No offense was taken with the comments LZ. My buddy has put a $20,000 limit on his purchase and the TJ and Stryker at show prices fall within that range. If it was me I'd look for something a couple years old with a 4 stroke outboard on it but that's me. He's dead set on a NEW boat.
What are the major issues with buying a 2 year old boat. I've owned a number of boats and know that the power plant is #1 on the list. As far as sleds are concerned, what would you look for to determine if you're buying something that has been taken care of.