Original Correct Craft Molds

Sounds like a great idea, maybe you should be in charge.

That would be an awesome idea. I'd take a 77-79 era look with all the modern conveniences- EFI, all fiberglass, IsoDamp, etc. Can't beat that hand-painted SKI NAUTIQUE in giant letters. They would sell like hotcakes.

OK, sounds like we're all on the same page. We would really need the capture the attention of Correct Craft Marketing. Hey, MasterCraft came out with an anniversary Stars and Stripes some years ago. The only thing is that it was a new style with Stars and Stripes graphics.

With all the changes at CC Inc. in regards to management, you'd think they'd look for new ideas besides changing graphics. I don't think it would cost a lot of money to reproduce a limited number of older style hulls with new technology. I believe if they made 200 of each style change Nautiques, they'd sell. Plus, make them at a "reasonable" cost. Example, maybe the Ski Nautique 2001 hull with new power plant would cost $25,000. Have a carb and FI option. I just remembered how much I love watching NFL teams with throw-back uniforms. This idea is no different. Anyway, this is exactly the way things start. I have NO IDEA what it would take to get somebody at CC Inc. to buy into this. I can see my 2007, "1980" Nautique already....Gray hull, black graphics, 375HP power plant, deluxe interior, 200 watt stereo system, dual exhaust, chrome instruments, etc.
Price tag only $20,000.

Ken

How about the scoop style motor cover from the 60's...I need one! Where is the mold for that?

Jbear, They are actually dedicating the opening of the new factory today. Bold move in my eyes, they must have big plans for the future

Jbear, I stumbled on that info. I was calling Greg Maloon to go over final details for Green lake and was told thats where he was for the weekend.

There's more of that type of info posted on the "other" nautique site and I don't spend as much time there as I do here so I'm sometimes out of the loop.

You have a great time in TN.

I wonder if CC would license the design to a third party? As many know, it's possible to make a mold off an existing hull without destroying it by using a ton of mold release. You wouldn't actually need the originals. In fact, it might be legal to make an exact copy of the hull and sell it as long as you didn't market it as a Correct Craft. I once had a job "reverse engineering" replacement parts for X-ray machines, and that's exactly what we did: take the thing apart, copy the design EXACTLY in our CAD system, then build our own.

coreytread wrote: I am game for that we should get a couple guys together and start our own company, Ive got about a year left and Ill have my degree in industrial technology. I would be all over it..

I am in! Been thinking about this too. Moomba HAD a good idea with the "budget inboard" but the first ones out were so darn ugly. I would have to say the 2001 hull would be the way to go.

Stealing, reverse engineering, whatever it's called, it's a time-honored practice small compet*tors use to get in a marketplace. In this case, it's a little different because CC doesn't seem interested in the $20k boat market. You wouldn't be stealing CC customers the way Sony drove American TV & VCRS out of the marketplace, you'd be competing with companies like Centurion and Bayliner, who make crappy boats for the uninformed.

So what's the benefit of the V-drive anyway? Why not stick with the straight inboard? Does it turn people off? Could you take the 2001 hull and make it open bow?

How much would it cost to make the molds and the first boat? I think there are several improvements that would be needed:

• Eliminate all wood
• Ballast system?
• Cruise control (not perfect pass, but still good for boarding)
• Depth sounder
• Open bow
• Wakeboard tower

If someone is really serious about building this, they should incorporate, put together a business plan, and sell some private stock to us fanatics.

Perhaps the factory might not think we are that interested in buying new boats but I can tell you from experience that I have had fantastic responses from any inquiry that I have made regarding my Fish Nautique. In fact, after I bought my boat I was interested in getting a copy of any manual available and called the factory... They sent me a copy at no charge! Also, I have spoken to the guys at Southeastern Correct Craft who have helped me out many, many times. If you have any tec questions, call "Art" or Woody" at SE CC and they will help you. These guys have worked at CC for 35 years each and know everything!    

Duals with no silencers!!!!!!!!!!!

according to the invoice for a 78 in the diary section the price was around $8000. Im guessing around the same for an 80-82. probably the first 2001 listed out at $9999-10999?

Is anyone at Correct Craft listening?

I'm all for the old school remake but how stupid would they look with a handful of these boats sitting in lots w/o actual buyers?

Man, it's amazing what pops up when you start thinking of all the possibilities. From a marketing standpoint though, I think the numbers would come from an entry level product as previously mentioned. Basic power train and few features is what has made these boats so popular. But they have the capabilities of the higher end models. Many companies have an entry level product with the same ID as the more expensive versions. It's an excellent way to create future buyers of the big buck stuff. Makes more sense to offer an low end model than to cheapen up the main line models!