84 Rider Pics

[mdb122]

First Post
Recently restored 84' Rider (original Big Block motor )
Been in the Family since 85', and Proud to Have her for many more years in AZ !
AZRider

[chrisk]

That's a beauty, little guy in the bow is stoked!

[mdb122]

HA ! Yeah.. I love the pic. He was excited about the boat's first trip back on the water .

[whelchel86]

Nice boat!

Oh, and that tower is pretty slick too. (cough cough/wink wink)

[ngavdba]

Welcome. Always good to see another Rider in more or less stock configuration. Big Block...jealous. Tower...not so much.
New interior looks great and you even have the original pouch at the cooler. Original config on the dash is nice.
The stripe pattern and wave look to have a Southwestern influence. Very unique or very appropriate in AZ I guess.
Good to see another restored beauty on here.

[mdb122]

Thanks Guys . Always loved the style of the boat, which is why I chose to restore it . Wasn't always a fan of the towers, but now that its on I love it, since it keeps my much needed in AZ, bimini out of the way. I decided to add the tower once the top was off the boat for complete stringer replacement. Easier to add support for the tower with the top off, and figured "if" I ever sold it, the tower would be desired. BTW welchel86 - How do you like your tower ? I have not pulled anyone mine it yet .

[Moose]

Where you at in thoes pics. Almost looks like sallie mae cove on roosevelt. By the way sweet looking boat.

[mdb122]

You would be absolutely correct Mr Moose - Roosevelt Lake - Sally Mae Cove

[whelchel86]

BTW welchel86 - How do you like your tower ? I have not pulled anyone mine it yet .

I have no complaints on the tower. Did a lot of research on my options and this one seemed to best suit me for what I was looking for. (budget) It has been surprisingly sturdy. I am 6'4"/230 and it does the job it was meant to do with me behind it. When towing others, I have not noticed any excessive sway or noises. Also, there is about 100 lbs of equipment up there on mine.

[wiatowski]

Like the stripe... gives me ideas