Members jcamp Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 Looking at two older walk-through open bows ... How does the slalom wake on a 96 Sunsetter LX compare to a 94 Pro Star 205? I'm guessing the 205 is better, but curious how much worse the Sunsetter is. I ski into 35 off and am hoping to get into 38 in the next couple years. I know the Sunsetter LXIs that start in 99 are much, much better, but I just don't have the budget for one right now. And I really need a walk through open bow so that excludes the Response. I appreciate any and all input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller buechsr Posted January 24, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2014 205 prolly a better wake but with worse spray and tracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller buechsr Posted January 24, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2014 205 prolly a better wake but with worse spray and tracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWskier Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Yes, the 94 PS205... 22 off bump is a bit tough, but if you're on edge its ok. Spray is bad if skiing into a headwind. Tracking is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWskier Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Yes, the 94 PS205... 22 off bump is a bit tough, but if you're on edge its ok. Spray is bad if skiing into a headwind. Tracking is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 24, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2014 We had a '92 205 back in the day, and I really liked it. Find a '94 and get EFI:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 24, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2014 We had a '92 205 back in the day, and I really liked it. Find a '94 and get EFI:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andjules Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 94' 205 is pretty nice - I ski behind one often. A little firm, but noticeably nicer than my recollection of the '96 Sunsetter LX. SSLXi is a different story, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andjules Posted January 24, 2014 Members Share Posted January 24, 2014 94' 205 is pretty nice - I ski behind one often. A little firm, but noticeably nicer than my recollection of the '96 Sunsetter LX. SSLXi is a different story, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inland Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I ski a '97 Sunsetter LX several times weekly and a 94 PS205. I would prefer to ski the Sunsetter. The 205 wake is more firm and the 22 off bump is unpleasant. Regardless, when I'm offered the pull, I take it. Both of those boats seem very weight sensitive. Low fuel levels and a small crew improve the weight issues with both. One thing to consider in the evaluation I offer is the prop can have an affect on the wake characteristics. The Sunsetter wake was greatly improved after replacing the stock prop with an ACME 525. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inland Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I ski a '97 Sunsetter LX several times weekly and a 94 PS205. I would prefer to ski the Sunsetter. The 205 wake is more firm and the 22 off bump is unpleasant. Regardless, when I'm offered the pull, I take it. Both of those boats seem very weight sensitive. Low fuel levels and a small crew improve the weight issues with both. One thing to consider in the evaluation I offer is the prop can have an affect on the wake characteristics. The Sunsetter wake was greatly improved after replacing the stock prop with an ACME 525. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller escmanaze Posted January 25, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 25, 2014 I think I would lean toward the 205. My buddy has a 96 205, and I'm told that is the year that the hull changed and the wake got bigger. I think the wake is still nicer than my other buddy's 95 SSLX. To be fair, the SSLX I'm talking about has the 454 and I can't imagine the extra large engine makes the wake any smaller. Also, one more disclaimer is that I'm only judging them at long line, and 15 off, also speeds of 30 mph and 32 mph, so basically rope lengths and speeds that you aren't concerned with unless you have people in your entourage skiing at that level. If walk through open bow is the only requirement, what about an echelon lx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller escmanaze Posted January 25, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 25, 2014 I think I would lean toward the 205. My buddy has a 96 205, and I'm told that is the year that the hull changed and the wake got bigger. I think the wake is still nicer than my other buddy's 95 SSLX. To be fair, the SSLX I'm talking about has the 454 and I can't imagine the extra large engine makes the wake any smaller. Also, one more disclaimer is that I'm only judging them at long line, and 15 off, also speeds of 30 mph and 32 mph, so basically rope lengths and speeds that you aren't concerned with unless you have people in your entourage skiing at that level. If walk through open bow is the only requirement, what about an echelon lx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcamp Posted January 25, 2014 Author Members Share Posted January 25, 2014 @escmanaze the Echelon would definitely fit the bill, but they seem to be either hard to find or out of my price range. I'm keeping my eyes open for one though. Thanks guys for all the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcamp Posted January 25, 2014 Author Members Share Posted January 25, 2014 @escmanaze the Echelon would definitely fit the bill, but they seem to be either hard to find or out of my price range. I'm keeping my eyes open for one though. Thanks guys for all the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted January 25, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted January 25, 2014 205 all Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted January 25, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted January 25, 2014 205 all Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volsandskis Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I have skied behind both and I would definitely get the 205 over the Sunsetter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 My vote is the MC PS205. Great open bow boat for the money. Find one with the LT1 and it will plain rip your arms off. In 93 MC offered the LT1 as an option (and only EFI in 93) in 94 MC switched to all EFI standard starting with the base 350cid chevy TBI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas6 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I owned that boat and enjoyed every minute of it. It's a very versatile boat in terms of pulling any discipline, adding weight for a decent wakeboard wake, trick, etc. Slalom wake is exactly what you would expect in a mid size, twenty year old ski boat. Not bad by any stretch, but fairly hard, a fair amount of chine spray, and a decent bump at the wakes - particularly at 22 . Having said that, I've watched people ski up and down the line with lots of success behind that boat, just not any world records. Great boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=58762 Carbed 351W but still a great boat for the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcamp Posted January 29, 2014 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thanks @DooSPX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 No problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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