slackerB52 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Im looking to buy a B52 but Im unsure of what years were big change years IE hull changes, motor changes, balast ect. Plesse let me know if you can help. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackerB52 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 We are getting into surfing, still wakeboard too settled on MB for a number of reasons looking to spend around 40k but could go as high as 50k for the right boat, suggestions welcome we are looking at 22ft and bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot4teach Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 You want to look for a 2010-2012 B52 23. Something like this: https://www.onlyinboards.com/2012-MB-Sports-B52-23-low-hours--for-sale-Mesa-Arizona-100079.aspx There is also one list on the MB Boat Owners facebook group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackerB52 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 is there any perticular reason for those years over others? i see there is a B52 wide body 21ft https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/d/san-jose-2012-mb-sports-52-wide-body/7064049451.htmlprice is really good but.... it is 21ft and i was looking and under the impression the 23 was a better surf boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot4teach Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 The 23' is the way to go. In your price range this is the best hull for surfing. Many would say it's better than the 2015-2017 hull. Here's another very nice boat. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/601462904037882/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackerB52 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 would it be worth the extra money to step up the the 2013-2014 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onequicktang Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Slacker i have a 2013 b52 23' for sale. Its fully setup for surfing and has tons of add ons. Send me a text at 2489204421 and I can send you pics and info. Birddog7.62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperryd Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 The 21’ from 2009-2015 was a great surf hull as are the newer ones. The 23’ from 2011-2014 was that same series of wide body hull that also surfed great. The obvious difference is length. Besides the extra room you had extra displacement. That helps and hurts different things. The 23 needs considerably more weight to get a strong wave than a 21’ just because of the larger surface area. The 21’ can put up a great wave but the drawback is there is considerably more bow rise without the extra length. Each has its strengths and weaknesses but both are great family boats that put up excellent waves. I’ve had a couple of 21’ MBs of that series and we have plenty of room for our family of four plus friends. Check them both out & see what fits your family and budget. AZ_MB and onequicktang 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanzo Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Has anyone put together a Hull Chart over the years? To show when the major hull re-designs were done? Maybe also including when key options were added? Like the early surf tabs or GSA? I'm considering an upgrade to something in the 2012-2017 range in a year or so, but not sure when things changed. I'm considering a B52 21, or Tomcat 21 or 22. Can't got any larger than 22ft on my lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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