Welcome! I found a great deal locally on an 03' Velocity 260 with a 496mag for my first boat a few summers ago. I absolutely love it. Looked at a handful of bajas and a checkmate as well before deciding on it.

Thanks Fellas! I am trying to gather some information and buy the best boat I can for my budget. Doesn't mean I have to spend $30K exactly, I would love to spend less if I could. Having to trailer it everywhere makes it more difficult than keeping it in one spot, but that leads to more costs and I would rather be able to dip it in the lake and not have to drive a few hours to go use it every weekend. I would love Twins but I am afraid of feeding them weekly. I know everyone is bias to one brand or whatnot, I am open minded and looking at everything. I am probably going to pull the trigger in the winter when everyones 2foot itus is kicking in.Keep the great information and suggestions coming.

Wakeboarder, I have a 93 35ft Lightning for sale, twin HP 500's, very nice looking boat. Both motors recently freshened. Triple axle Manning trailer. Cruise anywhere from 55 to 60 and has seen 82 top end. ($35,000)