Baller rok Posted December 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 26, 2012 Basically a lurker, but enjoy the site immensely. OK, let's see if this is gonna work.... 17' wood ski boat built here in Brazil by an old Austrian craftsman, Max Schacherl, who successfully adapted a shallow-V bertram bottom and direct drive (instead of v-drive) to California skiboat plans, making for a fantastic ride, good tracking on the course and a light & nice looking boat. Mine was one of the last ones he built, commissioned by my dad for me about 35 years ago. Engine is a Ford 351 Cleveland 4V (out of a '70 Mustang Mach 1), basically stock, but we installed a dry sump to get it as low as possible into the bottom of the boat for a shallow shaft angle. Boat does an easy 50+ mph, virtually no wake. Eery skiing the course with it! No speed control so it's a good drill to drive and use a stopwatch at the same time... It's not what I use for everyday skiing on the course anymore (I've got a modern tug with PPSG) but I love taking the old girl out for free skiing and barefooting. Looking forward to eventually teaching my kids (aged 2 & 4) to ski, behind it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted December 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 26, 2012 2000 SN GT40 PPSG http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2440/4012162975_bba4cc57d1.jpg 1983 MC SS http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7763024488_6422f4fbb0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted December 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 26, 2012 @rok, that boat is beautiful. I really love that old wood look. You've taken tremendous care of it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted December 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 26, 2012 @Andy it has a 5.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jerseydave Posted December 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2012 My "new to me" 1993 Prostar 25th Anniversary Limited Edition LT-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jerseydave Posted December 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2012 @rok, your boat is beautiful! Lots of nice boats here guys, I'm drooling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted December 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2012 The wood trailer is uber sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted December 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2012 86 American skier and 2002 ski Nautique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted December 27, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted December 27, 2012 @rok: very cool boat! Looks awesome, the details are very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rok Posted December 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2012 Appreciate your comments, guys! Here's the everyday pull: Brazilian-built MasterBoat, based on Mastercraft design from mid-90's I believe. Boat is beautifully built, incredible level of finish. Indmar 310hp & Stargazer do a nice job on the course. By the way, it's summer here and I've just come back from a set at the lake...sorry guys!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted December 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2012 @rok. Is that a mahogany trailer?!!!!! Wow! Nice rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rok Posted December 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hi @skihart, It's not mahogany - it's "peroba", a very hard native Brazilian wood. The boat itself is cedar & marine grade plywood. Thanks again for all your comments guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkTimm Posted December 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2012 1996 Ski Nautique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted December 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2012 @jhughes, love the Stars and Stripes MC!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeprunc Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 1995 Tige SLM 700 plus hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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