WHY ARE WAKEBOATS SO EXPENSIVE!? Wakeboat Ownership, Episode 6

[@treysals]

Great video. I was hoping that condition and hrs would of been brought up in the boats value. To me those 2 things are about the 2 most important thing when determining value. Also I’m curious why a tri axle trailer is superior to a tandem axle trailer? Thanks

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! I have a video where I talk about used vs new boats if you want to check it out. Triple axle holds more wait and also does a great job of eliminating sway.

[@jasonrobertson5705]

Prices are insane!! Payed 65k in 2014 the same boat is over 150k today. 2-300k it’s out of control!!!

[@wake_mann]

Yes, definitely getting out of control

[@jfin661]

Did you buy a boat before you bought a home?

[@wake_mann]

No, but I've certainly spent enough on a boat to buy a home

[@jamesc7925]

We always have a good laugh the guys with wake surf boats at the launch ramp. They want to look cool so badly!!! Lol

[@mrDmastr19]

Cool videos. If your looking to wake surf on more of a budget: check out Yamaha wake boats. I bought a 2017 212x three years ago and we have a blast on it. We surf behind it no problem with the factory ballast. Yamaha also came out with a wake shaper/ surf kit that comes standard now, which boosts the wake wave. I haven’t used it or bought it, because I have decent fun on the factory system. But it definitely looks worth it. Just a thought if you don’t have 100-150+ for a surf boat. We got ours new for 63K after tax. And have a blast on it. Might not generate a 4ft swell like some of these top surf boats, but you’ll definitely have fun and keep some money in your pocket.

[@wake_mann]

Thank you!

[@KarlLeinsing]

What are people getting for % off MSRP on 2021 Nautique G23? I got 20, 18, and 10% off from a few dealers. Sounds like some of you are getting even better deals. Prices are crazy!

[@moltenphoenix6187]

You can buy a used Sea Ray 350 slx for less than that. They have custom plane flaps so you can manually sink that back end down. No probably not with the design just to get it on plane, but 350 slx under $200k is still crazy.

[@ajkalwaysneedsmoreinfo.576]

They are expensive because they're worth it

[@wake_mann]

I agree, we keep buying them so they must be.

[@heathchapman8835]

Great information regarding pricing a boat you want to sell. My only additional feedback is that I would say you should be able to buy a new boat anywhere between 20-30% off of MSRP. I bought a new 2019 24MXZ and for 30% off of list. Anyone that pays less then 20% off of MSRP is getting taken for a ride by the dealer.

[@wake_mann]

Thank you Heath!

[@ehannesson]

I agree. I paid less than 75% of MSRP on my 2020 23 MXZ a couple weeks ago. Tried for more, but that was as low as the dealer would go. Absolutely love the boat and options it came with!

[@43griffins]

thanks for making all these videos. Looking into my first wakeboat for next season and these are super helpful and informative

[@wake_mann]

You're welcome! Glad I can help.

[@jasonford7481]

That is one mud colored lake.

[@wake_mann]

Indeed!

[@toyota1466]

Love the content man. Keep it up 👍

[@wake_mann]

Thank you Sebastian!

[@Orion801airsoft]

No one appreciates you screaming in their ear like Rick flare the the beginning of the videos.

[@wake_mann]

Haha, skip it then

[@Orion801airsoft]

trust me, I try to skip the entire intro. Good content otherwise. 👌

[@wake_mann]

Haha, thanks

[@jracer7189]

I think at those prices I’d rather have a lambo.

[@wake_mann]

I would like a lambo too, but I would choose one of these over a lambo every day because I love the activities behind it.

[@robmunro8841]

Great info, Thanks! Are you a believer in the extended warranties? For approx. $2500.00 you can purchase 2 extra years coverage. I realize the components on these boats are expensive, have you heard of a lot off expensive issues on these newer boats?

[@wake_mann]

Thank you Rob! In my experience extended warranties are not usually worth it, but that is just my opinion and I understand there could be scenarios where it may be worth it for some people.

[@KarlLeinsing]

I agree... I never get extended warranty on anything. Put all the money would spend on them in bank account and you’ll find you’ll always have money in bank.

[@anthonyengel7192]

Great videos and channel you have here! I’ve watched just about all of them lol. Regarding everyones comments about the sound, I believe it’s not the actual song choice but how much more loud (extremely) it is when the intro hits vs everything else. Keep up the good work and looking forward to more!

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! I did change the volume on my intro recently so you should notice a bit of a difference in future videos.

[@anthonyengel7192]

WAKE MANN nice! Looking forward to them!

[@kpapke]

Love the channel as we're currently looking at buying a boat. Just my two 2 sense, I skip your intro cause with headphones especially the music is too much.

[@wake_mann]

Thank you! I have no problem with you skipping the intro, I've heard this a few times but for now the intro has sentimental value as my little girl loves it and always gets excited when it starts playing. If you want to help, you could always suggest royalty free songs and I will consider them for the future. Thanks again.

[@manuelmartin8890]

Anybody no what a pavati 26costs?

[@wake_mann]

I don't, sorry.

[@caseyroberts3766]

Love your videos but that intro music is painful

[@wake_mann]

Thank you Casey. I'm sorry if you don't like the intro music but my baby girl dances to it every time she hears it so it has value to me. If you want to suggest some royalty free alternatives I will take them into consideration. In the mean time you are welcome to skip the intro.

[@motofreak2772]

WAKE MANN I think you just need to lower the volume of the intro a bit.