Ebay and Craigslist finds for Tige Owners

[talltigeguy]

Here is a deal I found on a deals forum that might work for some. I don't have an Advance Auto near me so I'm trying to figure out how to maximize the deal to take advantage of the free shipping over $75.

So, did you get it to work? I don't have one near me either.

[laserfish]

Just saw this one on CL in Dallas. 2010 for 22K seems like a good deal even with the imperfections. Am I wrong?
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/boa/3457424801.html

[Bruizza]

Definitely seems like a good deal.

[talltigeguy]

Just saw this one on CL in Dallas. 2010 for 22K seems like a good deal even with the imperfections. Am I wrong?
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/boa/3457424801.html

It doesn't say how many hours. But I have a hard time believing that anyone who let the upholstery go would be anal about oil changes.

Boat care is somewhat of a total package, IMHO.

But I think it is a great deal, and in a couple years when I am looking for a smaller boat, that would be an ideal find, if it checks out OK.

[Bruizza]

It says under 600 hours so it has been used an absolute TON in the 3 summers it has been owned. My guess is it has been beaten to chit. It probably looks 10x worse in person. However it is a 2010 and only 22k asking price. You could buy it, put 10k into it, and probably sell it for a profit in a year or two.

[houstonshark]

Why would a 2010 not have an Alpha Z tower? Was that tower an option that year?

[Bruizza]

Why would a 2010 not have an Alpha Z tower? Was that tower an option that year?

I have been wondering the same thing.

[chpthril]

I have been wondering the same thing.

Very early 2010 I bet. Tige still had some E series towers in stock. Dealers could order while supplies last, even though it wasn't an official option.

[laserfish]

With that much use in 3 years I can see some of the interior seams letting go. I am sure they put the best face on it though.

[H20SKIER14]

Talked to the guy, has the 303 PCM, and 600 hours on a new warrantied motor, over 800 on the boat. It was used at a water sports club. Needs lots of upholstery work, and a decent amount of gel coat/rub rail work.

[kasey200]

Why would a 2010 not have an Alpha Z tower? Was that tower an option that year?

Problem solved!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wakeboard-To...item2c6ac74097

[da.bell]

Problem solved!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wakeboard-To...item2c6ac74097

There still a problem. There are additional re-enforcement that are needing to be done to the boat before you can install that Alpha Z tower. IMO, I would pick a different tower to put on. Hate to see how much it would be to install the Alpha Z tower...

[talltigeguy]

Very early 2010 I bet. Tige still had some E series towers in stock. Dealers could order while supplies last, even though it wasn't an official option.

Yes. There are some 2010's without an Alpha Z out there.

This one has the Z tower which I still love as my favorite tower to this day. I considered this boat when I bought my boat, but the Black interior vinyl just seemed like a pretty stoopid idea, even though those sections are small, where I live you might literally get blisters.

How it got from Texas to Vegas, I am not sure.

http://www.boulderboats.com/new_vehi...23&pov=2990109

Talked to the guy, has the 303 PCM, and 600 hours on a new warrantied motor, over 800 on the boat. It was used at a water sports club. Needs lots of upholstery work, and a decent amount of gel coat/rub rail work.

That explains it. 'Water sports club' The phrase 'drive it like a rental' comes to mind.

[ddubz]

^^^ What tower is on that 24ve from boulderboats?

[talltigeguy]

^^^ What tower is on that 24ve from boulderboats?

That is what they call the 'Z' tower. It was an option at the same time as the 'E' tower was. I think it was an expensive upgrade, but don't recall for sure. It has huge tubing, I think it is 3 inch tubing. It is super high, I don't think a lot of people could get the rope on the tower without standing on the gunnel.

I am 6'9" for reference: