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quinner 
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 Posted: March-02-2017 at 7:42pm |
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What a story, Ali do you have any thoughts on what you would like to do with the boat? Sure would be great to see it capture all the attention it deserves.
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Donald80SN
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Posted: March-03-2017 at 1:56am |
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I am aware of a 1980 that is already in a museum.
Just saying. That 79 does look like an interesting boat. 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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GlassSeeker
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Joined: November-26-2008 Location: Elk Grove, CA. Status: Offline Points: 2421 |
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Posted: March-03-2017 at 2:26am |
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Nice boat- great story
So what kind of skiing are you going to use it for? Are you going to put a tower on it? |
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This is the life
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Riley
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Posted: March-03-2017 at 9:14am |
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Ali, Did you ever meet Mr. Ralph Meloon? Your father must have known him? IIRC Mr. Ralph spoke of trying to develop business in Iran and meeting the Sha in one of his talks about the history of Correct Craft.
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Swatkinz
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Posted: March-03-2017 at 9:56am |
So the boat is currently in the middle east somewhere? Would you consider selling the boat? |
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Steve
2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09) |
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KRoundy
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Posted: March-03-2017 at 1:03pm |
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Today I started my computer and saw the CCF link. I thought to myself, "There is probably nothing super-new or interesting going on at CCF, but I'll go have a look..."
WOW!!!! What an amazing story. Ali - are you going to be the one doing the work? Can you take a current photo and post it here? If this thing has not been touched for almost four decades we would all LOVE it if you could please take photos of everything! Gas tank, engine, dashboard, under the dash, seats, running gear, etc.... If you are going to start using it please document the original condition as much as possible for the sake of history. Post those photos here and we can all grow in our knowledge of these beautiful machines. A few have already suggested what to do first: 1. Is there fuel in the tank and lines? If so, you need to flush it all and dispose of that old gas. Pull the dipstick and look at the oil. It will need to be drained and replaced. I'd do the oil filter too since the gasket is likely very dry. 2. Pull the spark plugs, get a breaker bar and slowly rotate the engine. Turn it a few revolutions and if there is any resistance you will need to check that out. Do these things and report back to us what you find. If the engine rotates freely we can move on to the next items of concern (rubber parts will be a concern). |
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Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique
Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
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Orlando76
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Posted: March-03-2017 at 3:05pm |
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I have to say, contact Correct Craft or an affiliate and see if they are interested in this boat. Just to cool to start up and use. And a Commander to boot! Love Commanders. You can be a "better" boat for less than somebody is willing to give you for that 79 no doubt.
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1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
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Fabcon
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Posted: March-04-2017 at 7:39pm |
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Simply amazing, what a historic piece and a great find and a great story
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1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort
1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
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91nautique
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Posted: March-05-2017 at 8:45am |
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Amazing,I hope CC step in and buy it back and return it to its birthplace!
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kapla
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Posted: March-22-2017 at 7:20pm |
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cool story indeed!
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<a href="">1992 ski nautique
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Lakeview
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Posted: April-02-2017 at 9:43am |
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That boat needs to go back to Orlando,on the lobby floor-period!!!
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Lakeview
1992 Barefoot Nautique 1967 Barracuda SS 1967 Chris Craft Cavalier |
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63 Skier
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Posted: April-02-2017 at 4:19pm |
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If it was me, after 38 years of non use I'd look at continuing that and preserving the boat. Simply because it truly may be one of a kind at this point.
Kind of like buying a classic car with 100 miles on it and deciding to drive it cross country. Yes, fun to put it through it's paces as a daily driver, but the uniqueness and value are destroyed. Just my 2 cents. |
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'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique
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Keanu78SN
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Posted: May-29-2017 at 8:40pm |
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Holy mother of correct craft, what a gem, I have to completely put my backing behind the idea of posting a picture of at last every single angle for people (such as myself) to just appreciate and use as a model for their own rebuilds! What an awesome boat.
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If it floats, flys or ***************s, rent it.
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