Convice me, SNOB vs. Brendella

I hadnt seen that Ultra. Thank you. I went to see the other boat and what a dissapointment. I didnt even stay long enough to get pics. the pictures they showed of the boat were obviously much older as the interior on this one was terrible. Carpet and upholstery was wet and had mold. Scratches all over the gel coat. The hull had places where the there was no gel coat left on it and was down to bare fiberglass. I assume from beaching the boat. Rubber bumper around the boat was gouged everywhere. The new found trailer was horrible and was about two feet short of reaching the transom. The bunks were 2x6 and were on edge as opposed to the hull resting on them. To top everything off the owner did not even bother to get it de-winterized so we could run it. After that it is definitly off my list of boats Im looking at.
On a somewhat good note I went and looked at the Brendella since it was just another 1 hour away. Much better shape, ran great and I know I can get the guy down considerably. (7000 to 7500) The wood stringers just has me leary on that one though.

The Ski Brendella is very similar to the 2001 Ski Centurion we owned. Very pretty boat, but just awful on the water unless it was flat. It took water over the front so easily it was dangerous. Approaching an oncoming wake with passengers in the front the first time, I slowed way down, and gave it a little gas at the last moment. 6 inches of water came over the front, and drenched everyone. The only way to clear even a moderate wake and stay dry was to almost stop, and turn sideways, which gave a very spooky rolling sensation. Very poor design for the real world. My SN is so superior, it's hard to believe they are the same size boat. Every time we cross a big wake, my wife and I just look at each other and smile in amazement at the difference. Don't buy a boat you haven't water tested like I did, it's an expensive mistake.

I vote Nautique but if thats not enough see if there is a ski brendella forum and ask those guys there is a reason that everybody compares there inboard to a corect craft buy the Nautique in 10 years you will thank us

MIskier wrote: That era Bredella will be an excellent ski boat, but will have a mediocre wake board wake. Quality wont be up to that of the CC, but they certainly are not cheapo boats like a moomba.

I know Moombas are less expensive than most, but do they have quality issues? Other issues?

I will go with Brendella.

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