Thinking on buying a newer Nautique

Air206 wrote: Cousin Donald should chime in - he was looking at the 206 market a few years ago. I too think 30k is a lot for that boat. I am a 206 fan - sweet ride for a family of towed watersports enthusiasts.

You will love the 206 for skiing. I highly recommend the 206 after seeing Steve's 6 liter and Greg Fossett's boats. I am not sure about pricing, it has been three years now since I was in the market, but $30 K is about what they were running three years ago. You will find, in most cases, the dealers are always high due to overhead and the need to make a profit. If you trade with them, you will likely be getting a less than desirable price for you boat.

For me, it came down to condition, condition, and Condition. I ended up with a 2002 Sport Nautique and have been happy with my choice. The 206 has a better ski wake than the Sport. However, my wake works great for my family. I was also told, get a boat that has everything you want on it. Instead of having to add the items later ( Tower, Bimini, Cover, Perfect pass, etc). I did the opposite and purchase my boat based on condition and had to add the other items. For me, I got the exact boat that I wanted at the end of the day ( One year).

For $30 K, you can likely move up a few years newer in a 2006. Get drive by wire, Zero Off Speed Control is you can. If you are spending $30K.

This site feels that any boat over $3K is too much money.

Way too much for that boat. A fine model, for sure but way too much money. Also key is that it's new-ER. It's still 14 years old! For that kind of money you'd better be moving up a few more years.

bkhallpass wrote: I think 30K is high.

Agreed, by quite a bit.

I think 30K is high. ICBW.

BKH

I see you survived the hurricane.

If you get an 05 you won't have to screw around with vacuum advance distributors   

I have a 1986 2001 Nautique. 351. Love the boat. Used mainly for skiing.
My dealer is pushing me to buy a 2005 Nautique 206 with a Excalibur 330 engine. With 641 hours.
Looking for everyones thoughts on this possible purchase. Dealer is asking $30K with trailer.