2nd boat for skiing/barefooting

[jhall0711]

Originally Posted by TayMC197

Another option is losing weight.... lol

LOL best response....

[Theclarks1111]

I appreciate all the responses. I've kind of been able to confirm what I thought. I had been looking around at early 90s Prostar 190s. I am not very heavy, about 170ish so I dont necessarily need a huge amount of power or top end speed. The kind of barefooting I am talking about doing is just having some fun on a boom. I will not be doing any kind of competition barefooting. Thanks again for the advice.

[Jerseydave]

Originally Posted by TayMC197

My 92 190 with the 351 topped out at 47, noone in tow and about 5 people in the boat. GPS to prove that speed. I'd imagine even with a footer it would maintain 44-45... If the speed is the biggest thing, reprop it for a little extra speed... that being said, get a power slot, 91-94 prostar for about 6K and have a blast...

$6K for a '91 prostar? Only if it needs some work....a lot of work.

[Jerseydave]

I have the best of both, '05 X-star and '93 prostar LT-1 Limited.
You should be able to find a 91-94 prostar for $10-12K. '91-'94 slalom wakes are considered one of the best out there. Try to get one with the 285 hp Ford motor, or LT-1.
Also, don't rule out '84-'86 Mastercrafts. They are great classics with nice slalom wakes, light hulls so footing would be great too.

[Miss Rita]

Just to be devil's advocate, as great as MasterCrafts are, they aren't the best footin' boat around. SkiPro made some barefoot-specific boats that were used in a lot of tournaments, have a built-in boom, plenty of speed and power.

I just happen to have one for sale...

[rodltg2]

Originally Posted by Jerseydave

$6K for a '91 prostar? Only if it needs some work....a lot of work.

Just some work, like taking off the pull up bar !

http://modesto.craigslist.org/boa/3465231797.html

[rodltg2]

or just save a bunch and get this !

http://yubasutter.craigslist.org/boa/3467818442.html

[orbeamlb]

Originally Posted by rodltg2

or just save a bunch and get this !

http://yubasutter.craigslist.org/boa/3467818442.html

Cool! If i only had room for it.

[orbeamlb]

Originally Posted by Theclarks1111

I appreciate all the responses. I've kind of been able to confirm what I thought. I had been looking around at early 90s Prostar 190s. I am not very heavy, about 170ish so I dont necessarily need a huge amount of power or top end speed. The kind of barefooting I am talking about doing is just having some fun on a boom. I will not be doing any kind of competition barefooting. Thanks again for the advice.

You can always keep an eye out for a clean PS200 of BF200 if you're open to outboards. The PS200 throws a very flat wake much like a PS190 of the same vintage.

[Theclarks1111]

Jerseydave, what kind of top end speed do you get with your LT1. I just found a 94 prostar 190 with the LT1. The owner is claiming 47mph. I feel like that might be a bold claim. What are your thoughts?