1997 Prostar 205 Sammy Duvall Restoration

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  • Davis
    TT Newbie
    • Apr 2020
    • 9

    1997 Prostar 205 Sammy Duvall Restoration

    I wanted to share this recent purchase with everyone here and see if anyone has any comments or advice for me as I go through the restoration process. I purchased this boat at the beginning of October 2020. It was owned by a local marina who used it as a leisure boat rental for the previous summer (don’t ask me why, I don’t understand it either). The port side fiberglass and windshield have some pretty good damage. The story I heard involved an incident with a dock in a heavy storm. This boat has just over 800 hours on the corvette LT-1 which was apparently rebuilt at some point. I’m having the marina look into getting me more information about this rebuild but in the meantime I know that the compression is good in all cylinders. This boat runs amazingly well, it is mostly cosmetic issues that I need to deal with. I have already started removing the oxidation but there is still more polishing that needs to be done. My biggest issue is finding a windshield for it. I will probably make another post dedicated to this issue to see if anyone can help out but if anyone can help here, it is much appreciated. I am also looking to get new decals which I can always have replicated (if need be) by a local graphic designer who did a great job with the decals on my 1994 Maristar 225 VRS. I am doing my best to restore this boat back to the way it was in 1997 because it was already a perfect family ski boat. I'll do my best to post updates along the way.
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    1994 Maristar 225 VRS
    1997 Sammy Duvall Prostar 205
  • 2RLAKE
    MC Addict
    • Jun 2007
    • 5409

    #2
    great project ... yes i believe that windshield will be the hardest part to find

    good luck and looking forward to watching this come together

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    • Timr71
      MC Fanatic
      • May 2016
      • 595

      #3
      This is a great looking project. Please do update this thread and you bring it back to glory.

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      • d2jp
        MC Devotee
        • Jun 2011
        • 1508

        #4
        One shot might be Copart Auctions? Pull up their website and search MasterCraft. For the cost of an OEM replacement by Taylormade (if even possible) you might find an entire trashed out boat for less money, salvage the windshield and whatever else and get whatever $$ you can from the remaining scraps.

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        • Rocketboy
          MC Fanatic
          • Jan 2016
          • 840

          #5
          Those are awesome.

          Yes that is not going to be fun to find those parts!

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          • JohnnyB
            MC Maniac
            • Oct 2004
            • 4403

            #6
            Overall condition looks pretty good. Staining easy to take care of.

            Interior looks good.

            Taylormade windshield will be some $s if you have to go that way.

            How bout some pics of glass damage...zoomed in and can't see it. Assume it is windshield pulling out.



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            2004 Prostar 197, ACME 843

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            • maxpower220
              MC Fanatic
              • Sep 2008
              • 763

              #7
              What is that "handle" on the engine near the water pump and thermostat?
              1997 PS 205

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              • JohnnyB
                MC Maniac
                • Oct 2004
                • 4403

                #8
                Originally posted by maxpower220 View Post
                What is that "handle" on the engine near the water pump and thermostat?
                Water valve for heater???

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                Everyone Dies, but not everyone lives

                2004 Prostar 197, ACME 843

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                • Davis
                  TT Newbie
                  • Apr 2020
                  • 9

                  #9
                  Yes it goes to the heater as the cooling system was reworked at one point. Luckily I'm friends with the mechanic at the marina that I bought the boat from and he told me that it was to address a cooling issue. The aluminum heads in the LT1 are susceptible to damage from overheating but the issue was caught before any harm could be done.
                  1994 Maristar 225 VRS
                  1997 Sammy Duvall Prostar 205

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                  • bret
                    MC Devotee
                    • Aug 2004
                    • 1890

                    #10


                    LT 1 cooling
                    1993 25th Anniversary Limited ProStar 190, #17

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                    • Davis
                      TT Newbie
                      • Apr 2020
                      • 9

                      #11
                      That thread was certainly entertaining haha. Thanks for the info
                      1994 Maristar 225 VRS
                      1997 Sammy Duvall Prostar 205

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                      • 1redTA
                        MC Devotee
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 1732

                        #12
                        the aluminum in the engine needs to be run in fresh water, salt water will corrode the aluninium
                        1981 MasterCraft
                        19' Skier 351W PowerSlot
                        Long gone is the Trans AM waiting for another

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