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bkhallpass 
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 Topic: My "New" Project BoatPosted: December-31-2006 at 9:29pm |
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I think I must be crazy. Like I already don't have enough to do. And, I have a perfectly good, 5 year old boat sitting on the boat lift. Nonetheless, I've joined the ranks of you hearty souls who believe it's no fun to buy a boat that already works. This is my 82 Ski Nautique Project. Needs floors and stringers. 600 hours on the motor. I'm told it runs, but who knows. I think I'll try to get it running before I pull up the floor. BKH
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 12:11am |
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Brian, Let me be the first to congratulate you on your "new" purchase. Quite a contrast to the 2001 and quite a project. Hard not to get bit by the bug when you see other peoples projects, isn't it. Well good luck with it and Happy New Year to you and your family.
If I had known you were in the market for a new boat, I would have mentioned the very nice crackerbox I saw on ebay a week or so ago. Right in your area too. |
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MaddMarxx
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 3:56am |
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BKH...congrats that one looks like a keeper, 1st year 2001 good find, you should put a seat in it and run the piss out of it before you rip it apart!...have fun..
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hasbeenskier
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 6:52am |
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BKH... I LOVE IT! As you already know it is cla$$ic CLa$$IC! Have fun with it
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The Lake
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 8:48am |
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New Year, New Boat, New Baby,
That boat looks very good from 1500 miles. Congratulations, looks like fun, and once you hear that engine rummbling there will be no turning back. The paddle, however, looks to be in only "fair" condition. Chuck |
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62 wood
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 9:00am |
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Brian,
Great looking ride! As for being crazy...sometimes a little insanity's required , that way we really dont have to make any sense in our decisions! Congrats and Keep us posted on the progress! 
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bkhallpass
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 2:39pm |
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IT'S ALIVE! Pulled the battery out of my wife's car, hooked up the hose, and after a few cranks, it started right up. Didn't want to run it too long, as it appears the temp gauge is not working. All the other guages appear to work! The transmission rattles, but does operate. All things considered, I'm pretty happy. If I had been forced to do major motor work, that would have put me way over what I intended to spend on this project. BKH
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SkiBum
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 3:49pm |
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Looks like you have your work cut out for you. It is a nice boat. I am doing an 87 SN so if you have any questions I might be able to help.
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81nautique
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 6:53pm |
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Way to go Brian, Should be a fun project to dig into.
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You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails
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jbear
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 7:05pm |
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Just what the dr ordered to keep you busy and outa trouble.
Need I remind ya to post pics of the boat and the baby? john |
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AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
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05 210
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 9:40pm |
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A boat resto right after a newborn? Your wife must be a saint!
Looks like it will be a fun project,keep us posted.Hope your holidays went well. Mike |
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bkhallpass
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 9:47pm |
If you only knew Mike. She is a saint. During the work week, I typically leave the house about 5:30 am and don't get home till 7-7:30 pm. That's if I'm not travelling. On the weekends, I must have 20 half finished projects around the house. Still, it was the wife who was encouraging me to take on a project. Said I needed to spend time doing something I enjoy. BKH |
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 11:35pm |
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I have an 82 also.Great boat,no issues all summer.I have 700 hours on her.Any questions let my know,I have done lots to my 82.Congrats!Dan
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bkhallpass
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Posted: January-01-2007 at 11:37pm |
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Looks like you have done a lot to your boat Dan. Did you paint the solid blue stripe? BKH
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Randy_in_Ohio
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 12:58am |
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Congrats Brian!
Sounds like you found yourself a good one (Wife)hard to come by these days. Nice looking boat. looks like a good project. Where are the seats? |
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 9:50am |
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That's a great looking boat already. Have fun with it.
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bkhallpass
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 10:35am |
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Randy, I've got all seats, combing pads, etc. The driver and observer's seat have fresh upholstery. Guy was going to recarpet/reupholster when he figure out the floors and stringers were rotten. Decided to throw in the towel. BKH
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 10:58am |
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Looks like it came with a nice trailer.
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Life is Good.
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 11:20am |
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Brian,
Very nice, have fun with it. |
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bkhallpass
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 11:28am |
It's not bad. A little rust; the chrome wheels are flaking off pretty bad; one bearing buddy missing; carpet and wood needs replacing; has wrong kind of tires; no trailer brakes; and, I hate the roller on the bow - really gouges the boat. Still, I would think the trailer is probably worth half of what I had to pay. BKH |
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 12:06pm |
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Congrats Brian...let the work begin! Before long, I'm sure it will look like new.
Rob |
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 3:54pm |
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Mmmm... nice pickup BKH!! I'm Jealous, but I think I may have a "New" boat coming sometime fairly soon also...
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 4:34pm |
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BKH,
Wow, didn't know you were so inclined. Happens that your boat is just like my old one, same year and color. I owned it from new and sold my half to my brother when I bought the 04. Has close to 2000 hrs and still pulling strong. Way to go! |
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bkhallpass
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 5:00pm |
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Redelf,
I'm not much of a motorhead, but I like carpentry, etc. I've rebuilt a couple of boats. The key for me is that it's a project. I'm in no hurry to use the boat. Kind of the same principal - I never work on the car I have to drive everday. When it has to be done, it stops being fun. BKH |
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 7:46pm |
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Brian,
Ive done LOTS of projects thru the years..boats, cars, trucks, etc. I love to work on them, but I found out a longtime ago not to put them on a schedule..I could keep it as a hobby that way. In fact Ive awlays had a little bit of a let-down when one was completed...I love looking for parts and talking with people during that process. Keep us posted and ENJOY!!!! |
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 9:13pm |
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BK I think this is great. You're inspiring me and perhaps in the next year I can join the ranks of you guys.
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05 210
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 9:23pm |
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I wish I had the time and room for a project like that.Maybe a few years down the road.I've done a lot of custom bikes and stuff,and 62 is right...When done you almost feel a little emptiness,but that soon gives way to a new project(hopefully).It's like a sickness.
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Posted: January-02-2007 at 10:39pm |
Mike, I agree with the sickness..or should I say addiction? I was a "gear-head" long before I started wrenching on boats...I always said...They have places for alcoholics and druggies...but they just turn us loose on the streets!
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Posted: January-03-2007 at 11:09am |
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Brian,
SWEET RIDE 
Keep us up to date on the project with pics please!!! How's your back doin? hope all is good!!! Now get busy 
Paul, |
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Posted: January-03-2007 at 11:22am |
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two pages of a$$ kissing just for buying an old boat?
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