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So cool!!!! Is there a concern for that adjacent creek to ever flood the lake? Does that run north/south?

@S1Pitts I don't live in Canada...Chaloux lives in Canada.

@chaloux that makes sense. I was on the hunt for years for a 2003-2006 Response LXi with the LS1 engine. I almost "settled" for a Sunsetter LXi with the LS1, but the seller backed out when the boat he thought he was buying wasn't in the condition as advertised. The border would definitely cause an issue, too. I found the right boat (minus the LS1) in the wrong spot, but for $500 it was trailered to my house. It certainly was a gamble, but I trusted the seller and all worked out well. I think the buyer's market vs seller's market is almost a wash if you are selling and buying a boat. Good luck on your continued search...I'm sure the right boat will pop up one of these days.

@chaloux I’m just curious what price range of boat you are after? It seems like there are endless choices on the market for a boat that is affordable for a 2 income family that makes time on the water a priority.

I wonder if it can be special ordered from MC for a Prostar. I know it's not listed as an option, but money talks. Just like the 8.1L or the LS3 wasn't an option in a Malibu Response back in the day, but there are some out there that were factory ordered.

So, how much over 200lbs...and do you consider taller skiers to be benefited as well?

Not only did Malibu extend the partnership to 2030, they continually aired an advertisement during the Australian Nationals hinting at a redesigned TXi for 2025. At the end of the ad with very dark pics of a direct drive boat touting stronger, smarter, cleaner, better, they said….You spoke. We listened. TXi ‘25.

NSW=New South Wales

Is there a setting that shows which version of the Garmin puck is being utilized?

Last night the announcer took a “restroom break” and that was the only quality sound of the broadcast. Clear as could be at that moment. 😂 it was so cool to sit in the living room and watch my friend ski live in Australia though! Technology is awesome.

Why oh why do I live in NW IL. Started my season yesterday with 43° water. Much too windy today, unfortunately. I just hope I don’t have to winterize the boat again in the next few weeks.

At some point it boils down to desire. Here's a real life example of two skiers in recent years introduced to skiing by our core group of skiers. They are both financially capable of going "all in" so that part is out of the equation. Skier A obviously enjoys his time on the water with us and has improved drastically. Has only come out a few times each year, although the offer is pretty much standing anytime he wants to join. Skier B has now completely changed his lifestyle and purchased a new slalom ski, gloves, life jacket, trick ski, Malibu TXi, and a house on the river approaching 500K. Breaks ground on a new boathouse for the TXi very soon. Skiing is not for everyone, and if someone really wants it they'll find a way to make it happen.

I'm not sure about that...There's a video of Joel Poland just posted on Instagram running 41off at 30mph on a Radar Butterknife. It's a great example of slalom skiing! 🙂

Nice sunrise last week. IMG_8530.mov

From another thread, it was explained that the bend looks off due to photoshop.