'93 nautique
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Topic: '93 nautique
Posted By: Bag_Man56
Subject: '93 nautique
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 3:14pm
Afternoon all! If anyone rembers the story from my last post (87 nautique story time) I have decided to heed all the advice and pass on the old boat. Engine repair is one thing, floors a totally different ball of wood  . Any how I've found a local '93 with around 700hr on it. Looks taken care of from pic. Other than Vinyl needs cleaning looks good from pic. These should be totally composite stringers correct? It has the ford 351 in it so that should be a solid power plant. Anything glaring that I should be on look out for. I can test the boat on water. I've enjoyed reading and learning from this site even though haven't posted in a while. Thanks fellas |
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Posted By: bb12
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 3:43pm
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Post some pics up if you can. And yes, 93 was the first year for composite stringers. ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bag_Man56
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 4:36pm
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https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/boa/6103505474.html I hope you fellas can be trusted At least let me test drive it first 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 4:52pm
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/boa/6103505474.html%20" rel="nofollow - Looks great. Yes, you can trust us. There are only a couple members I'd say are on the shady side. No names mentioned!!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Bag_Man56 wrote:Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 5:04pm
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https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/boa/6103505474.html" rel="nofollow - Fixed link ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 5:44pm
Gary, Thanks but trust me, it worked when I tested it!  After the day I was in a rush, posted a bad link and then Larry worked me over, I make an extra extra effort to test them! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 5:55pm
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Boat has either been painted or wrapped most likely as those are not original gel patterns for that boat, graphics are wrong also, from an 05' era boat. Notice the purple interior, the hull was likely purple as well and somebody probably did not ;like that color. One thing to beware of, if boat has Pro Boss motor and still has Protech ignition, you will know if the motor has a conventional distributor vs a trigger wheel distributor and coil pack combination. Protech is a know bad part, if still there figure $500 in parts to replace when Protech goes bad. Otherwise 93' is a great year and hull ski nautique, all composite construction and a very nice slalom wake. Be willing to bet this is what that boat looked like and may look like under paint or wrap:  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 6:27pm
| looks like a decent find. make sure you check the hull number, you can tell if it is truly a 93, or maybe a late 92. I can't tell the difference, but you would want to be sure since the stringers were wood in 92, but not in 93. The hulls looked very similar, so you may not be able to tell without an educated eye. There are some HIN decoding posts here that can help you to know for sure. |
Posted By: flyweed
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 8:08pm
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yep...looks good inside..TOTALLY wrong outside. Looks like a paint job to me.. Otherwise, the Gel Coat would match the interior upholstery stripes, as Quinner's photo shows. I'd ask them why they painted it? ------------- '93 Ski Nautique NWZ, Air Boom Tower Drink Tonight..for tomorrow We Ride! |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 8:11pm
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WOW that purple and black boat is damn sexy!!! Boat mentioned is definitely a '93. Pylon and bow light states it and 1993 was first year Correct Craft ever used purple. Pro Tex can last longer than many here say but either way no biggie. I'm willing to bet it's painted. For some reason men are afraid of a purple boat. That boat warrants a look and test drive but not certain I'd call it a good deal. Here in Orlando a 93 popped up yesterday for similar money but kept original. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 8:21pm
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https://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/6102483206.html Just a heads up in case you don't mind driving. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-25-2017 at 8:43pm
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https://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/6102483206.html" rel="nofollow - Link ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Bag_Man56
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 10:41am
| Wow! That's why I ask it here. Know way I would've ever known that. Is the color thing something to be "weary" of? I like the red and the updated stickers but don't want it to be a problem later. I would've never thought about it being wrapped or repainted. You guys are good |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 10:46am
Bazinga!!!!! A buddy of mine who lives on the same lake as this owner just came and talked to me about this boat. Said the owner bought a newer boat and is selling this one. Private ski lake and he said the boat runs great and is clean. The guy hated the original purple scheme and had it painted or re-gelled to get rid of the purple. Went with Red/black as the guy is a UGA fan. I ski regularly behind Jimsport93's boat a lot and can vouch for the nice slalom wake behind a 93. Might be worth a looksie taking this info with you to ask the seller. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Bag_Man56
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 10:56am
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Bazinga!!!!! A buddy of mine who lives on the same lake as this owner just came and talked to me about this boat. Said the owner bought a newer boat and is selling this one. Private ski lake and he said the boat runs great and is clean. The guy hated the original purple scheme and had it painted or re-gelled to get rid of the purple. Went with Red/black as the guy is a UGA fan. I ski regularly behind Jimsport93's boat a lot and can vouch for the nice slalom wake behind a 93. Might be worth a looksie taking this info with you to ask the seller.[/QUOTE] Lives on the same lake as the pictured boat or the boat I'd like to look at? I have to admit that I like the red and graphics better than the purple. I'm not Dawg fan  but like the red
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:04am
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Corey, the 93' that is listed in the CL ad. The purple boat above is what THAT boat would have originally looked like. Find out from the seller if it was painted Red and Black or was it gelled. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:04am
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According to the email I received from the owner this morning, it is NOT the Protech and it was re-gelled in 2005. I too have skied on that lake back in the 80's, nice little lake. ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:05am
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Nevermind........Jeffro beat me to it! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:07am
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Sorry TimBob! ;) ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:17am
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Timbob, Jimmy's boat is a Sport so the ski wake will be even better on a Ski. Jeffro, did he say Protech has been changed out or it does not have the ProBoss motor?? Gary, for sure determine if the color change was done in Gel or Paint, really needs a new interior though to get a color match going and it looks like the observer seat may have some issues, that could easily cost you $3,000.00. Graphics on one side are missing a letter, personally I would eliminate those graphics altogether or go back to something more like original ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:17am
| I'd bet big money it wasn't gelled. Either way, pass pass pass. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:19am
All Team Red girls are natural red heads------ Seems strange to me that if you don't like purple that the parts you always see were left purple. Guess it was more important how it looked on the lift ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:29am
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Yea Gary, that's like buying your chick new booby's and then having her wear nothing but turtle necks, geez ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:37am
Here is what he said in the email: "No. Standard Pleasure Craft (Ford 351) 791 hours. Carborated, Holly 4 brl. The boat was re-gelcoated in 2005. It went from purple to black." ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 12:04pm
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Then it probably has the standard 351 w/240HP not the Proboss with 300hp, in 93' both those motors had carbs. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 12:07pm
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Yeah, I am thinking it is not the Proboss either. ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: Bag_Man56
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 12:09pm
| You guys are great. We're not competition skiers or even close. I'm really just tying to get into a quality boat for the family (5 and an 8 year old) that the kids can enjoy for a while to come. I want it to run when we get to the lake and have a great day while out. Smaller cosmetics I can deal with like the decals and stuff. Would like the interior to match but can be dealt with. I assume the "re-gel" is a lot better than a paint job? Don't need to worry about any of that stuff either. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 12:19pm
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Don't assume anything. Like I said before why go thru the expense of "regelling" and then leaving the interior?? Something is up. Go look at it but leave the rose colored glasses at home ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 12:34pm
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Gary, will you guys be trailer boaters or will you have a home dock?? Not sure if you can swing a few more bucks but a 99' sport will have a very comparable slalom wake to the 93' yet offer quite a bit more seating, space and storage then the 93'. You give up a little of the "sports car" tracking/handling but it does not sound like you will be running the slalom course so that should not matter. Saw this 99' Sport in the diaries, looks like a nice boat. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forsale/details.asp?ID=9482" rel="nofollow - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forsale/details.asp?ID=9482 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 1:06pm
Didn't like the purple ?????????? Seriously?? And the red outside with a purple inside looks better?? WTF.. Is it me?? That is one ugly ass combo.. Better have just painted it white.. Or never mind, just leave it alone.. ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 1:57pm
I couldn't agree more. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Bag_Man56
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 3:10pm
Wow guys, iim just going to take a look at it. I'll admit the inside should've been done at the same time. Obviously my taste is not as high as yours, but like I said I can deal with cosmetics. If I do end up with the boat it's hard to be proud first timers with this floating around. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 3:32pm
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Bag_Man56, I get it. Not the first time guys on this site have rained on someone's parade. The thing is, the opinions are objective. There's nothing to be gained or lost by telling you what they see. People on this site are amongst the most active buyers and sellers of these older Nautiques. Most look at sales adds for these boats daily. So they have a pretty good idea of what the market will bear in terms of both price and tastes. Rather than focus on whether cosmetically pleasing, or not, my perspective that you should focus on the economics. I don't think you are getting sufficient discount on that boat to overcome the non-standard cosmetics. I did a quick search and found a nice 93 in Orlando asking 8500. Another in Minnesota asking 9000. There are dozens in the 10-12 asking range, and would probably sell for less. Here in CA, I see this era of boat under 10K, often. So, if you paid 7500 for the boat, there is no way you could fix the graphics, or the upholstery for less money than you could buy another boat ready to go. If you go the upholstery route, even a cheap job will exceed 1500. If you go the graphics route, who knows. Personally, I would think that if you can't get that boat for $5K or less, then I would pass. Even if you can get over the aesthetics, you will have to find another buyer that can get over it when you want to sell. My unsolicited $.02 BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: flyweed
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 3:42pm
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I agree with BKH. If YOU like it, that's all that matters, and how you and your family will use it. I just got done restoring my 1993 SN, and while I did everything to restore interior and exterior back to original..I ALSO added a black Bimini top and a black Wake Tower. I know many guys hate the look, but it suits OUR families needs for some shade, and to get the tow rope up and outta the way, so people can safely sit in the back of the boat. So if you like it..go for it. If you get a weird feeling about it, or thing the seller is hiding something..then pass. my two cents Dan (PS - I picked up my 93 SN. for $3200.00) ------------- '93 Ski Nautique NWZ, Air Boom Tower Drink Tonight..for tomorrow We Ride! |
Posted By: samudj01
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 4:37pm
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Agree with Quinner. For a non competitive skiing family, that 99 sport looks sweet. And it is OBO. And a great color combo and comes with some good extras. I am biased as I have a 99 sport, but nonetheless I think you would enjoy the open bow and extra storage. The ski wake is not bad at all for a recreational skier. If you could swing the extra $$, it would be a good option to look at, wouldn hurt to make an offer, never know when the owner may say yes. Plus most here really like the GT-40, I do. ------------- 78 Ski Tique, 72 Skier w/302's, 93 SN w/351 & 17 GS22 w/zr409 Previous - 99 Sport Nautique w/GT40 and 87 Martinique w/351 |
Posted By: Bag_Man56
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 6:38pm
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Some solid advice here. I agree with the -5k$ range. No way I could pay the 7500 then do interior and expect my money back. That NC sport looks great but still a hair above the range I'm looking to stay in. We don't live on the water and closest is 1hr away so in my mind it's hard to go that expensive, and add that to it's our first, my range is kinda small I know. We've also been curious as to way the interior wasn't done at the same time. So surly it would have to warrant and much lower price. I've got a few days off so I'm not opposed to driving some but just can't do $12k justifiably. No doubt if the NC sport could be had for around 10k would be worth the 4.5 hour ride |
Posted By: Bag_Man56
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 6:48pm
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https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/boa/6092842710.html Here's a sport a lot closer (comparison only to the NC sport) while both are sweet boats I have a hard time going past that 10k$ mark |
Posted By: samudj01
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:06pm
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I hear you on the $$$. It either works or not. You can always see how negotiable the NC sport is. Also note the amount of other stuff it comes with and add it up and you have some savings. As for the comparison, the 99 is fairly different than the 94. The major differences, engine, bow seating and trunk storage. You can read til the cows come home on the differences in the engines. Both are good but I like the GT-40. The bow seating on the 94 is one big cushion (playpen) while the 99 is a walk through. The 99 is more comfortable for adults in the bow. Finally, the 99 has a trunk in the rear which gives you loads of additional storage. ------------- 78 Ski Tique, 72 Skier w/302's, 93 SN w/351 & 17 GS22 w/zr409 Previous - 99 Sport Nautique w/GT40 and 87 Martinique w/351 |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: April-26-2017 at 11:29pm
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Smart to stay true to your budget. Don't spend money you don't have. On the other hand, need to spend what you do wisely. A cheap boat may cost a fortune. Patience is the key, and also the most difficult, IMO. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: SWANY
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 12:58am
No mention of a trailer.... |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 2:36pm
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Ramlin single axle Joel, if it's as nice as the pic looks that Sport will sell quickly. Bagman if you can stretch the budget a bit that Sport would be a great fit for you and your family where you may outgrow a closed bow much sooner then the larger roomier Sport. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: bb12
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 2:52pm
Corey, check this '93 out. Quite a ways from you, but looks like a heck of a deal. ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 3:19pm
My comment has nothing to do with your taste or why you're looking at this particular boat. It had all to do with the odd choice in color change, while the interior looked to be a great shape. maybe the guy was planning a change down the road,,, whatever. Just making the observation.. Sure its a cheap starter unit. I started with a lot less... ((((( But it sure did look better)))) hahahaha.. Good luck on picking up your 1st Nauti !!! ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: May-19-2017 at 2:55pm
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Did I miss what happened?? ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: 93/70 ccpb
Date Posted: May-22-2017 at 12:25am
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thanks guys for the complements on my purple/black 93 sn have owned since 95 with 80 hrs back then 700 hrs now got rid of proteck .boat will be passed on to my son at some time.(how could not like purple,wife gave ok and she got a anniversary ring tied to the mirror on delivery from rons nautiques,still married 32 yrs ------------- what you dont want to hear from jbear and bill.you cant get in the boat till you get your minute,and they throw you back in water! |
Posted By: JasonS
Date Posted: May-27-2017 at 7:17pm
| I have the exact same boat!! Problem is mine about to be for sale. No time to use it and I hate for it to set there and rot |