Somebody help this guy find a Mastercraft

Cracks me up when people judge a ski boat's ride by saying it is bad in rough water. It's a freakin' ski boat, not an ocean going fishing boat. When are you going to be using it in rough water? My Mazda Miata is an ok car but I cant fit my family in it and it has lousy trunk space (just an example....I dont really own a miata)

https://www.copart.com/lot/26036120

Hollywood wrote: zwoobah wrote: https://www.copart.com/lot/26036120 You might as well start sending links to cars ...

I agree.

Desert Skier, looks like your daughter came up with a nice boat. I hope it does not need much work to get it back on the water.

I have to agree with your (TRBenj) choice of workhorse for your purpose...a '83-on Pslot is a rugged tug with lots of grunt. These were used in the day at the original Marine World then in Redwood Shores, Ca. in the ski show. The early all-glass hulls rode rough and 'rattled' and were noisy, but they didn't break.

First-gen Malibus of that era had mold problems resulting in a asymmetrical hull that would chine-walk when turning. They rode unevenly, very hard to get level. If pressed hard enough, the company would literally replace the hull under warranty.

Long ways from CT but a 1982 Stars and Stripes in Santa Rosa
Based on the Prop I think it is a powerslot boat.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa/d/santa-rosa-mastercraft-stars-stripes/7058040049.html

TRBenj wrote: If you can judge prop pitch from a picture you’re a better man than me! Unfortunately he’s probably right about the year and definitely wrong about the stringers, that’s not a composite boat- so I’ve ruled it out. At that price i think he’ll have it for a while too. Keep em coming!

Tim if you have any interest in this boat call and ask him to verify the composite stringers. Like CC, Mastercraft had crossover years but that dash pod came out in 83 so maybe it's a late 82 with 83 construction?   Still a bit of money but may be worth a phone call.

Your 90 SN also didn’t have the correct windshield. Things happen.

The floating pod doesn’t bother me, the bug eye one my 81 had was not my favorite. The square framed windshield just looks proper to me, but the plexi isn’t bad looking at all. Just what I remember growing up.

If you're considering any different brands Tim, let me know and I'll start another thread for ya'.

This one has been pretty entertaining

TRBenj wrote: fanofccfan wrote: A friend of mine has what I think is a 96 Malibu Tantrum. The wake is great for barefooting and it gets used like a tractor. Pulled up three fatties deepwater (one bacerds) last summer. It gets the job done and does it well. but I still let all my allegiance lie in the CC family. Tim- becasue I love to look for used boats, I am on the prowl. I am almost sure you have never been to Nebraska and this would be a great excuse! The Tantrum is a sportster hull I believe... and that’s a nice simple pulling rig. I’ve seen a few Tantrums for short money and they’re tempting... but all that purple and the really horrific gauge placement (plus the cheap plexi windshield) gives me pause. Find me a Nebraska boat, would love to visit!

The plexi windscreen makes for great a hairdoo when you plop in the drivers seat after a ski run! We never have to clean it to see through it though! Ah yes-purple and guage placement might give everyone pause. In my 20's it may have prevented me from getting in it but now that we have come to terms with the fact that the "chickies" do not care about the grey haired generation, we just ski, laugh, have a few beers, and enjoy ourselves! Come visit whether a boat is found or not. We would be happy to have any and all!

RealDeez wrote: Found this by accident... maybe a fit? S+S MC SoCal

No, but thanks.

Doesnt need me to speak for him, but re-read his criteria. Price and distance.

Ok. I was kinda digging for your thoughts on equipment motor etc
Good to know something else

Here's a possibility for ya' TRB

From Ball of Spray but he also spends some time here on CCF

It seems to have been nicknamed the SaladStar 190   

Maybe he'll come along with some info about the creation of this gem.