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I think my sister is going to buy it.
awe,, come on. Don't be coy, tell the man how much for your pink taco. haha
I like how they emulated the spectra 19 deck on those hulls. Such a simple, clean, classic line/look.
btw... congrats on the new one, looks nice and diggin the models pose as well, nice touch.
 

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awe,, come on. Don't be coy, tell the man how much for your pink taco. haha
I like how they emulated the spectra 19 deck on those hulls. Such a simple, clean, classic line/look.
btw... congrats on the new one, looks nice and diggin the models pose as well, nice touch.

She hates pictures lol.

I’d sell the Taco, in need of interior, for $6k if my sister decides she doesn’t want to drive all the way from Dallas to get it.


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awe,, come on. Don't be coy, tell the man how much for your pink taco. haha
I like how they emulated the spectra 19 deck on those hulls. Such a simple, clean, classic line/look.
btw... congrats on the new one, looks nice and diggin the models pose as well, nice touch.

I need another boat like a whole in the head. I was tossing a meatball over the plate so he could put it in the lounge. :D

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I need another boat like a whole in the head. I was tossing a meatball over the plate so he could put it in the lounge. :D
I just wanted to know the value of his "pink taco". wink wink
it was lo brow humor attempt
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Took mine out this afternoon...

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Looking good Tom!!

That's Stacy's beach by the way.. ;)

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I want your eliminator. How bad is the upholstery?

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It needs a full new interior in my opinion and a section of floor in the back replaced. I can get some pics of it if you want.


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Hi, I'm putting mine up for sale! 1987 Eliminator, 454 with about 420 to 450 hp. Need engine cover reupholstered, seats and carpet done recently, bolsters ok. Tough to give it up..

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Did eliminator go back to a flat bottom or did they leave it as a v? I had a Malibu back in the day and it went to a flat bottom, it was great for slalom skiing but brutal to use at any time other than day break. I sold it and went with a Sanger and their claim to fame at the time was the v hull all the way back, rode night and day better.
 

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Did eliminator go back to a flat bottom or did they leave it as a v? I had a Malibu back in the day and it went to a flat bottom, it was great for slalom skiing but brutal to use at any time other than day break. I sold it and went with a Sanger and their claim to fame at the time was the v hull all the way back, rode night and day better.

207 like mine is a V all the way back


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I'll put some piks up later this week! Mine is a real interesting step hull
 

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Interested.
I'm going back to the lake Thursday I think. Polish her up a bit and pics.
Nice engine, Mark 4 factory short block with L29 Vortec heads, Ferrea stainless valves, nice solid lifter cam, roller tip lifters, edelbrock performer intake and 730 cfm vacuum secondary holly. needs premium right around 10/1 cr, Runs nice. About one MPH per 100 RPM for the most part so I have seen about 55 MPH but didn't push it any further.
 

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I probably have to have so many posts to PM right? Anyway if I remember correct it was Colorado or Utah boat, original owners son actually inquired about buying it back a few years ago.
Anyway.. [email protected]
 

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If anyone is interested, I have a 1988 Eliminator tournament ski boat I'm getting ready to sell.
nice interior and a good running Indmar engine that still looks new. It comes with a Airtime wakeboard pole, and a barefoot boom.
Boat is in Parker and will be down in San Diego in one week.
 

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Hate to dig up an old thread, but really trying to find a direct drive sport boat under 22’.

is eliminator the only one who did it ?
 

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Hate to dig up an old thread, but really trying to find a direct drive sport boat under 22’.

is eliminator the only one who did it ?

There’s tons of them? Pretty much every manufacturer made them? Ski Nautique / master craft / correct craft / Malibu etc..

I see them all the time in classifieds. I have been looking around for a v drive that is priced reasonably and still searching.
 

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There’s tons of them? Pretty much every manufacturer made them? Ski Nautique / master craft / correct craft / Malibu etc..

I see them all the time in classifieds. I have been looking around for a v drive that is priced reasonably and still searching.

looking for more performance/sport boat not ski boat style. The eliminator looks the same as like an ultra or a advantage. Don’t want the “ski boat” look, but it has to be direct drive per my neighborhood regulations...
 

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207 skis dont pop up often. There is one listed on CL right now but it's an I/O. Cool boats, especially when you find the direct drives.
 

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looking for more performance/sport boat not ski boat style. The eliminator looks the same as like an ultra or a advantage. Don’t want the “ski boat” look, but it has to be direct drive per my neighborhood regulations...

hahaha direct drive performance / sport boat, there is only one name in the game there. Cracker box.

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hahaha direct drive performance / sport boat, there is only one name in the game there. Cracker box.

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cracker box ???

Pretty sure Century made a CTS that was sporty, and Chris Craft made the XK-19. I joined this group to get more info, but I can see there’s alway “that guy” ... appreciate the input !
 
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cracker box ???

Pretty sure Century made a CTS that was sporty, and Chris Craft made the XK-19. I joined this group to get more info, but I can see there’s alway “that guy” ... appreciate the input !

centurion maybe? I can’t think of any off the top of my head that are sport boat / direct drive. Elim is your best bet. There is one in the classifieds for 18 obo
 

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Old thread but just discovered the sleeker Eliminator with the vee hull (207, etc). Would be interested in seeing some more pics, especially of the wake at speed. If anyone knows of one for sale, please drop me a line!
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Old thread but just discovered the sleeker Eliminator with the vee hull (207, etc). Would be interested in seeing some more pics, especially of the wake at speed. If anyone knows of one for sale, please drop me a line!
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Here’s a video of the Taco pulling my dad on his 70th birthday.

 

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Thanks! Looks about how I would have guessed. What’s the hull look like from the rear? Is it a straight vee hull or does it have a delta pad? Curious how wide the strakes are, and how deep the vee is…
 

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Thanks! Looks about how I would have guessed. What’s the hull look like from the rear? Is it a straight vee hull or does it have a delta pad? Curious how wide the strakes are, and how deep the vee is…
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No. I had a good run with her and I have a blue one just like her so it was time for someone else to enjoy it.
We all @RDP enjoyed that boat. The laughs in posts & threads were incredible,You & Hammer and Bilge the creator of gif & meme.
All of it from another time. THANKS
 

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We all @RDP enjoyed that boat. The laughs in posts & threads were incredible,You & Hammer and Bilge the creator of gif & meme.
All of it from another time. THANKS
I really enjoyed it too. It was a little emotional watching her roll down the road. Tons of good times in that boat!
 
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