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2 different skiers on Hovercraft Ski behind a pontoon with 75 hp Mercury. 25 MPH. New Years Day....water 38...air 38.

New Years Water Ski today on Sweetwater Lake in southern Indiana. Water 38, Air 38. Happy New Year to all. To Cnewbert...keep skiing.! I'm 77 with a new knew in 2023.

To use rawly's response....I thing BrennanKMN....offered the most simple solution to the issue. Thanks to all who responded. What a great site for water skiers and boat owners!

The hour meter on our 2009 Nautique 196 reached 999 this past week. The hour meter is original and is a window on the larger tachometer. Can this gauge be reset? What are my other options? Have a separate hour meter unit installed on the motor? Have a complete new gauge/tach installed? The boat is a club boat with several drivers and users so it is important to keep track of the hours for oil changes and service intervals.

How about a pair of these! I'm sure....1950's!!!

He was the "top dog" at the recent Sawmill Tournament in Columbus, Indiana. Whole family was skiing! Always displays the most welcoming personality.

I've owned 4 Mastercrafts over the past18 years! The fuel gauges were a mystery to me. The 2021 that I have now seems to be the most accurate. I do not use the "fuel management" option...just the regular percent of fuel in the tank. And...for reassurance, I just lift up the middle step in the rear and look at the fuel level in the tank to be sure!

I certainly appreciate the information about Chubb Insurance notice. I double checked mine this morning. It was renewed in September of 2022 and I carefully read through each page especially the "exclusions." I did not see any notice about not covering sanctioned events. I'll be looking for a new carrier when this September roles around.

Being a member of the "geriatric generation skiers," I have several friends skiing with replaced hips with no issues at all! Perhaps a few more months will help.....Keep Skiing! Good Luck

I am encouraged by the responses for this topic. I'm presently recovering from full knee replacement on January 9th. Have been doing the therapy with a professional and at home which is no "picnic!" Therapist tells me I'm doing great. Started back on upper body machines this week and swimming laps. I know I'm motivated! I'm walking and doing steps with no issue. Some degree of discomfort at night. I'm no spring chicken but am in decent physical condition. The elephant in the room is will I be able to water ski and snow ski again. I think/am hoping to at least do recreational water skiing later this summer. Competition may be out.....we will see! I appreciated all the comments.

Thanks MlSkier for correct year. Even though I thought those modes were beautiful and simple, I'd hate trying to keep it clean and cool in the hot sun!

A few years ago, Maybe 2017, Mastercraft put out a couple of special edition Prostars. They were black with gold fleck accents and had black interiors also and they were beautiful! (the black interiors were supposed to be heat resistant) I had a black prostar back in the day.....water spots galore! Amazing to see the "come bac" of metal flake. Oh yes, I joined the flock and bought a '21 prostar with metalflake!

I learned to water ski in 1957 behind a fiberglass Crosby w/40 HP Mercury. Am still at it but with updated boat! Celebrated 100 years of water skiing yesterday at Brewski Lake in Indianapolis doing the "Get on the Water" program sponsored by USA Water Ski and Radar Skis. Taught 3 new skiers how to water ski plus several experienced skiers enjoy the anniversary.

I had to do just the opposite! I skied coming up on one leg for 60 years! I learned that way skiing early in my career behind 40 hp outboard motors! It was easier and quicker and less drag to come up on one leg. I started having issues with hamstring cramps at night and even pulled the hamstring a couple of times so decided to put on my big boy pants and learned to come up with both feet in. I've done it now for a couple of years and still not comfortable with it but......no more hamstring cramps or pulled hamstrings. You can teach an old dog new tricks! (Mens 9 Skier)

I sold my 2015 Mastercraft in mid July and took delivery of the '21 in September. The 2015 served me royally but the '21 really shines. I ordered it in August of '20 and my friend used it as a promo boat for the '21 season. Got a great deal and it had 50 hours on it at delivery. Every time we use it, my friends jump in and I never get to drive it! It tracks better, it feels more solid, the driver's seat is heaven, the user friendly screen is terrific! It was worth the wait! In reading earlier posts, I haven't figured out the gas management system....I just lift up the back panel and look/see how much gas is in the tank! Kind of reminds me of Chris Craft days when we kept a yard stick on board and measure by wet marks on the stick! Incidentally, I've owned all 3 major makes over the years and this one is the best!