1965 Nautique Update

So sweet I’m gonna post again.

Some updated pics of the helm and new front seat - my boat likely left the factory with throwable cushions for the bottom and a snap in back cushion but I had the new upholstery attached to the plywood.   The last pic was taken by the PO prior to disassembly.

Still making slow progress...  exhaust manifolds, carb, alternator, are installed.

You were right they look good back there.

Thanks Phil - two of the pitots are from your kit.

Pete - the bracket for the original mirror is still attached to the windshield. I bought a taylormade mirror on ebay that is in nice shape and was pretty cheap since it was missing the mounting bracket. Must have been destiny to bring them together.

Been a while since I've posted, but just wanted to say the boat is looking great!

Hilarious that you referenced my 67 build in your first post. I have made zero progress on my boat since right about the time of your post (5 years ago). Seeing your progress is giving me some encouragement to get back to work though.

70CC wrote: . The 70's era dash mounted ski mirror is for sale.

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Steve, I don't believe my boat had any graphics, just a boot stripe. Good time to post some "before" photos that the P.O. gave me before he dismantled the boat.











The non-original 427 pictured was retained by the P.O. to go in a street rod. He basically bought the boat to get the motor, was going to fix up the boat, then lost interest...

The grey panel on the dash is a piece of weathered wood veneer that someone added a long time ago. The 70's era dash mounted ski mirror is for sale.

Phil - Looks really good. Are you going to try and recreate the original graphics?

WOW....big WOW!

I especially like the audible you called on the vinyl flooring. GREAT idea!

Vents installed already?

Turning my attention to the stern...

There were no bilge vents or blower originally installed on the boat (despite the 64 Brochure stating two bilge vents to be standard equipment.).   I picked up a nice used pair of chrome cowl vents at a swap meet and ordered an inline 3" blower from Nautique Parts.

I've been dragging my feet cutting the 3 inch holes in the rear deck but finally mustered the courage yesterday. I drilled a pilot hole first, then ran the hole saw backward to score through the gelcoat, then finished the hole in the normal direction. Not sure this was necessary, but I did not experience any chipping of the gelcoat using this technique.

With the vents and clearance bar installed, it's time to hook up the exhaust hoses and then install the gas tank.

Oh my goodness that engine detail is unbelievable
Show boat
Damn. More pics

Let me get a few more things bolted on...

I remember we discussed the oil system in the P.M. If you look at the two earlier pictures of the adapter and the hose routing, does that look correct to you? I should have the output of the pump (lower fitting on the adapter) going to the outside of the filter.

Thanks guys. Here's one more after the trans cooling lines were installed.

How's the 67 coming along?