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I did get a answer from "vintagecarsandsuch". Sounds like he is a broker selling it for the owner. I don't think he is intentionally trying to mislead but the owner may be. He did say he's trying to get the HIN from the owner. I didn't ask him for it so it sounds like he does want to check it out. Diane did specifically ask for the HIN but hasn't gotten a answer. Alan's explanation is good regarding the differences between the two 81's. Thanks!

8122pbrainard wrote: Dave, would the 81 have been pulled off the same mold but then be trimmed out in ether a standard or a anniversary edition? The build sheet will tell. Does anyone else have a standard 81 but the "anniversary" is still molded into the hull?

That's my understanding of it Pete, they were all Anniversary boats but some were standards and some were Classic XX.

Does anyone know if all the 86 Nautiques were Silver models or did they make a standard that year as well?

What I've learned about the 81 boats is they all seem to have the anniversary stamp on the left side of the stern, opposite the serial numbers so in essence he is right it is an anniversary nautique. But is is not a Classic XX which has the extra details that make it what we here call an Anniversary model.

So I think he's right in one sense but the boat itself is just a standard as oppsed to a deluxe model. I've seen this same issue a couple of times. Check out the 81 brochure, theres a spread on the XX

Give me the hull number and the truth will be told.

I will give you the build sheet info.

Sent to "vintagecarsandsuch":

"From your screen name of "vintagecarsandsuch", I'm sure you are aware of the importance of correctly identifying a item for sale.
This boat is not the anniversary edition you are claiming it to be. Whether it is intentional or not, you shouldn't be trying to sell it as something it isn't. The anniversary came with stainless rub rail, high back drivers seat, a white gel dash with a woodgrain overlay and a natural (not black) windshield. The hull side graphics are wrong (as well as the color) and the transom graphics should state "correct craft" only. I hope this isn't intentional as I would hate to see someone not knowing what they are buying being disappointed at a later date.
Best of luck with your sale, Pete"

I can confirm the stainless rub rail go get em

I'll play.

"While 1981 is the 20th Anniversary year for the Ski Nautique, your boat is not an Anniversary Edition. The Anniversary Edition has a high rise driver back seat, a white gelcoat dash that matches the deck and hull (not black), a polished aluminum windshield frame (not black) and finally a woodgrain full dash face decal. You have a nice boat but please do not advertise ti as something it is not. Also, an original Anniversary Model would have simply sayd "Correct Craft" on the transom w/o the "Competition Ski Boat" and certainly was not available in any shade of yellow paint. Good Luck with the sale and I can provide you with plenty of photos of a real Anniversary Edition boat if you like"

Normally I don't have time to nitpick, but yesterday was a really slow day at work, so I stumbled across this 81 "Anniversary" Nautique. I couldn't resisit shooting him an email expressing my doubts that it was actually an anniversary model, and pointed out differences such as the chrome windshield surround and the woodgrain dash, both of which this boat lacks. Below is the response:

Dear rleinen79,

Yes this is. we have more photos of the boat if you would like to see more showing it is the anniversary edition boat. Please reply with your direct email address and we will email you more photos of this direct. Thank You!


You guys now have 8 days to pressure him into changing his listing.

Rob

adamt wrote: 8122pbrainard wrote: I still put black electrical tape on the forward portion of my stern lights! Hey, wait a minute, I don't remember THAT being an "Original" Factory Option!?!?

Adam, You are absolutely correct that the tape isn't! Thanks!!! It's interesting that back in the late 40's and early 50's there was a optional chrome 1/2 cap that could be screwed on with the glass globe of a stern light. I guess it depended on the state you boated in or how well the USCG rules were enforced! The other trick is to rewire the 3 position nav light switch so it operates backwards from original. Off/bow only/bow and stern - This eliminates the stern only which is the "at anchor" first position. I did a fair amount of night running as a youth and learned that getting the night vision tuned in was key to seeing. I only remember hitting a channel buoy once but seem to also remember it was coming home after a party. I don't think it was a problem with getting my night vision!!

Adam, What did you end up doing with the suction hose and routing for you RWP? Were you able to eliminate the plastic 90?

8122pbrainard wrote: I still put black electrical tape on the forward portion of my stern lights!

I just put a sheer scarf over the light, to set the mood. Boom-chicka-wow-wow...

62 wood wrote: Heres a guy that doesnt have a clue!! He's selling these as 1960s water craft boat safety lights Everyone knows those are from the 70s! btw, he has two sets advertised... must be a really RARE option? (do you think they'd look good on the 68 "nauta-cuda"?)

aren't those off a motorcyle anyway? sure looks like it to me with the amber lens, when did the CG approve amber running lights?

I took my daughter to the park the other day, only to find out that someone had stolen the jungle gym. What kind of arsewhole would do a thing like that?

8122pbrainard wrote: I thought I'd pass on a very important tip. When restoring your classic or antique boat, it's always important to drill/cut holes for the speakers. Got to have the tunes!!

Pete, at least they didn't add a tower to mount those speakers.

Chuck

There's a red white 79 for sale in Sandwich. It's about a 40/20 boat though. 40 MPH at 20 sun blinded feet. The gel is through. Someone did the worst job possible on going over the stripes. And the interior looks like it's NEVER had a cover on it. I think he was only asking 6750. It's a steal for someone.

I do like the red, not to many 80/81s in that color.