My New (old) Boat

(fatsac) · (fatsac) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 02-23-2007, 9:09 AM

So I finally have some good pics and can't wait for warmer weather. It's a '90 Sanger with 240 hours. The guy really went after it with accessories and upkeep. Honestly, with the price of new rides, I'll probably keep this for several years. A good reason to rock the Def Leppard and Poison CD.

Not a bad wake either but I'll post some pics in a couple weeks.

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(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 02-23-2007, 9:11 AM

Nice Mike.. That thing's clean. Now I know for sure you're stoked for summer.

mendo247 02-23-2007, 9:13 AM

Awesome... very clean.. that boat will throw a killer wake! i miss mine

(fatsac) · (fatsac) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 02-23-2007, 9:29 AM

Thanks guys! You have no idea, Evan... I'll probably see you guys up snowboarding this weekend.
How did you weight yours, Richard?

Ben Kerran 02-23-2007, 9:33 AM

Nice looking boat. Gelcoat on the bow of that first picture looks like it shines better than new. Enjoy

mendo247 02-23-2007, 9:51 AM

well it all depends how low you want the nose hahaha.. id usually run atleast 500-600 in the nose and 400-500 in back and 200 to 300 mid ship.. i used to run more than that at times but imo the wake didnt increase that much to justify the xtra weight.. basically anywhere between 800-1500 total and have a sweet wake

(poser007) · (poser007) **Join Date: Nov 2004** 02-23-2007, 10:09 AM

Yeah looks like that boat has been well cared for. A friend of mine has a 1996 Malibu VLX and it is in pristine condition. He only has 300 hours on it and it still purrs like a kitten.

(norcalmalibu) · (norcalmalibu) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 02-23-2007, 10:27 AM

looking good, cant go wrong with a sanger!

(elleduke) · (elleduke) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 02-23-2007, 11:11 AM

A buddy of mine had a Sanger and we put the fat sac seat in place of the rear seat and then piled 8-10 people in and the wake was awesome. Have fun with it.

(fatsac) · (fatsac) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 02-23-2007, 11:16 AM

I was thinking about the seat or going with 440 launch bags on each side of the motor. Were you using lead up front, Richard? It's my only option since the amps and sub are up there. I imagine a couple hundred wouldn't hurt the trailer??
Thanks again... I really like the nostalgia of older boats.

innov8actionsports.com 02-23-2007, 11:29 AM

Wow that Sanger is clean, very nice!!

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 02-23-2007, 11:51 AM

Nice... see you on the river!

(denverd1)

very clean boat, for sure. you won't need much weight to get a nice wake out of her. a couple hundred should be all you need.

I wouldn't worry until you get above 500lbs in lead and solid weight. especially since its in the bow. we had 900 in a 2001, but only towed about 20 minutes.

Beautiful boat, enjoy the summer!

(nickypoo) · (nickypoo) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 02-23-2007, 12:34 PM

Clean Bean dude! Looks sweet. Actually, it looks a lot like my cousin's boat. Where did you get it? Either way, congrats, you're stoked!

(fatsac) · (fatsac) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 02-23-2007, 1:00 PM

Bought it from a guy in Marysville who planned to buy a new Calabria.
Thanks Nacho. I'll start with the bags and hit up Play it Again Sports or tire centers for lead weight.

(jon4pres) · (jon4pres) **Join Date: May 2004** 02-23-2007, 1:14 PM

Very nice boat. I dont know if I have ever seen a boat that old shine like that. I really like the wake air tower as well. Good to see some nice old school boats out there.

walt 02-23-2007, 4:22 PM

Very nice. Congrats !

mendo247 02-23-2007, 5:09 PM

yeah the guy before me had sand bags way up in the bow and in the rear on the sides of the tank.. i later added lead bars i personally melted down... i wouldnt recomend it but i used to keep all the lead in my boat and also the sacks full lol didnt have to tow very far but never had any problems...

(santango98) · (santango98) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 02-23-2007, 5:27 PM

Congratulations Mike!! Very nice.

We spoke a month or so ago, while you were looking. From the comments and the photos, I sure you'll be happy with the performance and the wake.

Could you post pics of the stereo, amp and sub setup? I have the same boat (except it's red), but it is completely stock, not even a stereo. I have some ideas, but any help is appreciated.

Enjoy.

(fatsac) · (fatsac) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 02-23-2007, 7:50 PM

Will do, Vince. He went with a Kicker 850 for two interior 6x9's and the Fusion tower speakers. A Kicker 650 for the 12" sub. I picked up another pair of Polk Momo's for the rear. Transom and driver remote, XM receiver, 6 disc, sub control knobby... I'm happy. The nice part is he built an acrylic enclosure for the subs so you can still store your shiz and they don't get wet. I'm going to take it to WakeAir for the speaker install and some static from the depth sounder. I didn't realize their tower is stainless...HEAVY... but I guess it won't rust.

(hillbilly) · (hillbilly) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 02-23-2007, 8:54 PM

Brian @ Wakeair should take care of you he's a good guy. I'm also glad the previous owner spent the extra money on something other than a Monster tower, In my opinion they look bad on older boats. Congrats on the new ride...

(nizzle77) · (nizzle77) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 02-23-2007, 9:26 PM

congrats! looks amazing.