Re: Considering buying this 92 Malibu ski boat. Need opinions please.
I don't think that's overpriced. They'd be asking even more if it was an open bow.
But, shop around for comparable units and make that decision for yourself.
I can tell you, having come from a V6 I/O runabout, me and my family absolutely LOVE our ski boat (the one in my sig). It pulls strong, and honestly I feel like it's just less complicated than an I/O, but that's my own personal opinion.
The only thing about my Outback, and this Malibu in the picture looks the same is that it sits lower in the water. You just need to be aware of that. It doesn't affect our boating much, since if the weather is bad or there's a heavy chop, we don't go out anyway, but just realize that it doesn't handle waves the way a typical IO or OB runabout does. You have to work a little harder to keep the nose up, and passengers are more likely to get wet!
Go for it, I think, like us, you'll love it.
