1995 prostar 190

[tatronation]

I am going to look at a 1995 prostar 190 with 370 hours. The boat is very clean and you can tell from the pictures. it has the standard efi, not the lt1. 1:1 tranny, no powerslot. it doesn't come with the original trailer, but a 02 mastercraft trailer instead. no perfect pass, all stock boat. white and no fading at all. engine is really clean. snap on cover, bimini top as well.

Side note: i really wanted to possibly get a 91-94 because i hear great things about the wake for slalom. I only slalom ski, but i also pull my friend that wake boards. From what i've read, the 91-94 is the way to go for a slalom boat, but the 95 is good as well. Am i going to be happy with the slalom wake on a 95 or should i really wait a long time for a 94? I want fuel injection and a lot of the 94s around my area (if any) are clapped out, faded, and have a lot of hours. let me know what you think, thanks!

[BrianM]

95-97 190 skis wonderfully. Has a great wake and less spray and IMHO is no better or worse than the 91-94 boats just a bit different. Without seeing photos the one you describe is probably a $14-16k boat.

[EricB]

I agree with BrianM on the ski-ability. The majority of people will argue about what wake is better, but reality is that (if you're not skiing short line in a course) you would have a tough time discerning what is better. The 95's ski great.

I wouldn't price that boat that high though. Personally I would not pay more than 11k-ish. It may have low hours, but no options either.

[waterlogged882]

Originally Posted by EricB

I agree with BrianM on the ski-ability. The majority of people will argue about what wake is better, but reality is that (if you're not skiing short line in a course) you would have a tough time discerning what is better. The 95's ski great.

I wouldn't price that boat that high though. Personally I would not pay more than 11k-ish. It may have low hours, but no options either.

Agreed. $11- 12K tops and Brian is the voice of subject matter expert. Spot on for both opinions here.

[mikeg205]

without extra goodies... plus 1 on the 11-12 tops.. I have a 1995 205 and without goodies - it's not worth more than 12K.

[tatronation]

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/5359202735.html

thanks for the help guys. His price did seem pretty rich.. i got him down to what you guys are saying about, but he mentioned a slight tear in the rear seat. i might wait it out and get a 91-94. i guess a carb isn't the biggest deal in the world and somewhat better for simplicity.

[mikeg205]

Originally Posted by tatronation

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/5359202735.html

thanks for the help guys. His price did seem pretty rich.. i got him down to what you guys are saying about, but he mentioned a slight tear in the rear seat. i might wait it out and get a 91-94. i guess a carb isn't the biggest deal in the world and somewhat better for simplicity.

12950 is a good starting point.. you will enjoy the EFI... that price includes the summer premium which he will get in a few months.. if he doesn't budge - then he doesn't want to sell

what's with galvanized trailer... is he first owner? very low hours... but that does not raise price.

[tatronation]

he told me his cash price is 11.5k he's just being pushy about it and i dont like how the rear seat is ripped. id rather spend 9k on a 91-94 with perfect pass i think. he sent me pictures of it on a blue mastercraft trailer. i dont like how it is longer than the boat and puts the axle farther back. he isn't the original owner and has owned it for "a few years"

[waterlogged882]

Originally Posted by tatronation

he told me his cash price is 11.5k he's just being pushy about it and i dont like how the rear seat is ripped. id rather spend 9k on a 91-94 with perfect pass i think. he sent me pictures of it on a blue mastercraft trailer. i dont like how it is longer than the boat and puts the axle farther back. he isn't the original owner and has owned it for "a few years"

I smell a rat deal or less than desirable.

[mikeg205]

Originally Posted by tatronation

he told me his cash price is 11.5k he's just being pushy about it and i dont like how the rear seat is ripped. id rather spend 9k on a 91-94 with perfect pass i think. he sent me pictures of it on a blue mastercraft trailer. i dont like how it is longer than the boat and puts the axle farther back. he isn't the original owner and has owned it for "a few years"

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