Looking for First Nautique

[gator1]

I am currently moving down from a 380 SeaRay Sundancer and am looking for a Nautique. I have found a couple and am not set on a specific year/model I would like. However, I have found three and am looking for input on which you would go with and if you believe their is any wiggle room in the price (I am in sales and am all about the best price I can negotiate).

All 3 are priced about the same. 08 230 SANTE with 350 hours is priced at 49,995.
07 220 SANTE with 235 hours is priced at 49,000
08 210 SANTE with 370 hours is priced at 49,950
My question is, which do you think is the most fair priced and which do you think can me negiated the most?

[NautiqueJeff]

Generally speaking, the 230 is the best deal there. That being said, we'll need more information in order to really answer your question. Engines, options, trailers, etc.

[SkiTower]

and what you want to do with it, typical crew size, etc


2007 SV211 SE

[gator1]

All three come with a trailer. The 220 has been in Florida on a freshwater lake, but the Salt atmosphere concerns me. It has the 5.7L Excalibur motor. The 210 I am unsure of at the moment as to what all it has, but the description says it is "loaded." The 230 has the Zr6 and just about every option available. We are just looking for something to mainly wakeboard and occasionally ski/tube. We use the boat just about every weekend with 5-9 people most weekends depending on if friends are coming. With our 380 we would dropp anchor and tie up with friends but with the kids growing up they are wanting to also wakeboard when the mood hits.

[NautiqueJeff]

The 210 and 230 are both great boats. The 220 is too, but may not be as highly-regarded as the other two. I still think the 230 is the best deal of the lot there, assuming condition is equal. The 230 with the ZR6 is a great combination. I owned two of them (236 is the same boat), and loved them.

[F725]

I agree with Jeff. The 230 seems like the best deal as long as the condition of the boat matches the others. The 210 is a great boat also but for the price I'd get the 230. In my opinion, I'd stay with 08's and newer.

[OKWAKEBDR]

9 people on a 210 is going to be crowded, especially for someone coming from a cabin cruiser.

[4th ski-doo]

Shopping recently myself I agree with Jeff.

[perry386]

Can't go wrong with 08 230. Still one of the best wakes in the world. Lots of space and storage. Throw a good stereo and some extra ballast in it and you will have a heck of a boat you'll enjoy for many years.

[AirTool]

Can't go wrong with 08 230. Still one of the best wakes in the world. Lots of space and storage. Throw a good stereo and some extra ballast in it and you will have a heck of a boat you'll enjoy for many years.

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[scottb7]

friend of mine has a 230, and i have the 210. 230 wake is great - as other say - but requires a lot of weight. so if you will usually have that many people then i agree get the 230. but if you are going to have 2-4 people more often get the 210.