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Keeganino 
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 Posted: February-17-2011 at 9:08pm |
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That windshield will clean up pretty good I bet. I have mine completely apart right now and am polishing all the pieces. I tried the plastic polish with some success but found that a buffer worked a lot better. There is a company selling plastic windshields right now. They say they can make one for any model boat.
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"working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger
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JamesGang
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Joined: February-14-2011 Location: Idaho Status: Offline Points: 16 |
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Posted: February-17-2011 at 5:56pm |
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Here are few photos that may help identify her...These photos were taken the day I purchased the boat from the original owner. He swears it's a ski nautique...true? She's a lot cleaner now that she's in my care fyi :) Thanks guys.
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Riley
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Posted: February-15-2011 at 10:34am |
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I think Sanity has one of those windshields for sale. Look in the for sale section.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: February-15-2011 at 9:07am |
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James?,
The Taylor windshields they still make are not the same that came on your boat, They are the smaller and cheaper version. We've had a couple members put them on and they look out of place and non original. If your present plexi isn't crached, platic polish can do wonders and bring it back to original. Try the polish first. If it doesn't, then don't waste you money on a new one. You'll just need to keep searching for a old one in better shape. They do come up for sale on places like ebay. Fill in your profile with at least your first name. You'll find most here use first names rather than screen names. |
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boat dr
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Posted: February-15-2011 at 1:32am |
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JamesGang , welcome to the site.My wife has a 1964 American Skier, it came w/260 CI Hollman Moody.Cool boat, we love pics. If you look at my profile there is a link to her boat at the bottom.
This may help in the id of your model and year........Boat dr |
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JamesGang
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Posted: February-15-2011 at 1:15am |
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate the quick replies. I'm pretty excited about this boat and I'm sure I'm going to ask a lot of questions in the weeks and months to come so I just want to say thanks in advance. Judging from the pics one of you posted, I believe I have an American Skier. Perhaps. I have pics on my phone but got to get them on here so you all can see soon. Engine has 210 hp on it...original owner said it was 289 interceptor. We'll see as I get into it more...infancy stages of what I hope will be an exciting restoration. I contacted Taylor Made and they emailed me windshield sizes and images that look similar to mine...I'll have to research more. What do you do if they don't make my style anymore? Thanks again everyone...please check back as I update this.
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ky82sn
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Posted: February-15-2011 at 1:00am |
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james gang
Welcome to the site. be sure when posting pics to resize them to email status. most pics will not download on this site until you downsize them. i use avs4you.com to downsize my photos. jerry |
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1966 Al Tyll Skier |
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Tim D
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 11:08pm |
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If it is a 65, it probably has a 260 instead of a 289. How far apart are the top bolts on the bell housing?
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storm34
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 10:56pm |
I wear a size 13 shoe and they have white laces. What kind of shoe am I wearing? 
Just giving you a hard time. Get some pictures posted (Hit 'post reply and post the link to your image in the little icon with the tree or click on the icon with the tree and the arrow and upload it) If it's got the depressed bow then it's a Ski Nautique. Mustang 
Ski Nautique (notice the bow difference) 
Barracuda 
American Skier 
Classic 
Sportsman 
Tournament Skier 
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 10:45pm |
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Unless you haven't double checked the length and the seller is wrong, it's not a Ski Nautique. They were I believe 17' 6"
Tahoe's were also 16'. Yes, we need pictures!! 
Welcome to CCfan. |
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Gary S
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 10:41pm |
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Pictures we love Pictures. Welcome to the site. Is the serial tag still on the stringer or do you know what it is? The first letters will tell you what model it is.
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Riley
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 10:39pm |
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Welocme to the site. Your boat is likely a Mustang. Post some pics and we'll know for sure. Taylor does not make that same windshield any longer.
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JamesGang
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Posted: February-14-2011 at 10:34pm |
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Hello fellow Correct Craft enthusiasts-
I am a Correct Craft newbie, but trying to educate myself as quickly as possible. I recently purchased a 16' Correct Craft from its original owner! He states it's a ski nautique but how do I know for sure? It has the Ford 289 Intercepter engine. Also, the plexiglass windshield is complete but showing it's age. It's a one piece with aluminum frame. Does Taylor Made still make these for this boat? Any help would be greatly appreciated and I'll put some pics up here soon. Thanks! |
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