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   Eric and anyone for that matter,

Are there particular years to avoid in looking for a used Ski Nautique? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

Bob

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bnhbutts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February-10-2010 Location: Cleveland Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote bnhbutts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Buying the Boat Posted: March-22-2010 at 7:41pm
	Eric and anyone for that matter, Are there particular years to avoid in looking for a used Ski Nautique? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks. Bob
	Bob B.

bnhbutts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February-10-2010 Location: Cleveland Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote bnhbutts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-11-2010 at 11:30am
	Thanks to everyone. Eric - I live in Solon. I have not settled on a particular boat yet. There are several posted in Michigan on this site that are appealing to me, including a rebuild of a 1980 ($9500) that a Todd Buchanan posted. You can see it there. It looks good and he sent me a bunch of photos too, which I could pass along.
	Bob B.

eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-11-2010 at 10:01am
	im 20 miunutes out of Cleveland, where is das boot? I live in Aurora with the rich folk but im on the otherside of the tracks, my shop is in Brunstucky, I'll go take a look. Eric is it at Tri-lakes? I'll even make the call
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8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-11-2010 at 9:37am
	Bob, I suggest running a compression check on the engine if you suspect it's got some hours/hard usage on it. Not a bad idea to do one even if it looks ok. Yes, the pre 93 stringer issue must be addressed. Post some pictures or provide a kink at the boats you're looking at. Even though they are just pictures, there may be something one of us would see that would need further investigating. Welcome to CCfan.
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SNobsessed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-21-2007 Location: IA Status: Offline Points: 7102	Post Options Post Reply Quote SNobsessed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-10-2010 at 10:16pm
	Bob - We have a member (Eric Lavine) that has a marine service company in the Cleveland area. He would be a good professional to evaluate any boat you are considering. If you are looking at boats in other states, sometimes members nearby can scout them out. Good luck, there are some great deals out there right now.
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Donald80SN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-12-2009 Location: Denver, NC Status: Offline Points: 3896	Post Options Post Reply Quote Donald80SN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-10-2010 at 8:13pm
	Some of the hour meters do not seem to last may years. Many of the meters either have been replace or have not worked in a long time. Mine is stuck at 489 hours. It is hard to get a real read of the true number of hours. Many of our boats have over 1000 hours. I would looking for a rebuild after 1500 hours. However, some on this site are over 2000 and 3000 hours. If the boats appears to have been taken good care of, it probably was. It is looks rough, the motor and trans were probably not well taken care of. Also make sure that it has been winterized if you are in cold climate. Donald

Randy_in_Ohio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: September-13-2006 Location: N. Canton, OH. Status: Offline Points: 1891	Post Options Post Reply Quote Randy_in_Ohio Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-10-2010 at 7:51pm
	Drive it! And check for rotted stringers if it is pre-1993
	1993 Sport Nautique

bnhbutts Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: February-10-2010 Location: Cleveland Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote bnhbutts Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-10-2010 at 7:42pm
	In buying a Correct Craft - Ski Nautique/Sport or Super Sport - how do I know if the boat is in good working condition aside from what the poster says about the boat? What about someone who has completely refurbished a boat? I am not a novice, but I am not an expert either. I want to be able to make the right decision in buying. How many hours are too many hours on an engine?
	Bob B.

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