From: jws@sun.com (Jim Seavey - East Bay SE)
Newsgroups: rec.boats
Subject: 14' Fiberglass Ski Boat w/ 90HP Yamaha OB Motor
Date: 28 Aug 1992 01:39:48 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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Keywords: boat outboard waterski ski yamaha

I have a great entry level ski boat for sale:

	14' Fiberglass; Tan with brown trim; light brown carpet and gold seats
		(Rated for up to 115HP motor)
	Driver and passenger seats swivel and lock at several different positions
		(passanger can then face the rear of the boat to observe skier)
		(both seats are adjustable fore and aft as well)
	Ski Pole mounted in the boat for better control for both skier and driver
		(modular installation; pole can be removed by pulling 4 pins)
	90HP Yamaha Out Board with Power Trim/Tilt and Oil Injection
	Instruments: Speedo, Tach, Fuel Gauge, Oil Tank Gauge, Trim/Tilt Guage
	Running Lights for night time operation
	Two Props:
		one aluminum 17" pitch for skiing
		one stainles steel 23" pitch for crusing
	Built in 12 Gallon Gas Tank and Portable 6 Gallon Tank
		(each with it's own connetion to the motor; easy to use either)
	Custom Covers for Boat and Engine
		(seperate cover for engine when being towed)
	"Transom Saver" to secure OB Motor while towing.
	Spare tire for trailer; mounted on trailer

This is a very compact and light weight unit that can be easily towed with today's
lower horsepower vehicles. I've owned it for ten years. I personally rebuilt the
engine over the course of the last winter. The engine has been balanced and has
all new bearings. If your interested in skiing but don't have the $8k-$20k that
it takes to buy an inboard, this is a very practical and economical unit to
own and operate.

As to why I would rebuild and then sell...I had no intention of selling when
I rebuilt it. My wife and I have spent many great hours skiing behind this boat
over the years. The wake that it creates is very soft; I have seen tournament
tow baots with slalom wakes that are not as good as the wake this boat
creates. It's a great economical boat to learn or improve with. We set this boat up
specifically to ski with, however, with the 23" pitch prop it will maintain the
same top speed at 1000 RPM less (better fuel economy). The top speed on the boat
is currently 45MPH; if you wanted to go REAL fast you could have the stainless
prop worked to get the remaining 1000 RPM from the engine. The bottom line is
that someone made me an offer that I couldn't refuse on a 20' inboard tournament
ski boat, so......
 
As far as price goes, make me an offer that I can't refuse. I'm not sure what the
list price on a 90HP OB with the above amenities is. I think we're talking
somewhere in the $4k-$5k range based on the condition of the vessel. The boat is
located in San Ramon, CA (we're just North of the I680/580 intersection off I680.
It's about fourty five minutes from my house to the nearest launch ramp on the Delta. No problem going out to "check it out", if your seriously interested.

If your concerned about why I rebuilt it let's just say that I lost the debate
with the dealer and I'll try not to be too emotional when you call....

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