O.K. summer is coming closer every day here and i need a boat this year. Here are my two choices.
1989 supra Mariah 21ft open bow with a 454 that has about 390hrs.
1984 mastercraft powerslot 190 with a 351 that has 750 hrs
both boats are about the same condition and same price. I was just woundering what boat will throw a better wake and is the 351 to small of a motor to be pushing weight.
if anyone has any comments on these boats that would be great.
I have owned an 88 MC prostar. Only complaint I would have is that with larger wakeboarder {above 190lbs} with a extended pole the boat can be pulled side to side which washed out the wake. imo 351 had plenty of mustard for 700+ ballast and a 200lb wakeboarder. Just a thought to consider about size compared to Supra.
danp
(wakeguru)Join Date: Feb 2003
03-17-2003, 11:52 AM
The Supra in my opinion has a better hull for boarding. I think it displaces the water a little better then the MC. They are both well made boats, but I believe the Supra would fit your needs a little better.
Great choice! The 190 can actually throw a great wake weighted properly, but,... with the weight you will need to sink it will allow NO room in the boat. You will love your new Supra!
Don't let putting gas in the 454 scare you. We used to have an '86 Supra Saltare with the 454. I thought it was reasonably efficient considering the size of the boat.
jay -there might be a bigger motor in the boat but being weighted down will work a 351 harder than the 454 so my geuss is they won't be too far off. At least thats my theory.