Baller Popular Post Andre Posted July 31, 2023 Baller Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) My 94 Prostar turned 2000 hrs this morning. One rebuilt starter,couples of sensors for the EFI system and...gas is all it needed to reach that milestone. I suspect not many ski boats (5% ?) reach that number,mostly because peoples don't use it as much and the boats sits unused. Funny part is i'm lake testing a 2012 200 with 2400 hrs tomorrow. Will be hard to part with such reliable Prostar and its nice wake... Edited July 31, 2023 by Andre 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted July 31, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2023 Keep the 94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 31, 2023 Administrators Share Posted July 31, 2023 94 with only 2, 000 hrs? Is it a garage queen? why don't you use it? How about some pictures of the boat? 1 2 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted July 31, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted July 31, 2023 5 months season here and i bought it in 2002 with 393 hrs. 3 ski partners with boat too so we rotate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skimtb Posted July 31, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2023 Great job! I think the 91-94 is in the top 5 best looking boats list. It’s hard to part with something that works great… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Broussard Posted July 31, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Horton said: 94 with only 2, 000 hrs? Is it a garage queen? why don't you use it? How about some pictures of the boat? A 1993 just transacted recently with 34 hours including Safe-T-Top and net. 2 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted July 31, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2023 Nice, but don't kid yourself - the 200 is a million times better in every way. The 91-94 MC has basically zero tracking ability and really bad ergonomics relative to a modern boat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted July 31, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2023 @jhughes - Cost /Benefit makes the world go round. All depends on what you need. Many do not need the cost or touted improvements to fulfill their skiing needs. Unless you are, or are on the path to being an open level competitor there is little justification for spending the ridiculous prices of newer boats . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted July 31, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2023 Hour meter on one of my 2010 200's just turned 3400 hours. Current engine has about 1100 hours. Not really sure how many hours are on the hull. It may have had a previous engine swap before I purchased it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller epnault Posted July 31, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2023 That is awesome. A testament to the quality of these boats. I would ski and drive that boat any day. All the creature comforts and performance I paid for on my 2016 didn't increase the fun factor of my skiing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted July 31, 2023 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2023 You forgot to mention oil and keeping your eye on the engine temp. Those are the two killers of longevity in a ski boat. Must have a lot of good memories in that boat. Tough to get over the emotional attachment to some. If it fits your needs , keep her. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skimtb Posted August 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2023 @Andre how was the 200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted August 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2023 2000 hours comes out to be about 66 hours per year. I ski 2-3 times a week and our season is slightly less than 6 months. I don't average that many hours a year and hardly consider my boat a "garage queen". Private lake doesn't rack up a lot of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted August 2, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, skimtb said: @Andre how was the 200? According to seller,dealer couldn't get the boat out of storage until tomorrow. Contacted the seller for the first time on june 28th... Seller is legit ( i skied his own private lake before a nasty divorce) so i'll give him another chance. Edited August 2, 2023 by Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted August 10, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted August 10, 2023 I've been hacked! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GaryJanzig Posted January 25 Baller Share Posted January 25 2300 hours on my '94 Ski Nautique. In the garage from November until some time in April depending on the weather in western Pennsylvania. The marinas always told me 50 hours a season is average. Usually 75-100 per season for me. Fewer skiers out my way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GaryJanzig Posted January 26 Baller Share Posted January 26 A new boat is out of my reach. I think of the modern boats the Pro Star is the best value for the money. The only thing the new boats have that I would want would be Zero Off. If I did buy new, I would also have to get a new lift, and a new tow vehicle. When the time comes, I will drop in a new engine, zero off and a transmission(1.23:1). Are there any engine and transmssion combinations that would fit under the stock engine box without the need for a shim under the engine cover? I have the carbureted 351w and 1:1 transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ski_Dad Posted January 26 Baller Share Posted January 26 I ski a 93 PS 190 regularly - skis awesome! The guy had a 92 with 3000+ hours before he got this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 101driver Posted January 27 Baller Share Posted January 27 When I can out ski the boat I'll buy a new one till I am spending time and money on lessons and skiing. Not knocking any one who wants shinny things I like em too and I have my share. Spare engine for my 1997 prostar 190 ready and waiting. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted January 27 Baller Share Posted January 27 @101driver that picture is the reason we need an option stronger than “like”. I’ve got an extra Excal for my 196 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Slaloman Posted January 28 Baller Share Posted January 28 On 7/31/2023 at 9:02 AM, Andre said: My 94 Prostar turned 2000 hrs this morning. One rebuilt starter,couples of sensors for the EFI system and...gas is all it needed to reach that milestone. I suspect not many ski boats (5% ?) reach that number,mostly because peoples don't use it as much and the boats sits unused. Funny part is i'm lake testing a 2012 200 with 2400 hrs tomorrow. Will be hard to part with such reliable Prostar and its nice wake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Slaloman Posted January 28 Baller Share Posted January 28 Andre that is awesome, when I retired I got back into skiing and looked for about a year for a 205 prostar, found a 500 hour one from a 78 guy who was the only owner, could not ski anymore. I get compliments on it every time we take someone out and have had it for 2 years and absolutely love it. Hope I get the same results out to 2000 hours! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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