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6ballsisall
07-19-2005, 05:22 PM
It would be cool if we all combined our knowledge of MC boats and put them in one place for all to reference. Let's focus this one on the Prostar/Skier series boats. List what you know about the hull design and changes from prior years and how it skis
BriEOD
07-19-2005, 05:28 PM
It all began in 1968...
6ballsisall
07-19-2005, 05:43 PM
It all began in 1968...
And only 2 boats made! Ok who knows about the early 70's hulls. Whos got pics and what were they like?
RackAtak
07-19-2005, 05:55 PM
I have a question...Mine is a 2001 ProStar 195 according to the stamped V.I.N. in the hull, but I see other 2001's with a different hull design and improved rear ski locker design where the rope can't get under the lids. What gives??? Was there a mid year design change? The later (I guess) 2001's seem to have a more swooped hull and mine is blockier... :confused:
east tx skier
07-19-2005, 05:56 PM
The original boats were orange (wake me when you get to the 90s).
JEREMY79
07-19-2005, 06:27 PM
Hey the 70's were cool boats.
What happend to the first two. That would be cool to have.
east tx skier
07-19-2005, 10:00 PM
I have a question...Mine is a 2001 ProStar 195 according to the stamped V.I.N. in the hull, but I see other 2001's with a different hull design and improved rear ski locker design where the rope can't get under the lids. What gives??? Was there a mid year design change? The later (I guess) 2001's seem to have a more swooped hull and mine is blockier... :confused:
I'm sorry, but that was the most blatant threadjack ever! Kudos.
I wasn't saying anything bad about 70s boats. I just don't know anything about them and it looked like the thread was going by decade.
By the way, I think MC owns the originals. One was pictured in the 03 WSM Boat Buyers' Guide.
6ballsisall
07-19-2005, 10:04 PM
I'm sorry, but that was the most blatant threadjack ever! Kudos.
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Was thinking the same thing!!!
To keep the thread going, whats the difference in hull design between the 81-86 hull as compared to the 87-90 hull, the 91-94 hull.
east tx skier
07-19-2005, 10:08 PM
I don't speak from experience, but from what I've read, each year, you get a bit more interior room, a slightly flatter/softer wake, about a line lenth less spray per change. To be honest, from looking at the pictures, the differences in wake characteristics amount to picking gnat sh\t out of pepper.
bradamerry
07-19-2005, 10:20 PM
I see very little spray on the toob...
BriEOD
07-19-2005, 10:21 PM
Brad you've got issues man. Be a man and get back on the ski. :mad:
bradamerry
07-19-2005, 10:22 PM
Brad you've got issues man. Be a man and get back on the ski. :mad:
Maybe alittle trick sking tomorrow? :rolleyes:
BriEOD
07-19-2005, 10:23 PM
Anything is better then the tube. Why aren't you logged onto AIM right now?
ski_king
07-19-2005, 10:26 PM
Somewhere on here is a good thread where we discussed the changes of the Skier/Prostar 190 over the years, I can't find it now.
If I remember, it even had a photo of the orginal 68, but it probobly disappeared with along with alot of the other photos that were on here.....
MarkP
07-19-2005, 10:29 PM
Brad you've got issues man. Be a man and get back on the ski. :mad:Whats this thread about:confused:
bradamerry
07-19-2005, 10:37 PM
Anything is better then the tube. Why aren't you logged onto AIM right now?
just skipped that tonight.. came straight to the site.. Been looking for me?
RackAtak
07-19-2005, 11:32 PM
I'm sorry, but that was the most blatant threadjack ever! Kudos...
How??? Where??? Not intended!!!
It would be cool if we all combined our knowledge of MC boats and put them in one place for all to reference. Let's focus this one on the Prostar/Skier series boats. List what you know about the hull design and changes from prior years and how it skis
Oh! Now I see it... :uglyhamme OK, OK...I missed the post about the early 70's hulls :o You guys are killin me!
6ballsisall
07-19-2005, 11:35 PM
How??? Where??? Not intended!!!
Oh! Now I see it... :uglyhamme OK, OK...I missed the post about the early 70's hulls :o You guys are killin me!
Its all good Rack! :D
Leroy
07-20-2005, 12:48 AM
OK, maybe boat history isn't that strong here, but it would be great to read! Should be someone at MC that could write an interesting documentary, or maybe already has???
BrianM
07-20-2005, 08:52 AM
I have a question...Mine is a 2001 ProStar 195 according to the stamped V.I.N. in the hull, but I see other 2001's with a different hull design and improved rear ski locker design where the rope can't get under the lids. What gives??? Was there a mid year design change? The later (I guess) 2001's seem to have a more swooped hull and mine is blockier... :confused:
Your 2001 195 is actually a modified (open bow) version of the 95-97 Prostar hull. The other 2001 Prostar 190s you see are on the 1st year EVO hull which is completely different.
To keep the thread going, whats the difference in hull design between the 81-86 hull as compared to the 87-90 hull, the 91-94 hull.
Don't know the exact differences but I think the hull was the same 81-85 with a change in 86-90 but the 86 still used the 81-85 deck while 87-90 used the new deck. Making 86 kind of a transition year. Hull changed again for 91-94. Anyone at MC care to confirm this?
JEREMY79
07-20-2005, 09:32 AM
Is this one of the first MC's?
BG1772
07-20-2005, 09:58 AM
It all began in 1968...
My father owned the original 1968 mastercraft. It was the first boat I ever drove and learned how to ski behind. He traded it back to the factory in 1987 for a PS 190. At the time I thought that was so cool to get a new boat, but I wish he still had the original. I'll scan some pictures and post them.
BG1772
07-20-2005, 10:00 AM
I didn't see the picture somebody posted before I replied with my comment. That sure looks like the boat. That one has a different interior than when my dad sold it back and it is on a different trailer, but other than that it looks the same.
RackAtak
07-20-2005, 10:03 AM
Your 2001 195 is actually a modified (open bow) version of the 95-97 Prostar hull. The other 2001 Prostar 190s you see are on the 1st year EVO hull which is completely different.
Thanks for that.
east tx skier
07-20-2005, 10:07 AM
How??? Where??? Not intended!!!
Quite alright. I got no problem with it. Never have.
JEREMY79
07-20-2005, 10:07 AM
My father owned the original 1968 mastercraft. It was the first boat I ever drove and learned how to ski behind. He traded it back to the factory in 1987 for a PS 190. At the time I thought that was so cool to get a new boat, but I wish he still had the original. I'll scan some pictures and post them.
Post 'em post 'em
east tx skier
07-20-2005, 10:09 AM
Don't know the exact differences but I think the hull was the same 81-85 with a change in 86-90 but the 86 still used the 81-85 deck while 87-90 used the new deck. Making 86 kind of a transition year. Hull changed again for 91-94. Anyone at MC care to confirm this?
I'm not "with" MC, but that sounds right according to what I've read.
east tx skier
07-20-2005, 10:10 AM
My father owned the original 1968 mastercraft. It was the first boat I ever drove and learned how to ski behind. He traded it back to the factory in 1987 for a PS 190. At the time I thought that was so cool to get a new boat, but I wish he still had the original. I'll scan some pictures and post them.
Wow! Cool! :cool:
bcampbe7
07-20-2005, 10:20 AM
My father owned the original 1968 mastercraft. It was the first boat I ever drove and learned how to ski behind. He traded it back to the factory in 1987 for a PS 190. At the time I thought that was so cool to get a new boat, but I wish he still had the original. I'll scan some pictures and post them.
Yeah Wow... Now you could probably trade it for a nice lakehouse! What do you think something like that would be worth? I guess whatever someone is willing to pay, right?
BG1772
07-20-2005, 10:56 AM
I know that in 1968 my dad paid $3500 for the boat and in 1987 MC Traded him the boat for a new 190. My dad was very happy with the deal.
bcampbe7
07-20-2005, 11:08 AM
I know that in 1968 my dad paid $3500 for the boat and in 1987 MC Traded him the boat for a new 190. My dad was very happy with the deal.
That would be a sweet deal back then... :cool:
MrBill
07-20-2005, 11:09 AM
The oldest I've "seen" is a 74... Almost bought it but was beat by some other dude by one day... Doh!!!
MrBill
07-20-2005, 11:11 AM
By "seen" I mean in person...
bradamerry
07-20-2005, 11:24 AM
I'm not "with" MC, but that sounds right according to what I've read.
Oh really, could have fooled us!!! :uglyhamme
east tx skier
07-20-2005, 12:38 PM
I meant at this very instant. ;)
That is #1, the first one ever built. Jeremy when was that picture taken?
A history thread?
Well, let's see. First the earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and they bought Mercedes Benzes. And Prince Charles started wearing Lady Di's clothes. I couldn't beleive it.
Any questions?
east tx skier
07-20-2005, 01:36 PM
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffin' glue.