Best all around family boat

[azfamily8]

We are looking to buy our 1st boat. We have a little experience boating with friends. Our family consists of young adults and teenagers.

What would be the best all around boat for surfing, wake boarding, and tubing?

[Stazi]

How many people on the boat and what’s your budget?


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[azfamily8]

10-12 people would be nice
Would love to be under $50,000 for a used boat.

[Stazi]

Look for a 2017 and up Craz or Mojo then.


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[996scott]

I agree with Stazi that a Craz is a great all around boat butI've been looking at used craz boats for a few months and you won't find anything below $60K. Most are $65-75K. This is about the cheapest Craz you are going to find and i think it's a pretty good deal.

https://forum.moomba.com/showthread.php?35002-2016-Craz-for-sale

If you are looking to get something below $50K you could look at the LSV boats. I've seen several lately in the $40Ks, but 11-12 people is a full load in a LSV. The Craz will handle that load much better with more storage space.

[sandm]

not going to make any friends on here with this but you are looking used so anything is open game :)
under 50k and want to hold 10-12 comfortably, you need a 23-25ft boat. 12 on any boat is going to be a crowd.

I'd look at this one in your price range and close to arizona as I assume that's where you are. germaine would probably swap it to arizona for ya.
https://www.germainemarine.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=8647743&p=2&make=tige&s=Year&d=D&fr=xPreOwnedInventory

in phx and a good boat to start with.
https://www.onlyinboards.com/2008-Supra-Launch-24SSV-for-sale-Phoenix-Arizona-109066.aspx

these boats never got a lot of love and not sure why. fits most of the bill and just a tad above your price BUT it's been there for a minute and sure you could get it close in price.
https://www.onlyinboards.com/2012-Supra-Launch-242-Worlds-Edition-for-sale-Henderson-Nevada-108735.aspx

[azfamily8]

Thanks for the responses! I will look into all those options.

[Stazi]

I’d go with the RZ4 over the Supra 24 SSV any day, especially for surfing. The freeboard on the Supra is just to low. Also that hull design has little to no deadrise compared to the Tige and newer boats.


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[MJHSupra]

I’d go with the RZ4 over the Supra 24 SSV any day, especially for surfing. The freeboard on the Supra is just to low. Also that hull design has little to no deadrise compared to the Tige and newer boats.


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I have a buddy with a 2012 Supra 242, throws a real good surf wake with the add'l ballast and wake-shaper. I cannot compare it to a RX4.
The 242 has that love-it or hate-it shape to it.

[MJHSupra]

not going to make any friends on here with this but you are looking used so anything is open game :)
under 50k and want to hold 10-12 comfortably, you need a 23-25ft boat. 12 on any boat is going to be a crowd.

I'd look at this one in your price range and close to arizona as I assume that's where you are. germaine would probably swap it to arizona for ya.
https://www.germainemarine.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=8647743&p=2&make=tige&s=Year&d=D&fr=xPreOwnedInventory

in phx and a good boat to start with.
https://www.onlyinboards.com/2008-Supra-Launch-24SSV-for-sale-Phoenix-Arizona-109066.aspx

these boats never got a lot of love and not sure why. fits most of the bill and just a tad above your price BUT it's been there for a minute and sure you could get it close in price.
https://www.onlyinboards.com/2012-Supra-Launch-242-Worlds-Edition-for-sale-Henderson-Nevada-108735.aspx

That 2008 with a 45K price tag and the green color - I have a feeling it will be sitting awhile.

[sandm]

ya. i agree its overpriced but its a start.
that rz with gsa would be the best surfer of them all but that worlds is a good lookin boat.

[pawaparen]

Before buying a boat, you should try some models in action. For example, by renting them and trying how convenient it is for you.