How much to restore this neglected interior?

What someone is willing to pay for it!

Seriously, if you could get it for the current bid, that would be a good buy.

Figure $3500 for an interior, if you do most of the work yourself.

Do you need this much boat?

I have a strange feeling about it. Why no current pictures,why isn't it winterized,why the Arizona registration???

Thanks guys for the damage control, especially to my wallet.

Still looking for a good deal '95-'99 wakeboard boat with a well taken care of GT-40 PCM Ford.

I as well am looking for a smoking deal. Found this 1998 AIR here on CC for $9800http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forsale/details.asp?ID=6067&sort=&pagenum=1 Can someone check it out for me?

The Nautique dealer in Orlando told me the Sport would be good for my needs but the Ski Nautique hull is good up until 1996 for halfway decent wakeboarding and has the GT-40 from 1995- 2003. I would not mind barefooting/surfing either.
Have little mechanical skills but like to work on my own stuff, so would need the most reliable motor, not the GM Apex and DD does not hurt as easy to work on.

I particularly dont care for the slanted/angled transoms on the 1990-1997's for slipping/falling purposes.

Weight is not a big factor for me as I want the best fuel economy.
No carbs either, except....Been looking at these excels as well-
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forsale/?yrstart=&yrend=&model=excel&state=&pricestart=0&priceend=100%2C000&sortBy=Date+Updated&Submit=Search

My budget is around $10k - $11k but most are too far away or they are overpriced compared to the deals I find.
I get a kick out of these for sale ads that tell you what engine came with the boat from factory or how many hours but do not say a peep about how it was cared for or what if any parts have gone bad or need replaced. It is very hard to buy a boat without having daddy's $$ or seeing it or taking a set behind it, especially in the winter when boats are cheaper at times. I cannot afford a money pit but I want good resale.

yes, that 98 in the diaries does look good and price is right. I would look into it.

I just found this discussion on my boat, the 99 Air Nautique that was listed on ebay. I purchased the boat for an incredible price but it is way worse than the ebay pictures depict. I am getting ready to restore the boat but it needs everything. Engine trash, interior nothing salvagable, carpet done, scratches scrapes fading everywhere. The radio works! Any advise, I have the power plant and mechanics covered it's the rest of the boat I need advise on. I am in IL so looking for interior restoration using Nautique Skins. Gelcoat restoration with some fiberglass repair. Any past restorer horror stories? I do not want to go crazy with the boat just want to get it back to a respectful fun family boat.

Show us some pictures and tell us the issues we will go from there.

Nautiqueskins.com is your place to contact about the interior skins, the other alternative would be to find someone local that is reputable and does it.

If you want to drive it to ohio I can give you the hookup, great quality and prices about half of everywhere else but obviuosly its a little far to haul it.

David,
Nasty 99 already bought it so its off the market now. I think you may have missed his post above mine.

youre right, sorry I was one that was confused.

I will post some pictures soon. The boat's interior is trashed and a Nautique Dealer said the engine was shot because the freeze plugs were pushed out of the block. Oil is milky but engine turned over and ran up to temp like a champ. Next step is to change the oil and see if stays clear after running again. I would be surprised if the block doesn't have a crack in it somewhere.

Does the boat have a 351 if so, thay are prown to crack in the back. between the motor and bellhousing! good luck!