Can anyone identify my ski boat?

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Abigjet

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I have just bought my first ski boat but I do not know what it is. It is 16ft long by 78inches, has a Rover V8 which is not original.

Here are some pictures.

I would really appreciate if anyone could tell me what it is.

I think it may be a Delta or a Century CTS or Tournament Skier from the early 1980's

Thanks
 

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Re: Can anyone identify my ski boat?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...

Around here, that's a runabout, not a Ski boat....

No idea what it is though, must be an Auzzie hull....
 
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Re: Can anyone identify my ski boat?

Where you located? Not many Rover V8's around here.
 
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Re: Can anyone identify my ski boat?

Just because I haven't got into a good debate with Bond-o in a while I will say I would call that a ski boat. In fact I'd call it a tournament boat. Anything with a direct drive inboard and a ski pylon in front of the engine and from say 16 -22 ft. I'd call a ski boat.

And then there's Don, who I would agree with, not many Rovers around here. Common there?

And then one more thing . . . Welcome to iboats mate!! :)
 
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Re: Can anyone identify my ski boat?

I believe the Rover V8 was originally a small buick V8.
 
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Re: Can anyone identify my ski boat?

that looks like a ripoff of a old moomba hull.

the cap has been modified, and the windsheild is just non production.
 
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Re: Can anyone identify my ski boat?

QC said:
Just because I haven't got into a good debate with Bond-o in a while I will say I would call that a ski boat. In fact I'd call it a tournament boat. Anything with a direct drive inboard and a ski pylon in front of the engine and from say 16 -22 ft. I'd call a ski boat.

And then there's Don, who I would agree with, not many Rovers around here. Common there?

And then one more thing . . . Welcome to iboats mate!! :)
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Ayuh,... Missed the pylon altogether,....:facepalm:
 
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Re: Can anyone identify my ski boat?

Anyone else any ideas? Does anyone know the history of Delta?
 
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Re: Can anyone identify my ski boat?

Delta's were built by Ray Wright Marine. Usually powered with Ford Kent xflows (1.6) or the Essex V4 (2.0)and V6 (3.0), the 5.7 sbc was also an option.
 
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