Yes, you are correct. He started with Ski Centurion which was powered by Yamahas on the Barefoot Warrior and then he teamed up with MC to re-design the Powerstar 200 into the Barefoot 200.
He may have had a few years with Correct Craft but when he went to Ski Centurion shortly after, that's when BFI took off and he stood on his own with own company. At that time is when you started seeing his wetsuits, drysuits, equipment, etc. more than when he was with CC.
Is the boat still For Sale ??? I had the same year and color look to get me one again. Right now have 52 foot Harbormaster house boat that I would like to have it next too.
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Seriously doubt that you still have it, VERY NICE boat!
It's a shame you have to let it go, however it will make the next barefooter a very proud owner ...
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I've got badass '93 MC BF 200 w/ a Yahamie ProV 200. M O S T A W E S O M E C R A F T E V E R B U I L T 'Luv'n life behind a Barefoot 200' atlfootr
Great boat and in excellent condition. With new power (2008) Yamaha 225F, less than 60hrs, 4 blade stainless prop, new hydraulic steering, new alum. trailer and dual switched batteries. Orig upholstery + carpet + gel coat, with new engine gauges + controls. Fresh water only. Located in Houston.
As you can see from the hrs she does not spend enough time in the water. Boat is also listed on BoatTrader.com $24,495.
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Original interior is in excellent condition and vinyl is still supple with only slight trim sun fade around edges. Hull hrs are very low as evidenced by the condition of the boat.
The BF200 probably holds up much better with time than an inboard boat because there is not 1500 lbs of engine stressing the hull with each wave and holeshot. The 225 Yamaha only weighs 550lbs.
Its apples to oranges comparing the cost of a complete high-tech outboard engine to a 5.7L longblock, since transmissions, v-drives, shafts, struts etc are Not Free.
The 4-stroke Yamahas are used commerically and its routine for them to run for 10,000 hrs before overhaul. How many ski-boat 5.7L V8's can do that ? So a 60 hr outboard is like new.
The boat is an exceptional value for someone with knowledge of the BF200 + Yamaha 4-stroke power.
Reasonable offers will be considered by PM.
Must be nice to have trim. That Yamaha makes me drool.
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