9 minutes ago, SkipGundlach said:

I'm nominally (changes with the time of day at my age) 6-3 +/- and 195 +/- 5 pounds, so a large (72" in the instant case) ski, and my 14s, XXXL boots, make it unlikely that I'll buy a today-ski unless some ski fairy bestows one on me.  Lines will be new-ish, having lived most of their life out of the sun and with very limited use (said son no longer skiing); other-ski which binding my (other) son who bought the boat managing to stuff my sasquatchian feet into, tearing the outer shell in one case, not likely being what I'll ride, but which fits boat-son just fine, with similar limited use.  Both of us will be resuming a pleasant trip down memory lane (our skiing together was the proximate reason for his building the house and buying the boat, so I could teach his boys, and when *I'm* compost, he could ride (we got the crossover cuz we don't know whether wake or ski will make them shine) with HIS sons...

https://radarskis.com/products/mens-session.  Get a 69” or even a 67”.  Thank me later.  Then pare down the width and speed and angle start going up.  Have fun w your new boat!

OK, I will take another look at the brushes...maybe they have just slid in their respective lanes.

Not sure about the fluid. It was definitely in the motor cavity. I will see how I can get into the pump side.

i would not worry about the winterizing thing - a lake test is a must!    Check oil color and for any leaks after it is run.   There will be some dripping at the read of the ending b/c of the drive shaft.    Would check the date code on the tires and replace them at Walmart on the way home if they are over 6 years old.   Not a bad idea to pick up a spare if it doesn't have one.    As for towing without brakes i would just have a bigger vehicle like a truck or suburban that could stop it easily.   We love our 03 SSLXI and had to do some brake work too (mostly bleeding)

1 hour ago, Nick55 said:

Skip, when was the last time you skied like that?  If you’re still using an older ski, the last 10 years have really changed skis (I learned this the hard way). You should look at a later model Radar Senate (any model, I like the Alloy), and (for safety) some fresh bindings with a new rope.  

I'm nominally (changes with the time of day at my age) 6-3 +/- and 195 +/- 5 pounds, so a large (72" in the instant case) ski, and my 14s, XXXL boots, make it unlikely that I'll buy a today-ski unless some ski fairy bestows one on me.  Lines will be new-ish, having lived most of their life out of the sun and with very limited use (said son no longer skiing); other-ski which binding my (other) son who bought the boat managing to stuff my sasquatchian feet into, tearing the outer shell in one case, not likely being what I'll ride, but which fits boat-son just fine, with similar limited use.  Both of us will be resuming a pleasant trip down memory lane (our skiing together was the proximate reason for his building the house and buying the boat, so I could teach his boys, and when *I'm* compost, he could ride (we got the crossover cuz we don't know whether wake or ski will make them shine) with HIS sons...

It sounds good except the trailer. SLXI isn't a light boat for a single axle trailer. Doable, but I would have the bearings redone before I hauled it 4 hours.  Tires are probably junk too, even though they might look good.  That is a decent price, but I would offer less.