Kenneth Elkind, a former powerboat racer, immediately created some iconic ski boats under the American Skier name. Started in 1975, American Skier watercrafts were first built in Florida, but later had production moved to Texas and finally Louisiana. Through the year of American Skier, the Volante began a popular product offering. Production of American Skier boats wrapped for the 2004 model year with the company name adapting solely to the Elan Boats brand. This is a solid, very low hours, lake ready classic. Can be seen on Douglas Lake. Zip code 37876. Always maintained. Carb replaced to get boat ready for water. Trailer included. Send a message for answers to your questions.