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Echoing much earlier comments once again - Strongly recommend S Lines in addition to or as alternate to Masterline. Outstanding quality at lower cost

Don’t see a picture ……

To be precise - use 2, but I agree with @Horton as I'm not as critical on my rear binding. Running double tfactors, but Mikro-just only on the front.

A BIG +1 for not skiing with worn ropes. Skiing with a buddy’s rope at an alternate site in August. I’d brought a handle but not my rope. He hooked it up . A couple passes later, came around 5 ball and was in full lean at centerline when it broke . Worst fall I’ve ever taken . A completely different type of fall. What’s weird is that as soon as it broke I knew what had happened- even before I hit the water . CHECK YOUR ROPES.

agree with @KRoundy interior looks very serviceable. Go ski

Have to agree with @Horton. The comp boat market is a mature and already saturated market that as noted has seen other players leave over time. The sport itself is also very small. It would be foolish for a new brand to attempt to break in, and I can't imagine any organization capitalizing such a venture. The numbers simply are not there to support it.

no pylon?

Many boats the maneuvering needed getting it into position to install would prevent it anyway

Those are a good choice in CGA

Not needed

I'd strongly recommend an Accufloat floating course for a permanent or semi permanent application. Extremely heavy duty. Coated stainless steel mainline, all PVC is heavy sched 40, heavy duty connectors, etc. These are not nearly as easy to install as other floating courses but that's due to heavy duty components. Those also help them stay super straight. Much easier compared to dealing with individual anchors etc, and can be of course removed if needed. I picked up one 5-6 years ago for only $300, quickly learned it was a bear to work with if planning in and out a lot as I was. Sold it and replaced with much easier poly line and 2" PVC with spring clips etc. Easy in and out even by myself using a pontoon. Your type of application will have a lot to do with options and costs. Yes a magic submersible course that appears with the touch of a button would be wonderful, but every design I've seen has a lot of moving parts and things that can go wrong and gives me maintenance nightmares. Will be curious what path you take.

There were some listings recently on SIA specific to old Connelly bindings if you haven’t already seen

@75Tique yes Lake Elmo changed ownership a couple years ago. I still buy bulk rope for course repairs from them and new owner last I connected seemed very open to wanting to be accommodating to folks. Definitely worth a call as I believe they still have handles and handle supplies on the website

@TLE skier - getting back in a pass IMO is much more skier expertise vs attributes of a ski. Getting yourself back in position with the ski underneath you again is 99.9% skier ability.

looks like he's Canada

YEAR? I would have no reservations. Grand Sport is great if you like an open bow. Again, Hydrodyne produced a very well made boat . Undervalued. Got pics?

@ALPJr - what year? I have a 92Hydrodyne Comp, and the open bows I've seen have been the Grand Sport. Same hull. Not familiar with the Elite . Wakes on my Comp DD are fine, no complaints, nice and soft. I ski other boats including 99 196 and 93 PS 190 and do not feel those wakes are noticeably better at all. Maybe slightly smaller at longer lines (15-22) but at 28 and shorter the Hydrodyne is great. Actually considerably less chine spray. Folks I pull that also ski tournaments have no complaints. Hydrodyne made a great boat.

Shop that rebuilt my GM 5.7 in my 92 Hydrodyne Comp when I had a gasket failure and hydrolock had me run VR1 straight 40wt for break in to seat the rings , then said fine to run full synthetic of my choice . It’s a roller cam engine.

Oil is harder to find? What am I missing? Stores are full of it. My boat is a 92 5.7 that I run full synthetic 5w30 in . Mobile 1, Valvoline, or Quaker State. All excellent . Don't think you could go wrong in your GT40 at all. Are you using something special?

Agree with @Horton on avoiding loctite. A lot of downside risk of problems. Take 30 seconds and check your screws before you ski.

+1 for McMaster Carr- great company for so many products

stainless washers really help keep them in place. Also +1 for the Radar screws

Just wanted to make you aware. I'm already on a 23 DV8 thanks.

FYI- there are new 2023 DV8 close outs on SIA for $550

They’re not on the Connelly website?