Restoring A Rare Bird Part 21 Finale
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- Опубліковано 23 лют 2019
- The Last episode of our "Rare-Bird" Restoration Project. "Rare-Bird" is 1988 American Skier "Deco" Edition of the more common ADVANCE Model. The Deco Edition had a unique Flamingo graphic on the hull side hence the "Rare-Bird". This video is brought to you by SkiBoatPartsOnline.com, presented by Ron Tanis.
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Excellent coverage of the entire build! I watched all 21 videos. You are an excellent resource for these older ski boats. I appreciate your info and grass roots awareness of why everything works. You point out tips on how to do things at all the right times.
Nice boat! Much respect.
Ron, you did such an amazing job, thank you! This boat rocks harder than a hair band!
Three words, I want one !
Just binge watched all videos! Great work! I'd love to find a boat like this!
I watched every video!!! You are first class sir!
Thanks & your welcome
Amazing - watched whole series - thanks so much
Ron, first off I have worked on stuff like this my whole life have even replaced stringers before. Been in the auto body trade for forty years. To make a long story short I ended up with a 1988 American skier. Looking for other brand didn't know how good these boats were! Dumb Luck. You do a great job explaining every step you know your stuff!!! I started at the transom repair and this weekend should be reinstalling the front section of floor after repairing stringers. When I say what a great help you have been and the time you saved me at the guess work I don't even know how to thank you!!! I have not started buying parts yet but when I do it will be from skiboatpartsonline.com. Once again can't thank you enough you turned work into a fun project for me. Buy the way the Rare Bird project looked great!!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Ron, What a beautiful restoration on a beautiful boat. I laughed at your comment "It was scary fast." I found your channel after my wife asked "Do you think we can get a 1990 Mastercraft 190?" Since I'm into anything with a motor, it was like saying "Squirrel!" We're going to look at it this weekend. Love the channel. You're a natural teacher. All the best.
Beautiful work Ron. You’re videos are helping me through the restoration of a Stars and Stripes.
Nice job Ron. In 1989 I bought an 89 advance deco promotional boat from you for the awsa tournaments. It was a great boat, sold it to a buddy for had it another 25 years. I saw it’s for sale now on Facebook marketplace near Manhattan Illinois. Everyone always loved the interior. Loved the removable rear middle seat.
I'll have to search for it
Very nice work. You are true craftsman.
Really looks like new. I'm sure the owner was more than happy with this boat. It would be interesting to run across this boat in the water some day. I can't tell you how much I love these boats for there true function. I'm ready to run the course with mine as soon as the weather is right. Star gazer perfect pass is new for my boat just to take some of the work out of driving through the course.
Again Ron, Thanks for all you do as well as Team TRD.
amazing work my friend
Beautiful restoration and very well done I might add! I’m currently restoring a 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 and only hope I can get close to your finish product!
Well done! 👍🏼👍🏼
Amazing attention to detail!! Looks great!
Turned out GREAT! 49-50 on the water. That'll haul the mail!
Glad to see you back
A beautiful restoration with much attention to detail. I found your channel after seeing a 1986 American Skier Advance for sale here in New York. I was not familiar with the brand so Mr. Google brought you to my attention. Your videos have many helpful tips and are well produced. I'm looking forward to viewing the next one.
Wow..epic power
well done
Ron great job! I'd be curious to the number of hours on put into this rebuild? If you redo another windshield, I'd like to see how you redid that.
That could have been my boat! How many Deco were built?
Less than 20
I have one if these boats! Doesn’t look nearly as good as this one.
Great job Ron! Did it have 2 speedometers from the factory? My Sierra Supreme just has the one speedometer. I assume its for competition accuracy?
Yes, all AWSA Tournament Approved Ski Boats had redundant speedo's, the Ski Supreme Comp & TS boats did as well
Supra Comp and related also had dual speedos.
Those new GPS speedos make life a bit easier, I think.
hello guy, i want to buy this boat, i am from vietnam
I have an American skier Advance SS comp boat myself! What year is this one? I’m interested in the back seats as to mine does not have Any😭
do you need a volunteer barefooter.. just to make sure it will hold 41 to 42 ?
That boat would hold 2 or 3 footers at 42.
did the alternator hold up
Velocity Builder Reply: which alternator, the new Balmar XT series?? That video hasn't been released yet but no I did not blow it up, it charges like nothing I have seen before..Video our soon
What’s the estimate cost for a restoration like this ?
That would depend on rather or not you'd need an engine and just how much work your boat would need.
Why does it have 2 speedometers?
AWSA Tournament towboat requirement
@@rontanis1024 oh ok cool!
Who has this boat?
It went back to the original owner in Florida
@@rontanis1024 perfect. Exactly where it belongs.
Why two speedOs
AWSA (now USA Waterski.org) Tournament requirement to have a bock-up speedo