New Nautique owner
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Printed Date: April-29-2024 at 7:23am
Topic: New Nautique owner
Posted By: sdwatt
Subject: New Nautique owner
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 12:52am
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Hi friends, thank you for letting me joining this forum. I am a proud "new to me" owner of a gorgeous 1986 ski Nautique. The owner has indicated to me that this unit is very rare. I am having a hard time understanding why. I was told that only five of this model were made. I am not sure what that fully means. here is my serial number# CTC19718C686 It has a black and ivory colour scheme hull. Any help is appreciated. thank you, waiting for the ice to leave...... |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 6:53am
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Sean, Welcome to CCfan. How about some pictures since the HIN doesn't indicate a model. |
Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 10:17am
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I will post photos as soon as I learn how to. It is supposedly one of five made. All black hull with an ivory stripe. Red and white interior. it has a limited edition badge on the steering console. was purchased from matrix marine originally then sent to Las Vegas. "Original owner" Then repatriated back to Canada"Winnipeg" second owner. And now I am the third owner who is bringing it back to Alberta just down the road from matrix marine. It seems very fitting. The circle of life. The second owner has indicated the rareness of this model, but for the life of me, I can not begin to understand why. If the colour scheme is rare, I am not sure why. Just curious. Another couple of weeks and the ice should be gone! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 10:32am
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Sean, It seems that the posting of pictures is down for the moment so http://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/bview.asp?id=20# - here's the brochure from 86 scroll to the right for the colors Could your hull be the taffy ivory and the nomad? |
Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 11:20am
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Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 11:21am
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Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 11:23am
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Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 11:26am
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 11:36am
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Hmmmm So far I dont see anything that makes it special or unique. Nice looking boat, and congrats, but I dont see anything special yet. In 86 the somewhat "special" black and silver metal flake 25th anniversary boats were made, about 80 of them or so. They were the "special" anniversary boat. But thats all I know of that was special for 86. |
Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 11:43am
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Thank you, So far I agree with you. But the Limited Edition badging on the console has me confused. The hull also has the 25th-anniversary lettering. Not sure if limited edition badging and 25th anniversary are connected. I bought the boat as the value of the Nautique was there, not the proposed rarity. However, the owner was adamant that this is one of five boats made in 1986 to received limited edition badging due to this colour scheme and some mechanical upgrades. I love a mystery, but I don't see the mystery yet. Just happy to bring this girl back home to where she started. |
Posted By: flyweed
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 2:10pm
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Welcome..you'll love the boat.....in regards to rare...seller was just "selling you" :) ------------- '93 Ski Nautique NWZ, Air Boom Tower Drink Tonight..for tomorrow We Ride! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 2:24pm
Sean, If you ever run into the seller again, find out what he's smoking.  ------------- /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 < |
sdwatt wrote:Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 3:23pm
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It may be a rare boat in terms of the color combo and interior combo for that year. I can't seem to recall any other 86 black hull with the white stripe, if it has a Commander there would be that many fewer twins out there. My 76 is "rare" in terms of the painted black dash, anodized aluminum windshield without vents and rounded driver seat in 1976. But that boat is as common as the day is long in '75. And it seems purple and black '93's with red pin stripe isn't too common, most have gray or teal pin. But purple might've been the most common color in 93 &94. But rare limited edition 86? Not seeing it. Congratulations though, you bought a boat that will perform well and will look good. Edit- found only 1 in the diaries that appears to be same color scheme but with a 454. What engine and marinization do you have? ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: May-02-2017 at 3:46pm
Cant really tell from pics, but I am guessing it does not have a black deck, although that would add to the cool factor if it did. I went to the diaries to find the other one you mentioned and got all the way to page 21 of 22 to see that it was the boat Hollywood has claimed (which has a white deck)  ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 1:16am
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Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 1:16am
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Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 1:17am
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Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 1:18am
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Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 1:19am
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Posted By: bb12
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 1:34am
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Good looking boat! Congrats!! ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 1:41am
| Thank You! |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 1:55am
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Welcome to the site, enjoy the ride. Great looking boat. Similar to mine, except the colors are in opposite spots. It is a great color scheme. When I first saw mine I was totally stoked I loved the colors and every where it goes it gathers attention. Your color scheme is even more eye catching. I like it better than mine. One Damm good looking boat. It looks well cared for. What kind of hours does it have? ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 7:03am
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Nice!! Good luck with her! ------------- Js |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 10:33am
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It has reverse gel coat. Typically, the black and white would be switched. You do see the reversed gel from time to time. A little time with the buffer and some wax, that girl will shine again. Great looking boat. Donald ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
Posted By: Frankenotter
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 12:05pm
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That is a bada$$ looking boat. I thought that was Hollywoods. ------------- 1999 Ski Nautique 196 |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 12:35pm
This is one of my favorite boats that hits our lake periodically. Opposite color scheme, but I like it. Fact that its a BBC BFN doesnt hurt either. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 5:47pm
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Wow. Gorgeous boat. The previous owner has eluded to the boats supposed rarity by adding that it was one of five made in that 25th anniversary year in the black hull. So that helps. It was also apparently used in a marketing brochure in the 1990's by correct craft. Apparently it has a picture of the original owners wife in her wedding gown. With the veil trailing across the back deck. Supposedly the boat was used as the wedding limo. Correct craft got a hold of the photo and used it in a marketing brochure. If anyone has seen this brochure it would be nice to get a copy. Very excited to get this girl all wet.!!!! Hurry global warming... Hurry. |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 8:10pm
That is what Quinner tells the father's of his dates when he meets them at the front door of their homes.   ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
Posted By: fgroce
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 9:39pm
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Nice boat, just a little polish and she will look like new. Don't forget to change the transmission fluid, while you are changing the oil. ------------- FGroce 88 Ski Nautique For 28 years Now 2002 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: JReisch09
Date Posted: May-03-2017 at 11:36pm
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My personal opinion is that the 1986 2001 was one of the best looking correct crafts ever made, the black looks awesome! ------------- Jon R 1987 Fish Nautique |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: May-04-2017 at 12:18am
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Love that color scheme! Congrats! I assume it has a 351? Just wondering if some of the rarity could be a 454 in a Ski? ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-04-2017 at 9:33am
Donald, I'd have to say that the girls CQ dates don't live at home and may not even have their fathers around anymore! (FYI, I don't feel there's anything wrong with older women.)  ------------- /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: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-04-2017 at 11:05am
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Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-04-2017 at 11:07am
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Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-04-2017 at 11:12am
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After the 1100 km journey yesterday, The girl is now home. Only needed two new tires installed after blowouts. took my 12-hour journey to 18 hours. Got home very late, and then proceeded to rip the tarp upon install. Kicking myself on that one I tell ya. Now I need a new tarp. Any suggestions? Expensive mistake, I suspect it was old and very weak. Or I was an idiot.... Oh, Yah, that would be the world's largest Pysanka in the background. Can't drive by that without a photo. |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: May-04-2017 at 11:23am
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Well I had to look up what a Pysanka was, now I know. In the first picture it looked like it was hovering over your boat. Glad the blowouts didn't cause any bad situations. Now the fun begins! ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-04-2017 at 11:33am
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We have a lot of free time on our hands in Alberta. Check out the atlas of Obscura on the man-made wonders of Alberta. http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/vegreville-pysanka |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-04-2017 at 11:34am
Was the tarp made to be towable? Very few are and as many have found out, a tarp that isn't for towing flops around on the boat and does more damage than good. http://www.angolacanvascompany.com/" rel="nofollow - Call Angola canvas ------------- /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: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-04-2017 at 11:37am
| I actually ripped it putting it on when I got home. Doing it in the dark and tired. And the tarp could cover an elephant. Couldn't find the front, etc..Should have waited.... |
Posted By: sdwatt
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 12:29pm
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So I am taking the boat into Shalom park, aka Matrix Marine,aka Ken Nelson It has been 31 years since this boat has been back to where it started Ken is going to install a proper glass wind screen for me and toss the hazed plexiglass screen into the dumpster. Then she gets fitted for a new cover. Lots of work to do getting her running again. All drain plugs are missing so I will need those. Fuel needs to be drained as it is very very skank. Two new batteries are on the list also. I am not sure if I can even bring back the black hull to it's intended glory. The hull has not been polished in 20 years. Oil needs to be changed, and then naturally everything else that can and will surprise me. Ice should be off the lake in three weeks. Here's hoping... here is a link to Shalom Park. what an amazing facility: http://www.shalompark.com/ |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 1:11pm
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Mr Ram looks to have a saggy stern ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 1:11pm
20 years is nothing! Members have brought back 50 year glass better than it looked from the factory. A good wet sand and buff will do it. NO PAINTING!!! ------------- /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: n7narcosis
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 1:31pm
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Congratulations (from a former Albertan) on the new boat - I really like the colours! The hull of my martinique was heavily oxidized. sanding with 600, 800 then 1500 finishing with 3M heavy duty compound brought it back; you'll be surprised whats hidden under that oxidization!  ------------- 1989 Correct Craft Martinique CB --- 351W |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 1:44pm
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I am just one of the poster child's of sand and buff. Click on my avatar to see the before pictures of mine. ------------- 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: jbear
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 11:17pm
beat me to the punch Cousin Donald! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |