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jo nautique 
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 Topic: 1986 Barefoot NautiquePosted: November-06-2009 at 4:14pm |
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Hi everybody,
My name is Jo and my brother and I just bought a 1986 BFN. Kristof, who you all know and is a member here told me these babies are quite rare here in Europe... It is a project boat, but we made a very good deal on her, especially compared to European standards. Here are some pics (sorry for the poor quality, but they were made at night with a cheap camera  ):
BTW, fiberglass on stringers is bad, but wood is still rock solid... |
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 4:34pm |
Better check with Kistof again. He's been around long enough to know what we'll say. I see a few areas that will indicate water where it shouldn't be. A biggie is the inset where the removeable floor goes. I think it was only gelled at the factory. Also, the battery box drain and vent hoses are open for discussion. The plus side is a Barefoot in Belgium! Luv it! |
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GottaSki
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 4:35pm |
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Nice! (cept for the fork-lift steering knob)
But what's with black tranny & block? Its been out and/or apart before. And the 2V carb on a 454? I've seen the 4-into three exhaust before. Hope it works out, let us know as you have questions |
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GottaSki
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 4:36pm |
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Oh, thats propane...
best check the cfm of that model |
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 4:42pm |
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Nice.
I would not be surprised by the stringers. My guess is 95% of 1986 ski nautiques need the stringers redone, thats just life. Tim |
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Kristof
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 4:43pm |
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Guys guys guys, Jo, his brother and I are sitting next to each other in front of the computer. (That European reunion might get realised after all
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Greg, exactly what I told these youngsters 
I did do some checks together with them, and, the wood from the stringers does sound solid... Engine cradle bolts bite. Just the fiberglass is bad (looks like a poor job to me anyway). They already started working on her and got rid of the first layer of poor paint job on the hull. Still lots of sanding and polishing to do... Gotta Ski, The carb does look different, but that's because its converted to LPG... Here's a pic of his LPG tank: 
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TRBenj
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 4:47pm |
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Welcome Jo, nice boat! Lots of fans of the BFN here, youre in good company.
Sorry, but Id caution your optimism here. Our '79 BFN appeared to be mostly solid (save for a small part of the floor around the pylon), and it had similar cracking on the stringers. As we continue to tear it apart, we're finding that it was wet and rotten to the core! Im not sure theres such a thing as a solid CC that old. Thats not saying that you cant run it as-is (Im sure there are TONS of people that do), but there are certainly underlying issues on most boats, even pristine ones. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 4:49pm |
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Jo,
Glad you found the site but I'm sorry you know that guy named Kristof!! Hopefully he doesn't show you the picture of him in the bathtub.
BTW, you need stringers. Just because the glass seems solid, it doesn't mean the wood is still in good shape. You've come to the right spot for any info/help on doing the job so keep us informed. |
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SN206
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 4:55pm |
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Welcome Jo,
If I remeber correctly there was a Competitive barefooter who live next door to my parents in Winter Haven Florida by the name Robert Teurezbacher. I think him and Scarpa were working together way, way back in the day. Anyways, he is from Austria and at one point would bring a promo BFN back every year to sell somewhere in Europe. Last I heard he was still doing some instruction with his company Barefoot Ect. and still taking some older barefoot boats across the pond. It may be worth checking out if you needed parts or anything else. |
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tullfooter
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 5:22pm |
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Welcome to the BFN club. I hate to say it, but the pics of your stringers look better than mine.
 But I'm a procrastinator, and am running it, as is, for now.
Nice find. BTW, you found the best liaison to CCFan in Belgium. 
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Mojo
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 5:33pm |
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I love the custom light bar on the monster tower... Cool add on
Moj' |
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73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
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Kristof
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 5:41pm |
Yeah isn't it
We were discussing over the fact if we're gonna keep it or not 
Think that after a few beers this thing looks even more cool ROFLOL. Let's find a 12V one!! |
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 6:30pm |
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You can see little of the actual stringers in that boat, remember on the BFN the striners are really short and under the mufflers. The cracked up fiberglass is just over the plywood that is used to get the floor up there for the foam and floor fiberglass.
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86BFN
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 6:44pm |
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Congratulations and welcome!
You're gonna love it!
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 7:05pm |
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Kristof, look after this guy as he has a very cool boat! If you don't, we'll have to tie you to a tree and throw ice cubes at you...or whatever HW comes up with.
It's worth fixing in my opinion...these guys(like you) beat through those little waves...a BFN rides through! Tull, are we gonna have to shoot you?
FWIW-I like Tull; I know your name is Fred.
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uk1979
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 7:51pm |
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Welcome aboard great news we now have a euro BFN.
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Lets have a go
56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
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Kristof
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 8:06pm |
Ya'll can try that at GL next year, because I told him about this reunion and we looked at some pictures and he wants to come with me... Don't worry Greg, he's in good hands... I showed him the path to CCfan now didn't I??? |
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Hollywood
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 8:08pm |
In the bathtub together? |
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 8:12pm |
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HW, you do need to clue these Euros into the swing...
Lotsa work but worth it!
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Posted: November-06-2009 at 9:43pm |
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Jo - Run it like you stole it until you have the resources & time to weed that pumpkin patch!
It will probably go for 2 or 3 years like it is without major work. Polish the hull, buy some beer, invite some ladies & have a great time! |
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jo nautique
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Posted: November-07-2009 at 4:45pm |
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Hi all,
Today we started to dissasemble her. Kristof came over and the three of us started working on the boat. First we started to get the oil out. There was our first surprise (but we suspected it): milky white goo... So we looked a little closer and found a crack in the block...
But, we put our disapointment aside and decided to get the engine out for a full restoration (get on the lookout for a block). We continued to dissasemble the boat and progress went well... As work advanced further and further, Kristof even convinced us to do the whole nine yards on this baby. So it looks like we're gonna do a stringer job too and get this beauty back to her full glory... Pic's of today's labor: 
Previous owner even mounted a windscreen wiper...
Dashboard out: 
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Kristof
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Posted: November-07-2009 at 4:55pm |
LOL! Been hanging around for some time on this site! Except for the monster tower, we're going for resto to original (I told these boys about you Pete!! )
I love to hang out at these guys' place. They have a lot of knowledge about cars and boats, and also a shop that looks more like a treasure cave  .
Here's how we build an engine cradle from scrap metal lying around... 
Engine is coming out of the boat tomorrow afternoon... |
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 8:42am |
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Hey Jo welcome to the comunity!!! I was going to ask Kristof if the you were they guy I met when I was there..and now I can confirm you are after thisw pics..LOL nice you have a long winter project...I have just finished my boat yesterday..after 6 months of work.. and the moment you put the last bolt turn the key and everything its ok its the best!!! I will follow your post with great interest ..keep up the work coming...
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Kristof
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 2:24pm |
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Today's update on the boat:
Getting ready to pull the engine out: 
Tom firing up the fork lift (these guys got some nice gear in their backyard ):
Jo preparing the engine for the lift: 
Engine out of the boat and on its way to its cradle: 
Engine on the cradle in front of their shop (or better said: treasure cave): 
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- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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Kristof
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 2:33pm |
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The crack in the block (and the freeze plug half out) and the milky white goo still leaking out of the dipstick hole:
Pic of the tranny (especially for you Eric ):
lifting the LPG tank out: 
Pic of messy jobs by PO on the transom: 
Looking over the work done so far and wondering if we should get ourselves another beer: 
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- Gun control means: using BOTH hands!
- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 3:43pm |
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Wow is this gonna be fun to watch...as long as there is no "tub" shots.
Welcome to the site guys. You are in good hands with Kristof. I see that he already has you guys sharing lots of pictures on here. john |
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 5:10pm |
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I wanna yank Kristof's chain, but I'll wait to next time.
We're looking forward to what you 'euros' come up with! |
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 5:13pm |
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Now thats an engine hoist!
Looks like a great project. Keep the pics coming!
Steve |
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Kristof
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 6:18pm |
Oh Yeah...??? Bring it on my friend, bring it on!!
Gonna pick up the phone right now and call you... |
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- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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Kristof
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Posted: November-08-2009 at 6:39pm |
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Greg,
Nice talking to you on the phone. You a funny man, WEALLY funny
So, start looking for a cheap plane ticket and get you butt over here! Jo, tell your dad to prepare a room in his B&B, the Pumpkin professor might come over .
Oh, and make sure there's enough beer in the fridge
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- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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