Baller Lakebum Posted April 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 6, 2020 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted April 6, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted April 6, 2020 @Murrski - wrap looks great, can you provide more details? You mention its going on 8 years, have you had any issues, would you do it again (assume you would). Is it installer sensitive and did an experienced installer do yours or was it a DIY install. What was total cost? Thx, DW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted April 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 9, 2020 Just got this beauty waxed and cleaned and put in the water. Absolutely love this boat. Sorry - not sure how to rotate these pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted April 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 9, 2020 1998 Echelon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Teddy Posted April 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 9, 2020 @Skoot1123 I love the reverse color on that boat. I had a 2000 white with black logo but the red with white tops it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkTimm Posted April 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 9, 2020 I will pick this beauty up next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Murrski Posted April 10, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 10, 2020 Appreciate it @DW! A couple of minor issues with the wrap. The pro installer wrapped it right up to the rub rail. Everything above the rub rail is stock. Had one issue with the water from the trunk lid that tried to escape down through the stock drainage (just underneath the rub rail on the transom) it created a bubble so just had to poke a hole for it to drain out and squeegee the trapped water out. Other minor issues just with trailering on/off where the wife came in pretty slanted and hit the runners on the trailer pretty good. The wrap just goes to the side edge of the bottom so the wrap will shred little slivers off but I just apply a clear 3M vinyl coating the pro installer recommended to prevent those slivers from turning into a major peel or rip. Color quality of the wrap has sustained really well. They put a clear, transparent coating over the wrap. Water spot removal is also way easier to manage as the wrap isn't pourous and spots don't penetrate. The installer told me if I took good care of it and waxed it - should last 7-years or so. So I've made it beyond that and I think I've got another 5-years. And yes, I'd do it again when the time comes. I paid cash $1600 for print and install. They used Terry's graphics file and just tweaked a little for edging and streching they anticipated. This wrap and install company was recommended by Sunset Lakes (previous owners) from Galt, CA. They had their new promo wrapped each year. Guessing the costs are up quite a bit from then but I'd definitely do it again if I were to keep this boat for another 5-10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mick04 Posted April 10, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 10, 2020 @Sethro nice looking boat. That trailer confuses me (I’m somewhat a simpleton), can you give details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GaryJanzig Posted April 10, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 10, 2020 1994 Ski Nautique, 2050 hours, now equipped with Perfect Pass Stargazer 3 event version 9.2 and Zbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted April 10, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 10, 2020 One of the best looking ski boats ever @GaryJanzig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GaryJanzig Posted April 10, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 10, 2020 Thank you! It has been a very good boat. Only 3 incidents of downtime in 26 seasons. Still in the garage in Pennsylvania, but hope to get her out soon. @ALPJr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyone Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 2002 AM/Skier-pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted April 11, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 11, 2020 @Mick04 it’s a modified trailer converted to a dolly. There’s a winch in the boathouse that pulls it out of the water. Here’s another pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller hammerski Posted April 12, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted April 12, 2020 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2020 My back up ! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Downunder Posted June 11, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2020 tower and wakeboards probably not a good look, but it mainly pulls ballers;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted June 11, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2020 Sweet looking trailer! (Nice boat too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members harrison_343 Posted June 11, 2020 Members Share Posted June 11, 2020 our Skicraft in the Murray river here in South Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mortyski Posted June 11, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2020 our 2010 Closed bow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corndog Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 2005 Prostar 197 TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Tyler Posted June 11, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2020 2017 Malibu VTX 20 we bought last spring... Doesn't quite ski like the old 200 did, but we wanted something we could also surf behind and we needed more room too. Pretty cool being able to load my ski profile in the morning, then when I'm done, hit a button to fill the ballast and reset the speed for surfing the rest of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mtea Posted June 14, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 14, 2020 2000 MC 190. Bought it four years ago with 275 hours on the clock. It’s winter garage mate is a 1991 911 C4 Targa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mmskiboat Posted June 14, 2020 Members Share Posted June 14, 2020 New lift installed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted June 14, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 14, 2020 @mmskiboat Wow ! Is that boat sitting high above water or what! Nice lift! My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Hockdog Posted June 14, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 14, 2020 Our 2011 200.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mmskiboat Posted June 14, 2020 Members Share Posted June 14, 2020 @Andre We have a 6 feet fluctuation (drop) over the season. I went with a extension on the lift to give me more depth when I move it backwards. Going to make cleaning the boat after rides much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted June 17, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2020 @Hockdog nice boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted July 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2020 Finally got my 02 196 back from the interior shop. I can’t stop taking pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dvskier Posted July 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2020 Very classy @aupatking ! Looks stylish and very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kevin89MC Posted July 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2020 Here's our new (to us) boat, a 1999 Malibu Response LX that I got a month ago. Has the Monsoon with EFI, shower and heater, but it was ridden hard and put away wet. Lots of minor things to fix & repair, but it was certainly priced right, and I worked them down more. Mechanically it is sound, and it is great to ski behind with PPSG 9.2 with Zbox. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rico Posted July 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotDeepNotKyle Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Took this photo tonight of our 2000 MC PS 195 on Lake Dubay, WI after a free ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted July 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2020 @Kevin89MC How it the transmission dampening box? Taking in water? My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyone Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 2002 AM elan pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kevin89MC Posted July 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 9, 2020 @Andre I'm not sure, haven't looked into that yet. Is that the black rectangle cover with all the screws on it? Been planning to peek at that, haven't had the time yet. I do get a little bit of water in the bilge, but not much. It will be in the water for a week on vacation so I will be checking it often. I knew my '89 Prostar quite well, just starting to learn about the Malibu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyone Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 2002 elan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyone Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted July 12, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2020 I just picked up this 08 response. It’s been great so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted July 12, 2020 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2020 @Kevin89MC if you're just getting a little water in, the HDS is probably fine. Your water is probably from the shaft packing and/or a little leaking out of the back of your raw water pump. Both of these are pretty obvious and don't leak a ton. If you're getting lots of water, then the HDS might be worth cracking open. I love that era Response. Great boats, easy to work on, and parts are rather plentiful if you do have to work on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted August 5, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2020 Not mine, but my friend’s new to him ‘19 TXi. Although it appears kind of white, it’s actually light grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 5, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2020 @Sethro I'm generally not a fan of the current era TXi but that one looks really really sharp. It seems like with that boat, the good ones look really good but the majority look really bad. How's it ski, and did you pick up his previous boat? :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted August 5, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2020 I agree that the right gel color combinations really make or break that boat. This boat looks even better in person than the pictures. I pretty much agree with your assessment over the years of the cosmetics of the new TXi, but this gel pattern really hides the "ugliness" so to speak. :p It skis and drives phenomenally...I really like the boat and my opinion of the 17+ TXi in general has pretty much done a complete 180. I've learned the book most definitely can't be judged by the cover...and in my case just pictures of the cover, as I'd never even seen one in person. I unfortunately couldn't get myself to purchase his 2012 even though the price was right. Even had the green light from my wife, although the green light had a long list attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 5, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2020 @Tyler you bought the right crossover there. One of the few that can pull decent slalom and still surf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fast351 Posted August 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2020 Not sure if I've ever posted a pic of mine here. 2001 Ski Nautique with a GT40 in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted August 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2020 @Fast351 - nice color with the blue swoop! Clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ski2000 Posted August 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2020 My 2000 Ski Nautique. Waiting for my ski buddy to park the truck. Love the mornings, usually the only ones on the water. Sunrise in a boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller VONMAN Posted August 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2020 I can't believe @Cnewbert hasn't posted pictures of his new 2020 Pro Star. Beautiful boat. Ernie Schlager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted August 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2020 Our new 2020 getting ready for our first day’s skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted August 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2020 Ha Ha @VONMAN! I didn’t even see your post when I posted mine! I only just now noticed it. Here’s one more of the interior: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted August 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 7, 2020 2011 CARBON PRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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