Buying a boat in 2021

[llack64]

Got ya, before we purchased we sat on an NXT and a Kaiyen. The Kaiyen for and finish was nicer in our opinion for equal or less money. It’s the creature comforts like phone holders for the crew by the cup holders, 7” Color screen, standard Gatorstep I read of carpeting, rear compartment trays above the bags, curved back rests on the corners and more standard ballast.

What is your hesitation ordering this fall for next year?
Did you price a Mojo?

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Yeah the makai we spec'd was basically fully loaded with every option where as the next had little to no options, most of the hesitation is due to the current market and the fact that boats are marked up and we are considering just waiting it out but we don't know how long this market will last at these high prices. Although we will be making a decision soon because the dealer had only 2 makai build slots left, also I will send a picture of the build sheets.

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[llack64]

Yeah the makai we spec'd was basically fully loaded with every option where as the next had little to no options, most of the hesitation is due to the current market and the fact that boats are marked up and we are considering just waiting it out but we don't know how long this market will last at these high prices. Although we will be making a decision soon because the dealer had only 2 makai build slots left, also I will send a picture of the build sheets.

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[sandm]

comparing the makai to a z3 is an interesting comparo. pricewise the z3 is likely to be 20k over the makai depending on dealers.
I wouldn't touch an nxt if it was my coin but that's my .02. they are overpriced and typically optioned less than competing boats for similar pricing.

if you are shopping tige, hope you visited heinens. we bought our last 2020 r23 from them. they are a GREAT dealer to work with. we had our boat transported to vegas and not sure if all their deals are this way but we only paid an $800 assembly fee and $200 in doc fees. the ONLY other fees were tax for nevada and transport to move from mn to nv. some dealers are charging thousands to prep and ppwk a boat so make sure and ask. I know that the other fees being charged by some dealers are/were baked into the price or discount in our boat but we still saw 25% discount off msrp on the boat. their pricing is extremely competitive and right now, if they have it in stock, they will be ready to move it.

[llack64]

comparing the makai to a z3 is an interesting comparo. pricewise the z3 is likely to be 20k over the makai depending on dealers.
I wouldn't touch an nxt if it was my coin but that's my .02. they are overpriced and typically optioned less than competing boats for similar pricing.

if you are shopping tige, hope you visited heinens. we bought our last 2020 r23 from them. they are a GREAT dealer to work with. we had our boat transported to vegas and not sure if all their deals are this way but we only paid an $800 assembly fee and $200 in doc fees. the ONLY other fees were tax for nevada and transport to move from mn to nv. some dealers are charging thousands to prep and ppwk a boat so make sure and ask. I know that the other fees being charged by some dealers are/were baked into the price or discount in our boat but we still saw 25% discount off msrp on the boat. their pricing is extremely competitive and right now, if they have it in stock, they will be ready to move it.

The z3 we are going to look at is 126k and it is at heinen's, the only thing we don't like about it from the pictures is the lack of a picklefork bow.

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[Bigs28]

As far as buying a boat in this market and spending the amount of money they cost. My opinion is that even if i lose every dollar of the price i paid, the memories of watching my now 6 year old surfing, wakeboarding, and tubing is the greatest return on any investment ive made.

[sandm]

The z3 we are going to look at is 126k and it is at heinen's, the only thing we don't like about it from the pictures is the lack of a picklefork bow.

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z3 is a conventional bow not pickle. betting if they know you are shopping skiers choice and with it being sept, they will come down. will still be 10k+ over a makai. even this late in the season. new hull. my cousin surfed one in boise and said it's a great boat compared to his 23zx he just sold.


personally, if it was my money, I'd be waiting for spring to see what happens to the world. onlyinboards has gone from 1800 to 2300 in the last 3 weeks. granted it's fall but it seems to be pointing toward a downtrend in the wakeboat market and my gut is there will be some relief on pricing in the spring. would be interesting to see how many have deposits on boats right now and by spring are moving to a lightly used '21 or '22.

[llack64]

z3 is a conventional bow not pickle. betting if they know you are shopping skiers choice and with it being sept, they will come down. will still be 10k+ over a makai. even this late in the season. new hull. my cousin surfed one in boise and said it's a great boat compared to his 23zx he just sold.


personally, if it was my money, I'd be waiting for spring to see what happens to the world. onlyinboards has gone from 1800 to 2300 in the last 3 weeks. granted it's fall but it seems to be pointing toward a downtrend in the wakeboat market and my gut is there will be some relief on pricing in the spring. would be interesting to see how many have deposits on boats right now and by spring are moving to a lightly used '21 or '22.

The issue with waiting is that since there is only two makai build slots left, one for January/February and one for July we would be ordering a 2023 and it most likely wouldn't show up till the end of summer and living in Minnesota we get 3 months for boating.

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[HFarr]

What kind of board racks are in that NXT? I know it says swivel, but are they standard bungee style roswell? The Triton racks you selected on the Makai are worth a few thousand upgrade more added on top of the NXT to make them equal if they are not included.

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[llack64]

What kind of board racks are in that NXT? I know it says swivel, but are they standard bungee style roswell? The Triton racks you selected on the Makai are worth a few thousand upgrade more added on top of the NXT to make them equal if they are not included.

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Not sure on the board racks, to my knowledge there isn't a factory upgrade option on them so I'm assuming they are just bungee.

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[HFarr]

I wouldn't get hung up on a pickle fork style. Look at the width and length of the bow seating. MOOMBA IS A WIDE bow area without having a pickle fork look.

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