Rare MasterCraft's

[ski_king]

Somebody may have already shared this one.
Here is a 80 MC Outboard I saw on ebay. I didnt know they made an outboard back then other than the jump boat.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4529287285&category=31270&sspagename=WDVW

Does anybody else have any rare or strange MasterCrafts?

[Laurel_Lake_Skier]

I saw that one the other day......looks like its had a pretty hard life.

[jt76ss]

that is a rare one did any body notice that pylon it is huge lot of room in that boat to would make a good boat for the right person

[erkoehler]

hhhmmmm....

That would be a good project boat! How much $$ do you think to get it back on the water?

[jimmer2880]

Starting bid of $999.00 - OUCH! Sorry - but it's not worth that much without a motor :eek3: - you need to add $9,000.00 to that so you dont' need oars!The first boat I ever bought was a comp boat (non-MC though) & was only $2500.00

[MarkP]

I would love a project boat. Not sure that’s the one.

[ktn_cmu]

The toolmans MC is pretty rare...:)

[Dan K]

Are those cup holders cut into the port swim platform ?

They might come in handy if your tubing and need a refill.

[east tx skier]

What's up with the license plate on the boat?

[captkidd]

All of the Barefoot MC's were outboards. Apparently this is one of the earlier (maybe earliest) ones. The taller pylon is necessary for the rope to clear the engine.

[newfound skier]

It looks to me like a New Hampshire plate. These were used through 1988. In 1989 NH switched over to the standard hull numbering.

[erkoehler]

Were the floors in this style boat wood?

[G-man]

floors were changed to fiberglass in 1984, other wood remained in others areas of the boat that are not structural.

[ski_king]

I guess the MasterCraft Salad Bar fits the rare MC catagory.

[MarkP]

I don’t know weather to cry or pull up a chair. Thats a clean boat

[mitch]

I had the NH plates on my boats, and yes 88 or 89 was the end of that. I remember that saladbar on ebay, I think?

[ski_king]

Then there is the old MasterCraft Jump Boat

[ski_king]

This one is not exactly rare..... it is well done.....

Sorry..

[MarkP]

Those little jump boats are cool. Didn’t a Team Talk member find one in a barn or something?? Who was that??

[ski_king]

1990 24Ft. Mastercraft Maristar Cuddy Cabin

[ski_king]

Those little jump boats are cool. Didn’t a Team Talk member find one in a barn or something?? Who was that??


That was Fletch N Me (http://www.tmcowners.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=561&highlight=jump)
Remember the story of it being stolen

[MarkP]

Thats right. We never did get the photos.

[ski_king]

Canadian version of the Stars and Stripes pulling the World Championships in 79.
Note the Maple Leafs.

[ski36short]

If that maple leaf boat was a one-off with a Merc 200 outboard I know where it is... But I think if it was we'd be able to see the cowl. Anyway, there was one permanently docked in the Canard River where I used to ski when I skied on Erie. It was used about 2x per year and I don't know if you could get all the crud off the bottom any more. It lived a hard, neglected life - probably still does.

[AirJunky]

How about a 2 yr old boat that pulled skiers in the US Open?

And the best part is it has a 40 yr old engine in it! ;)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71174&item=7136933906&rd=1

[team north]

this was a friend of mine's. I think its a 1976 it pulled the canadian nationals note the maple leafs!!

[atlfootr]

1980 Mastercraft
Ski Boat & Trailer Description

:love: this part; great boat for waterski enthusiasts.
"All you need is an engine"! Go's on to say, it had a 200hp mercury on it, but it blew up. Wonder Y :rolleyes:
The boat comes w/ trailer and has mooring cover. Steering and a shift control for a mercury engine are included.

I'd probably be interested, if he'd throw in a set of paddles :purplaugh
But then again, I think I'll stay w/ what I already have :headbang:

[MCPS205]

Does anyone have anymore info about the old outboard on ebay?

I see they built that boat in 1979 and 1980 only. They also built a stern drive those two years.

They did not manufacturer another outboard till 1987 and discontinued after 1996.

They have not since made a stern drive. Anyone seen one?

[MarkP]

I don’t recall ever seeing a stern drive Mastercraft

[ski_king]

I only saw one in a magazine back in the mid 80's. It had a Mercruser I/O.
I understood it to be a prototype used to pull jumping events.

An I/O MasterCraft, just dosen't seem right.

[Jim@BAWS]

All of the Barefoot MC's were outboards. Apparently this is one of the earlier (maybe earliest) ones. The taller pylon is necessary for the rope to clear the engine.

NOT ALL Where for barefooting. A majority where used for LD JUMP through 1990. The OLDER Outboards where Prostar 200's Same hull as a 190. Then MC came out with the Barefoot 200 in 1991.

The was a i/o that was produced for MC 1 or 2 years. Would like to see a pictures of that one.


Jim@BAWS

[east tx skier]

I think I saw the I/O MC once. It was on a lift. It's been several years ago. Never saw it again. Should've snapped a picture.

[tph]

Does anyone have anymore info about the old outboard on ebay?

I see they built that boat in 1979 and 1980 only. They also built a stern drive those two years.

They did not manufacturer another outboard till 1987 and discontinued after 1996.

They have not since made a stern drive. Anyone seen one?

If you look closely at the boat to the right in this shot you'll see it is a 1980 stern drive. The hull looks identical to the outboard hull pictured in this thread. I think it was powered by a Merc I/O.

[AirJunky]

Interesting enough that I tried to enhance the shot a bit. Still tough to see much.

[Laurel_Lake_Skier]

Is that a jet drive nozzle tucked under the platform? Never mind.....I see a prop now.

[ski_king]

If you look closely at the boat to the right in this shot you'll see it is a 1980 stern drive. The hull looks identical to the outboard hull pictured in this thread. I think it was powered by a Merc I/O.
TPH, YOu got a sweet looking 83!!
Do you have any other photos that may show the I/O beside you? I can make out the rear engine cover.

[Cloaked]

The one thing tha makes me visualize the I/O is (what appears to be) the forward facing air intake on the left rear of the boat. I too would like to see more pics of this boat, but thanks for the pic of your 83. I currently have an 85 project boat and it is faded on the outside. I hope to get it sanded out to a shine without having to repaint it.

[tph]

TPH, YOu got a sweet looking 83!!
Do you have any other photos that may show the I/O beside you? I can make out the rear engine cover.

Thanks for the compliment on the '83. Unfortunately, this is the only partial picture I have of the I/O. The original is clearer but this site won't allow it to upload (too large) I could try to increase the size or send it to you via e-mail.

[lakes Rick]

Sanger had/has a comp I/O boat.. I looked real seriously about buying one years ago.. Very fast at around 65 top speed.. I know, probably didnt have as good a pull as a direct.. I never skied one, but an owner at the lake one night gave me a ride in his.. hauled rear... and his girlfriend was just Jiggly enough, not too much, just right....

[BriEOD]

... and his girlfriend was just Jiggly enough, not too much, just right....

You're my boy blue!! :D

[BriEOD]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4549884057&category=63686

Check this out, a closed cabin with a potty.

[stevo137]

This one is not exactly rare..... it is well done.....

Sorry..

Wow! That is a sad sight.
One less red 25th.

[ski_king]

MasterMason tracked down an elusive 78 MasterCraft I/O for us.

[ski_king]

78 MasterCraft I/O from the back.

[6ballsisall]

78 MasterCraft I/O from the back.

Man that thing just doesnt look right!

[JEREMY79]

wrong just wrong. Needs an engine in the floor.

[ski_king]

78 MasterCraft I/O

[ski_king]

another view

[jmyers]

another view
Is that an IO Master Craft? I thought it was a V-drive until I saw the outdrive!! I didn't know they even made IO'S!! :confused:

[MasterCrafting]

hey, do i remember seeing a pic of a playboy bunny stars and stripes?

[G-man]

There were 2 playboy bunny S&S made. If you saw one it was rare.

[ski_king]

There were 2 playboy bunny S&S made. If you saw one it was rare.
Ok, who has a picture of one. Boat is optional.

[ski_king]

Since the pictures I posted earlier got deleted, here are some of them again.
Jump Boat

[ski_king]

Maple leaf and Stripes for our friends up north.

[ski_king]

80 S&S MC Outboard

[PointTaken]

Ok, who has a picture of one. Boat is optional.
lol.............

[PointTaken]

Since the pictures I posted earlier got deleted, here are some of them again.
Jump Boat
thats a great pic!

[ski_king]

The salad bar version

[ski_king]

1990 24Ft. Mastercraft Maristar cuddy

[east tx skier]

I wonder if they ever were able to sell the salad bar version. It was a bum hull that MC made them promise never to use as a boat.

[ski_king]

I wonder if they ever were able to sell the salad bar version. It was a bum hull that MC made them promise never to use as a boat.
I read somewhere (maybe here?) that a ski club bought the boat from the restaurant and have it in their clubhouse.

What year is it?

[east tx skier]

I believe it is a 97 if I recall correctly. I had an email conversation going with the ski club owner for a while when he was trying to sell it getting the lowdown on it. I posted his responses on here somewhere (maybe it's archived by now).

[east tx skier]

Found one of my posts about it on the Nicholl's Board.

"Some of you may recall the Mastercraft Salad Bar on ebay some time ago. I had emailed the guy to satisfy some curiosities on my part. This morning, I got the following email in case anyone is interested in buying this thing.

Need to sell the Mastercraft Salad bar boat. Must move quickly. I have over $6,000 in the boat. Sacrifice for $3,000. It almost has that value in parts. Help if you can. Thanks, Bill

[H20skeefreek]

6k in parts? what did he add to it, clearly for only 3k it's not functional.

oh, 6k in salad bar parts....so it's still a salad bar. gotcha.

[east tx skier]

I believe he got/bought the hull from MC, then converted it to a salad bar. So, yes, he made it functional ... as a salad bar.

[BuoyChaser]

I had the NH plates on my boats, and yes 88 or 89 was the end of that. I remember that saladbar on ebay, I think?
no doubt, never new that NH had plates on their boat...always doing things differently here in the granite state!!!

[MCPS205]

If anyone is interested in a jump boat as shown in the earlier pictures, we have one for sale. Email me at NColianni@uproperties.com

[MCPS205]

Ok, it took me longer than expected but here's some pictures.

[MCPS205]

Here's a few more pics of the jump boat.

[MCPS205]

So here's the story. My former roommate and I bought these boats with the intention of fixing them up. I came across another boat for sale that I bought, and he decided he had too many other projects going on so we're selling them. We havent hardly touched the big outboard from the day we got it. The small jump boat is a pretty neat little boat. We did put the 50hp engine on it (it had a 35) but we havent had it running yet. Once that engine is running, we're selling both boats, likely on eBay.

Both boats are located in southern MN but could be transported to just about anywhere in WI since thats where we're both from. Let us know if you're interested in either one before they hit eBay and we can talk. We need to sell the big outboard for $3,000 and the jump boat for $3,500. If you need more pictures, let us know.

Nick

[GortexCowboy]

I own a 1980 SS Outboard and it is still in regular use. Great boat - I have been trying to learn about the actual history on the boat. Do you know how many were built?

[flipper]

Got any pics of it?

[TX.X-30 fan]

Got any pics of trannies?




That's messed up.
:D

[mclovin]

hows this? it also councils people!:D

[wakeX2wake]

now that's scary and just plain weird...

[betsy&david Harrison]

It isn't an 08.. but it is MINE and I love it. I think that makes it rare :D

[6ballsisall]

She's a beauty Bets. Although I'm concerned that it's not an 08 or newer. You may be banned now. :rolleyes:

[ttu]

She's a beauty Bets. Although I'm concerned that it's not an 08 or newer. You may be banned now. :rolleyes:


i have a 07. i am i in jeopardy?:confused:

bets, that is a awesome looking ride.

[ski_king]

Betsy, that a nice looking rear view.

[pram]

if you get to see betsy's from the rear it is a site to behold

[mayo93prostar]

Bets and David, I have the same style boat on the east coast and I have not seen any others like it. Any one else out there have a blue 93 stars and stripes??????

[betsy&david Harrison]

if you get to see betsy's from the rear it is a site to behold

Oh Mr. Prambold... you are very funny :D

[betsy&david Harrison]

Bets and David, I have the same style boat on the east coast and I have not seen any others like it. Any one else out there have a blue 93 stars and stripes??????

I had seen one other in Nor. Cal. a very long time ago. Haven't seen one since.

[03 35th Anniversary]

Bets and David, I have the same style boat on the east coast and I have not seen any others like it. Any one else out there have a blue 93 stars and stripes??????

I found one on Criags List that looked like hell cause it was being used in salt water down in Galvaston.

[thijs]

What is all this talk about not having an 08????? I have seen it on other threads too. Can someone post the link to the thread that started all this??

[TMCNo1]

What is all this talk about not having an 08????? I have seen it on other threads too. Can someone post the link to the thread that started all this??

You asked, http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showpost.php?p=569203&postcount=3

[duckguy]

Its the new backround/x15 thread. I started it by making the point that all the folks complaining about the fact that MC is building boats like the 300 in an attempt to increase the compaines revenues and I dunno, maybe increase workforce and give people jobs, should if they dont like it and feel MC has lost there way should all trade in there 87 prostars and buy new 08's, 09's 10's and so on so MC can be so busy building prostar 190's they wont have time to think about anything else.

[TX.X-30 fan]

Its the new backround/x15 thread. I started it by making the point that all the folks complaining about the fact that MC is building boats like the 300 in an attempt to increase the compaines revenues and I dunno, maybe increase workforce and give people jobs, should if they dont like it and feel MC has lost there way should all trade in there 87 prostars and buy new 08's, 09's 10's and so on so MC can be so busy building prostar 190's they wont have time to think about anything else.




Putting down folks that own older boats just make you look ignorant. I know looks can be deceiving but in this case I am skeptical.

Hey you can install google toolbar.................. its free and has spell check. 43883 43883

[03 35th Anniversary]

Putting down folks that own older boats just make you look ignorant. I know looks can be deceiving but in this case I am skeptical.

Hey you can install google toolbar.................. its free and has spell check. 43883 43883

Maybe you should just be alittle more sensitive to his feelings as an individual!!!!!!! :mad:

[duckguy]

No I can't and being that I own "old" Mastercrafts would mean I am not putting anyone that has one down. You totally have missed my point and frankly I don't care if you ever understand.

[TX.X-30 fan]

I understand a great deal ducky as do most others here.


35th you sensitive caring bastage.

[duckguy]

I really do not feel you do. But actually your right! Due to the fact that I have a new X-star makes me a big jerk and anyone with an older boat is lesser in my eyes and therefore has no right to an opinion.

[ski_king]

Actually, your boat is technically a year old now. I do not see where you have an opinion that matters either.

[duckguy]

Very true, well Im out. Any 09 guys?

The whole thing is that I love my new mc and I love my old mc. I think they are all great but some folks are so resistant to change. I can remember when the 40th came out and some were up in arms that it was not S&S based. Love whatever boat you have, use it, show it off or don't. Whatever you like. People just need to be a bit more open to this or any company trying new things unless they are willing to keep the company going year after year so that the company need not look at new ideas and "loose their way" so to speak.

[6ballsisall]

Actually, your boat is technically a year old now. I do not see where you have an opinion that matters either.

^^ This guy rules!!!!!!!!! :headbang::headbang::uglyhamme

[BriEOD]

Its the new backround/x15 thread. I started it by making the point that all the folks complaining about the fact that MC is building boats like the 300 in an attempt to increase the compaines revenues and I dunno, maybe increase workforce and give people jobs, should if they dont like it and feel MC has lost there way should all trade in there 87 prostars and buy new 08's, 09's 10's and so on so MC can be so busy building prostar 190's they wont have time to think about anything else.

Duck...I'm not being critical, merely providing some background from my years of being on here. With that said, the last bit of that incredibly long run on sentence has been brought up before and never goes over well. Not everyone can afford a new boat. I love MC, but there is no way I could afford a new one. Consequently, when I upgraded from my 87 I moved into a 2000 and paid cash. Particularly in these stressful financial times, I'm glad I don't have a $500 boat payment every month. Especially considering it is 27 degrees outside and my boat will spend 5 months on a trailer. :mad:

[duckguy]

I was not trying to make this a financial issue. More so that unless everyone that complains about MC loosing its way by not making only ski boats buys new ones every year to keep them going should be happy MC is doing what they can to survive these tough times. MC being strong keeps all of our values high, new and old.

[scott023]

I am having real trouble understanding why some of you can not understand what ducky is saying. I don't know him from a hole in the ground, so I am not biased on the issue. All the guy is trying to say is WE SHOULD ALL BE PROUD TO OWN A MC. It does not matter what year or model it is, and if the company continues to develop and sell boats, we will all still be in a good spot to trade up, trade down or simply sell. If MC production was stagnant and somehow the company folded, we would all take a hit in the wallet. I am new here, but I don't check what type of boat a person has. As a first time boat owner, I try to take some of the knowledge that is obviously present here and hopefully be able to use it in my own day to day adventures. Peace. :)

[flipper]

No I can't and being that I own "old" Mastercrafts would mean I am not putting anyone that has one down. You totally have missed my point and frankly I don't care if you ever understand.

He'll never get it....give up. He's a little slow if ya know what I mean

[Sodar]

This thread is bordering confrontational and is close to being closed once again. Please get back to the topic of Rare MasterCrafts.

[Sodar]

Without adding more speculation, this was DuckF*ck's exact comment. It is ridiculous and obsurd, but if he would like to come back, back peddle and attempt to play nice, than more power to him.

I also believe that anyone on the boards here that like to complain about the direction MC is going that have anything less than a 2008 should go out and buy the current model year of the boat of there choice, or else maybe should just sit down and be quiet, or maybe start theor own boat company with the wealth of knowledge and sense they have.

[flipper]

new boats suck

[JohnE]

This thread is bordering confrontational and is close to being closed once again. Please get back to the topic of Rare MasterCrafts.

Can we stop closing threads? Edit or delete posts if necessary. All that closing a thread accomplishes is to force the discussions to a different thread. Sort of fuels the fires, IMO.

Back to the topic: A rare MC is an '09:D

[JohnE]

new boats suck

And are rarer than a 78 S&S :D

[flipper]

how about a 2011? How many of those do ya see around?

[duckguy]

I stick by it Sodar! Unless you wish to upgrade traditional ski boat year after year to keep MC out of the 300 business then you should shut up about a new direction.

[tex]

Always puts my mind back on rare Mastercrafts!

[ski_king]

Here is a rare one. I think this boat has been posted before, but not this view.

[ski_king]

There is something like this 82 I really like. I think I have seen this color combo before somewhere.
Sweet boat, but this one has a very ugly interior.

[ski_king]

This thread is bordering confrontational and is close to being closed once again. Please get back to the topic of Rare MasterCrafts.

Please Mr. Moderater Sir, don't close this thread as I started it.

Please delete posts 72 thru 75 and 77 thru 105 and this post as well as any other post that isn't directly related to a rare MasterCraft.

[Jim@BAWS]

Always puts my mind back on rare Mastercrafts!

Rare indeed...butt cleavage is always a good wake up call vs. coffee. Now where did that
rare Mastercraft Thread go !!!

[Jim@BAWS]

There is something like this 82 I really like. I think I have seen this color combo before somewhere.
Sweet boat, but this one has a very ugly interior.


Trying to buy that one RIGHT NOW...25 miles south of BAWS

Jim@BAWS

[6ballsisall]

Here is a rare one. I think this boat has been posted before, but not this view.

I"m not a fan of I/O's but that one would actually be pretty cool to own. Bet it would make a nice footin machine

[TX.X-30 fan]

I stick by it Sodar! Unless you wish to upgrade traditional ski boat year after year to keep MC out of the 300 business then you should shut up about a new direction.




This is so stupid my brain hurts. Haaaaaaaaaaaaa

[ttu]

i have posted this one before on another thread, but this one got a butt implant:D

[flipper]

This is so stupid my brain hurts. Haaaaaaaaaaaaa

At least the pain is in a small area then:D

[Gonzo]

i have posted this one before on another thread, but this one got a butt implant:D

Dont let Harold see that, its a sin not to sand and polish the bottom of a teak platform.

[TMCNo1]

Dont let Harold see that, its a sin not to sand and polish the bottom of a teak platform.

I'm glad it's that guys boat, it looks like a big Pamper hung on the back!
He could always use it for a poop tank for those long days on the water!

[TX.X-30 fan]

At least the pain is in a small area then:D



Listen D!cK heaD..................................... :D

[tex]

Please Mr. Moderater Sir, don't close this thread as I started it.

Please delete posts 72 thru 75 and 77 thru 106 and this post as well as any other post that isn't directly related to a rare MasterCraft.

I'm worried about you ski_king if you want 106 deleted!!!

[ski_king]

I'm worried about you ski_king if you want 106 deleted!!!

Opps, 106 stays. I was very careful to not include that post, somebody must have been deleted and moved the post counts by one.
That one is my favorite:)

[SkiDog]

Well I'll be damned! Hereis my old Platinum Prostar 190, #66 of 200 built!
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/boa/1009240924.html

[Sodar]

Well I'll be damned! Hereis my old Platinum Prostar 190, #66 of 200 built!
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/boa/1009240924.html

That's gotta bum you out!

Cool boat though!

[SkiDog]

That's gotta bum you out!

Cool boat though!

Yea, i'd like to have it back too! But it's not in the cards I don't think:mad:

[BriEOD]

Nice to see they took good care of it.:rolleyes:

[Sodar]

Did you call on it? Just curious if it was 100% definitely your old boat.

[SkiDog]

Yes, I did call about it, and so did Jim@ BAWS. It IS definitely my old boat, and no it wasn't very well cared for by the previous owner. I think this owner has completely redone the upholstery but says the motor won't turn over. He thinks maybe the cylinders have rust in them. The trailer is what I recognized right off the bat. the boat also has a Florida Water Sports decal on each side of the boat towards the back, and I've got pics with these on there. Just more evidence that's its mine. If I wasn't broke as hell right now, I'd buy it back or at least make an offer on it. It'd be a great project boat!:cool:

[dmminfla]

I'm not sure if any has posted this. I was just watching Caddy Shack on the golf channel and Rodney almost ran over 4 MC jump boats at 50 seconds in. Here is the youtube link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGD-tUsySPs