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General Category => General American Skier Discussions => Topic started by: thegoodhalf on February 21, 2010, 09:01:34 PM

Title: New skier, passionate first time owner 86 Advance. Help!
Post by: thegoodhalf on February 21, 2010, 09:01:34 PM

Hi guys. First off, I want to say thank you to whomever started this site.  There isn't much information out there about these boats and to know that Mr. Tanis is an active and participating member on this forum is awesome. 

Now to the meat...
I purchased an 86 American Skier Advance back in August of last year.  I have never owned a boat.  Been on the water many times, but always on someone else's craft, but since I have a family of my own I figured it was time to take the plunge.  The plunge, I decided since I've never purchased a boat, was to the tune of $1,200 bucks for a running, all in one piece Advance.  There are some blisters on the hull, a few small gelcoat cracks here and there, but the floor is solid and no major issues so far.  The gelcoat is very dull and the dark gray stripe on the side is dull and chalky so I have decided to restore her.  The interior is pretty much shot.  There is no back seat at all though there was one there originally.  No padding or panels down the inside side rails.  Basically, I'm looking for as many photos or even upholstery info I can find.  Also a need I think will become an issue this summer will be the trailer.  This boat came with Load Rite trailer which is galvanized and has rollers instead of the typical bunks.  Also, there is no transom guard (prop cage).   I am in need of a trailer so if anyone knows where one is sitting without a boat perched on her, please feel free to give me directions and a price and I'd be on my way!  I'm in NC.  Again, thank you for the site and count on me being an active member.  I have one pic I believe, that I can post, but forgive me for the poor quality as I took it with my phone.  Talk to you soon.     Tom

Title: Re: New skier, passionate first time owner 86 Advance. Help!
Post by: phil on February 21, 2010, 10:22:19 PM

Hi Tom,

Welcome to the site. You have your hands on a really nice boat to restore. Be sure to post pics from time to time.

Title: Re: New skier, passionate first time owner 86 Advance. Help!
Post by: keehr22 on February 22, 2010, 08:09:28 PM

Schweet deal on that Advance! Welcome to the site. There's a whole lot of experienced folks contributing here, it's been a valuable resource for me through my project, steered me right quite a few times!

Title: Re: New skier, passionate first time owner 86 Advance. Help!
Post by: keehr22 on February 22, 2010, 08:14:16 PM

BTW, here's a listing for an '89, with a few good shots of the interior, believe it's close to the same style as your '86:

http://www.clearlakemarina.com/site_page_816/item_567412.html?listing_page=listing_sum_index_1.html8%26tbs%3Disch:1

Title: Re: New skier, passionate first time owner 86 Advance. Help!
Post by: thegoodhalf on February 24, 2010, 08:56:42 PM

Thanks for your comments and advice guys.  I will be looking here for help along the road to the girl's restoration.  Just be patient with me and my lack of knowledge of boats but I'm sure I'll get consumed by it and maybe sound like I know what I'm talking about before long. 

Title: Re: New skier, passionate first time owner 86 Advance. Help!
Post by: chrisheile on February 25, 2010, 06:12:21 AM

there are some trailers on ski-it-again.com but they are not cheap dates.