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vbatla
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No special reason for an 02. A super clean 2002 came up for sale on CL and I bought it after a test run on the lake. Will post pics soon. Unbelieveable amount of room. Just love it. I need a trailer though. Any ideas where I could fine a single or tandem trailer? Everywhere I've inquired at have a 10 - 12 week lead time. Crazy!! |
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stepper459
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Fantastic. You will love that boat. Can't wait to see pics.
Used trailers are hard to find, but if you scour CL for a while you might find one. There's one near me but uhh, it's in Vermont - A bit far for you. |
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vbatla
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Yikes, Vermont, that would be quite a haul! Curious though, what type trailer is available? |
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ultrarunner
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Looks to be a pretty deep lake according to the soundings. Is that underwater mountain you hit charted as a hazard with low lake levels? Looks close in to shore.
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stepper459
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Well, sadly the listing was deleted. It was either a Sport or SuperSport/Air from about 1999. Moot point in any case. |
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Donald80SN
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You might want to check over on PN or Planet Nautique. Their might be some in-site on an available used Vee Drive trailer. I would also check skiitagain.com Mostly water skiers, but you might get lucky.
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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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vbatla
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Will a 2002 Super Air fit on a GS22 trailer? |
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stepper459
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It wouldn't be too small... might be a bit big though. The absolute best thing is to try it, if possible. |
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Dreaming
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Your location says Granger - I looked and found one in WA and one in TX, so it might help if you updated your profile location.. There has been a single axle Ramlin on CL in Seattle for about a year, Ad says it came from NY and has new tires etc and was for a V drive. If your in Granger WA, it may be worth looking at. There is a Mastercraft trailer in Mercer Island also that might be worth a look. If you're in Texas, neither one is probably worth the effort.
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vbatla
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Good point. I'm in Texas. Just updated my profile. |
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vbatla
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Center of the lake is approx 60' deep. The rock was 20' - 30' from the shore. |
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Hollywood
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vbatla
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The GS22 got away. I'm now looking at a new Phoenix Special Edition single axle. They appear to be well built. I'd appreciate opinions, if anyone is familiar with this company.
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Gary S
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I have a 2013 Phoenix tandem under my '95, all in all works fine. Complaints are but not limited to Phoenix brand are 1- no rust proofing done to inside of channel rails. I even found the pieces cut out for side light access still laying inside them. If you have access to a Ziebart type of product it would be well worth it. 2- Bow rollers are a pain, some ramps the roller actually is at the gunnel or above. Ramlin had the best setup IMOH, too bad they are not in the boat trailer business. I liked it so much I'm changing mine over.
If your ordering get the retractable rear tie downs,very convenient. They also use Kia or Hyundai calipers and disc's,can't remember which off hand but easily available. I also have The Vault bearings that so far been good but I only launch once or twice a year. Best picture I have of the front- Boat sitting on trailer- Current Ramlin sourced bow stop in place of Phoenix's setup- Ramlin trailer with their bow stop and winch- |
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Donald80SN
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Gary is pimping in the Lincoln
Might want to check out Boatmate Trailers too. They are in Tennessee. Editing my post. Also, there is a guy on this site rebuilding a Texas Long Horn themed Air / Sport Nautique, it is a 1999 model . Thread title 1999 Longhorn Nautique restoration Thread. He just had a very nice trailer built for his boat. There is a long thread on this progress and the trailer looked very nice. Magnum Trailers, Inc. . |
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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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Orlando76
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So nice that my grandma let Gary borrow her Lincoln. FYI Gary, Ramlin is very much in the trailer business still. Put that trailer to use and bring Big Bertha down to O-town and Ramlin will fix their “competitors” trailer just right.
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1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
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Donald80SN
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Ramlin would be my preference too. I love my single axle Ramlin.
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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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I'd go for the Ramlin as well but I thought they quit doing boat trailers and it seems a couple of well known members here had problems with them getting trailers for the right hull ?? The Lincoln which was just a F 150 with a sedan body is long gone- replaced by the Avalanche
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Orlando76
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Yeah Chris did have a trailer built for his 196 which turned out to be for a 200? What a slap in the face. I’m pretty certain Ramlin made him happy in the end.
I was at Ramlin a couple months ago and there was a load of competitor trailers there. I asked what brand B trailers we’re doing there. Ramlin said some Nautique dealers send brand B trailers to Ramlin to fix them and make them work right before the customers get them. |
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Gary S
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Here is what it says on their web site-
Ram-Lin works side by side with Correct Craft to provide the highest quality products and services: wet coating boat towers, powder coating various boat components and CNC manufacturing components for the wake board towers. As of December 2017, Ram-Lin no longer manufactures new trailers for Correct Craft/Nautique. If you need your trailer repaired, please contact our parts department to schedule an appointment. |
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vbatla
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It's amazing what that guy has done with his boat. Wow, he even removed the bottom of the hull. The trailer co he's referring to is Magnum. They're popular around here. I contacted them last week. The quote was 6500 plus tax. 10 - 12 week wait. |
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gun-driver
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OUCH!!!!! |
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Orlando76
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Was that $6500 dual axle?
I’m sorry but the Boatmates look ok under a SN. But close inspection and talking an awful lot with them, I feel their trailer is junk. I thought I wanted a Boatmate. And don’t expect to get something special from them even if you’re willing to pay for it, like upgrading from a 3500lb axle.... |
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DVskier
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A lot of people with Boatmate trailers are upset about their performance with the 2010 - current SN 200’s. They don’t load properly and require modifications to perform adequately, still not a good fit. Another reason to stick with my 196. The 200’s do ski well though.
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frozenskier
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vbtla, Just curious, How did you make out with the Insurance Company?
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vbatla
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Still waiting... The official response from the insurance co is: "We are evaluating the damage to your property." |
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Donald80SN
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Some of the Eagle trailers make the boat sit too high on the trailer for my liking. However, Chris Quinner's Eagle under his 206 looks great. EZ Loader also makes inboard trailers, but I am only familiar with their pontoon trailers which are very well built. There is another brand out there too titled DH or DHL (Shipping Company). Seem like a lot of California boats sit on those.
Good luck, |
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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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Hollywood
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DHM went out of business over 10 years ago. The company that bought them has also gone out of business.
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Jonny Quest
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My 2-axle trailer is made by DHL Enterprises. I believe that DHM Enterprises and DHL Enterprises were a parent/subsidiary of the same organization. They made great trailers. Too bad that they are no longer in business.
JQ |
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2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
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ultrarunner
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My ‘96 196 sits on a single axle Prestige trailer. Steel. Judging by the OEM trailer sticker, it appears original to the boat as you can still make out Ski Nautique. Maybe this outfit is still around.
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