Looking for a Mid 90's 205

[jakethebt]

Originally Posted by blakekrone

I'm armchair searching at the moment, nothing in MN with it being winter. Been looking all over the place, the 190 is in CO but I know the dealer it is at and trust them for a blind buy. Main concern with the 190 besides space is wake for wakeboarding, while I won't be doing huge tricks (prior concussions) I still enjoy straight airs.

Found a few I'm going to email about, hard part will be figuring out how to "look" at them. I have buddies in the areas of the first 2, so that should work.

1996 Mastercraft ProStar 205
http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/3488945201.html

1996 Mastercraft ProStar 205
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/boa/3470671259.html

1999 Mastercraft ProStar 205
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/boa/3469295024.html

1996 Mastercraft Prostar 205
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/boa/3467803481.html

The only one of those I would be interested in is the last one. Houston is not in good shape, Dallas is custom. That does not appear to be factory gel. It is either paint or a wrap. Also custom leather? It may be ok but it is a long way away from you to take a chance. The third is not that great of shape and that model year is not that hot on resale. The last one looks really nice.

[XtwentyNot]

Originally Posted by jakethebt

The only one of those I would be interested in is the last one. Houston is not in good shape, Dallas is custom. That does not appear to be factory gel. It is either paint or a wrap. Also custom leather? It may be ok but it is a long way away from you to take a chance. The third is not that great of shape and that model year is not that hot on resale. The last one looks really nice.

I'll second that, I was going to link it but noticed you already had it. That's a nice boat. There's this one too:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/boa/3469159928.html

But I'd be calling the guy with the one for $16 and seeing how motivated he is to sell.

[Whisky]

I have been looking for a 205 for quite awhile as well. I think the listing in goldcountry is a buy and flip from this summer. I spoke to the previous owner earlier this year and he was asking less than $12k at that time.

[blakekrone]

Originally Posted by XtwentyNot

I'll second that, I was going to link it but noticed you already had it. That's a nice boat. There's this one too:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/boa/3469159928.html

But I'd be calling the guy with the one for $16 and seeing how motivated he is to sell.

Saw that one as well, with it being a 95' it's first gen hull, 2nd gen is better from what I've been told/read.

[blakekrone]

Originally Posted by Whisky

I have been looking for a 205 for quite awhile as well. I think the listing in goldcountry is a buy and flip from this summer. I spoke to the previous owner earlier this year and he was asking less than $12k at that time.

Talked to current owner a bit, I was trying to do some research to see if it was previously listed as well, he did mention he was the 3rd owner.

The boat is in great shape from the pics, tempted to make him a blind offer and see what he says.

[Jerseydave]

The 190 is a pure slalom boat. If you want multi-use including wakeboarding get a 205. My buddy has one and it can be weighted for a nice wakeboard wake.
'96 and newer will be more roomy than the older ones, an LT-1 would be the best choice.

[blakekrone]

Originally Posted by Jerseydave

The 190 is a pure slalom boat. If you want multi-use including wakeboarding get a 205. My buddy has one and it can be weighted for a nice wakeboard wake.
'96 and newer will be more roomy than the older ones, an LT-1 would be the best choice.

Hard enough to find a 205 let alone one with an LT-1 engine!

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by blakekrone

Hard enough to find a 205 let alone one with an LT-1 engine!

Be patient! It's worth the waiting around. I'm more for skiing so I wanted the 94-95 era. I also got the LT1 and love it! It would definitely be good to wait a bit for the right one. It's not like you can use it right now anyways.

I also agree with all the others on the 205 vs. 190. I definitely like the 205 space up front much better. And, the 96+ era actually give you more room than mine which is a nice bonus. My friend has a 2000 205 and it feels HUGE compared to mine when considering room. I can't imagine a 190 and wakeboarding in the same sentence.

Also, even the newer 197 open bow is way smaller than the 205's. At least the 205 can fit adults.....the 197 even felt small with 2 of my kids up there, let alone adults.

The last one looks the best of the group you gave. Keep in mind that in 1999, the interior and engine box are a little different. I don't prefer the 99' specifically just for that.

[XtwentyNot]

I hate to even ask if something like this would suit your needs?
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/boa/3482329011.html

[blakekrone]

Originally Posted by XtwentyNot

I hate to even ask if something like this would suit your needs?
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/boa/3482329011.html

Quite a bit out of my range and not sure I'm looking for a v-drive. Thanks though.