Baller YoKo Posted November 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2023 We never planned to buy a boat but this one was an amazing deal and me and my wife decided to have it. It is my old club boat that I learned how to drive and ski behind. Next summer we are doing a road trip across Europe from the UK to Bulgaria where the boat will stay and be used on our summer holidays. We know how well it has been maintained mechanically, but being a club boat the cosmetic part is not great. Due to the low price we payed for it we decided to reupholster and put a bimini on it. It is a 2008 ProStar 190. Can people that has reupholster their boats post some photos for inspiration please? How can I find out which engine does it have and what is the power on it as the guys in the club are not entirely sure? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ski_Dad Posted November 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2023 I don't have any help on the upholstery - but that engine is a RTP-1 - it says right on the top of the flame arrestor. Most people just call it the RTP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller YoKo Posted November 17, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted November 17, 2023 Thank you. I just googled it and found more details for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JayG80 Posted November 17, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2023 https://teamtalk.mastercraft.com/ is a good resource for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KRoundy Posted November 17, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2023 That looks pretty good to me! I've seen way worse. Congratulations! For the upholstery, any good upholstery shop should be able to help you out. I only see the tear in the driver seat, but everything else looks good enough to use to me (unless you are going for new-boat perfection). Ski hard! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted November 17, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2023 agree with @KRoundy interior looks very serviceable. Go ski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TallSkinnyGuy Posted November 17, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2023 You could try cleaning up the upholstery with a brush and some vinyl cleaning agent. I use a soft "drill brush" I attach to the end of my drill to make the brushing easier and use "Totally Awesome" citrus cleaner (Simple Green is probably similar). Then follow up with a vinyl protectant. If the vinyl isn't stained, just a cleanup as described may make a big difference. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted November 17, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2023 Congrats on the new to you boat! RTP was 310 HP multiport if i rememer right... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted November 18, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 18, 2023 That’s a great boat. As for upholstery ideas, my before and after: well, when I posted it, the photo order changed to after and before. You get the idea 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller YoKo Posted November 22, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted November 22, 2023 Thank you for the reply's guys! @KRoundy I am already in touch with an upholsterer and I have a decent quote. I asked for ideas as there is no difference what colour or pattern I choose. It will be all the same price. You can't tell from the photos, but stitching is gone on a few elements and there are brown spots that will not come out by cleaning and use of products. The only two working ski bouts in Bulgaria that I know of are two 1987 Mastercraft ProStar. Waterskiing is not popular there at all and I really wanted to bring over something that is presentable, so I can get more people involved and if there is enough interest to revive a club that is not functioning since 1996. I got in touch with the person who was the coach of the club and him and his son are very enthusiastic about having a newer boat comparing to theirs to use. @aupatking I love what you have done with your boat. It looks like an amazing transformation. This will be the new home of the boat. A reservoir in a valley just a mile away from my home town. There used to be a slalom course there in the early 90's. WhatsApp Video 2023-11-22 at 08.29.59_68397ff8.mp4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjs1295 Posted November 22, 2023 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2023 @YoKo Your location looks amazing!! When can we visit???😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller YoKo Posted November 23, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted November 23, 2023 @tjs1295 The boat will be there in August 2024. The location is great and no permit required to launch your boat. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qm5roTDvSyP8x274A I am still exploring the options for a portable slalom course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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