Baller ToddL Posted January 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2014 The Austin, TX boat show is this week. The first thing I want to see is if the 2014 ProStar is present (even if it is a travelling demo). Did you guys get to see it at your local Boat Shows? What did you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_T Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Yes it was in the ATL. The best boat ever made. ALL HAIL MASTERCRAFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2014 Not sure you'll have one in Austin. I don't know of any promo team members who've gotten their PS in the Austin/SA area. Also, there weren't enough production slots for dealers to order one for stock for the most part. So I'd be surprised if one was there. I believe Boat Town is the dealer there now. You might call them and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2014 The boat in ATL was already sold before the show and the dealer arranged for it to be there then to get it back to the owner. Awesome looking boat. The team at MC @marcusbrown has done an awesome job. I can't wait to ski it next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2014 I heard Midwest MC will have one at the Minneapolis boat show. They have one in stock, with a three more on order. Awesome to see them stocking the PS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2014 The largest dealers got the first production slots, as did promos. I can't imagine the 3 that midwest mc has on order are for stock as there just aren't that many production slots available to dealers. Even the biggest dealers only had 2 non promo slots available to them, I think. I'd bet they are promos routed through the dealer. 2014's production slots are half of what 13 was due to the shortened production year and the number of tooling sets MC had at the time production started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2014 Looks like there will be one: http://boats.minneapolisboatshow.com/Page.aspx/diid/7603689/list/InventoryList/pageId/20113/view/Details/2014-MasterCraft-ProStar-Prostar.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted January 17, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted January 17, 2014 mine's supposed to get here about the end of February Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted January 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2014 Andy will have one at the boat show. It is on the floor now and it is sweet! My build slot is in February. Should be here for ice out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewski12 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 There is a beautiful ProStar on display at the Toronto Boat Show this week. Checked it out yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2014 Any ballers going to the Minneapolis show? We're going to try to get there during the day on Sat Feb 1. It would be cool to meet some of you cats in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2014 Was going to go, but since we wound up buying the boat last week - probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 17, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted January 17, 2014 @swc5150 I should be at the River Valley Power & Sports lay out all weekend, stop by. We may have a new line of Wake Boats just in time for the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fine409 Posted January 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2014 @swc5150 - planning on it...not sure what day though, either Friday night or Saturday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller xrated Posted January 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2014 Would like to hit the Minne show but I think we are going north that weekend...might think about pulling the kids from school and going on the way though @MS are you working for River Valley in Roch now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndicate Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Here is My 6.2 Promo boat at the Denver Boat Show last weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 @syndicate Great looking boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inland Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I hope to see one at our boat show. Last year, only one DD was shown and it was a TXI. They year prior, 2 were shown....TXI and SN200. Kind of disappointing that the DD's are so infrequently shown at shows in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brooks Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 @swc5150 I will be at Minneapolis in the Midwest MasterCraft booth. Come say hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Just heard the new ProStar will be at the Los Angeles Boat show presented by California Skier. Show dates are Feb. 6 - 9. Two Promo ProStars are due in to So. Cal next week, mine is one of them, so come and check us out! Call Cal Skier for details and times. 951-674-7900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 @Syndicate - quite possibly the prettiest DD ski boat I've seen to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Spuddy Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 I was excited to see the new ProStar as well. I talked to a couple of the dealers at the booth and it almost seemed like I was more excited than they were about the new boat. I am not sure they really understand what huge changes were made. Could be the fact that I am in Toronto and most of the dealers are representing a wide range of boats and DD ski boats make up only a tiny fraction of their market. Anyway here is a shot of the boat in Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 @brooks. What days and times? I'll try to swing by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndicate Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 If you come to Nationals you can see it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 18, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2014 @xrated Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller foxriverat Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 I will be at the Chicago boat show tomorrow. I will keep an eye out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 A 6.2 boat pulling jump at Nationals where it's sea level this year could set some records if open men draws it. The 5.7 is already a rocket at sea level here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 @ShaneH Open Men do not automatically get the 6.2 for jump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 I still believe it's a draw of boats for open. So it would be a draw between 6.0 200, 6.0 TXI, and 6.2 MC(as there will be big motor boats from all three for jump. Not sure about Centurion). The 6.2 MC is a beast compared to the other two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mlange Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 There was a PS and TXi at the Milwaukee boat show last night. No 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2014 @shaneh yeah gotcha, the way it came across was that there was a possibility of getting a 5.7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brooks Posted January 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2014 @razorskier1 I will be there Thursday night and then all day Friday and Saturday. Come say hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted January 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2014 Any skiers coming to Milwaukee? I saw CP there a few years back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mlange Posted January 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2014 I didn't see any there Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted January 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2014 @ShaneH, wouldn't Malibu use the 6.2 LS3 in the TXI for jump boats? I thought I remembered the TXI at the Malibu Open had the 450hp LS3 in it. Perhaps they only had it there for the open as it obviously isn't ordered often for the normal user or promo boat. There is a closed bow Response out there with the LS3....talk about fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2014 Well, there would have to be one available and at the event. Your pick of boats is from the promos that are available. Is there a 6.2 TXI available and scheduled is the question. With MC not having a 6.0, there will be more than a few 6.2 Pro Stars to pick from in the US. Not so with the Malibu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ham_Wallace Posted January 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2014 The TXI'S use a 6.0 Liter 405 HP for jump in the Pro and Higher level Tournaments. They are great, there is a fuel usage misconception that goes with them. Contrary to popular belief, they don't use any more fuel than a 5.7 Liter Monsoon at 34 MPH. I'll have one (a 2012 available) this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted January 21, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2014 @ShaneH Mastercraft has the 6.0 listed on their website. Is it n/a for the Prostar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 @DanE The ProStar engine options are 5.7L and 6.2L. The bigger motor is only needed for high elevations and WR jump, otherwise it's an un-necessary upgrade. The 5.7 Ilmor is crazy strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 21, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2014 @DanE That must be a mistake as the 5.7 and 6.2 are the only engines on the order form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greg Banish Posted January 21, 2014 Members Share Posted January 21, 2014 I have the 5.7 Ilmor in my ps214. At 900' elevation, I am never at a lack of power even in the heavier boat. The only reasons I could think to go with the 6.2 would be 1) weight reduction, or 2) more modern engine design that has better fluid seals (less leaks) and better fuel efficiency. Since most boaters are fairly numb to fuel consumption, I can't see the 5.7 being a bad option at all, as long as it's still available, especially considering the huge premium for the 6.2L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted January 21, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted January 21, 2014 As a strong advocate of the value of lightweight or weight reduction and it's impact on the (slalom) wake, I would be very tempted to go with the aluminum 6.2 until I looked at the actual difference in weight between the 2: 72 lbs from the Illmor site. The $/# ratio certainly does not justify the additional cost from my checkbook as a standard 5.7 can easily shed that amount at a pretty low price. The other aspects do add to the value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted January 22, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ok @ShaneH. This is the webpage I´m referring to: http://www.mastercraft.com/feature#Power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 22, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2014 Yes, you can get the 6.0L in the other boats. Just not in the new ProStar. I believe that MC felt the 5.7, coupled with the reduction in weight gave the same performance as the 197 with the 6.0. So they didn't feel they needed the 6.0 in the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted January 22, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2014 @Horton Slip on the phone? Was just an honest question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 22, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2014 My brother is checking one out at the Milwaukee boat show as I write this, he and his wife are extremely impressed. If it skis as well as it looks, I have a feeling there'll be a low hour '12 200TE for sale soon. I still have to wait a week and a half to see one...ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Look for this one at the Los Angeles Boat Show. It just arrived at California Skier in Lake Elsinore, CA. Fire Red Metal Flake, Black and White hull and top deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller baja Posted January 22, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2014 @Chuck_Dickey , does that mean you are taking delivery of your new boat today? We wants a picture... and a shrubery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted January 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 23, 2014 One will be at the San Francisco Boat Show this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 @baja That boat is for another Promo Team member, mine arrived on the same truck and they are prepping both for delivery. I'm hoping to have it at the Quarry this weekend if they can get it ready. How this for a teaser shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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