The new generation of boats are loaded with features to make boating with the family easier and more enjoyable than ever. Boating is one of the best ways to enjoy the Michigan outdoors with your family and friends, and offers a multitude of activities that everyone can enjoy. If you’re ready to upgrade your next summer with a boat today, or you’re considering a boat in the future; read the 2014 smart boat buyers guide below to get the most out of your purchase.
WHY BUYING IN THE FALL IS SMART What time of year is the best to buy a new boat? Boat manufacturer’s employ hundreds of workers to handcraft each and every boat. In order to streamline production, and employ their skilled craftsmen throughout all 12 months of the year, manufacturers must offer the largest discounts in the fall to stimulate sales when demand is at its lowest. Fall is now the best time in the model year to purchase a new boat; even better than the boat show! How much do I really save by purchasing in the Fall? Manufacturers offer an early buy rebate of up to $10,000 and Boat Show rebates of up to $5,000 to encourage preseason buyers. We are able to combine both rebates for Fall buyers as well as offer a guarantee that Fall prices will be the lowest prices of the 2014 model year. What other benefits do I get for buying in the Fall? With slower production and long lead times, it can take months before your boat arrives at the dealership. If you wait until the boat show to purchase a boat, it might not arrive until July! Buying in the Fall is the only way to guarantee your boat will be ready to hit the water in the Spring when you are. There are hundreds of color schemes to customize your new boat. Early buyers are able to customize their boat colors and options, and build the boat that truly fits their family. How does buying a boat in the Fall effect my trade in value? Smart buyers receive a higher trade-invalue by selling in the Fall of 2013 instead of waiting er model year older. Current used until the Spring or Summer of 2014 when your boat is another boat values are tracking higher than NADA values, so now is a great time to get the most out vice or storage bills for 2013. of your boat. Trading in your boat now also means no Fall service We’ll cover all your Fall service and storage expenses saving you additional money.
2014 PROSTAR SPECIFICATIONS Length: 20 feet / 6.096 m Width Amidship: 96 inches / 2.44 m Seating: 7 people Color Options: Infinite
MASTERCRAFT TEAM TALK: THE NEW PROSTAR When MasterCraft sets out to design the next generation tournament ski boat, there is a noticeably different feeling in the factory. World records might be awarded at the lake, but everyone at MasterCraft knows that designing and building the next generation boat is their chance at leaving a mark on the sport. In order to improve upon the illustrious ProStar 190 and 197, MasterCraft made the decision to relocate team skier Marcus Brown to the factory for 9 months working hand and hand with the design team. Marcus, a civil engineer himself, brought a wealth of knowledge as a pro skier and was able to communicate on another level with the engineering team at MasterCraft in the development of the new boat. The new ProStar was officially unveiled on August 7th shocking the world with many ground breaking features like the hybrid open/closed bow design, revolutionary new locking ski racks, and of course, a world class ski wake that everyone at every speed and line length have been raving about. We caught up with MasterCraft team skiers Freddy Krueger, Ryan Dodd, and MasterCraft team manager Aarne Clow to get the inside scoop on the new boat. How do you begin designing a new world class tournament ski boat? Freddy: 30 months ago we sat down and created a wish list of what we wanted to see in the new boat. When you have a chance to design the new tournament boat, you have a chance to build something special. Aarne: This boat is purpose built. We benchmarked all of the competitors and started with this boat part-by-part, piece-by-piece. We looked at each piece and asked how much does it weigh down to the individual screw level. A great example is the steering wheel. The ProStar steering wheel is 6 lbs. lighter than our X-Series steering wheel. The new boat as a whole is actually longer and wider than the previous 190/197 hull, but it weighs in about 300 lbs. lighter, further reducing the size of the wake.
What made you decide to combine the 190/197 into a single boat with a modular removable cover? Freddy: The key is interchangeability. One of the really unique features with the new ProStar was the thought that this boat could be a modular build. Right now we know there are a lot of private lake owners that are buying open bow boats with rear seats largely because the resale is better; even if they’d rather have a closed bow. They get the boat home and the first thing they do is store their back seat in the garage and never use it. So the engineering team at MasterCraft went to work to design a boat that has options so the boat can be built exactly how the buyer wants it, and yet the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, owner of the boat can still add or remove components to setup the boat exactly how they like it as well. The back seats, bow seats, and bow cover, can all be added or removed, or purchased at a later date. Ryan: The cover looks cool and the team at MasterCraft has done a great job making sure that the modular parts live up to the MasterCraft standards. You can walk up and down that bow cover and it doesn’t even flex. Yet I can still lift it up and remove it with one arm. We’ve already heard customers ask about the pickle fork bow. Why stray from the traditional bow? Freddy: MasterCraft was the first company to introduce the picklefork to the market with the Xstar. The picklefork nose styling carries on the MasterCraft iconic look and creates a nice entry point into the boat. What changes have been made to the helm of the new boat? Freddy: The difference in the cockpit of the current 190/197 to the new ProStar is EVERYTHING! Everything from the steering wheel, to the drivers seat is different in the ProStar. The Zero off controls have been integrated into the new touch screen and make controlling the settings easier than ever.
MasterCraft’s revolutionary open/closed bow design
Ryan: I hadn’t seen the touch screen until it was a finished product and I remember using the touch screen for the first time and everything was exactly where I expected it. Any setting you need to change you just touch that setting on the screen and it just feels intuitive and natural. Any final thoughts before we wrap this one up? Ryan: One of the things that wasn’t necessarily a target from the beginning of ours but we picked up on along the way was the rhythm of the boat. For me, jumping in the past, I’ve struggled with the power of some of the other boats. Sometimes it jumps on you all at once and feels like it’s pulling your arms off. We’ve already run a pro event with the ProStar running both slalom and jump with the 6.2 Ilmor and we heard a lot of compliments about how smooth the pull was. People couldn’t believe the boat had a 6.2 engine until we’d pop open the engine hatch and proved it. Freddy: At this point in time as of today I think between all of us sitting here, we feel like we don’t have a way of making the boat better as of now. The team at MasterCraft killed it with this boat and we’re really excited to get more people in the boat to experience it first hand.
Visit actionwater.com/prostar to hear our customers initial reactions after seeing and skiing the new boat.
MISSION 03: THE NEW WAVE If you’re working on a wake surf wish list, the X46 belongs at the top. Featuring 24 feet of creature comforts, cavernous storage, and crisp handling all designed around a hull that delivers an incredible surf wake.
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1. CAVERNOUS STORAGE Easy opening lids offer effortless access to the high capacity storage.
2. CONVERTIBLE REAR SEATING Configure the best seat in the house to your liking; sit side by side and enjoy the ride. Have a conversation with the driver or flip the seat around to film the action off the back of the boat.
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3. OPEN BOW Four adults, no problem. The X46 features a picklefork bow with forward lounge seating and flip-up arm rests.
4. UNIQUE REAR STORAGE Industry-leading seating solutions are a hallmark of MasterCraft. The amazing new gullwing transom seat storage gives passengers access to tubes, vests, rope and whatever else is required on your outing.
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5. TRANSOM STEP Get in and out of the action with ease. The non-slip pad features an integrated step/ seat for gearing up to get down.
See more photos and videos of the X46 at www.mastercraft.com/x46
USED BOATS
View photos, videos, options, hours and condition of all used boats at www.actionwater.com
INBOARDS
PRICE
I/O’S CONTINUED
PRICE
2012 MasterCraft ProStar 197
$49,900
2010 Stingray Open Bow 205
$22,900
2012 MasterCraft ProStar 197
$49,500
2007 Cobalt 272
$59,900
2004 Crownline Bowrider 225 BR
2010 MasterCraft X14V 2008 MasterCraft CSX 265
$89.900
2004 Starcraft Aurora 2210
2008 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV
$49,900
2003 Four Winns 180 Freedom
$12,500
2006 Air Nautique 220
$49,900
2003 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer
$42,900
2003 Cobalt 226
$30,900
1991 MasterCraft ProStar 190 1990 MasterCraft MariStar 240 SC
$16,500
2002 Four Winns Horizon H240
1989 MasterCraft ProStar 190
$8,500
2001 Four Winns Vista 268
$27,500
2005 MasterCraft Xstar
$45,900
2000 Maxum Cruiser 2800 SCR
$31,900
1998 Sea Ray Sundancer 290
$51,400
1998 Four Winns Sundowner 205
$12,500
1997 Sea Ray Cuddy 280
$24,900
I/O’S 2011 Four Winns H220
$38,500
2011 Four Winns H200
$29,900
All of our used boats are given a 30 point inspection including an engine compression test as well as on water testing to verify any potential hidden problems. Find your boat with complete peace of mind at Action Water Sports
ALL WINTERIZATIONS ARE
NOT CREATED EQUAL
While some confuse winteriza on as rou ne maintenance, it might just be the most cri cal event in the boa ng season. We’ve spent many decades perfec ng our Fall service strategy to not only winterize your boat correctly, but also thoroughly inspect your boat to prevent breakdowns that can ruin your fun on the water next Summer. When your boat is scheduled for Fall service at AWS, you can expect the best for your boat and the following benefits as well.
FREE AWS 40 Point Inspection AWS offers a FREE complete 40-point inspec on of your boat and trailer to make sure your boat is running great for the coming Summer.
Service Bulletin Updates Just like your car dealer, we receive mul ple service bulle ns with service updates direct from our boat and engine manufacturers that we perform at no charge to you.
Convenient Storage Options We offer hassle free indoor storage op ons that are clean and protect your boat from the winter weather. Our service staff will transport your boat to and from our storage facili es saving you me and money.
Certified Technicians Our service technicians hold a combined 140+ years of experience, and a end advanced training every year to learn the latest technology and advancements to keep your boat performing the best it can.
FREE Summerization We offer free summeriza on* in the Spring to reinstall engine plugs, connect and test your ba ery, and make sure your boat is ready to hit the water. * Excluded if Fall service bill is not paid within 15 days of invoice receipt
SCHEDULE YOUR FALL SERVICE TODAY
Step 1. Schedule Your Appointment Call AWS to setup your winteriza on appointment or schedule online at ac onwater.com
Step 2. Consider Additional Maintenance Consider addi onal services to prevent breakdowns next summer.
Step 3. Upgrade Your Boat Now is the best me to upgrade your boat! Towers, heaters, sound systems, cruise control, and underwater lights are great ways to increase your summer fun.
Step 4. Make It Shine Pick up cleaning supplies at AWS to prepare your boat for the winter slumber. Don’t forget to wax your boat to resist fading from the sun and UV protectants for your upholstery.
Step 5. Store It Until Spring Ac on offers compe ve storage pricing! Leave your boat storage to us and we’ll have your boat summerized hassle free* and ready for pickup next Spring.
SERVICE UPGRADES INCREASE YOUR SUMMER FUN WITH CUSTOM BOAT UPGRADES!
Protomet Mirrors star ng at $199
Underwater light kits star ng at $249
Add some color with LED Ligh ng. Call for pricing.
GPS Speedometers $329 plus install
Extend your season with a heater. Call for pricing.
Towers star ng at $699 plus install
Pump up the volume with new marine speakers. Call for pricing.