FOR SALE:RARE 1978 Hydodyne Tournament Skier, Curt Gowdy edition (Original decals have been replaced), with 260 HP Mercruiser. Original owner! Pictures can be viewed here: http://www.wakeskishop.com/hydrodyne/ GREAT CONDITION! Location: Alpine, Wyoming Only four of these boats are believed to have been delivered with the 260 HP Mercruser drive. The only I/O package that made this a real performer tow boat. One owner boat; purchased new by current owner who now is just too old to make good use of it. All original paperwork and manuals with boat! Boat has been used regularly and is ready to tow skiers. Excellent slalom and barefoot boat. Has been used to train hundreds of new skiers over it's history. Boat is as originally delivered, except for added depth gauge and rear decals. Some cosmetic nicks and dings on hull. Solid everywhere with NO ROT. Expertly maintained by owner and and drive train runs as new at less than 900 hrs. Tilt bed, roller trailer makes for easy landing; especially in shallow water. Good radial tires and surge brake system. Boat cover is noticeably weathered, but very trailerable. As season permits, boat can be seen and test driven by serious buyers at location near Alpine, WY. Owner may be able to deliver to some areas for fuel cost. The 260 Mercruiser is a 5.7 liter (350 C.I.) GM engine with four barrel Rochester carb. A spare 17" pitch prop is included along with the 21" on the boat. There is an assortment of skiing equipment that can go with the boat as freebees. However, buyer will have to look to see what they may want. Don't let this one get away!