1972 Ski Nautique

Guys,

I have a '72 ski Nautique I'm looking to get back to original.

I need help finding some Parts:

AirGuide Pitot (x3
Correct Craft side name plates

Really anything....

Can anyone help?

Thanks James

sounds like an orange promo, so yes, pictures please

James,
CC made some SN's that they considered promotional boats. Most went out on the lease program to ski clubs. I'm sure the Minocquabats had several. They were bold colors like orange with bold hull side graphics.

The original pitots are hard to come by. Some do come up every once in awhile on Ebay but 3 is going to be tough. I'm always the one for originality and even known for it on site but, the new pitots look almost like the originals. Unless someone really knows what they are looking at, the new ones aren't noticed.

What engine is in your SN?

Ummmm yes that is my boat. That is my father driving....

our boat was purchased in july 1971 as a new boat. the hull # confirms it's a 1972.( it was not uncommon in those years to release the next model year during peak boating season.)

i met the original owner a couple of years ago who confirmed the model year and did say it was a "promo options" boat w/ a bigger than standard engine( ford 351/250 hp crusader conquerer v-8.)

i know it's not a 1970 nor 1971...i have a 1971 sales sheet and believe the difference is '71 wind shield was a single piece...1970 hull had a raised area down each side and the boat was new in summer 1971

8122pbrainard wrote: KawagaNautique wrote: i know it's not a 1970 nor 1971...i have a 1971 sales sheet and believe the difference is '71 wind shield was a single piece...1970 hull had a raised area down each side and the boat was new in summer 1971 This is about the time when HIN's (hull identification numbers) were molded into the hulls. It should be in the upper starboard side of the transom. Take a look to see. You can't go by sales sheets since years overlapped with pictures and specs.

KawagaNautique the hull # confirms it's a 1972.( it was not uncommon in those years to release the next model year during peak boating season.) [/QUOTE wrote:

Orlando76 wrote: [QUOTE=KawagaNautique the hull # confirms it's a 1972.( it was not uncommon in those years to release the next model year during peak boating season.)

Thanks Todd.
James,
The HIN that you have, is it molded into the transom? What is the number?

8122pbrainard wrote: Orlando76 wrote: [QUOTE=KawagaNautique the hull # confirms it's a 1972.( it was not uncommon in those years to release the next model year during peak boating season.) Thanks Todd. James, The HIN that you have, is it molded into the transom? What is the number?

The 72's I've seen still had the serial number on the capacity plate... No HIN on the transom until '73.

The plexi windshields would have been common (likely standard) on the early 2gen SN hulls (70-71). Some 71's got the square windshield that persisted through '74. My theory on the green promos is that they got the square Martinique windshield while the plexi was still commonplace on the SN. They're the only SN's I've seen that got that windshield.

I wouldn't doubt that the boat was purchased new in mid-71... And I also wouldn't be surprised if the boat spent the summer of '70 pulling tournaments or ski shows (perhaps never titled or registered?). The build sheet should tell us when the engine was placed.

Can you get some measurements and pictures of the emblem area? The hole pattern and spacing will be a clue. The change from the 15" chrome emblems to the white/black plastic happened in early-mid '71 (model year). Motor box vents on the side indicate '71... '70 had one at the rear and '72 didn't have any vents at all in the box.

I could go buy a "new" 1970 Ski Nautique today that the dealer has had sitting on the showroom floor all this time.

Mojo wrote: HW, were is a brand new 70' on a showroom floor?

That's what I was wondering...

Very Cool boat! Love the green, can't wait to see it after the wet sanding buffing process, it is going to be a beauty for sure!!!

TRBenj wrote: That promo year lineup was our best guess Moj... Don't think we've ever proven it or disproven it. I am not seeing any "mixed" hardware on this boat, not sure what you're seeing to indicate that? Glass buckets were 1-piece and did change style in '71, so that's an important distinction. Seems more boats from the 60's and 70's than not have questionable years assigned on their titles/reg based on some sort of paperwork error. Build sheet from the factory usually will confirm the history, but the hardware on the boat rarely lies. Not sure what you mean about Chrysler, I'm not aware of any period where they were an exclusive supplier.

Not a 70' windshield I guess was the one thing that came to mind..
Thought you or someone had said the 351 didn't come into play on the SN until at least 72'.. Eh, no matter, cool boat....

Sounds like a Quinner quote

OK, just so you know that doesn't make it a 1972 model. Those last 2 digits are purely a coincidence.

The green boat I linked above is said to have a 351 as well as Reid's 71 promo.

Good info on Hull IDs here.

Guys

Love the Discussion, and yall are a sea of knowledge so I have another question.

When it comes to the Accent Pieces (Racing Strips for example) and verbiage (Ski Nautique/National Tow Boat for example) on the boat, can anyone tell me what was authentic to the '71 promo?

Also the seats were two toned am I correct?

Thanks guys will update pictures as soon as the coloring is restored!

Thanks