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Chopper
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G'day all,
A quick update for you all. I picked up the boat today. It finally cleared our customs. The biggest delay was a government "environmental" agency that needed to confirm that the boat did not have air conditioning or refrigeration. Anyway, she's finally home & tucked away. I haven't had much time to check it out, but the initial inspection was good. Very minimal damage from the journey. There's a couple of marks on the rub rail, but that's about it. Floor seems very solid. I haven't found any soft spots at all. The carpet is really good with only one small wear patch that I have found, but it's where the observer seat base rubs. Vinyl is in good shape. No splits, but the captains chair has a scuff on it from rubbing against the wheel fender that was cut off & "placed" thoughtfully inside the boat (on my seat) for the trip. There are a few chips in the gel on the port side, but these appear to be pre existing. Nothing major, but will test my ability to colour match gel. Other than that, the hull appears to be i excellent shape. No spider cracks. It's got some oxidation on the maroon, but not too bad, I'd say a day of wet sanding will sort that out. I don't think I'll paint this one Pete.! But I probably will update the decals to something a little newer. So overall I'm pleased with the initial inspection. The colour even goes well with my truck! I'll post up some pics when I have some more time. Merry Christmas.! |
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MartyMabe
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Chopper--Andrew
Have we spoken about the SN Plaques going back on the dash pod? Did the boat have the pod or have you acquired it by now? Ok- yes I remember now-we have spoken. I'm sure it will need BRAND NEW PLAQUES! E-mail me with your shipping address and what you want the Personalized Plaque to say so we can get this on the way Down Under. I think you have my e-mail Mr. Mundt. mtmabe@northstate.net |
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akabulla
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That's great news! Congrats! No stress cracks and no softspots in the floor is a very good sign of decent stringer conditions. It probably means they kept it stored inside or always let it dry after taking it out.
Can't wait to see some pictures! That's one of the best Christmas presents I have ever heard of! Merry Christmas! |
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Wacko
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Sounds good!! Looking forward to some pics when you get a chance
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Chopper
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Hey Marty, Mate I've just sorted out the international finance for the interior parts. Talk about dramas.!!! I'll touch base with you when I get the bits & let you know what I would like on it. |
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Chopper
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Well Brian mentioned that it was stored on a lift. It definately looks like it'll be good enough to use straight away without any stringer repairs. |
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lewy2001
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Chopper will be hard to fit the boat under the tree.
Sounds like it is in better condition than you expected? The purchase price looks even better now. How about the trailer? When you get a chance post up some arrival pictures. One thing I did pickup when importing mine was that every one will be a different. The government departments seem to have many different interpretations of their own regulations. |
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If you're going through hell, keep going
89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
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eric lavine
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any good news with the breaker bar?
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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Chopper
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Eric - did I midd something here.? |
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Chopper
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Tree.??? Well I think condition is not too bad at all really. I will have to find some white gel coat & try my hand at colour matching. Trailer is pretty good too. some minor damage from being strapped down in the container. It's too wide though for our roads though, so some mods will be required there. I took some pics yesterday, but have been busy getting the 89 ready for it's new owner. I'll download them & post them up. |
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eric lavine
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did you put a battery in and crank her?
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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Chopper
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Not yet. I spun it by hand though. Nice & smooth
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Chopper
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Here's a few pics for you guys. Note the screen was removed for transport.
On the way home. At home - This is how it arrived. Tucked away. Gel shined up pretty nicely with a very quick polish. |
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eric lavine
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good to hear, once the carbs are off its scary, all it take is one rainfall and it fills one cylinder or 2, i bet your excited, nice deal
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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Chopper
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Hell yeah I'm excited about getting it up & running again. took it real easy turning it in case something had "fallen in" Goal is to have it up & running for feb. I'm off until the 4th, but I'm not allowed to touch it as I have too many other things on my "to do" list. lucky I had to clean the shed tonight hey I might sneak it out for a quick wash tomorrow & clean the interior when I do the 89's tomorrow also. |
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akabulla
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Andrew, I didn't realize you were selling the 89! You primarily wake board don't you? Do you think the 92 will put up as good of wake as the 89? I heard after the 2001s the wake flattened out quite a bit.
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Chopper
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Hey Joey,
It's just time for a change. The 89 goes on Saturday. I haven't boarded behind a 90-96 Ski Nautique yet, but I have taken a buddy out who has a 94, and he mentioned that the wake was similar between the two hulls. I guess I will find out soon enough. We managed to get a decent wake out of our old 98, so I'm sure it will be ok. I really only picked up the 91 for a bit of a project anyway, so we'll see what happens. |
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Chopper
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Well the 89 went on Saturday. Michael (new owner) mentioned that he would post up here, so make him feel welcome guys.
I took to the red gel with some cheap cutting compound (read gritty sludge in a can) on the weekend. It's actually doing a really good job at getting rid of the oxidation. hopefully with a couple of passes with this stuff (folloewd by polish etc), I will get a good shine back. I'm sure it's been asked before, but can you still get decals for a 1991.? Mine look OK from a distance, but shabby up close as the edges are lifting etc. |
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Chopper
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Frist modification was to the trailer. Gone is the gunnel rubber destroying bow stop.
It will be replaced with something like this. Will probably relocate the winch post too. A couple of hours with the heat of a flood light restored the gunnel rubber resonably well to close to original shape. |
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akabulla
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I would like to do that on mine as well but I don't have the support under the front of the boat like you have. I have been thinking about adding a roller there.
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akabulla
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Not to thread jack but does anybody know who would sell a bow stop like that to work on my trailer?
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Chopper
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Your trailer is slightly different to my old CC trailer, but I'm sure you could modify it slightly.
I converted my original CC trailer from this: to this: I will use a roller from now on over the carpeted V as it put a water stain on the hull. Alternatively you could add a centre section & use a bow stop / winch post like I did on the new trailer. |
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akabulla
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Andrew,
Did you fabricate that yourself or buy it premade? That is exactly what I want to do! Later |
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Chopper
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If you are referring to the carpeted V on the original CC trailer, I fabricated it myself from the old bow stop pieces. The roller / winch post on the new trailer was pre made.
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Chopper
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Picked up my first lot of parts yesterday.
Thanks to Dan (91 Nautique) I have an original 1991 PCM Holley marine carby, fuel line, alternator & flame arrestor. Big thanks also to my neiqhbour for picking them up for me on the other side of the country. Just need the RWP & ignition leads now for a test fire of the engine. |
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Chopper
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I was looking at the heads on the 91 the other day. They have 2 raised bars on the end of the heads. I know the GT40p's have 3 raised bars.
My previous 89 had none at all. What do the 2 raised bars signify.? |
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91nautique
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He left behind a bag of parts that I threw in for you, (carb bits) and some dash switches. Iv'e put them in the meter box- he can pick them up anytime, he drives right past my place to get to his brothers. Here is the link for your bow light we spoke about on the phone Nav Light |
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Chopper
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Oh ok I'll let hem know.
Thanks mate.! |
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eric lavine
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gt-40, i believe the difference is in the exhaust port also, they still have the bigger valves....please correct me if Im incorrect
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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kapla
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2 bars are from the base engine heads 245 hp..
don;t know difference of those and the older ones...I guess less compression due to bigger combustion chambers??? still on vacations so no much to tell from my boating yet... just enjoying the beach with the kids... |
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