WTB: Mastercraft Wakeboard Boat - Chattanooga,TN

[SILENTxNOISE]

Hi everyone! New'b here! I'm also a little new to the Mastercraft world. I've learned a little about the models, options and have a decent grasp on the going prices are for them..

I've been searching and searching for the right boat in my local area (w/in 200 miles) of Cleveland/Chattanooga, TN. I've exhausted all the resources I could find online (Craigslist, Boattrader, OnlyInboards, iBoats, etc. etc.) with no luck of finding a great price on a little older Mastercraft.

Here's what I'm looking for:

-2002-2005 year make
-Prefer V-drive (seems to be great for holding value)
-Open to anything w/ a full ballast system
-Wakeboard tower w/ racks
-Below 400hrs
-GOOD condition interior/exterior
-I'm not the one to talk dollars, but since I need help, I will say that lower to mid $30's is my price range. I understand condition is everything. I also understand the time is right for a premium, but I have a cash offer looking for a good deal!

I've looked at other manufacturers of wakeboard boats and I can tell that Mastercafts are by far some of the best built boats I've seen. I JUST CANNOT FIND ANY AROUND HERE.

Any local people out there know of any for sale??

Thanks, guys! I look forward to using this site more often!

[j.mccreight@hotmail.com]

You might just have to expand your search, I know there are several boats that match your description that are for sale right here on teamtalk but there are farther than the 200 mile limit.

[j.mccreight@hotmail.com]

This ones in memphis, tn

http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...ad.php?t=53510

Indiana,

http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...ad.php?t=53792

[02-230vrs]

Just listed my 2002 Maristar 230 today on this forum. Right above yours. Have a look. We Can discuss about shipping/ delivery too.
Thanks,
Merrill
203 300-0279

[Specter]

Some of these may have a bit more hours than you want but here's what I came up with:

http://www.onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=37218

http://www.onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=37345

Go for broke: http://www.onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=33816

[SILENTxNOISE]

Thanks guys for the responses! And the time for searching! My biggest concern is traveling 300+ miles to just look at a boat. I've looked at about 10 boats over the winter and have been shocked at the condition they're in -- even after seeing many pictures. It seems people love to hide the bad things when taking pictures!

I would drive to get a great deal, but just concerned w/ wasting my time and gas to look at something w/ "less-than-expected" condition.

I'm shocked that there aren't any around the Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville area that I can find to look at.

[Ski-me]

It seems to be more common than not, that people end up driving a distance to get their boat. Some have the luxury to find the exact boat they want locally but that's not always the case.

For me, I bought mine off of eBay and then had UShip delivery it to me 1100 miles away.

[SILENTxNOISE]

Just out of curiosity, how much did it cost to ship? And did you buy it site-unseen?

[Ski-me]

I forget what I paid but I think it was around $900.

I did have a local mechanic check it out for me but yes, I did buy it sight unseen. Most people here would not recommend that but I got a decent price for mine and it was worth it for me.

[Ski-me]

However, I will say I knew exactly what I wanted so that made it easier. Depending on what you want, that may be difficult. And you probably need to test some out to see which you would prefer....