

Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by svfreerider87:
do you have to extensively modify your alternators/add more to power these systems?
Is this a trick question?
You dont have to.......but its nice to have!
I run 7 group 31 deep cycle batteries with a 210amp Balmar alternator. I've fried (2) 150 amp alternators that didnt have "smart"regulators. The balmar setup has been upgraded with custom pulleys to run (2) alternator belts and a "smart" regulator that has a temp. gauge built in. When the alterator gets too hot it will automatically decrease amperage output to allow the alternator to not overheat and kill itself.

no trick question, i figured you had to, i just wanted to know as to what extent, cause those are some serious systems, you guys have more stereo equipment than most concerts, lol and sorry for the thread jack.

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 65mustang408:

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by 65mustang408:
Wow great advice! More than i expected thanks fellas lots of good info i didnt know. I can definitly feel the difference with the higher end boats with zero vibrations. Im looking to wakeboard more then anything with a nice big wake. Not worried about fitting a ton of people since most of my lake buddies havw there own boats
Sorry for kind of derailing your post here! What are your thoughts so far on the boats out there? Do you have a family you will be taking out? Day trips or weekend camping?
haha no problem this stereo shit is a whole ne world to me! So far im leaning towards a sanger or a xstar. Any thoughts on tige'? I will be doing day trips and camping on shore for the weekends and just drop anchor next to my camp. My fam is small just my wife and 3yr old son

Right on man! My little girl is 3 also [Big Grin]

Nautiques dont have much storage because they were originally designed in Florida where most people have a lake on the water and when your done with your set you make your way back to your private dock or boat lift. Out here in Cali. most people set out for day trips where you want to bring the dog, coolers, food, bbq and whatever else you can think of. Thats where a larger boat with more storage comes in.
I havent heard much about Tige boats so I dont have anything to input on them. Of coarse, your going to hear hear horror stories with just about every boat.
[patriot]

Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :

i hear a lot of these newer boats, like 99+natiques,tige, mastercrafts have a lot of electrical issues, is this true? could these concert systems be the culprit?

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by svfreerider87:

quote:
Originally posted by WIKD 281:

quote:
Originally posted by svfreerider87:
do you have to extensively modify your alternators/add more to power these systems?
Is this a trick question?
You dont have to.......but its nice to have!
I run 7 group 31 deep cycle batteries with a 210amp Balmar alternator. I've fried (2) 150 amp alternators that didnt have "smart"regulators. The balmar setup has been upgraded with custom pulleys to run (2) alternator belts and a "smart" regulator that has a temp. gauge built in. When the alterator gets too hot it will automatically decrease amperage output to allow the alternator to not overheat and kill itself.

no trick question, i figured you had to, i just wanted to know as to what extent, cause those are some serious systems, you guys have more stereo equipment than most concerts, lol and sorry for the thread jack.

Battery power is always nice with any stero on the water because you usually have people swimming and hanging out around the rear of the boat breathing exhaust fumes all day long can get old quick. A large battery bank will keep you rockin' it...let the good time roll [Big Grin]

Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :

quote:
Originally posted by svfreerider87:
i hear a lot of these newer boats, like 99+natiques,tige, mastercrafts have a lot of electrical issues, is this true? could these concert systems be the culprit?

I doubt it....I think is just the nature of the beast with there being more electronics/computers on board to do everything.
Ive had my share of electrical problems with my boat....but then again....so have my friends with other brands [patriot]

Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :

I've had no problems with mine electrically. Your gonna see a lot of bad talk about every brand boat on the Internet because only the people with the problems are taking time to type about it. Most people don't go out of they're way to praise something that does what you bought it for. I am not brand loyal when it comes to anything I had a Malibu before my Mastercraft and I liked that boat too I just wanted something newer and bigger I have three kids. Don't be shy when looking for a boat tell them you wanna demo it look at every aspect new boats are basically the 2nd biggest purchase you will make besides the house take your time do your research find the boat that fits your needs. Some boats to be interested in

06-10 Malibu vlx or ride
2004-08 Mastercraft x-star or x-2 or even a x-30
Mb tomcat
Ski centurion etc there's a lot out there

Posted by Jesse (Member # 312) on :

I've put 174 hours on my boat in four years with only one problem that wasn't caused by me. I broke an alternator mounting bracket that was known to be a problem from the manufacturer. With that being said, I caught a rope when it broke, so it probably was my fault, but the replacement is an upgrade that isn't supposed to brake.

I have aftermarket stereo gear like everybody else, but that hasn't caused any electrical problems. I've bent all the underwater gear once (my fault), been to the gel coat shop once for a very minor nick (friend tagged a dock lightly while I was parking the truck), and the trailer is in the trailer shop right now because the trailer manufacturer built a shitty trailer (not really the boat manufacturer's fault).

There are a few more maintenance items than a car, but most can be done at home if you have basic tools.

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:

quote:
Originally posted by svfreerider87:
do you have to extensively modify your alternators/add more to power these systems?
I run four batteries and a single alt.

Yup run three batteries and one alt seems to work just fine
Running four 12s all hidden takes up some storage but I have plenty ,all I need now are tower speakers and looking into wet sound

Posted by 93coupessp (Member # 8418) on :

Wetsounds are cool but I've heard negative things about them they are way more common then nvs or exile. I would consider taking a look at nvs tho if your gonna make a big purchase like that days none of these tower speakers are cheap

Posted by Jesse (Member # 312) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93coupessp:
Wetsounds are cool but I've heard negative things about them they are way more common then nvs or exile. I would consider taking a look at nvs tho if your gonna make a big purchase like that days none of these tower speakers are cheap

No complaints about the Wetsounds from me. I've had them for 3 summers so far and everything still works fine.

Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :

Not mine but this boat is badass!

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

Out on the water on Folsom lake right now!

Posted by ISP89LX (Member # 8949) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blue92:
Not mine but this boat is badass!

Damm that boat looks mean

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

just got back from berryessa.. damn i'm burnt! lol..

[ May 06, 2012, 10:57 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
just got back from berryessa.. damn i'm burnt! lol..

Lmao I'm a lil burnt also damn it felt good out today though

Posted by *BlownMach1*- TRMYN8R (Member # 5400) on :

here is my old 06 Tige'...loved the boat and miss it very much. bought it new and it never skipped a beat, the dealer forgot to put the plug in the middle of the boat once and the boat filled half way up the motor with water before i got it back on the trailer and still ran like a champ!! the only issues i had was stuff rattling loose and/or causing boken bolts in the tower/bimini..but i had a warrenty. i miss it and cant wait to get a another one! the cobra may soon be up for sale/trade for a wakeboard boat!!!

Posted by *BlownMach1*- TRMYN8R (Member # 5400) on :

some fun times!!!!

river on 4th of july in '07

rattlenake bar at folsom lake in '07 (83 boats tied up this day) this is only one way! i was tied up in the middle

[ May 09, 2012, 09:09 PM: Message edited by: *BlownMach1*- TRMYN8R ]

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

That red one in the first pic looks like mine

Posted by *BlownMach1*- TRMYN8R (Member # 5400) on :

Or rage on the river!

Hope this don't get me in trouble!

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

Yup ^^^ Casey you missing out [Big Grin]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

hitting the lake again this weekend.. have fun land lovers! [Razz]

it's gonna be a hot one sat!

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
hitting the lake again this weekend.. have fun land lovers! it's gonna be a hot one sat!

I've got an old 73 Tahitti hull with a Chrysler 105 on the back (boat looks really good for what it is and is in great shape in/out). Boat scoots up to 43mph perfectly and may not look like these 50k setups, but a day on the water is better than any day on land [patriot]

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
hitting the lake again this weekend.. have fun land lovers! it's gonna be a hot one sat!

Was just out today may have to go again tomorrow

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