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Jspahn 
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 Topic: 60s vin platePosted: June-25-2018 at 3:52am |
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so I just picked up what I believe to be a 63 American skier but im not 100 percent sure.
vin plate in the stringer reads (am183). Can anyone decipher the vin plate? I ive done research and was only able to come up with HIN number decoders. thanks in advance. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 7:48am |
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The "AM" says it's an American Skier and the 183 is simply a serial number. No code in it. HIN's didn't start until 1972
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 8:19am |
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so how do I find out what year and if it was originally a v8 boat or inline 6?
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 8:35am |
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Some have had success contacting CC but that involves someone taking the time to look at the old paperwork which at this time is difficult considering how busy they are and their lack of interest
How about looking for extra engine mount holes in the stringers? BTW, HIN's do not indicate engines. Post some pictures. |
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 8:40am |
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I will post pics as soon as im able. the exhaust is ran through the inner stringers not the outer like in my dads 76 tique. the tips are closer together than other cc boats ive been around in the past.
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 8:48am |
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how do I post photos?
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 9:03am |
    
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 9:04am |
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Click on the "post reply" or "full reply editor" then the icon of the tree with the up arrow. A browse box will come up allowing you to select anything off your computer.
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 9:04am |
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I know she is rough lol but I only paid $50 for her.
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 9:40am |
Jeffrey, Yes, you have a project! |
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Posted: June-25-2018 at 6:16pm |
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my first correct craft was an am skier,red hull cream deck,flathead six by graymarine,floor shift. ran about 36 mph till 327 gray transplant then about 48/49 top end
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what you dont want to hear from jbear and bill.you cant get in the boat till you get your minute,and they throw you back in water!
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Jspahn
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Posted: June-26-2018 at 9:01am |
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judging by my exhaust location would you say it was originally a6 cyl?
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Posted: June-26-2018 at 10:44am |
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Mine came in a 4 cylinder flavor. Would have been very easy to add another exhaust port if you were changing engines. Like Pete says it would be best to write the factory and see if they have anyone looking things up anymore.
Can you take a picture of the inside back ? |
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Posted: June-26-2018 at 5:54pm |
Offer to Fran to be adjusted at the wake. |
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1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens
2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
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Gary S
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Posted: June-26-2018 at 6:46pm |
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You are really somthin'.... I was referring to my American Skier AM 361 - it was a 4. If you click on my avatar you can see it in the background of one of the pictures. Not all of us have deep enough pockets that can own boats made in this century.
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Posted: June-27-2018 at 7:41pm |
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Gary,
I stand corrected. I never knew you had an American Skier. I do highly recommend the Correct Craft Boats from this Century. They are nice !!!!!!!!!! Regards, Donald |
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1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens
2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
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