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GottaSki 
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 Posted: July-08-2019 at 8:38pm |
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That's definitely a LH engine
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GottaSki
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 8:35pm |
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Well different boat it seems!!
Forget what I said about specifics The s/b I was in was an 83 with typical tri color stripes You have a gem there There must be a story about multiple super beasts The one I was in was matching stripe colors. not vinyl. That boat seems colored like an 85, not an 84... |
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Crmaverick
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 6:25pm |
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No kidding, is the super beast lettering factory? Here’s some photos, you sure this is the same boat or was their only one super beast? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UeRiHyBL4FySdSiiUzfosxtjbUOFJFhq/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I5qUjEhDxEFuQKYuYARVRmqQKaF1K5e-/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T8KPvnDhvVwdJUm6Gd1PtbOXcCSJIKV7/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dPAUx5KNJ564YpljmG1NL1RqAVIGZ_XZ/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nXjDwQe_24RcVxJGoGHqW0Edf623sXBB/view?usp=drivesdk |
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GottaSki
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 6:05pm |
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Yes, i know a prior owner that had it in the later 80's , maybe very early nineties But i'd have to say your the fourth owner, at minimum!
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 5:54pm |
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That's an awesome history thanks for the info. I actually bought this off the second owner who told me the boat came from CT, I'm not sure on the exact area but I'm guessing West/Central CT. The motor is original apparently, his family bought it in the 80's from the original owner, the motor was just maintained from then and has 850 hours. Did you know the original owner? |
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GottaSki
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 5:51pm |
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I think i recall It had 1 prior owner before it was run in Webster, and already said super beast i think as they found it. Super Beast was less of a sleeper than its sisters that kept a lower profile both sight and sound. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 5:49pm |
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Pictures sure are required!
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GottaSki
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 5:45pm |
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GottaSki
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 5:44pm |
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Oh yes! Super Beast. Ivory and three stripe rust/brown. Tall pylon. No mufflers last we knew. Hopefully its not too badly molested.
I spent lots of mornings in and behind super beast thanks to a great set of men gracious enough to teach me barefoot for years, and long after they moved onto other boats. good times. Unless its been replaced, that's not your father's 454. Not as stout at Tim's BNF but it was a 55+/- mph machine i recall, Its probably been passed around like a pool toy since being meticulously maintained for a good spell. Who knows how many owners by now but hopefully its under good new stewardship That engine should still be the LH Rotation rectangle port 425+HP. Don't shoot your eye out! The boat should be respected and can spank you if your try going 40+ in mixed up water and wakes, or many aboard. That boat's original build was not for the general public to purchase but for select people in the club of responsible enthusiasts And recall it didn't like champion plugs, best give it AC. |
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 5:32pm |
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Actually western Connecticut
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TRBenj
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 5:31pm |
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Where did the boat come from?
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Crmaverick
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 5:08pm |
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I'm just outside of Worcester, have a knee board haven't gotten into skiing just yet though
I have some work to do on the boat before its water ready. Fixing the neutral safety thats rusted and locked (stuck in gear now), replacing the water pump impeller to be safe, and doing an oil change plus all filters. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 5:04pm |
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Whereabouts in MA?
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Posted: July-08-2019 at 4:43pm |
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Hey everyone just picked up my first correct craft, 84 ski Nautique 2001. The rear has the lettering super beast and appears original, doesn’t say competition ski craft like others. It has an original 454 with what appears to be the H.O. The first three letters of the model on the block is PLN. Is this some kind of rare super beast model?
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