Price for surf boat

[Nautiqueusername]

Agreed. The G23 has a HUGE fanboy base and you'll often see responses around that.

For any of us to really help you though, we're going to need a lot more information:

- You can most certainly get a good surf boat for under $70K.
- Looks like you're fine with a used boat.
- Are you trailering? If so, where will you keep the boat when you're not using it?
- Are you mechanically inclined or will you be hiring out all of your service?
- How big will your typical crew be?
- Will you be wakeboarding as well? If so, at what level?

Thanks for dialing in the clarity.

$45-60k is most comfortable. I will say that i like the painted fancy tower over the aluminum tubular style.
Trailering. May get a slip on local lake at some point. We have a cabin that we could keep it at on a lift. Size isn't a huge concern at this point.
I have an 89 prostar so i've had to become mechanically inclined (plugs, points, distributor, winterize, etc.) I'm useless with electronics.
5-7 ppl
Yes to wakeboarding but it's not a driver. I've never boarded behind anything better than a sacked down prostar with a pylon.

[Nautiqueusername]

duplicated

[charlesml3]

Thanks for dialing in the clarity.

$45-60k is most comfortable. I will say that i like the painted fancy tower over the aluminum tubular style.
Trailering. May get a slip on local lake at some point. We have a cabin that we could keep it at on a lift. Size isn't a huge concern at this point.
I have an 89 prostar so i've had to become mechanically inclined (plugs, points, distributor, winterize, etc.) I'm useless with electronics.
5-7 ppl
Yes to wakeboarding but it's not a driver. I've never boarded behind anything better than a sacked down prostar with a pylon.

It might be a little tight, but you may be able to find a good 2012 or 2013 SANTE 210 for that price. It'll have built in NSS and be plenty big enough for 5-7 people.

[Infinity]

I don't have a G3, or a 230 but have ridden both quite a bit so maybe I can offer an "unbiased" opinion. Both are great boats and you get quality no matter what.
G3, very nice boat with all the options, lots of storage and built like a tank (and handles like one too), pretty steep wave which as a newer surfer can tend to help keep you in the pocket.
230, still very nice but less of everything (bling wise)...IMO it handles much better since not as heavy and still puts out an excellent wave. I tend to like the surf wave a bit better since I like a long wave with the height and the 230 seems to be easier to make the wave long without speeding way up. Still plenty of hidden ballast and you can always add lead.
Without a doubt, the 230 is more affordable....they do seem a little harder to find used tho cause they are a popular boat. This boat will do better on fuel too if that is something you think about. I factor EVERYTHING when I buy something...some is less important overall, but I still factor it all in to weight the pros/cons.

From everything you have said in this thread, I would think the 230 would be the winner for you. Both are going to have great resale.

[charlesml3]

From everything you have said in this thread, I would think the 230 would be the winner for you. Both are going to have great resale.

I don't think he can get into a 230 at $60K. He requires NSS which means 2013 or later. I couldn't find any 230s that fit that which is why I suggested the 210.

-Charles

[wakemaker]

done
https://www.onlyinboards.com/2013-Su...ana-85370.aspx

[swatguy]

Gotta be honest ,,,,if you’re looking for a budget friendly surf boat , Hands down look nowhere else but a Centurion Enzo , it was the staple for the longest time in the industry

[swatguy]

Gotta be honest ,,,,if you’re looking for a budget friendly surf boat , Hands down look nowhere else but a Centurion Enzo , it was the staple for the longest time in the industry

[lucky7t]

Why a 230?

He can find a super nice 210 with nss and pro ballast for 65 or less for sure

Mine surfs great


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[CharlieP]

210 or 230 are both going to surf great. Question is do you want a boat that can hold 10 or 14? In my book, with your budget, something like this or comparable 230 is the best investment. Come 10 years from now, this will still be worth 50k while everything 10 years old now will be worth 10k. The advancements in the last 10 years have been substantial. Buy the newest boat you can afford and let her rip. Great time of year to be buying. https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...-super-air-210

[charlesml3]

Agreed. The 210 fits within his budget and requirements.