Quote Originally Posted by Hotboat View Post
Wheeler whats the status of your boat? Engine running? drivable? trailer good to go? Does a favorable sale come with unlimited backseat flights of the Parker and surrounding areas? Assuming body mass does not exceed fuel requirements?
First let me say this, I believe that he would be better off with a Chevy powered boat.

I tried to take it out last year but it wouldn't idle so I put it away. I sent the carbs back with Denny Valdez a couple of weeks ago for an overhaul and picked 'em up this past Saturday. I have not had the time to reinstall them and I have no reason to believe that it will not run when I do so.

The trailer has been sitting for a while, I would not hesitate to take it to town for fuel but would not take it back to Ca. without new tires and the wheel bearings being serviced.

The boat is old school without adjustable plates, needs a paint job or a complete restoration. The boat does not appear to have any delimitation or stringer rot and should be fine to drive for years to come, just not pretty.

If you are looking for an old Mandella ski boat this might be the boat for you, if this were a long deck Mandella I would most likely keep it.

I believe your son would have more fun in a Schiada flat, just be sure to get him a pair of velcro gloves.

Ps: I'll look for more pix.