Baller gt2003 Posted October 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'm still on the search for a boat to replace my I/O that I'll be selling early next year. This one is still on SIA and it's pretty much what I want. Anyone on here skied behind it, know the condition etc? Hoping it will stay around until early next year anyway! Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted October 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 It's a nice boat. I've skied behind it quite a few times and it skis and drives well. No issues with the boat that I'm aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks for the info. Carl. Interior pretty nice from what you remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted October 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yes. As I recall all the upholstery, carpet, etc was all in good shape. I've skied in it probably a dozen times over the last 5 years or so. I just checked with the owner and he confirms it's still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 Awesome. I appreciate the insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted October 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 Great boat, and the owner is a great guy. I've ski'd behind and driven this boat numerous times. Pretty sure he even took the bow cushions out of the boat when he bought it just to preserve them. Boat is in great shape and maintained very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I think that if you buy an LXI for $34k that you are crazy... You can buy alomost new promo TXI for <$40k and the difference between the two is night and day, not to mention the Carbon pro that will buy or..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 The promo TXI's on SIA are all 48-49K. I'm already at top end of budget by even pursuing the above boat but if he is willing to negotiate then maybe we can make something happen. I'm in no huge hurry. Just wanted to make sure it was a boat worth looking at next year...if it's still around by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Jeff sold his TXI for ~$40k this spring, those guys are smoking something at those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks @kfennell , I'll check current prices at the time and see what similar boats are actually selling for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted October 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2015 promo boat owners are constrained by the manufacturer regarding how low a price they can *list* a boat for in any public ad. in my experience the actual seller to buyer price is always less than listed -some times *far* less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2015 @kfennell has been drinking too much canadian beer. You can't take the sale price of one boat and say that's the price of them all. There aren't going to be many magical TXI's in good condition in the low 30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted October 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2015 @ShaneH totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted October 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2015 @gt2003 when looking on ski-it-again make sure to hit the comp boat link, not the promo boat link. You'll see a lot more boats including this 39K 211 hour 2012 TXI link 1 Link 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks @oldjeep . Unfortunately, $39,900 is a little out of range, $34,900 actually is a little out of range unless he will negotiate on the LXI. I'll be seeing what kind of negotiating skills I have as spring inches closer. If a deal can't be reached, I'll have to find another one. I'd like to get a new'ish ZO boat. The open bow LXI fits the bill, especially since it has the wedge and the tower. That's still 5 months away. A LOT can happen between now and then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted October 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2015 @gt2003 -' as spring inches closer ' is a very bad time to plan for negotiating a boat purchase. the absolute dead of winter is when you have the most leverage because few others are in the buying mode at that moment. your negotiating skills need to begin with understanding the value of timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks @mwetskier , I'm fully aware that the longer I wait, the less bargaining power I have. Unfortunately I can't afford 2 boat payments! Here's to hoping I can recoup a little more on my boat at the beginning of the year to offset the difference. No matter what, I believe it would be a great boat if a deal can be made! And the fact that it is a ZO boat ensures that I can keep it for quite a few years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 Any of you Katy folks know if this boat has the touch screen or are the gauges purely analog? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller spartanskier10 Posted December 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2015 @gt2003 Our ski team had a 2009 lxi this past season and it was purely analog. Would assume it is like that for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 He gt my friend has a 2013 TXI with 900 hours for $37k asking. He is only selling g because his kids need a nautique to practice for world level comps. Send me a pm and I'll give you his s # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted December 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 11, 2015 No screen but a great boat. Very well maintained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 11, 2015 Thanks @Texas6, that's the configuration I'm wanting. I appreciate the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted December 27, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 27, 2015 @ski6jones and @Texas6 , any idea if boat is still available? I've responded to Bills post twice on SIA, asked for pics of the dash but no response. Can you have Bill call me when convenient? 918 521 5495 Greg Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted December 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2015 @gt2003 - I just left him a msg. Stay tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted December 27, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thank you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted December 31, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 31, 2015 Anything @Texas6 ? I found his # on onlyinboards so I might give him a call if you haven't heard anything. Thanks Daryn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted December 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 31, 2015 Just call him. He's a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted December 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 31, 2015 Yes, I gave him your name and number and he said he was going to give you a call. I would expect a call over the holidays, as he has family in town. Don't hesitate to call him though, great guy just a lot going on over the holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted December 31, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 31, 2015 Perfect! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 7, 2016 Anyone know if it's sold? I've called and responded to his ad on SIA and gotten no response (no pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted January 7, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2016 It was still in his driveway this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 7, 2016 Ok, I'm going to keep trying. He may just be busy or still have family around. I wasn't sure if it might be gone or if he's in the middle of a deal on it. Thanks Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted January 8, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 What are you looking for I have a 99 response lx open bow that I'm thinking about selling. I'm in the austin texas area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 The one I asked about is sold, deposit made and the guy is picking it up this weekend. I'm really looking for something with perfect pass and a tower. That was my "perfect" set up but there are a lot of nice boats out there. The search resumes... I hear the Mastercrafts have nicer wakes than the Malibu's but I've never skied a Mastercraft...yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 8, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 @gt2003 I don't know who told you that about the mastercrafts, but I ski behind an 04 lxi and a 2012 197wtt and I would take the wake on the Malibu any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 At my level (level 0 pretty much) anything will be great. I know each person has their personal favorites. I ski at 30 mph right now in the course so not sure any boat will have a "great" wake at that speed. I loved the carbon pro at that speed and a 2011 Malibu wasn't bad either. Surprisingly, I didn't like the wake of the Nautique at that speed. I'll just have to ski the rest and make a final decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted January 8, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 The new Mastercrafts have a nice wake but the 197s are pretty big slower speeds. Here's a nice boat with a tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 8, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 8, 2016 @gregy Click here to see why I edited your post Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted January 8, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 This Sunsetter that Lieutenant Dan posted earlier still looks like what IMO you described earlier as pretty well meeting your criteria. In your price range too. In the photo it looks like there are snap downs below the rub rail, looks like there might be a snap down cover with it too? No covers in the photos but it looks like snap downs to me. Here is a link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 8, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 8, 2016 @Ed_Obermeier Click here to see why I edited your post Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted January 8, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 8, 2016 You might want to look at this one. The 2007 can be converted to ZO. Goofy link format for iPhone You would probably want to ask about trailer and wedge. And, I agree with @oldjeep. The 197 is not a good slalom wake, especially at slower speeds and also at 22 off. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members texas_slalom_trick Posted January 16, 2016 Members Share Posted January 16, 2016 Kept in great condition... ski behind it all the time, and its got a great pull for that year. @gt2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 16, 2016 It should be gone by now unless the deal he had made fell through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihard Posted January 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2016 It's still listed on SIA???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gt2003 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 17, 2016 Yep, was yesterday, ad 33420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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