$9,700
Holland, Michigan
Category
-
Length
20.0
Posted Over 1 Month
" There's a reason the TBX (Tourna-ment Boat Extraordinaire) is called what it's called. It's a blue-collar skier's boat, built to stand up to the rigorous demands of purists who want consistent pulls, dead-on tracking and never a single concession from the boat. The model name isn't too far from the truth. New American Skier president and former WaterSki Magazine test team member Ron Tanis knows how to build that kind of boat; he was a vice president of Skier during the company's heydays in the 1980s. He also knows what our test team skiers look for in a boat -- which just happens to be what the majority of consumers look for as well. Is it any wonder that he's hit the nail on the head with the reintroduction of the tournament-designed TBX? Not really. An engineer by trade, Tanis left no stone unturned in the TBX's construction. The TBX rides on a semi-modified vee with 4 degrees of deadrise aft. It uses an all-composite construction, so there's no wood in the structural sections of the boat. Excuse the use of the superlatives, but the TBX is one extraordinary slalom boat. Our skiers raved about the boat's strong, consistent pull through the course and about the low, soft and flat slalom wakes all the way into world-record territory. At one line length (35 off) they remarked: "It's flat, soft and there's no spray." At another (28 off), they matched it up with some of the best slalom boats in the world. This boat now certainly belongs in that class." (Waterski Magazine 06/14/2001) For Sale is such a 2001 American Skier/Elan TBX Pro inboard ski boat. It is equipped with a 320 hp TBI motor, bimini top, Perfect Pass speed control, heater, ski pylon, teak swim platform, mooring cover, and stainless four blade prop. It comes with a single axle trailer with surge brakes and fold up tongue. Some of the interior has been replaced and that which has not, does show some wear. The hull shows some dock rash and scratches. It is rated as a 20 foot boat. Perfect Pass meter shows about 320 hr. Boat runs well and has a great ski wake. Summer of 2014 the water pump, starter, bilge blower and spark plugs were replaced. Fall of 2014 the oil and filters were changed. The boat is ready for a summer of great skiing. The boat will come with misc life jackets, slalom ski, set of double skies, beginner wakeboard, and two ballast bags with pump. I am the third owner of boat with verifying documentation back to the MSO. Selling due a lack of interest from the family in skiing any more. Boat is not in perfect condition due to minor cosmetic issues (worn upholstery and hull scratches ) so it is priced well below NADA book value. Seller will not be responsible for shipping so buyer shall arrange and pay for shipping or pick up in Holland, MI. Boat is for sale locally so seller reserves the right to removed from Ebay if sells. Seller will accept cash or bank cashiers check. Check must clear bank prior to pickup/release of boat.
