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C_Heath 
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 Posted: May-19-2020 at 2:52pm |
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dang sorry man. Let them total it and move on unless you have sentimental in it.
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1979 Calipso Runabout (the boat that got it all started)
1988 Mastercraft ProStar 190 (sold) 2000 Pro Air Nautique/GT40 |
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TRBenj
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 2:49pm |
Agree with all except the “question” that it could be structurally repaired properly. Not cheap to do but certainly doable. |
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vbatla
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 2:41pm |
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Yeah, glassing is the correct way. Way beyond my capabilities and would cost more than the boat is worth at a shop. Yeah, i want to try flex tape just too see if it'll float!
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Jonny Quest
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 2:23pm |
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Hopefully, your policy has an "agreed value" and not "market value". In my policy I make my agreed value high enough so that I can get an equal or better replacement.
Dude, that really sux. I feel for you. How fast were you going at the time of impact? JQ |
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2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
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Duane in Indy
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 2:17pm |
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Fixable? Probably yes. Economically feasible? No Structurally feasible? Questionable They will total it out. You might want to see what the salvage bid is and pick it up for parts or ?? You will no doubt come out on the short end of the stick. Trying to replace the boat for what they offer will be difficult to do. Plus this is the wrong season to find the best deals. Just my opinion.
Good luck, Duane |
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Keep it as original as YOU want it
1978 Mustang (modified) |
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Donald80SN
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 1:03pm |
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No, the old damaged glass will need to be removed with a grinder and new glass replaced. If it is going to be fixed, it needs to be done correctly. You might decided to sell it in a few years and if it was not done right you have safety issues for you and the next owner. Possible liabilities too. Would be hard to sell a improperly fixed boat. Will also be hard to sell a properly fixed one too.
Flex Tape could be an option. 
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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. |
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vbatla
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 12:04pm |
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This is a great boat for two or three people. Easy to move. Puts out a nice wake. Powerful engine.
Would a possible fix be to install (glass in) a metal plate above and or below the hull for the rudder mount? If repair isn't an option, what would be a good V-Drive replacement that won't kill the wallet? |
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vbatla
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 11:51am |
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That would require some serious buffing, for sure! haha.
The accident occurred last Friday, a few miles from the ramp. After impact, the boat started taking on water and it was obvious we weren't going to make it back. To make things worse, there was a huge storm about to hit. We left the boat. I went back the next morning to find the boat didn't sink. Didn't even tip over. I'm guessing all the foam kept it afloat. I called flagship towing and it was back on the trailer within two hours. 
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GottaSki
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 11:22am |
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ugh, must suk
don';t know, not much bones left to pick I too bet the transmission is seriously crunched inside. whats left besides a 30 yo engine, a windshield, morse control, pylon then you have to dispose of the thing |
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Riley
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 11:04am |
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Take the insurance money and buy the boat from them, so you can part it out.
Huge hit, hopefully, no one got hurt. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 10:52am |
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Oof.
Anything (Fiberglass) is fixable with enough time. Probably $1-2k (in parts) to fix the hull and underwater gear yourself, but a fair number of man hours involved. Won’t be cheap to pay a pro. Transmission is the big question mark, with that much shaft damage it might be toast too- and that’s a big dollar item. |
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Donald80SN
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 10:43am |
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There are people selling stripped hulls. You could move many of your items to a new used hull. Best is too take the insurance money and get another boat.
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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. |
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SNobsessed
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 10:18am |
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Time to move on. Lots of nice boats out there to buy!
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gun-driver
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 9:41am |
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Ah that should buff right out.
 I'm guessing you didn't sink her? Shallow? Close to the launch? How did you keep from sinking? It can all be fixed question is how much much do you want to spend on a 30 year old boat verses using the insurance money to possibly update to something newer. |
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vbatla
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Posted: May-19-2020 at 2:05am |
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1989 Ski Nautique 2001. We hit a submerged rock at the lake this past weekend.
Insurance most likely will total the boat. Any thoughts on repair? Thanks for any input / advice!   
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