1996 Prostar value?

It is long gone, a buddy was looking to buy it but ended up buying a Porsche instead?

gun-driver wrote: The 2001’s were ahead of their time. They were great wakeboard boats just waiting for the sport to be invented.

Guys at my old ski club called (2001 model) Nautiques Naw Tanks. They were 93 Pro Star purists. I had a 97 SN that they all wanted a pull from.

Riley wrote: TRBenj wrote: For Bruce So you're a Moderator, too? Who would have thought? I can hardly wait till someone asks about the value of '80's Malibu Skiers.

MC Wanted threads are ok

For Bruce

Miles above a SN. If you have a SN of the era, burn the dog to the ground.

Good information to know guys and I appreciate you guys offering your opinions.
I was pretty sure I could get accurate information even on a non Nautique from ski guys on this forum. Now I will probably get to help my buddy bring this boat up to snuff and that is fine he is a very good old friend.

Ok that’s enough OFF CC TOPIC talk here.

In CA our season is just taking off so if it is going to sell now has the highest value.
I believe the engine was replaced due to a Freeze, yeah it does get cold in parts of CA.
My buddy had called me and let me know about this boat.
I gave him details including great ski wake, powerful engine but rides harsh enough to rattle your teeth on rough water. All I think are accurate.
I also shared what I found out there for sale that was similar.
He has decided to go look at it with his wife. He thinks he will now buy it.
That is fine. I was just looking at it for a quick flip. I like my boat.
Thanks for all the feedback.   AND as far as time vs money made, I am now retired so I have more time than income now. Allows for playing with projects.

That was quick. It was a scam, '97 Prostar for $2500.

Mark,
If the boat checks out I would go for it. Although, if you ski behind it you will probably end up keeping it. Having two boats isn't a bad thing.

This one is a much better deal!

Only reason the 14 is deemed sluggish is because slalom skiers these days are above skiing public lakes with room. Instead they want to ski in ditches less than 1300’ in length and want to hit 36mph way before the 55’s so they can have time to fix their hair. I like the 14 bc the price today is more appealing over a 14 SN, better interior features IMO and if you can stomach the looks of the latest SN, well my hats off to you.

Close but the 1998 Pro Star failed the AWSA towboat test. After a modification to the rudder and adding material to the aft end of the boat it passed the test. Nonetheless the 1996 Pro Star has a decent slalom wake. As Tim said it isn’t as prized as the 93-94 PS. Still a great deal for a slalom skier on a budget. I’d want to know more about why the engine was replaced and why the total hours are so low. Put a PP Stargazer in it for $1,000 and you’ve got a good training boat.

Nope, now you’re confusing the 98-00 hull. That was the “Disastercraft” that chine locked during AWSA testing, for which MC came out with the “positive tracking system” chine inserts/extra tracking fin/winged rudder as a fix.

95-97 had no such issues and is a good skiing boat.

I know the 97 had a major issue for some reason on the water tests for approval. Idk the hull designs well but those quacks love their 80’s and 90’s ProStars and anything else is chicken feed.

Frankly picking up a boat worth $10k or so for $7500 isn’t enough profit for myself to warrant dealing with potential buyers. Let’s say you try for $12k but after 3 months settle on $10k, all for $2500 and a phone log of hagglers? if you have the gift to gab go for it. I’m fortunate to know I can make an extra $2500 in less time and don’t have to deal with people.