Winch, Jet Ski, or Jon Boat (Lemonscraft)???? ($2,000)

dpc1192 · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 86 City: Siesta Key

I've got around $2,000 to spend, and I really want to get something that I can ride behind.

I could probably look for things up to $3,000 and see what I can do. Just wondering what you think is the best buy for the least money. I live in Sarasota, so if you know anyone trying to sell anything let me know!

coricluster · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1826 City: berlin

for 3-5k u could get a decent to good shape older ski nautique, i have an 83 paid 5k for it. they have the best wakes for the money IMO. id keep saving and get what youll really be happy with

dpc1192 · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 86 City: Siesta Key

I just want something to ride ASAP, I don't want anything nice.

dpc1192 · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 86 City: Siesta Key

damn actually I just found one for 4k

dpc1192 · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 86 City: Siesta Key

damn actually I just found one for 4k

*Nate · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 1230 City: Nokomis

Where in Sarasota do you live? I live like 10min south in Nokomis. I'd say get a ski, there's kids up there with winches already and a ski is really the only way to ride in flat water around here(ie: shallow coves, etc..) I take my ski out all the time and haven't had a problem with it for over 2years besides a battery. And they're decent on gas.

dpc1192 · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 86 City: Siesta Key

I live on Siesta Key

coricluster · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1826 City: berlin

nautique, you can take more freinds out to pay for gas, take girls on the boat, have fun on the water other than just skating...fishing, cruising and stuff like that

dpc1192 · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 86 City: Siesta Key

I don't know if I'll be able to afford a nautique..

Stick to the range I posted in the title.. 2,000-maybe 3,000 or so

Evan71 · Posted: May 24, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject:

dpc1192, ski for sure.

dpc1192 · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 86 City: Siesta Key

even like a pretty old school ski?

it would just be me and my girlfriend basically..

dpc1192 · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 86 City: Siesta Key

how about this baby for 2k?

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

dpc1192, that is a two seater. I would recommend looking for a three seater. won't get pulled around as easy by the rider, or tip over when trying to get back on it.

PrimeO · Posted: May 24, 2010 9:12 pm Post subject:

Find a cheap 16ft aluminum boat. And get a brand new 25hp yamaha 2 stroke for around $2500.

I bought my motor brand new in 2007. And put AT LEAST 15 hours a week and weekend on it. And just had my first problem with it last week after 3 years.

andrewt · Posted: May 24, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject:

dpc1192, 3 seater ski man, with a 4 stroke or even a 2 stroke 3 cylinder if possible. Also, if it were me I'd would for sure try and make sure it's a Yamaha. Sea-Doo's from around 1999-2002 or 2003 (not positive on the years) are notorious for having problems. I don't know exactly how true that is but I've heard and read that many times.

A ski is going to give you soo much more riding time than any of those other options, except maybe if you just want to ride in spots where all you can do is flat tricks (no gaps, drops ect.) with a winch, but that would be boring. A ski is so convenient, good on gas, like a mini skate park (lip, i/o flats), and soo so fun! Birthday

My first choice when it comes to ways to ride (get pulled)

fastgreens · Kickflip Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 3563 City: baytown

PrimeO,

dpc1192 · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 86 City: Siesta Key

Old Engine, but only $2,300..

OTT Productions · Posted: May 25, 2010 12:22 am Post subject:

JOHN BOAT!!!!! Smash

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

PrimeO, I tried riding behind a 25hp the other day and it couldn't get me up. I weigh about 175.

yookyle · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 1002 City: Reno

im sorry but i really dont like riding behind a ski. i like boats because you have way more room and its like a mini apartment on water