We bought this boat two years ago. It was in faily good shape, but with a little TLC, it is now immaculate. Since we live on a lake, it has become the main part of our recreation for 8 months out of the year. The best part is that our two boys, ages 6 and 8 have learned to ski, kneeboard, and wakeboard behind this boat. They have even learned to do what this boat was made for..slalom! Now, we are all taking on the course..