On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:31:53 -0700, "Kevin"
wrote:

....
One boat available in my area that looks interesting is a MAXUM, but it's
not one the common name brands, do they make a decent platform?

That is an inboard outboard; save your cash for a true V drive.

Do yourself a favor and check out the Tige's with TAPS. No ballast tanks,
no flipping a plate under the boat. Just flip a switch on the throttle. You
should be able to pick up something in that price range and year.

A V-Drive makes for a better wake board boat but they are generally more
money. I would not recommend a 20ft V-Drive.

If it's a family recreation boat do get a bow rider.

"Kevin" wrote in message
...
Ok, I'm sure this has been covered a thousand times. I'm just looking for
a
starting point. I've been out of the ski boat space for a while now and
ready to purchase one after selling our whaler..

Budget: $20,000.00 (going used, obviously)
Application: Wakeboarding (intermediate), Skiing (expert), general
lounging
on the lake

Hoping to find something 1999-2000ish with a tower, or something in the
$18K
range so we can afford the wakeboarding tower. Don't have an affinity for
brands.

Just looking for some suggested years and models, and what in general to
look for.

Thanks in advance.