1977 Ski Nautique Rebuild

Tim,
When Fountain /Donzi/Proline were still going in NC we used to supply them with 1 1/2 x 5 x 10 sheets but since they are shut down we are not stocking that at this time.

Our Lakeland Florida C1 usually stocks the Brand Coosa in most densities in normal 4x8 sheet sizes based on the builders they supply and we stock the Baltek Airex here in Rock Hill SC.
We can get anything its just a matter of costs and lead times and freight charges. I can look at inventory for 30 plus of our locations in the US and Canada and see any items availble at any time. Composites One works with many of the core and glass companies and the boat builders to make engineered kits of glass and foam and Airex (Penske board) to make pre cut kits for each item to produce a hull or deck to speed up production. Not many know this but that is how it is done with most mfg's.

Tim, That would be a good idea to ask David Paul in Bristol RI about shipping charges. On our regular delivery routes to our weekly customers the delivery charge is 15.00 if on our Composite one Trucks if it goes common carrier (Old Dominon southeastern etc) they have the rate based on material. The C1 locations that stock or supply boat building materials are Lakeland FL, Bristol RI, Rockland ME, Rock Hill,SC and Nashville TN based on population areas of our country's boat builders.

You can do a customer pick up for sure, You just need to arrange that all materials that are not stock be shipped to that location for pick up at same time with stocked items, Just makes things go smoother on that end. I will be glad to help in any way I can. I know the general public does not know how we operate since we are a major distributor to many. Jamestown dist,Paxton, Bluewater all buy in bulk direct from us on core, bonding materials, glass, Vectorply,Resin and Gel coat we sell mostly in large quantities, We get calls for a quart of resin and gel We joke about that because the miinmums are 5 gal pails and 55 gal drums.

Allen,
Just let me know I will be glad to help. We sell to Paxton they are one our resellers.
I just happened to look to see if you were on CCF site after you told me you were working on a Correct Craft and that is how I found you on this thread.

I have been in the Marine Industry almost 25 years now, I used to be the warranty manager for Skier's Choice (Supra and Moomba boats) in Maryville, TN for several years until the economy killed my job in 2009
and I got laid off. Then came to work for Composites One.

Great work on the 77 thanks for sharing

Allen,
I really do not feel you want my opinion! Wait for others who may give you the advice needed.

The fact that you sold the originals that were in "bad shape" for more than what the new ones cost, speaks volumes.

It was a radio remote. Not sure how I am going rearrange the gauges. I will have a radio remote but it will be larger than the standard 2" gauge hole.

I am thinking that the far left hole (non-original) will now hold the water temp, then to the right oil pressure, then volt, and fuel at the bottom. On the right of the steering wheel will be a small depth finder and the new radio remote.   Hour meter will be mounted under dash on the board for the glove box.

80SN Barnfind wrote: The fact that you sold the originals that were in "bad shape" for more than what the new ones cost, speaks volumes.

Maybe so, but it was a good deal for me because I was going new anyway. Made perfect sense to me. The boat will not be original by any means because it will be rebuilt with coosa and I plan on replacing any part that I feel will look better new. At least this way I can help finance my rebuild with selling the old original stuff.

I know this is not method that many follow and that's ok. I like the way new and modern parts look and function. I would buy a newer boat but I can't drop that amount of cash and besides 1977 was a special year for me, which is why I bought it.

By the way, I really like your signature. It is so true and speaks volumes for the amount of knowledge and wisdom on this site. Thanks Allen

DrCC wrote: Ya know, you probably have enough room to install the speedos in the hump for better visibility. Here's a pic of Jess W's 1973 with the Teleflex Sterlings.

I do have room but I thought it looked a little funny. I sketched a template and placed it up there, and to me it just didn't look right. Besides the tach is not in the middle of the hump and the rise in the pod makes it a little less noticeable.

Placing them in the the hump would be a whole lot easier. But I believe this will look better.

With my lack of knowledge on these boats...does the speedo pod rising above the hump really block visibility? I don't have a floor or seat at the moment to even try to see above it.

I think you are going to block the view.
The range on the speedos is too high, so using them in the normal skiing range they won't be as accurate. Since you are not going original why not go GPS? These garmin V's are about $50 on ebay.

I run a gps just over my gauges but my boat has almost no bowrise. No it's not a CC.

Sorry for the delay in updates.

I have reached a mile-stone today. I have completed the stringer installation. All four stingers have been bedded, tapped and capped. Now we move to building the two bulkheads, 26 supporting ribs and the exhaust channels.

More to come.

Nice work!

No need to be sorry for delays in progress as long as there's still some progress!!!

Allen,
Is it the actual battery box that's tight? Will the battery itself fit with some clearance? If so, I'd consider just glassing in the area forming your own box.

8122pbrainard wrote: Allen, Is it the actual battery box that's tight? Will the battery itself fit with some clearance? If so, I'd consider just glassing in the area forming your own box.

Pete, when I bought the boat there was no battery or battery lid so i am not sure how the old fit, but I am planning on a building my own box. The clearance is with the height of the battery being taller than the floor. I know I made the floor a little lower but I thought I could work around the battery. However, today I noticed that there is less clearance than I thought.

I have regrouped and believe I may be able to slant the floor slightly towards the bow and make it work. I will keep you informed. On a side note, do you think that moving that weight a little forward would be that bad? I like the idea of keeping the battery above the water line. I try to do this all the offshore boats I work on.