NorCalRec

Good note on the prop, hadn't thought of that. Wife isn't necessarily a hard sell on a new boat. I have an AL, 3-blade prop and if memory serves, I have a 16" pitch.

So.... consensus is a new boat. I'll inform the wifey :wink:

I've been slalom skiing for recreation since I was 15. At 46 now I wasn't able to get out of the water on my 66 Obrien Seige this passed week. I ended up dropping a ski and then had no troubles cutting as usual. Such a sad day for me :( I'm 6'1", 165#, in relatively good shape. I ski behind an open bow, I/O, Monterey Edge 180 with a 6 cyl VP. Am I just old now and need one of those fat skis that don't allow me to cut? Do I need to learn to start with one foot in one foot? Or, is it time for a bigger boat :) with more power? Any other suggestions are welcomed.