The hunts on
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Printed Date: April-27-2024 at 7:31pm
Topic: The hunts on
Posted By: gun-driver
Subject: The hunts on
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 10:40am
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As some on here know I've been kicking around getting a Sport as there's just not enough room in the Ski now that the kids are bigger and want to start bringing friends along. Well it's time to make it happen so if anyone knows of a '99 era sport for sale let me know. In the mean time my wife has told me that I can't have 3 boats so the '95 Signature Edition is for sale now. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forsale/details.asp?ID=9793" rel="nofollow - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forsale/details.asp?ID=9793 More pictures to follow now that Kostas showed me how to post from my Ipad. |
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Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 12:40pm
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Good luck on the hunt! Your 95 will sell quick as it’s in such good condition and drives great! Happy hunting! ------------- Kostas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6700&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 2:07pm
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This one caught my eye recently. https://huntsville.craigslist.org/boa/d/1998-correct-craft-sport/6619380500.html" rel="nofollow - 1998 sport But not much more for an air https://huntsville.craigslist.org/boa/d/super-air-nautique-22-foot/6618327185.html" rel="nofollow - 2001 Air Nautique ------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing! |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 4:27pm
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Thanks guys but let me narrow it down a little more... Has to be at least a '99 because of the walk through (don't want the playpen front) Has to be a direct drive, don't care for the rear pushers to much. Would like to still have a decent ski wake (ski type hull) and would like to stay under 18,000 That's why I think the '99 or early 2000 era I found one southwest of Detroit that may fit the bill if anyone is in that area could take a peak see |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 4:48pm
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I can see Paul jumping on that first one with aforementioned tube storage and all, but with out a GT 40 it would be a tough sell. Second one won’t happen either even though it looks like a nice one if you want a v drive ------------- 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: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 5:04pm
Gary I was surprised that after you had spent some time on the lake with Quinner and his tool box you opted for the rear pusher.  
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 5:24pm
 ------------- 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: Air206
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 5:27pm
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Paul: There's a '98 Ski (Masters Green/Zephyr) on Norris Lake (friend of AirTique- Bill). It's like the one in the diaries - no walk-through Ski. I've seen pics and it looks great. Bill has seen the boat and gives the boat and the owner a thumbs up. Around $14,000, IIRC. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 7:37pm
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Lol. A 98 ski has as much room as a 95 ski |
Posted By: MACS81SN
Date Posted: June-19-2018 at 11:58pm
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Paul, how far sw of Detroit? I’m at our lake house this week outside of Brooklyn, Mi. and Mich.igan Speedway. About 90 miles pretty much straight west of Detroit. I’d consider a 20-30 mile road trip. It’s work on house week (vacation time) so can’t roam to far. ------------- Mark 1999 -SN - 502 Python 1981 - SN Owned 33 years - Sold 1968 - Mustang - Sold |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-20-2018 at 9:40am
Thanks for the offer but it looks to be over an hour away from you Flatrock Mi. Looks to be more south of Detroit and south east of Ann Arbor https://www.google.com/maps/place/Flat+Rock,+MI/@42.0361685,-83.5687012,10z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x883b40c0914a078d:0xa657e19d4feb15b0!8m2!3d42.0964314!4d-83.2918744" rel="nofollow - https://www.google.com/maps/place/Flat+Rock,+MI/@42.0361685,-83.5687012,10z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x883b40c0914a078d:0xa657e19d4feb15b0!8m2!3d42.0964314!4d-83.2918744 |
MACS81SN wrote:Posted By: MACS81SN
Date Posted: June-20-2018 at 12:18pm
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Yeah, Flatrock is easy 65-70 miles from here. Would be closer from home (Toledo) but won’t be back till next week. Maybe I could go take a look after work one day next week if your still interested in it. ------------- Mark 1999 -SN - 502 Python 1981 - SN Owned 33 years - Sold 1968 - Mustang - Sold |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-20-2018 at 1:04pm
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If you can work something out that would be great. You can PM me and I will contact the seller and get all the needed info |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: June-20-2018 at 4:52pm
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Paul if you've ruled out '98's I understand, just wanted to say that after years of use I don't find the playpen to be an issue in mine. Adults don't usually sit up there, and kids like the lean back and stretch out of the playpen. Definitely more walking over cushions to get to the bow than if you had the walk-thru, but not an issue for me. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: June-20-2018 at 9:01pm
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Paul, If you find yourself in Charlotte / Lake Norman area of NC, I can let you drive, and ski my 2002 Sport Nautique. I love the boat and purchased it three years ago in Bethe l Park PA / Pittsburgh, PA. Your back yard. 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: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-20-2018 at 10:08pm
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Damn that is just across the river from me maybe 30 minutes. I’m sure its nice but I think that year is going to be above my price range. From what I’m seeing these Sport owners must think there’s gold in these things. |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 12:00am
| Hey Gun, page 9 of the For Sale section. Why isn't in your driveway already? |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 2:33am
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forsale/details.asp?ID=9691&sort=&pagenum=9" rel="nofollow - 2000 Sport ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 9:15am
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Wow didn't see that one as I only searched '99 - '01 Great price, wife's not crazy about the color combo. |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 10:02am
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That 2000 Sport is in my town, want me to look, pm me. Heck, I may look on my own? I like the color scheme! Jerry ------------- Js |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 10:06am
| I emailed the seller to see if its still for sale the listing is 123 days old |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 11:27am
Just heard back from the seller that it's been sold. |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 5:36pm
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We have a 2000 that we leave the bow center cushion in almost 24/7 for the kids. The bow isn't really deep enough anyway for leg room, not to mention that large so I wouldn't rule out a playpen either... If we had a comparable V-drive on the line we'd sell you ours  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 8:24pm
Start hunting 
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Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 9:49pm
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Paul my favourite part of the playpen was capturing this picture of my old mate Anakin enjoying time on the water together :) One other pro is that you are able to slide small ski's up under the floor of the playpen  ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 10:17pm
| Go ride in a 98 before disregarding it. It really isn't any worse, just different. The raised hard floor of the bow makes for good underneath storage. |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: June-21-2018 at 10:58pm
Yes, I should have mentioned the storage too. Huge. I've had a pair of wide tandem skis plus my Flightpipe under there. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: sport1999
Date Posted: June-24-2018 at 10:23am
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Still a playpen, but always liked these colors. https://knoxville.craigslist.org/boa/d/1998-air-nautique-ski-and/6625284359.html" rel="nofollow - https://knoxville.craigslist.org/boa/d/1998-air-nautique-ski-and/6625284359.html |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: June-24-2018 at 10:34am
That looks like a deal worth looking at. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: June-24-2018 at 11:37am
| I bet you show up with 10 or 11k in your pocket and you tow it home! |
Posted By: bb12
Date Posted: June-24-2018 at 12:09pm
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That looks like a sweet boat. Really like those colors. ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: June-24-2018 at 11:09pm
Mine is going up for sale. 2001 Super Air. Photos in the diary. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: June-24-2018 at 11:15pm
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: June-24-2018 at 11:34pm
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Like that '98....and I know my brother loves his. Skied it quite a bit. It will do everything you want it to. Sure wish I was in the market...that '95 is sweet Paul. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Bakchose
Date Posted: June-27-2018 at 5:40pm
| I’m thinking of selling my 2000 Sport. GT 40, tower, ballast tanks, tandem axel trailer, etc. let me know if you are interested. It’s on Mousam lake in Shapleigh, ME if you want to google map the distance. I told the boat storage people if I were to sell it would be $16,500. |
Posted By: stepper459
Date Posted: July-02-2018 at 12:27pm
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This one should have some room for negotiation because it needs vinyl. Also don't love the tower, but that's a personal preference, I guess. https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/boa/d/1999-sport-nautique-wakeboard/6613637451.html" rel="nofollow - '99 Sport edit: fixed the link |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-02-2018 at 1:40pm
Hard pass on that 
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Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-02-2018 at 1:56pm
I'll say. 4 seat bottom cushions and the storage box cover, and you're good to go. Nice low-hour upstate NY boat. Oh, and the tower comes off Stepper 
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Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-03-2018 at 12:01am
Stepper I did see that one, not looking for a project have to many as is. Thanks for looking though. I have to go along with Hollywood on this one. X3
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-03-2018 at 1:11am
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How about that one Tim sent
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Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-03-2018 at 11:25am
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I really liked the interior but a little to much gray on the outside for me, besides I already have a gray boat my ‘85’s gray
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-03-2018 at 11:29am
| Could be the start of Team Gray |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 1:20pm
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Several Sports have been popping up with factory ballast. I looked at the brochure and can see where the water enters but how do they fill and then how do they empty. Pumps??? |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 3:08pm
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Mine was already removed when I got the boat, but I went on a test drive on a '99 Sport with ballast. It fills by opening a fill valve and driving slowly forward. It empties by gravity, I think slightly faster if you are moving forward. My sense is that most people have removed the factory ballast as it's only 50 gallons=400 lbs. I like having the trunk space with it removed, and have used a pair of 400 lb. ballast bags on each side of the doghouse when wakeboarding. Maybe it would be nice to have in addition to ballast beside the motor, I'm not sure what would work best. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 3:55pm
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Thanks David I'm guessing they're not hard to remove, I think I would want the extra space right now and add sack's and reinstall them if I want later. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 4:04pm
| The hard tanks are a huge waste of space. You'll have to trim out some of the trunk after taking them out but it's easy. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 4:26pm
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The ballast on the early boats was not that great. There is a pump, but they are kind of slow. The biggest issue is that the water comes in and out through the same spot at the bottom of boat/tank. I think it was 2002, or 2003 when they installed separate intake and expunge pumps with the water going out the side like a bildge pump. The ballast does work, just not great. Most people who really want to weight the boat down have removed the tanks and use bags. The factory ballast is not very heavy, and takes up a lot of space when using, or not. I've got a couple of friends who never used the ballast anyway, so they just removed for more storage space. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 4:48pm
| My '99 had the pump-style system. Exit ports were starboard side, aft. |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 9:29pm
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Paul with the tanks removed the rear locker is huge as the fuel tank is under and behind the rear seat. You can even get clear access to the rudder from the rear locker. No point in saving those tanks just get the sawzall out. (weird US name reciprocating saw down under ) ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 10:12pm
Mark, I think you Aussies do have one up on our Sawsalls. How about the chain saw with a 253 Holden V8??   ------------- /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: Gary S
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 11:36pm
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Isn't using the term sawsall much like calling a tissue a Kleenex? It's a brand name that has come to mean the item. Mark does the term napkin still mean to you something other than a cloth or paper used to wipe your hands or face while eating? ------------- 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: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-05-2018 at 11:56pm
https://ibb.co/dRRfpy" rel="nofollow"> Gary did you mean the ones you carry in your tool box? 
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Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: July-06-2018 at 12:33am
Name difference because they reciprocate in the opposite direction down under. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: July-06-2018 at 12:55am
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I have no idea what he carries in his tool box now days nor do I even want to know........ ------------- 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: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-06-2018 at 10:00am
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Ok back on track here. Can they be removed without destroying them so they could be reinstalled later when Pete wants to buy it, since it would have to be original!!! |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: July-06-2018 at 12:06pm
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Normally, unless ordered differently, the Sports do not have the factory hard tanks. The Air Nautiques do have the factory hard tanks. Some Air Nautiques have a small belly tank for trick skiing. Some boats were ordered with different decals ( Air , Not Air) as per the owners preface. ------------- 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: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-06-2018 at 12:19pm
| Yes the tanks can come out in 1 piece. They do not need to be destroyed. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-06-2018 at 10:37pm
Agreed. But many do not have the patience, so they cut them out. Sounds like a great idea. But, I've never heard of anyone putting the orginal tanks back in. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Wisky Badger
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 12:56am
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Not a lot of pictures but the price seems pretty for a 206. [https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/d/2004-air-nautique-206-limited/6636440316.html]ski nautique 206[/URL] https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/d/2004-air-nautique-206-limited/6636440316.html" rel="nofollow - 206 Sorry I think the price is adjusted because it doesn't have a trailer. |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 1:11am
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20 G’s and no trailer is above my price range Thanks though |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 1:38am
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Distributor is at the wrong end too. Nice looking boat though ------------- 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: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 8:29pm
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https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/boa/d/nautique-sport-216-le-ski/6629001160.html BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 9:11pm
Wow! I sold my '99 Sport 5 years ago for the same number. This a six year newer boat. Unless it's got a million hours on it, grab it! Ultra... |
Posted By: Bakchose
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 9:19pm
| That has to be a scam. It shows up in my New England search. Been working with my contractor. I’m so close to being done on the camp. Thinking of a vintage mustang/Barcuda and a pontoon boat. I’m thinking seriously of selling my 2000 sport. Read the right up in the diaries. It has 515 hrs. Original speedo and tack. Do they work? Find of. But the hour meter is clear . If I keep it, this fall I’ll have the gauges replaced professional So the hour are documented. |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 10:01pm
SCAM that's been on a lot of different areas for a while now. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 11:40pm
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https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/d/sport-nautique-110-hours/6637505313.html ? BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-08-2018 at 11:43pm
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https://austin.craigslist.org/boa/d/1998-air-nautique-14000/6632875639.html BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-09-2018 at 9:48am
Inquiry sent thanks BK |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: July-13-2018 at 1:10am
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https://www.silverspraysports.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=5631873&p=1&s=Year&d=D&t=preowned&fr=xPreOwnedInventory BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-15-2018 at 9:12am
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Allright Gun-driver, call on this one and go get it if it's still there! %20" rel="nofollow - https://blacksburg.craigslist.org/boa/d/1999-sport-nautique/6583915541.html |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: July-15-2018 at 9:43am
I am 45 minutes from that boat - could go look, if needed.  https://blacksburg.craigslist.org/boa/d/1999-sport-nautique/6583915541.html%5dClaytor%20Lake%20Sport" rel="nofollow - https://blacksburg.craigslist.org/boa/d/1999-sport-nautique/6583915541.html - Claytor Lake Sport Edit: I fixed the link and it appears to be gone..........  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: sport1999
Date Posted: July-16-2018 at 7:23pm
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https://nmi.craigslist.org/boa/d/sport-nautique-ski-boat/6645029560.html" rel="nofollow - https://nmi.craigslist.org/boa/d/sport-nautique-ski-boat/6645029560.html This may be worth checking out. Hard to tell, but looks like an 02 Sport Nautique. |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: July-16-2018 at 7:50pm
Agreed. Looks like a 2002 Sport to me too !!!!!!! ------------- 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: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-17-2018 at 6:15pm
| Hey Gun, first page of the For Sale listings, second boat. Listing updated yesterday... |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-17-2018 at 6:58pm
| Thanks Mark looking for ‘99 or newer < 18k |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: July-17-2018 at 8:10pm
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[Quote=gun-driver] Thanks Mark looking for ‘99 or newer < 18k that’s never towed a tube, has some black or blue in its color scheme,owned by a couple named Mike and Sandy and serial number ends in an even number. Nice to have but not absolutely necessary a PA registration number so I don’t have to buy new decals.[Quote] ------------- 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: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-17-2018 at 8:18pm
PERFECT But you forgot its price of $8,500 Gary you're just jealous because Zach caught you pulling Pete on his tube with your SS |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: July-17-2018 at 8:20pm
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No pictures = not getting caught! ------------- 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: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-17-2018 at 8:27pm
| Gun, did you call on that ‘02? |
Posted By: bwinn
Date Posted: July-19-2018 at 2:26pm
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Mark, how about a 72 skier? Or anyone else for that matter. Buddy has one he is ready to part with. Does run but hasn’t seen water in a few years. 302, blue gel hull with some cracking, white deck. I do believe it would look decent with some love, Square windshield, I’d buy it if my wife would let me. Located in NW corner of CT. From the numbers he told me I think it would be a nice project boat for someone with the CC passion..... |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-19-2018 at 3:20pm
| Hey Burton, thanks for the tip. I would definitely be interested in seeing some pictures. It's an easy drive up to see it for sure. I'm also thinking of calling on the '78 Tique we were discussing a week or so ago. While a pretty tiny boat, my kiddies are small right now ;-), I can easily tow it, and it would be something to at least get on the water next season... |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-19-2018 at 3:23pm
The one in Traverse City? To tell the truth I've been so busy I haven't had time. I'm still looking for the one Gary posted about
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Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-19-2018 at 3:41pm
Yeah, let me know when you find Gary's boat. I might have missed it on the thread, but other than the rear storage locker that appeared in '98 if I recall, the differences are very minor. All open bow, all have the under floor and port-seat storage, etc.. I'm scratching my head on what changed in '99. Was the walk-through window different? Ultra... |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-19-2018 at 5:04pm
| Try looking at the brochures |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-19-2018 at 5:08pm
| I did. Zooming in on the pics didn't reveal anything that I could identify. No worries...I'm ok no knowing...Thanks. |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: July-19-2018 at 6:06pm
'98 has a flat "playpen" bow area. In '99 they made it a true walk-thru with a depressed foot area in the middle of the u-shaped cushions. There's an excellent thread, I don't have time to find it right now but will try to do so later, that discusses the hulls of the Sport Nautiques. Try searching, it may come up. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-19-2018 at 6:32pm
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Gotcha, thanks. Now that you mention it, I do recall the thread regarding the hulls, TCS, etc... Ultra... |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: July-19-2018 at 8:32pm
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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20031&KW=98+Sport&title=98-sport" rel="nofollow - Sport Hull ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: Wisky Badger
Date Posted: July-20-2018 at 10:50pm
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For your consideration if you are still looking. https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/boa/d/2001-sport-nautique/6648364164.html" rel="nofollow - sport nautique I would also be interested by those who are more knowledgable to know what a fair price for a boat like this is considering it needs a couple of new skins. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: July-20-2018 at 11:06pm
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FYI I just bought new skins for some seats in my Super Sport. The rear sun deck which is a little larger was 525. seat bottoms were between 125 to 155 ea if that helps ------------- 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: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-21-2018 at 12:00am
Hey Wiskey, that's a nice low-hour northern boat (as usual). Looks super nice. Those skin tears at the seams are easily restitched by someone that works with vinyl, so not expensive at all, and absolutely no need to replace the skin. As far as price, price seems fair, as it has a good trailer, I'd expect it to close to asks, depending on the seller's motivation. I had the same boat, and it's a great all-around family ski boat. You would not be disappointed. This boat looks to be well cared for. My 2 cents.. Ultra |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: July-21-2018 at 1:13am
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That vinyl is a little beyond restitching,you can see cracking of it 90 degrees to the stitching both on the seat bottom and the rear deck. It does seem like a nice one though other than the tower and it gives you something to bargain with. ------------- 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: spaddyskis
Date Posted: July-23-2018 at 3:35pm
| I have a 99 Sport Nautique that I have been considering selling. Let me know if you want more info. |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-23-2018 at 4:02pm
Shoot me a PM with some info. Now that the Sig is gone I have some room in the stable and I’m going to look at one this week hopefully. The ‘02 in Traverse City never got back to me on my inquiries. |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: July-23-2018 at 4:24pm
Same goes for me Spaddy..shoot me an email (markjsemon@gmail.com) with some specs and pics when you get a chance. Thanks, Ultra |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: July-25-2018 at 10:07pm
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Thoughts on Excalibur verses GT-40 ??? I am a Ford guy and know my way around a GT-40 where I know nothing about the Chevy’s |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: July-25-2018 at 11:04pm
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Excalibur is a great motor. 2002 was a transition year from the GT-40 to the Excalibur.My 2002 got a GT 40. The 2002 Excalibur models had a difficult to change water pump impeller arrangement. A real knuckle buster. You can get it done but I heard you need a pint of blood when done. PCM fixed the issue for the 2003 Excalibur engines. I also hear that all years go through distributor caps faster than the Fords. The PCM caps are more costly when compare to the NAPA automotive that also work well. There is nothing marine about the PCM distributor cap. Other wise it is a great engine. ------------- 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: 63 Skier
Date Posted: July-25-2018 at 11:46pm
If you asked me which engine I'd prefer, I'd say GT-40. I just like the way a GT-40 runs, how it accelerates out of the hole, etc. Excal is outstanding, nothing wrong with it, just a personal preference. Keep in mind the issue of not many GT-40 ECM's being around at this point. There are work-arounds that have been developed, but it's worth noting. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Wisky Badger
Date Posted: July-27-2018 at 6:25pm
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Low hour 2000 Sport Nautique if you like purple https://flint.craigslist.org/boa/d/2000-correct-craft-nautique/6653489944.html" rel="nofollow - Purple and White Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Wisky Badger
Date Posted: July-27-2018 at 6:30pm
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I remember seeing this one on craigslist last summer also. Might be a good project or it might have to many unknowns. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/boa/d/1999-ski-nautique-sport/6598442575.html" rel="nofollow - 1999 Sport Nautique |