Looking at 89 Ski Nautique 2001

I am in the market for a wakeboarding boat, but do not want to spend a lot of $. I came across an 89 Nautique 2001. The boat has less than 500 hours on it and all new upholstery. The price is very reasonable. I am not very familiar with this style boat and just wanted some good tips on what to look for on the boat before I purchase.

Thanks for the help

Hi there...
You just got to the right place to get some tips on were to look before going to the hunt for a boat...
First of all check for soft spots on the floor, as this boats have wooden stringers. A solf spot is a possible sign of a rotten stringer = pita job to go through. If it was well cared this should be a problem though. Spider cracks on the hull are also signs of weak stringers or at least they reveal some kind of hit on it.
Check also if the boat was use on salt water or fresh water. Salt water boats needs a lot of care and if thats not the case rust will be everywere.
Engine well I guess the compression test will clear out almost any doubts on the health of it.
Driveline do some search here on how to check alligment issues. But al leat have a close inspection to the shaft/strut prop. See if they look allingned or if they loof twisted.
This is a start for sure more tips to come from other members!!!
I heard the 2001 hull is a good boat for wakeboarding due to its narrow tail...
Good luck.

FYI, thats a '88, not a '89.

TRBenj wrote: FYI, thats a '88, not a '89.

Use this info to get the price lowered. You could argue that '89s are worth more.

Transmission
Morse MV-2
Vernay muffler
Hull layup resin
Trailer
Decal availability

Possibly more

I have an 87 and thet rear seat doesn't look like mine. Mine wraps around. HMMM... Now the dash look like an 88. Glove compartment lid is missing. We have problems with those.

There are also a number of visual differences, including the windshield, gel stripe, decals, motorbox shape, vinyl pattern, trailer details, etc.

Hunt - It may not be an '89 but still is a great looking boat. I hope it works out for you.

Let us know if you buy it & post lots of pictures!

I have a back seat in my 89 that is exactly the same as the one in "hunt's" photos. It is the standard package the rear seat with the wrap around is the deluxe interior. I find the foam base fine it is easily moved so you can look out the back and does not take up as much room. My boat was ordered for a ski school who probably would not have much need for a rear seat anyway.

Thanks for the information guys. I hope to drive up this weekend look and take it out for a spin

I had no idea about two different bench seat option. I guess I learned something new.

storm34 wrote: Looks like the Decals have been replaced as well. They look more like an 87 than an 88. Could be the pictures tho.

Decals have definitely been replaced. They look to be some cheapo aftermarket job though- those arent factory decals of any year.

Some other 88->89 changes observed.

Transom tow ring, and most seem to have those black plastic aluminum fishing boat style flip down drink holders in the back. The trailers were all black, with optional colors for the fender carpet and wheel powdercoating. CC also started double stitching all the vinyl this year? On our 88, where the black or red stripe is there is no visible white thread, it is only double stitched around the edges and corners where white meets white.

tow ring


cup holders


carpet


wheels


stitching

storm34 wrote: Who would have known

That's what I meant about these guys picking the bone in a hurry...very sharp folks on CCFan!

Maybe she's speaking to someone otherside the tube?

Perhaps there's a mirror in the tube?

No wait..there's a small lcd in there and she's watching The Waltons.

Her man has told her there's a blower in there and she's curious......hmmm.

rosconole wrote: its an 88 I think, but did that style pylon come in '88? ,I thought they were still the old middle finger style... I have 89..

The dash differentiates it as an '88, as opposed to an '87 (which would be squarer with a silver strip running across it). '86 was the last year for the ring and finger, CC went to the ball top pylon in '87, and then to the squared off topper in '90.

Nautiless, I assume youre joking but Ill clarify anyways- that "hairdryer" hose from the brochure picture is from the optional heater.