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Title: 1977 American Skier Photos/Specifications
Post by: 77AMSKIERWA on August 16, 2010, 10:21:06 AM: I just picked up a 1977! From what I can see, it's not in its original state, so I could use some help. My goal is to get it as close to original as possible, so I was wondering if anyone out there would be willing to send me some interior and exterior photos, as well as a good place to find complete specifications/options etc.?

Thank you for your help!
Title: Re: 1977 American Skier Photos/Specifications
Post by: phil on August 16, 2010, 10:25:54 AM: Awesome! Welcome and thanks for joining in on the American Skier talk. Also, curious how people are finding us?

I believe that the late 70's and early 80's American Skiers are much the same. For starters, you can take a look through our Photo Gallery (click on "Media" on the top of the forum menu) which has a few photos of late 70's early 80's and I also think the specs are in there somewhere too.
Title: Re: 1977 American Skier Photos/Specifications
Post by: phil on August 16, 2010, 10:38:38 AM: These are a few specs for a 1982 American Skier(no considerable changes between 77' and 82') off a magazine article in our photo gallery.

Length: 18 feet
Beam: 84 inches
Weight: 2200lbs
Power Plant: Inboard 351 Ford (240 to 255 hp - debatable...) with an optional Chevy 350.
Draft: 20 inches
Fuel: 20 gallons (my 82 actually has a 19 gallon tank)
Seating capacity: 6
Warranty: 1 year full
Base Price: 14,600

oh, and let's see some pics!
Title: Re: 1977 American Skier Photos/Specifications
Post by: RonT on August 16, 2010, 10:44:12 AM: 1977 models included several "prototype" componets, I would rebuild to 1980 standards. Is this the brown & yellow one that was stuck in the mud in Ill???
Title: Re: 1977 American Skier Photos/Specifications
Post by: 56mulberry on August 23, 2010, 08:18:21 PM: welcome to the Club--I have a 1980 AS--Tangerine and Cream which I selfishly and personally think is the best looking of all the AS's--will try to get some pics up for you--they are on my other computer at work though....DOUG
Title: Re: 1977 American Skier Photos/Specifications
Post by: 56mulberry on August 25, 2010, 01:18:40 PM: These are of my 1980 American Skier Luxury Skier in Tangerine and Cream. These are all BEFORE pics--boat is currently nearly deconstructed and being reassembled (new floor, fresh motor, etc...) I will reply to this thread again w/couple more of interior and engine compartment.

Again--I would NEVER let a boat deterioratein this condition (filth, grease, oxidization, rotten floor, etc....) but this is the day I brought it home...

Enjoy, DOUG
Title: Re: 1977 American Skier Photos/Specifications
Post by: 56mulberry on August 25, 2010, 01:20:13 PM: A few more....D
Title: Re: 1977 American Skier Photos/Specifications
Post by: John Doerfler on August 25, 2010, 05:43:48 PM: I have an 83 in cream and maroon and I would love to have the tangarine. Beautiful boat man!!!!
John Doerfler.
Title: Re: 1977 American Skier Photos/Specifications
Post by: 56mulberry on August 26, 2010, 10:51:47 AM: If you like it like that in the pics--wait'll you see it when I finish it this winter....are thosemy fingers that were crossed when I said that it would be done this winter? Well, that's the plan anyways....D