Sounds fun as long as you pick the right hull, especially if you are getting back in the game and will be at longer ropes / slower speeds. Unless you are gonna start at 32-34mph 28-32 off, and shorten from there…
To put a lot of work and $$ into a hull that doesn’t ski as well for your needs just leaves you with a hot rod boat. Cool, but not necessarily a hot rod SKI boat.
91-94 Prostar is good for longer lines, slower speeds for the era. 91-93 are carb. I think the good nautiques started in ‘97, most were FI already. The previous nautique hull wasn’t great as slow speed / long lines in my experience, others may differ. Malibu also good 97+, not sure about before.
Not sure on classic 80’s boats, but I presume not as good as the newer ones…
Maybe some other guys can help you with a list of target hulls to look for.
post pics!