re-upholstery help

Hey everybody-newly registered member needing some advice on my 83 Ski Nautique 2001. We've gotten a price on having it re-upholstered-new carpet and a cover....yea---its in pretty bad shape- just wondering if anyone can tell me if there are specific things i should look for like.....types of vinyls...whats the best? thread, carpet- are there name brands with stuff like this? I just dont want to go into this blind.. i'd like to have some knowlegde on this so i can ask the upholsterer questions-
if you havent noticed i am a female- so please forgive the over-explaining.

thanks!- had no idea about christines- just sent an email- i'll work on getting some pics.

kapla wrote: Welcome... is it a ski nautique or a barefoot boat? due to your nickname kinda refers to a BF...

Sounds like a Ski Nautique w/454... SWEET amd somewhat rare. Were waiting on Pictures

What do the side graphics say. If it is a Barefoot it says so on the sides.


Check out the Reference section for the 83s.

I just received my skins from Christine's they are excellent quality and workmanship.
They were great to work with, they sent swatches for me to match the old with. When I didn't care for the match they sent more till we got it dead on.
I highly recommend them, a little more expensive than local shop's but I feel the match and quality of materials is worth it.

so is there anyway to change my name now that i look like a total dumbass?

That's a sweet looking boat there Barefoot. Looks like a keeper to me. Have ya'll owned it long?
You should at it to the diaries section so you can get you avitar linked up.

critter wrote: What do the side graphics say. If it is a Barefoot it says so on the sides. Check out the Reference section for the 83s.

Driver: a young Larry Meddock
Observer : (late) Steve Meloon
Barefooter: with hair Scarpa
picture site: Lake conway.
Funny how we know these things.
But then again???

I know christines is a supporter of this site and they are good at what they do! But be prepared to pay a premium-plus for their services, they are not inexpensive!

Welcome BF,
FYI, I just paid $1500.00 to have my 83SN redone. It is the deluxe style with original color schemes. The $1500.00 was just for the skins and new foam.

Can't you tell what it is by the Hull #? Although it does look like a SN.

MartyMabe wrote: Can't you tell what it is by the Hull #? Although it does look like a SN.

After finding the manuals and such.... its a 1984 SN    mfg. Aug. 1983

C-Bass
It was from a local shop here in Houston. They have been doing all the work for the local CC dealership for years. They did a jam up job. It is dead on with the original. I should have it in the boat in the next week and I will post pics.

Paul got some shots, need to find the time to post

gun-driver wrote: And I also won't comment on the tower!! P.S. Tell the BF to get some carpet on the bunks what the HELL is he thinking!!!!! P.S.S Nautiques are like pets some people just shouldn't own one!!!

Don't be scared off by these guys. They can be quite protective of CC's even if they don't own them! You will find that this site can offer all kinds of advice and even some entertainment from time to time.

Welcome aboard.

PS - I am surprised they asked for pictures of the boat!