Am Skier Patriot Edition ??

[wetamb]

Anyone know if this was an actual model of AS ??

Link on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-AMERICAN-SKIER-Patriot-Edition-w-Trailer-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c1bb4f30dQQitemZ120723927821QQptZPowerQ5fMotorboats

[phil]

Not that I've ever heard of.

[RonT]

NO, but I like it.

[Joel]

Nice paint job.  Looks very well maintained from a cosmetic / interior & exterior view.  The engine looks like its never been touched - old ign wires, etc...  The seating arrangement is similar to what I have - the center back & bottom cushion of the bench seat come right out for ease of boarding the swim platform - very handy.  Also a nice snug place for a cooler    The port/stbd portions of the bench seat, albiet small, stay fixed so you can still sit in them.

The price is right if it checks out mechanically   

[phil]

Nice paint job.  Looks very well maintained from a cosmetic / interior & exterior view.  The engine looks like its never been touched - old ign wires, etc...  The seating arrangement is similar to what I have - the center back & bottom cushion of the bench seat come right out for ease of boarding the swim platform - very handy.  Also a nice snug place for a cooler    The port/stbd portions of the bench seat, albiet small, stay fixed so you can still sit in them.

The price is right if it checks out mechanically   

And if that engine has never been touched I don't think it's no 300HP.

[Joel]

Nope...  probably a 351W (not Cleveland) with 250 hp, but Ron or Dan would know better.  Regardless, if the "mechanics" (engine, throttle, steering, prop, rudder) and electrical wiring are still in decent shape then the price is right.  From what I can see in the pics it looks to be sound.

Wouldnt be another one like it IN THE WORLD that much is certain    I just love having a car & a boat that are somewhat RARE 

[MIskier]

I am planning on going to pick up this boat this coming weekend.

[Joel]

Fantastic!!  Keep posting and let us know what you find     Good luck!!!

[phil]

I am planning on going to pick up this boat this coming weekend.

Sweet, you decided to buy it? Are you planning on keeping it for a while?

[MIskier]

If everything checks out I will be buying it. Yeah I do plan on keeping it for awhile, this will be my first boat purchase. Im in the same program as Ron's son at the University of New Orleans, so it really came down to buying an MC, who I intern for, or an American Skier and have someone that knows everything about them just a short distance away.

[Mike Harry]

That's cool, its a small world after all

[MIskier]

Here is a link that has a bunch of pictures of the boat. http://www.orionmarine.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=09402124X6K28K2011J7I27I42JAMQ6430R0&veh=2181397. Im very excited about this purchase!

[phil]

Cool, yeah that does look like a pretty good deal. I hope it works out!

[Joel]

It looks VERY cool...  I'd pay particular attention to all the mechanical & electricals (of course) but especially the paint job...  is it a qualilty job with good adhesion or does it show signs of bubbling, flaking, etc...  and does the paint extend below the waterline???  If so, you could have issues down the road.   We have a guy on here (Mike Harry) who just finished painting his & it looks great    He may be able to give ya some pointers on what to look for...  Ron & Dan as well 

Good luck!!!

Joel

[RonT]

I believe the buyer attends college with my son Steven, both Naval Architect & Marine Design Students, I guess I better keep my parts room locked up when Steven comes home on weekends