[s-cars] NAC....need ski boat advice....

[Jim Fleischer]

Hey guys,

Sorry for the NAC, but wanted to pick the boat-loving brains of the group.  I am in the market for a used ski/wakeboard/general-have-fun type of boat, around 18-20 ft, and I've always liked the Mastercraft/Correct Craft type of ski boats.  I live near a 7 mile long lake in northern Montana and just want something powerful and versatile.  I've had a 19' I/O 260 Mercruiser, open bow, and was a great all around fun boat, however, outdrives, etc. leave more to go wrong, versus the inboard of a ski boat.  I was looking at late eighties, early '90's vintage Ski Centurion, Nautiques, Mastercrafts, etc. for under $10K......looking for BTDT's and any models/years/motors to stay away from, otherwise I'm open to any and all suggestions.  Also, is this something I'd be able to tow with my girlfriends' 2000 Tacoma V6?  Thanks, and back to regularly scheduled JNR, S8, BBS and A/C discussions.

Best regards,

Jim Fleischer
'95 S6 avant
'91 200 TQ
'83 ur
(insert ski boat here)
'00 Toyota Tacoma (Girlfriends)