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Peacock 
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 Topic: Thinking on buying a newer NautiquePosted: January-29-2019 at 5:18pm |
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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. |
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Hollywood
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Posted: January-29-2019 at 5:31pm |
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That's what dealers do.
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KENO
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Posted: January-29-2019 at 5:36pm |
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I see you survived the hurricane.
If you get an 05 you won't have to screw around with vacuum advance distributors 
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Air206
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Posted: January-29-2019 at 6:52pm |
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There is a beautiful Ski 206 (no tower) on Lake Norman, NC. I doubt it's $30,000... but I am not in the used 206 market. Very meticulous owner and nice guy. PM me if interested.
I am partial to the ZR 6 liter engine............
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bkhallpass
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Posted: January-29-2019 at 7:29pm |
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I think 30K is high. ICBW.
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SNobsessed
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Posted: January-29-2019 at 7:40pm |
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30K is a lot of money for a used boat.
What does this one do, that a $15K boat doesn't? Just providing reality check . . . |
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Hollywood
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Posted: January-29-2019 at 7:48pm |
Agreed, by quite a bit. |
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Air206
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Posted: January-29-2019 at 7:54pm |
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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. |
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M3Fan
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Posted: January-29-2019 at 8:46pm |
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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.
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Bakchose
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Posted: January-29-2019 at 8:54pm |
+1. Seen 2007s shy of 30k with a lot less hours. |
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Posted: January-30-2019 at 11:16am |
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. 
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