Scotty

Why, in the opinion of members here, does a mfg need to get AWSA approval to sell a great ski boat? Put the minimum equipment necessary to gain approval and make all the fluff separate options. Probably, the majority of ski-hacks like me could care less if it’s AWSA approved. Heck, being old school I’d prefer a carburetor 🤪💪🏻. What I’d like is to buy a new boat sold without an engine so I can build my own they way I want…

So this thread really hit home with me as it does with all of you. I’m a newb here but not new to strictly recreational slalom. I’ve owned 4 ski boats so far and my latest is a 2001 Gekko GTR 22. Why?, because it’s an awesome boat for what 99% of the market will ever need. What has to be realized is that 99.999% of skiers will never ski at a competitive level, they just want to have fun It’s my belief that the reason skiing is dying is simple, the coast of a new boat is just too damn expensive for the average enthusiast to purchase, period.