24v vs 24ve

[jdrundell]

I am wanting to buy between a 2005 and 2008 24 but i really don't know if i should go for a v sine the ve is presumably better? Any thoughts?

[chpthril]

The V was last produced for the 06 model year and Ve was released in 06. The boats are very similar below the water line, so they produce similar wakes and rides. Interior space and layouts are both similar. The biggest differences between them is the V bow seats are 1 piece, where the Ve bow seats are 2 piece. This means the seat back only, lifts up to gain access to the mid-ship locker and the bottom opens up to gain access to the bow storage. The Ve seat backs have lift supports and the V does not.

The V ballast uses 4 hard tanks: one in each rear locker and one in each mid-ship locker. The Ve uses a soft sac under the bow seats and hard tanks along the transom. I would consider NO ballast as a plus. You can do a far better custom ballast.

The Ve has a walk through transom with filler cushion and whats called "transom activity center" which is 3 storage bins which double as seats. The notched transom of the V makes sitting to put a board on easier then the sloped transom of the V.

The V could have perfect pass as an option but the Ve will likely have Tige "Speed Set" cruise.

Those are some of the major differences.

[rwdavis1]

I am considering selling my 2006 24V if you might be interested. Right at 450 hours, set of pro 80 on tower, I purchased Perfect Pass Stargazer 3 but have not installed, 1450 custom sac rear port, 650 custom V sac in front, kicker in boat speakers with amp, has sub amp but no sub, 2013 Roadrunner custom trailer (4300.00). Its north of Dallas. Need 36k with the new trailer if you might be interested. feel free to give me a shout if you like. 214-918-3731