S22 on Ebay

[ktdust]

S22 for sale on eBay. It's at $10k right now and closes in 2 days

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=290953793374

[lesman01]

That seems super cheap and the boat looks in excellent condition.

[DENNIS]

Someone is going to get a great deal if the bidding stops.  Looks like a nice boat.

Dennis

[brad]

Listed as a 2002 but based on the interior upholstery, it looks like a 2001 or earlier if the upholstery is original;-)  If someone can get the HIN then it can be verified.

[wolfman]

I spoke with the dealer and the year was a typo, it is a 2000. The HIN number is TMMTD061D000. According to the registry it used to belong to hoosierbruce on this forum. I spoke with a local mechanic who has worked on Epics a lot in the past and he said the only problem with the S 22 at higher altitudes (which is where I'm located) is the drive ratio. The factory ratio results in poor performance and has to be changed to 146:1. He said its about a $1500 to $2000 job. Also, a high altitude prop would be in order. Just thought I'd pass along the info for anyone thinking of bidding on it. Also, it doesn't include the original trailer or tower.

[wolfman]

I'm new to the forum and Epic boats. I'm interested in buying one. Does anyone know if an aftermarket tower will fit on the S-22?
Thanks

[ATXChris]

Looks like there's an E22 on eBay too - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-EPIC-22-Ski-Boat-Power-Boat-22-/111136449676?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true#ht_500wt_1021 .  Not quite as nice as this one and has a reserve tho.

[DENNIS]

Wolfman,  check out my aftermarket tower on my 2001 S22.  Look in the registry #6.  It's been a great tower made by Samson Wakeboard Towers.

Dennis

[brad]

Yes, very nice aftermarket tower.  I think it's under registry #4;-)

[DENNIS]

Oops.  Yes Brad, it is #4 :-)

[ootyboy]

Wolfman -- I had some major power issue at altitude with my SX that I took up to Lake Tahoe (6000 feet) this year.  The boat already had an Acme 13X12.5 Prop, however, with the boat full of people and full ballasts I could not even get to plane. I spoke to a local boat mechanic and he recommended a 13X10.5 which has made a world of difference. I am losing top speed (36 MPH WOT), but the hole shot is amazing on the lake.

I had no idea that the gear ratio is also an issue with these boats. The interesting thing is that when I spoke to the mechanic he said he get at least 2-3 customers a week who bring their boat up from sea level (all brands) and are amazed that they can't even plane on Lake Tahoe with their regular props!! So I don't think this problem is exclusively on Epic boats.