Want to buy 1997 Nexstar V226 cant find any info can anyone

Discussion in 'Hydrodyne® Boats' started by longbotskier, Jul 9, 2007.

  1. longbotskier

    longbotskier

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    Boat Model and Year:
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    Hi all I have a neighbor trying to sell me his 97 Nexstar V226 .I love the looks of the boat but know nothing about it .Can anyone get me some background on this boat? Pricing,Sevice Etc?

    All help would be appreciated
     
  2. jachainskier

    jachainskier Hydrodyne 20 Specialist

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    Is this the one on the internet for $10,000? From what I see looks decent. That boat has a vdrive make sure fluid looks good engine oil as well too. The interior reminds me of a mastercraft vdrive maybe you can compare prices somewhat.
     
  3. longbotskier

    longbotskier

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    Thanks for the tip.Do you have any idea what these would have sold for new?
     
  4. tlinegar

    tlinegar

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    I have a 1997 Nexstar. We have 240 hours on the boat now with zero troubles. The boat rides/drives excellent and we are extremely happy. I have no books on the boat though. I am told that is was made in Ft. Wayne Indiana. The hull was a new design that supposedly involved Cobalt to some degree as an investor. For some reason, the investors pulled out and the company sank due to that. Guess that some private investors received the manufactured boats as collateral (so I'm told).

    We paid $20,000 for the boat in 2002 and it had 70 hours on it. The hull is solid, the engine and drives are reliable. An excellent boat overall that is unique for sure. People comment about the boat often. A well made boat that will deliver great service.

    Good luck on your search, hope that you can share some information. I have found nothing on the internet.
     
  5. V-226

    V-226

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    Re: Want to buy 1997 Nexstar V226 cant find any info can any

    We bought our Hydrodyne Nexstar new in 96 as a 97 model year. The boat listed for 46,700.00
    We paid a little over 42,000.00 for it as a boat show special. Used it w/ all the kids growing up and sold it back in 07. We put around 550 hrs on it total and it was the best boat I ever had. We were told that Cobalt was involved in the design / construction of the boat which explains the high end quality.
     

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