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kapla
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FYI my 1992 came with tilt...and from the date on the hull number it was an early 92 model as it was built somewhere around september 1991.
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TRBenj
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Just checked the brochures... tilt didnt become standard until '93. It was listed as an option in '92. No mention of it in '91, but I know it wasnt offered in '90. Sorry for the confusion!
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Chopper
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you didn't confuse me don't wory. I'm just looking at the pic, and there is no spline, just a 1/2 of a knuckle / uni joint of some kind.
Billy, you can email me at: munstr2001 (at) yahoo (dot) com (dot) au Cheers, Andrew. |
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Chopper
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did you shoot all those pesky pheasents already.? |
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akabulla
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Andrew, that is a sweat deal! The engine is worth that! You know your boat inspired the look of my rebuild so don't make me go get a 91 just so I can follow your lead again . I can't afford another one!!
Good luck and I am sure after a good wet sanding that exterior will look like new again and you don't have to worry about stringer rot correct? Wasn't it 91 they started using composite stringers or was it 92? Can't wait to see some pics of it completed! Peace! |
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akabulla
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I meant to say the engine is worth WELL more than that!
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Chopper
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Hey AKA, Thanks for the props.! Glad I could be of some assistance - even though you put in far more work & effort than I.! But don't worry, I'm not planning to do too much to the 91. Probably restore the gel & replace the decals. I do have a tower from a 1996 Ski Nautique that I picked up for the 1989 but never used in my garage. I will probably fit that, and maybe a bimni. I'll see what it's like when it arrives. From all reports, it seems to have been looked after up until it was stolen. But I don't want to get ahead of myself just in case. The main priority will be to get the missing parts & get it up & running again No it will still have wood. Composite wasn't officially introduced until 1993. This may influence how long I keep it for. The main reason I posted it here was to share the process with CCF members. (And to find the bits I need) |
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Chopper
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Quick update:
The boat was loaded into the container & delivered to Port on 2 Nov, and departed on 9 Nov. should arrive here on 18 Dec. Sadly no pics of it being loaded as the shipping agent I used was away (SEMA show.?). I guess I'll just have to wait & get some when she arrives. |
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akabulla
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So exicting!
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Chopper
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Hey guys,
The 91 should arrive and be cleared by customs in approx 1.5 - 2 weeks. Looks like I have secured most of the interior parts I need thanks to Paul (Pgaboeing)and hopefully most of the mechanical parts here in OZ thanks to Dan (91nautique). I can't wait.! |
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Donald80SN
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Chopper,
SEMA = Speciality Equipment Market Association. They have a huge show in Vegas every year that shows all of the car modification or hop up parts. Chrome Wheels, etc. All After Market stuff for cars. Donald |
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Chopper
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Here's some more pics for those interested.
It's a bit of a mess, but should clean up ok. Front 1 Front 2 Rear Motor front Motor rear Hull / prop / rudder Hull back |
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phickman
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Nice find, make her pretty again.
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akabulla
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I really like how the front seat does that. That might be my next project. It is wood now so it would be cool to see if I could make a fiberglass one and get it to flip up like that. But I am also planning on mounting my amps on the back so that would screw with that design.
Can't wait to see what you do with her. How do the stringers look? |
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Donald80SN
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AKA,
He will not get it until maybe Dec 18th. These picture came from the boat dealer in California. I think. Donald |
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akabulla
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Ahhhhh, gotcha. I thought he already got it since he had new pictures.
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Chopper
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They look good from here I guess I will find out in a week or two. |
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kapla
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gas tank looks new!! mine has turned into a yellowish colour...looks crappy against that one....
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Chopper
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Would anyone be interested in helping me try to track down the previous owner so I can find out some more details.?
I do have some other details, but I don't want post them on the forum as their not my details to post. I have the title, which indicates that the previous owner is from Pleasanton CA. Looks like it was a one owner boat too as the title was issued in 1991 & was only transfered to the insurance company. |
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bkhallpass
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Chopper,
I live 30 miles from Pleasanton. I'm usually there a couple times per week. Send me a PM with what you have and I'll see if I can help you. BKH |
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Chopper
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Hi Brian, How do I send you a PM on this site.? email through the site.? I'll just try that Cheers, Andrew. |
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Chopper
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Hey guys,
can anyone tell me what the GVR / GVW weights for this trailer / boat setup will be.? Also the width of the trailer.? |
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bkhallpass
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Chopper. I got your email. I have not had time to pursue. Friday looks like my first opportunity. BKH
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Pgaboeing
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Andrew, I will be sending the tilt steering helm assembly.
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Chopper
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Thanks Brian. That's great. Much appreciated. |
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Chopper
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You better email me with some details then hey. |
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bkhallpass
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Chopper,
I spoke to the previous owner of your boat. Nice guy. The boat was stolen in July. The previous owner took the money from his insurance company and has purchased a 95 SNOB. The boat was originally a promo boat used at Bell Aqua in Sacramento California. The promo driver was guy named Gustafson, and his son was a comp skier. It was reported that the boat pulled jump at the Nationals in Bell Aqua. He believes that was in 91. The previous owner bought the boat after 1 season with 120 hours on the boat. It had 875 hours on it when stolen. The previous owner reports he never had a single problem with the boat, and serviced it each season. The boat has never seen salt water. After Bell Aqua it spent its life on the California Delta. Now that he has told me which boat it was, I can say I passed that boat on its lift many times. It was located about 15 minutes from my house by water. The boat was hotwired, gutted, and left floating in a large slough about 25 minutes by water from the site it was stolen. He said it was a carbureted engine with a breakerless ignition. I do not know if that means pro tech, and neither did he. I invited the previous owner to check out the website and follow your progress on the restore. He said he was very happy to hear the boat had gone somewhere that it would be used. That's all I got. BKH |
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bkhallpass
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P.S. I told the owner I would not put his name or personal information on a website, and he gave me the ok to post the story here. BKH
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Chopper
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Great info Brian.
Thanks very much for doing that for me (and everyone else here ) Thanks again. |
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bkhallpass
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No worries.
BKH |
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