What year and model is my mastercraft

[Antman]

Hi all! Im new to this site as I have just bought what I believe to be a 190 stars and stripes, It has a pink and purple stripe through the centre of the craft, can i tell the year from the serial number? It starts with the letters MBC KU 19 **** (at least I think the third letter is a C its a little worn)

Can anyone help me, as I would like to restore it as it once was

Kind regards

Antman

[No Skeez]

The last two numbers of the hull identification number will let you know. For example, say the the boat is a 1986. If the last three are 686, it was an 86 built in 1986. If they are 586, it's an 86 that was built in late '85.

[Antman]

Thanks a lot, Is there any clue as to the model? Is it a Pro Star or a 190 or Stars and stripes or all three ???? Im confused, Your help would be much appreciated

Regards
Antman

[fentong]

Dude, did you say Pink and Purple stripe?

[Antman]

Yes right down the middle and it says Master craft in large letters down the sides

[Antman]

It is a late 1980 craft, thanks for that!!

[TMCNo1]

We need more info and,
45766

[Antman]

Hope this helps, Cheers guys

[Wacko]

None of those graphics are original.

[Antman]

I know, I have removed them but you can just see the purple and pink stripe on the seat and engine cover, I am trying to restore it to original, any help would be most appreciated

[Antman]

Does anyone know what it should look like or have any pics....what model is it?


Please

[SunCoast 83]

YOB36134


This should help....It looks as if you are somewhere between 1977 and 1981. :D

[Wacko]

wow that is great. Does anybody have a brochure or ad for the 1977 model?

[BriEOD]

I love it! "Write for the location of your nearest dealer." Boy have the times changed.

[ski_king]

Thanks a lot, Is there any clue as to the model? Is it a Pro Star or a 190 or Stars and stripes or all three ???? Im confused, Your help would be much appreciated

Regards
Antman

Back then the model was simply a Skier or 19 Skier, depending on the year.

Post some ome pictures from different angles. Can you read the entire HIN? or was it painted or glassed over?

Also, is the deck textured or smooth?

[Antman]

Hi thanks, I now know that it is a late 1980 model, is it a stars and stripes? Do you have a copy of the 1980 brochure?

[Antman]

The Number is MBCKU 19 2580, im not sure if the deck is textured or not. What should the decals look like?

[ski_king]

It is a 19 Skier (or was that Skier 19?)

Does it have the Capacity tag near the throttle? Mine has the model name there.

The Name Stars and Strips was never the official model name. It is just a name we use to describe those beautiful older boats.

If its an 80, the decals should look like the ad Jay has above.

[Antman]

Fantastic buddy, Ill have a look tomorrow! Im in the Uk and its too dark to see now, its 11:15pm, is there anywhere that i can look at the original decals! I intend to restore the craft back to its original state..

Thanks so much for your help

[Antman]

I cannot understand why the centre stripe is pink and purple over the engine cover and that it does not have stars on like the photo, was this some kind of option when purchased new, or is it from a different model?

[TMCNo1]

I cannot understand why the centre stripe is pink and purple over the engine cover and that it does not have stars on like the photo, was this some kind of option when purchased new, or is it from a different model?

Someone has apparently taken the boat and redone it to look like it does now instead of going back original. No that definitely was not a option or a different model.
As previously stated, that boat should look practically identical to the above brochure picture, except it could be one of several other color combos. Probably, somewhere under the paint/gelcoat????? and graphics will be the original color/colors. The interior is not original nor a option, but something someone did to match the exterior or visa versa. Do you have any paperwork or history of the boat.

[TMCNo1]

BTW, you are showing up as a guest and nobody has the ability to pm , email or anything other than reply to your posts, this will help you get on as a full fledged member, http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showpost.php?p=548290&postcount=1

[SunCoast 83]

I cannot understand why the centre stripe is pink and purple over the engine cover and that it does not have stars on like the photo, was this some kind of option when purchased new, or is it from a different model?

No this was never an option on the 1980. The previous owner(s) just decided to part ways with the original beauty of the boat....:confused:

Lucky for you, you will have a blank canvas to work with. Keep the original white hull and deck. Just decide on a color for the stripe. All stars and lettering should be white as well. The stripe can be solid or metalfalke. I will need an expert on here, but I believe original color options for the stripe would include:

-Red
-Green
-Blue
-Black
-Yellow

[Antman]

Guys you are fantastic... I will heed your advice! Ill also upgrade my registration, I will also take some more pics today and post them for your viewing pleasure.

[Antman]

Hi guys, i think, i have activated the pm now so all advice will be greatfully recieved....

[Antman]

Is there currently anyone selling 1980 Stars and Stripes Decals?

[ski_king]

For the decals, first check with Jim at Bay Area Water Sports. He bought all the old decal inventory from MasterCraft.

If he dosnt have what you need, there is somebody on Ebay selling decal kits.

[TMCNo1]

For the decals, first check with Jim at Bay Area Water Sports. He bought all the old decal inventory from MasterCraft.

If he dosnt have what you need, there is somebody on Ebay selling decal kits.


Ski King is right and he has the sign shop next door to his dealership reproducing decals, here, http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showpost.php?p=573397&postcount=1

[Antman]

Cheers guys, I have now bought the decals from ebay, nice! Here are some before pics, including the purple pink decal on the seats etc...

[Antman]

some more pis what do you think ?

[TMCNo1]

There you have it, 1980 19 Skier.

[Antman]

Yes! thanks all, Im sure I will have more questions as I go, But again thanks, just need a few parts now? lol x

[SunCoast 83]

keep posting lots of pictures......we like pictures!

[trickskier]

Nice Trailer..................:rolleyes:

[scott023]

Nice Trailer..................:rolleyes:

Your mean tricky...:D

[Antman]

I know, But i didnt get a choice im sorry to say, There isnt many of these left in the UK, been look ing for ages for the right one! Been working on it all day today, Its now re-wired and the blower is working, I have ordered the new decals in Red, Im finding it difficult to find original seat and engine covers with red/white stars, Any clue?

[mark g]

I know, But i didnt get a choice im sorry to say, There isnt many of these left in the UK, been look ing for ages for the right one! Been working on it all day today, Its now re-wired and the blower is working, I have ordered the new decals in Red, Im finding it difficult to find original seat and engine covers with red/white stars, Any clue?

antman dont think your going to find any original covers for the seats, try a local upholsterer, as for the engine cover i'm prety sure originally the cover on that model was just fibre glass so the stars would have just been decals, i had my upholstery done a few years ago cost i think about £400 for the lot with new foam including the back seat.
A lot depends on the vinyl that you want.
good luck

mark

[Wacko]

No this was never an option on the 1980. The previous owner(s) just decided to part ways with the original beauty of the boat....:confused:

Lucky for you, you will have a blank canvas to work with. Keep the original white hull and deck. Just decide on a color for the stripe. All stars and lettering should be white as well. The stripe can be solid or metalfalke. I will need an expert on here, but I believe original color options for the stripe would include:

-Red
-Green
-Blue
-Black
-Yellow

So not all of the early boats were metalflake?

[ski_king]

My guess is that under that paint, you will find a abused and faded metalflake stripe.

[Antman]

Hi guys, I have just removed the cover and found RED Stars and stripes!!! Yippee! that was luck coz I have just ordered red decals for the craft, You guys really know your ****! Thanks again

[M-Funf]

My guess is that under that paint, you will find a abused and faded metalflake stripe.

I agree. That's what most people do when they can't bring back the metalflake. Just paint over it.

How does it RUN?

[Antman]

It runs like a dream, The engine has been totally re-built and re-bored slightly. It was 5.7 ltr I think its more like 6 ltr now, Just a few treakes to the interior and paintwork then were off and running

I am also looking for a tower and perhaps a canopy, Do you know any?

[Delete1]

There is a a Thread right now about a guy who put a tower on an older Mastercraft. I would check it out before you do anything. Positive's and Negative's.

[flipper]

There is a a Thread right now about a guy who put a tower on an older Mastercraft. I would check it out before you do anything. Positive's and Negative's.

I think he got baned for life:D

[Sodar]

Yes, the moderators did to him what they did to Coz...

[Antman]

Is there a member on here that has the same craft as me 1980 S&S with red decals, it would be nice to see a completed boat, to give me some focus! And your right POWER IS COOL bring on the extreme barefoot........

[flipper]

There is a nice one here

http://80mastercraft.blogspot.com/2007/05/80-mastercraft-stars-n-stripes.html

[Delete1]

Poor guy, don't mess the past (classic's). Serves him right. Not you Coz.

[Antman]

Have been doing some more work today on the craft, Glad to have found the original decals, see photo's, Does anyone know anything about this engine / gearbox, is it standard, I know its hard to see but any help is appreciated...

[M-Funf]

I believe that is a standard 1:1 box. Original to the boat. Is the red metalflake or not?

[Antman]

I dont see a flake in the paint, but its certainly red...After we removed the leather on the engine cover and removed the glued???? foam, the above picture is what we found

[mad-dog1]

Welcome to the show, nice boat BTW....The engine appears to be a 351 Windsor (Ford) Pleasure craft marine PCM, I think is the 240 hp It's similar to mine, the Transmission is the 1.1 if i was to guess, but I'm no expert, just glad you found a jewel under that paint, hopefully you can restore it IMO, get a skylon, don't do a tower on it...my 2 cents....keep it classic...good luck with it, shortly some one else will ring with more info for you....

[ski_king]

Ok, now you know the orginal colors were red stripe on white. It is still possible the side stripes were metalflake. The box has the same texture as the deck and I don't know if they flaked that stripe.

[Antman]

The deck is smooth but the engine cover is slightly contoured, Im not sure the wet deck is original! Ill take pics tomorrow. We have stipped the craft completely now and are just finishing up the wiring.. We have changed all the hoses including the fuel pipe, We are not gonna resrpay the craft until winter, we want it on the water as soon as pos, The red/white S&S decals are on there way from the US as we speak and i hope will arrive in the UK for next week. The following weekend we sould have some action shots....Also we have recovered two of the seats in our own leatherette material, Not ideal but will do until we source original upholstery, we are looking at a bimini, its a nice look.. Also we are running cable for a radio. Whats a SKYLON ?

[mark g]

The deck is smooth but the engine cover is slightly contoured, Im not sure the wet deck is original! Ill take pics tomorrow. We have stipped the craft completely now and are just finishing up the wiring.. We have changed all the hoses including the fuel pipe, We are not gonna resrpay the craft until winter, we want it on the water as soon as pos, The red/white S&S decals are on there way from the US as we speak and i hope will arrive in the UK for next week. The following weekend we sould have some action shots....Also we have recovered two of the seats in our own leatherette material, Not ideal but will do until we source original upholstery, we are looking at a bimini, its a nice look.. Also we are running cable for a radio. Whats a SKYLON ?

antman
Skylon is a brand name for a high pole, instead of a tower you mount a skylon over your ski pole attached with a wire/ratchet to front of the boat, easily removable in two minutes, where you skiing, if any riders are out this weekend i'm sure you will see a boat with the high pole on, if they dont have a tower they usually have the high pole.

[mad-dog1]

http://www.skylonsports.com/products/boomspoles.php

Here's a link to their web site...

[mark g]

maddog you just beat me to it didnt want to post the pic for obvious reasons

[mad-dog1]

Sorry....just trying to be helpful.....

[Abe]

The deck is smooth but the engine cover is slightly contoured, Im not sure the wet deck is original! Ill take pics tomorrow. We have stipped the craft completely now and are just finishing up the wiring.. We have changed all the hoses including the fuel pipe, We are not gonna resrpay the craft until winter, we want it on the water as soon as pos, The red/white S&S decals are on there way from the US as we speak and i hope will arrive in the UK for next week. The following weekend we sould have some action shots....Also we have recovered two of the seats in our own leatherette material, Not ideal but will do until we source original upholstery, we are looking at a bimini, its a nice look.. Also we are running cable for a radio. Whats a SKYLON ?

Hi Antman, if your looking for a skylon ( wakeboard pylon ) I,ve got one for sale on eBay UK right now, I am putting a tower on my mastercraft and have this as a spare, pm me if your interested or bid on it.
Cheers and good luck with your new Toy.

[chico]

Youre boat also has wooden stringers,I would check the pylon and engine mounts just to be safe.