'78 Ski Tique parts needed

Susan,
If no one has the aft tow rope guard, raw tubing to fit the deck brackets can be purchased and bent to fit. BTW, it's not a grab bar and it looks like that's what someone used it for or your Tique!

Yes, the hood scoops are covered with the same vinyl as the upholstery. I suggest looking into that when the time come for upholstery.

Horns were pretty much a dealer installed item. Many when with trumpet style electric or air operated.

[QUOTE=8122pbrainard] Susan,
BTW, it's not a grab bar and it looks like that's what someone used it for or your Tique!

Ha - good point. I guarantee that's what happened!

I don’t know why people insist on using the rope rail as a grab bar. That’s started a fight or two in my boat. Is the rail same for the Tique and Nautique? Randy should have some rails already bent, http://www.rcarnoldfiberglassrepair.com/#2926

scootdogydog wrote: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Uxgy6YnejAFFlZ7s2 Any interest in these? The soup came from a 77ski nautique, but it should fit.front most screw holes are about 11 5/8 center to center. Make an offer via pm if you're interested

Direct link to scoop (not "soup")!!!

Duane in Indy wrote: You have a scoop to pull a plug off of. Then layup another scoop off of the plug. Simple job for your glass guy.

Duane,
I believe cousin Tim B has already made the plugs for both sizes. Tim???

8122pbrainard wrote: scootdogydog wrote: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Uxgy6YnejAFFlZ7s2 Any interest in these? The soup came from a 77ski nautique, but it should fit.front most screw holes are about 11 5/8 center to center. Make an offer via pm if you're interested Direct link to scoop (not "soup")!!!

I am out of town but will be able to check this out on Tuesday and let you know for sure.
Thanks

Susan,
I think Tim B did make a mold for the scoops so hang on and see if he'll reply. If not, then there's a good chance that someone will have a large one for you.

Besides someone using the rope guard for a grab bar, it sounds like someone at one time used your scoop for a step!!

Why not just get Scoot's scoop that he offered?

It's available and I doubt he wants much for it and it'll fit and look better than an old license plate and wood especially when it's reupholstered.

Yes, that's an option...but I wanted to check the measurements first to be sure i would need to create new holes in the boat. I'll be back in town on Tuesday.

Hey all, I'd like to circle back around on the issue with the horn for my 78 SkiTique restoration. The picture at the beginning of this thread will show you what we had - UGLY! My husband is not a fan of the trumpet horns and i don't like the AFI mini's either. I don't even care about putting one back on but there are 2 holes on the top of the bow from the original installation. Any suggestions?

Susan, as much as you would like to get rid of the horn on the boat, I would suggest that you don't.....
1. For lots of Safety Reasons
2. It's a Coast Guard requirement to have the means to signal others. Whistle, Air (in a can) Horn, Boat Horn

I really like the dual trumpets on my 72 Mustang. They are extremely loud and actually fun to use. Usually scares the crap out of people and other boaters.

Seriously though, I know you're husband isn't fond of them but trumpets do add some flash, style, and cool factor to the 70's boats IMHO.

8122pbrainard wrote: Morfoot wrote: They are extremely loud and actually fun to use. Usually scares the crap out of people and other boaters. Especially under bridges! Plus 1 on the trumpets!

We had air trumpets on our 66 Mustang, yes, very cool.



My brother still has the set, even tho that boat is long gone. My dad also put on that deck mount speedometer, which I also thought was pretty cool. Liked it so much, I got one for my first boat, my Taylor jet, back in the early 80s. I dont think you can find them any more. I've looked. I do have one old one I salvaged. Case is kind of pitted, but I bet I could get it rechromed, and the guts seem shot, but I bet I could find other guts too.

Morfoot wrote: They are extremely loud and actually fun to use. Usually scares the crap out of people and other boaters.

Susan,
I found a picture of Tim scavenging for his next set of trumpets. He's on the quest for LOUD!!!

Susan,
The horns were an option and in most cases were dealer installed if it didn't come from the factory with one or one of the distribution centers with one. The buyer pretty much determined what type. My 77 has trumpets.

TRBenj wrote: I am not sure I’ve seen a 78 with trumpets. I like that little original- just looks right.

assuming this is a 78