Guest Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Looking for a Nautique 196, 2002 to 2009. Prefer 2004 or 2005 and up, whenever the hydrogate was introduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller igkya Posted May 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2022 Who isn't looking for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachilders Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Maybe more inventory will be available and lower prices after a few more interest rate increases and we enter a recession later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtjc Posted May 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2022 07 in Georgia with 550 on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/175274608719 There is another 2,500 hour 07 on ebay as well. I enjoy and cherish my 2008 196. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachilders Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 The linked boat you provided looks nice. I've never bought anything on ebay, where I was not willing to loose the money. $20K boat, what could go wrong? :smile: Sounds like you have a sweet boat. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted May 16, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2022 Unless the boat is in really rough shape, 20k for a 196 with ZO and reasonable hours seems suspiciously low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted May 18, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2022 When you get there, you'll know. It didn't used to be suspiciously low....who'd of thunk it? Don't invest in gold people....you should have bought 3 or 4 older tournament ski boats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted May 18, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2022 I can't think of ANY figure that would buy my 2008 196. I would have to try to find something else. It's not like you can just go out and buy what you want even if money was no object. Which, of course, would be the case for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted May 18, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2022 That eBay boat is a scam. No way a 07 for $20k—sold my 2000 for $21k recently maybe cudda had $22k. Today’s market that 07 gotta be $35k or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted May 18, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2022 That boat is in poor condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Booze Posted May 18, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2022 Sweet boat ZO Proven/known history Current owner is an awesome guy, trust me, I know him. LOL Drives and runs perfectly, with compression numbers to prove it. https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&postid=61437 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted May 19, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2022 Just to show you how prices are really high now I bought a beautiful well I can say pristine 2009 196 with 1100 hrs 3yrs ago for $23,000 and the boat is going strong today.back then nobody wanted a boat with 1100 hrs however the seller took really good care of the boat and it was like showroom new.Prices for boats are like for trucks and houses they are worth whatever someone will pay.I am sure not a buyer of any of them...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted May 19, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2022 I sold my 2006 196 limited with 430 hrs, mint condition (2012 trailer, stargazer, cover) for $31k last October. Could have held out for more but had already acquired a 2018 200 SN and I only have indoor storage for one boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted May 19, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2022 Contemplating selling my 02 196 at the end of the season. I have pulled some big guys and it got them up fine (although with full throttle). Hours are low (350) and it has Stargazer/zbox. It's in overall great condition but the only downsides are it has the little 5.0 and the trailer fenders are a little banged up but is in otherwise good usable condition. With the smaller engine and trailer, what do you think would be a reasonable price to list? Located in Sacto CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted May 19, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2022 @keithh2oskier i think the smaller engine is going to hurt you and replacement boat will be big $$. You have a great Hull. Try re-prop first. Get a good tune up as well. Consider re-power second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted May 19, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2022 @6balls if I sell its because we are getting out of the sport. Still TBD at this point. Just kicking the idea around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted May 19, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2022 @keithh2oskier gotcha. Getting out it’s a great time to sell. My 2000 with Gt-40 with perfect pass in really nice shape 500 hours went for $21k cudda got $22 apparently after the fact. Really nice trailer, crappy cover. Was getting out of the sport as well reluctantly so my body failed. The folks that were ready at 22k were going to repower and ZO it. I’d go big ask $22k-$24k for an as-is or repower candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sgregg Posted May 19, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2022 @keithh2oskier might be worth your time to see if Doug Moss will have any engines available when you intend to sell. Could help having one lined up if a buyer wants a GT40 / 343 - Doug is a super resource Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted May 20, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 20, 2022 Buy @Booze boat. Doesn’t get any nicer than that. Well maintained too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Booze Posted May 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thanks @aupatking , but found a non-anal retentive buyer that loved the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ETskier Posted May 27, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2022 Just put mine up on SIA. I'd prefer to make a good to a fellow baller. 2006 with ZO and new engine. Perfect slalom (and trick) tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted May 28, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 28, 2022 @ETskier nice boat there all redone for the next owner at a great price. Were I still in the game I’d just come and take it home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted May 28, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 28, 2022 Buy the boat you want! It doesn't matter if you pay 2k higher than you want....at the end of 6 or 7 years, who cares? Life's short! so , it may have cost you an extra 300 or 500 per year...who cares? Buy the boat you love and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachilders Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Ended up buying a 2002 with the GT40 for 25K. The 2006 currently on SIA looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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