Anything with the Bombardier motor is good, from what I've heard. For $2,500 you can expect some scuffs and nicks, but those will be hard to see at 50mph on the water

These are a lot like motorcycles, in the sense that you'll see people get rid of them for CHEAP when times get hard. Lurk on Craigslist and see what pops up... Specifically, Clarksville (because of Ft. Campbell)