Looking for Grand Sport Ski near SW Michigan

[JWW]

After owning 3 different Checkmates and 3 different Hydrostreams over the last dozen + years, I think it's time to look for a nice used Grand Sport. Needs to be able to pull tubes/skis. Prefer stock motor (or no motor), near SW Michigan. If anyone knows of any, I'd appreciate the heads up.

Thanks in advance,

JW

 

[Lotus 50]

Just buy Sam's SS. The SS if a fun boat.

 

[Scott Gilmore]

I have an XS 2003 SKI for sale ..................drive it you'll like it OR NOT 95 /200efi/2.4 !!! Scott .........I'm thinking you ALWAYS find a reason NOT to buy an Allison !!

 

[FlatOutAlly]

....I'm thinking you ALWAYS find a reason NOT to buy an Allison !!

sales? not your bag, scott? hehe.

Oh, yeah. How much for the gs??? My kids need a starter boat.

 

[whipper]

Grand Sports Rule for family heavy loads and water sports!!

 

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Look here
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142338
I just sold mine as mentioned in the other post
He lives close to me and Pops built the motor

Rick

 

[Scott Gilmore]

Look here
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142338
I just sold mine as mentioned in the other post
He lives close to me and Pops built the motor

Rick

VERY nice boat , I've seen it. Rick , did you find a Super Sport yet ?? Scott

 

[JWW]

Scott, I want to come take a look at it. You in Michigan right now? Send me some digital pix? What color is it?

Hi Rick! Thanks for the link. I know Pops and Copper assemble a good motor, had one that I got from Copper that I put on the Instigator Yellow Vector. That motor in the GS near you sounds a little to 'hot' for my use, I'm looking for a laid back quiet stocker. Think he'd separate?

 

[Scott Gilmore]

Scott, I want to come take a look at it. You in Michigan right now? Send me some digital pix? What color is it?

Hi Rick! Thanks for the link. I know Pops and Copper assemble a good motor, had one that I got from Copper that I put on the Instigator Yellow Vector. That motor in the GS near you sounds a little to 'hot' for my use, I'm looking for a laid back quiet stocker. Think he'd separate?

No pics come to Grand Ledge Michigan & see it for yourself !! It's the ONLY all white (including winshield, wingtips & spears) ever made it's COOL . Scott............Call me I'll be @ the bar ALL day & night 517 749 2023

 

[JWW]

Thanks for the looky-see at Dave's GrandSport today Scott! I got home just in time before the 'ol lady showed up.............How long did you stay at the bar? :beer:

 

[Scott Gilmore]

Thanks for the looky-see at Dave's GrandSport today Scott! I got home just in time before the 'ol lady showed up.............How long did you stay at the bar? :beer:

I just got back !! Scott

 

[JWW]

I got another pair of PM's, one from Eastern Michigan and one from Illinois. I'll be following up soon.

One question, how do you add a ladder to the back of a GS?

 

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Allison makes a step that bolts to the jack plate, my GSE has one on it

Rick

 

[whipper]

do you have a pic of it? i just pull up to my knees and my wife and kids use the caveplate as a step. It works good.

 

[JWW]

I've looked at a one-step flip-down ladder that Glastron is putting on the back of it's cheapest boats, I'm wondering if that style would work too. Let's see a pic of your plate Rick!

 

[whipper]

JWW the only thing I would worry about with one of those step fold up latters is it hanging down by accident at 90mph! The sudden drag would spin ya round I think? If it folded on top and could be secured well that might work but an eye sore. A rope latter that can be stowed is what i think may be the the ticket. Just roll it out and and hook it to the rails on the swim step. Would fit under the middle seat.

 

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Step

I'll try to get a picture in the next day or 2

Rick

 

[ziemer]

do you have a pic of it? i just pull up to my knees and my wife and kids use the caveplate as a step. It works good.

Here ya go:
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38220&d=1063811806

I had one on mine, and it's still difficult to get in when you're in deep water. I've since taken mine off because it wouldn't work with the 15" mid.

 

[citabriatom]

Here's the poor man's ladder(when you have an Ally,why does everyone assume you're loaded?...LOL)
Anyway,I took an 80" peice of 2'' nylon strap(an old wench strap),overlapped it 4" and sewed it together.
You then put it around the swim platform railing and loop it through itself and let it hang in the water.The 2" width is easy on the foot(the only nylon ladders I've seen are 1").My wife wanted another handhold,so a 54" peice of 1" nylon strap was overlapped 2" and sewed together.This is looped over the ski pole.These dimensions are for our heights of 5'9" and 5'7",so you may need differant ones.It's low tech,cheap,and if you forget to take them off,cannot tangle in the prop nor affect handling.If you're wondering if this really works, remember,this makes it easy for a couple of 50+ year old people (who could stand to miss a couple of meals) to get in the GS in deep water.

 

[Fl Boy in ILL]

The picture that Ziemer posted is just like mine.

Rick