WTB 2000 or newer wakeboarding v-drive

[fx4u]

I am looking for a 2000 or newer wakeboarding v-drive boat on a small budget. I don't mind if it needs work, but I only have $20,000 to work with. I have always dreamt about owning a mastercraft... I sold my crownline 2 years ago and mis having a boat. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[jafo9]

for that budget you will be looking at a 205v, 210 or maybe even a 230. the 210 and 230 are the same hull '98-'05. 205v is the 1st gen star hull which will give the best wakeboard wake for that price. biggest downside is less interior room and harsh rough water ride.

[fx4u]

Jaf09... Thanks for your response! The reason for wanting a v-drive is that I have 3 kids (+ some friends) and a wife that likes to anchor and layout on the sun deck. Are these boats v-drives or direct drive?

[CruisinGA]

They are V.

Common misconception regarding v drives always having more room. I find our 2001 X9 direct drive to have much more room and more spacious layout than most smaller v drives. The rear seat sits on top of the armrests to make a full sun pad.

We bought ours loaded with all the options and 450 hrs for $20000 3 years ago. We have put a trouble free 300 hours on it since then.

[fx4u]

CruisinGA... Thanks for the helpful information. I didn't realize you could do that with a directdrive...

[Brian B]

If having room for your wife to lay out is your reasoning for wanting a v-drive, you do not want a v-drive.........

[ttu]

Originally Posted by Brian B

If having room for your wife to lay out is your reasoning for wanting a v-drive, you do not want a v-drive.........

now why would you say that? don't forget the swimsuit pics thread!!

with that said you will be hard pressed finding a vdrive in the $20K area. i have seen a few nicer looking x2's around the 27K area.

[fx4u]

BrianB... The wife isn't the only reason... I thought they were layed out better for space.

Ttu... I knew 20k was low for what I was asking, that is why I said that I'm ok if it needs work. Picks will be uploaded when I get a boat.

I posted on here since I knew people on here know more than I do about layout and space... And I appreciate all the advice!

[Brian B]

The layout is great! Interior is comfortable. Sundeck is huge!

Driveability is only good for one thing. Thats pulling skiers. If I wasnt obsessed with water sports, I would own an i/o hands down. You can get into shallow water, beach them, maneuver them, trim through chop, ect.....

[mzimme]

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/2918019251.html

Slightly out of your price range, and 1 year older.... But maybe you can talk him down a bit?