8 barefoot nautiques for sale wow!!
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Topic: 8 barefoot nautiques for sale wow!!
Posted By: Ben#155
Subject: 8 barefoot nautiques for sale wow!!
Date Posted: November-27-2008 at 7:10am
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http://albany.craigslist.org/boa/935364001.html - http://albany.craigslist.org/boa/935364001.html
That must be a ski school, or is there someone who has 8 barefoot nautiques?? |
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Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: November-27-2008 at 3:26pm
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No pics ?
I'm sure TRBenj is/has checked into this one. They can't possibly all be running/complete for that price ? Can you say GROUP BUY  !
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: November-27-2008 at 3:30pm
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At less than 4K each, I might be interested.
But don't tell Amy?!!? LOL ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: November-27-2008 at 3:41pm
That's what I was thinking Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
BuffaloBFN wrote:Posted By: Ben#155
Date Posted: November-27-2008 at 3:55pm
Oke count me in! 
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Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: November-27-2008 at 10:54pm
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Somebody needs to check this out. Seems to good to be true... and you know what they say about that! ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: Bryan89
Date Posted: November-27-2008 at 11:37pm
| You would think that if someone had 8 they would know how to spell Nautique and would also know that the manufacture is Correct Craft not Ski Nautique. Something’s fishy. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 12:25am
Damn straight I did! Sent the email this AM. Would love to find a cheap 87 or 88. My guess is that its legit. There are a fair number of BFN's on Lake George- theyre a great big lake ski boat. The parasailing company was using them as well- maybe thats where these are coming from. ------------- |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 12:19pm
Keep us in the loop Tim. May be easier than everyone bombarding the guy w/ emails and having him think he has the BFN market cornered. If you've already bought them ALL , I will take one for Christmas ( it can be the worst one). 
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 3:24pm
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I'm In for an '88- 90!
Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: farmer
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 4:55pm
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I wish I could slip one of those past my wife. That's the only boat I'd adjust my "no bowtie" lifestyle for. ------------- Watch your fingers. |
Posted By: Ben#155
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 6:49pm
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I recieved a mail from the owner:
$2900, no pics, just come and see them before they get snowed in. I,m really interested but I,m in the netherlands, and I cant come to US right now. 
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Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 7:16pm
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I bet they're all part boats this guy has collected over the years, probably one complete running boat out of the bunch. A picture is worth a thousand words, and nobody's talking! If I owned a fleet of BFN's, there wouldn't be enough room on my computer to store all the pictures I would have. Either that, or ReidP has moved to New York state?!!?!? ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: Ben#155
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 7:27pm
| Let me know how this ends! |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 8:09pm
That doesn't sound promising. I'm 5 hours away, maybe Tim will chime in, or someone closer could have a peek ? 10 hours is a long drive with absolutely nothing to go on. $2900 X 8 doesn't add up.... Or....possibly Tim hasn't reported back because he's in N.Y., trying to figure out how to get 8 boats home 
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 8:16pm
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How about JoeNY or Flying Brian? The guys at Adirondack probably know something about them also. ------------- |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 8:25pm
I agree, no self respecting BFN owner would say they own a "Correct Craft Barefoot made by Ski Nautiques"!!! This is bogus!!! BTW, if it's legit, I'm in for $4K on group buy, $3750 for the boat and $250 for whoever is bringing it down to FL for me!!! ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 9:02pm
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You couldn't enlist a better buyer's agent than Joe or Tim. Who can get there first? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 9:05pm
I'm not sure how far Bryan is in Jersey from there.One would have to assume that if Tim's checking into this that JoeinNy is already involved in some way. I can't take it anymore...sent the seller an e-mail. What's up Steve ? Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: November-28-2008 at 9:09pm
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My mistake on Brian. I thought he was from up there. ------------- |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: November-29-2008 at 12:41am
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Late to the party on this one, about 6 hours round trip for me, a little less without a boat in tow I would figure. If someone gets this guy on the phone and is serious I would consider jumping up that way this weekend to check them out. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-29-2008 at 1:28am
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Im looking to get more info, but this seems legit. There are 8 boats ranging in price from 2.9k to 5.9k. If I can get in touch with the seller tomorrow, I may be able to get there this weekend. Im looking for a 87-88 for myself, and will pass along any info I get. ------------- |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: November-29-2008 at 1:54am
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Hey Mike, all is good here.
Lot of cool old CCs for sale recently. I'm talking to a nice guy about his 1970 Wildcat less than 30 minutes from my house. He has owned since new. If I don't do anything with it, I'll help him get it on the site. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: November-29-2008 at 2:41am
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Go get 'em Tim...unmask this mystery!!! ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: November-29-2008 at 11:01am
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the auction house is packed, and they have more to repo, never been this busy according to yard guy, be patient im sure more boats will pop up because of the current times ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: November-29-2008 at 12:15pm
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I wonder what's in the "large parts inventory"?
I'd love to find a factory barefoot engine...be it blown, frozen or whatever so long as it's cheap. I want to take one apart now that I know a little better what I'm looking at. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-29-2008 at 1:45pm
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Still no email back from the seller this morning. Im running out of time to be able to take a look this weekend... so if anyone has an address or phone number for the guy, please email me. ------------- |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: November-29-2008 at 2:18pm
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I haven't heard from him either. Maybe he's away for the holiday weekend ?
Buffalo, In my email I inquired about the parts. If I hear anything, I'll let you know Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-01-2008 at 3:52pm
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I just got off the phone with the seller. Sounds like I was right- the boats were used for parasailing and as tow/maintenance boats. Sounds like theyre pretty rough cosmetically (both gel and interior-wise), and most have higher hours. Those looking for a project may find something in the lot- Ill be heading up to take a look within the next few weeks. If anyone wants more info, Id be happy to share my notes- shoot me an email: TRBenj@gmail.com ------------- |
Posted By: akabulla
Date Posted: December-01-2008 at 4:07pm
| I got an email back from him as well. He said 4 of them are in working order. Two of them have lower hours...between 500-800. He will take between 5k to 7k per for the two in better shape. I will be curious what you find when you get up there! |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: December-01-2008 at 4:27pm
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Take lots of pictures if you can. Share them with us. I might be interested in a spare motor and tranny if the price is right. Good Luck!
Steve ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: December-01-2008 at 6:28pm
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Hey TRBenj
Read your g mail or call me at 802-380-2302. Leave your number if it goes to voice mail If I know where these things are and I can get in touch with the owner, I'll take a ride tomorrow and take some pictures if the owner is going to be around. I'm not exactly close but I'm not too far away either Thanks Keno |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-01-2008 at 6:59pm
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KenO, great talking to you! If you get a chance to go and see what the boats look like, that would be great. Im sure Im not the only one who would love to see them- so thank you! If you see a 87-88 with my name on it, let me know. ------------- |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: December-01-2008 at 7:24pm
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Tim
Great talking to you too. Just got off the phone with Matt. Time for a road trip. Heading out in the morning. Anybody have any special requests? Just reply to this post. They are shrink wrapped right now but I can get exterior shots and should be able to figure out years and get info on each and who knows maybe an interior shot depending on how tightly sealed these things are. I know there's one with Tim's name on it. Keno |
Posted By: Ben#155
Date Posted: December-01-2008 at 7:24pm
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Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 12:20am
Barring anything unforseen,looks like I'm out on this one. Had a brief pow-wow with the "boss" about it,turns out she thinks a tropical Mexican vacation w/the kids will be a better use of the cash . I guess I should be happy she at least gave me the green light on the new garage next spring,so I'll leave it at that. (For now )
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 12:27am
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88-90 BFN?
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 8:34am
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I'd like to see a pic of the 'large parts inventory'. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 9:37am
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the first thing i look for on a shrunkwrap boat because you cant get inside is for stress cracks in the center sides externally (gunnels) i would think they are up on stands? instead of on trailers because they are fleet boats? If there is rot the stress cracks may show. ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 12:13pm
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I repaired an 88 or so this summer and both sides had stress cracks, from front to back and the owner had absolutely no clue that his stringers were rotted, he was a weekend warrior and he was wondering what the boat was worth and i think i mad him cry,
it was ashame, it was one of the worst CC's Ive seen and at least if someone has no clue on buying a boat this may help, a hammer in this case is the best tool when looking for a boat, tap anywhere you can and if its rotted you'll know ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 9:02pm
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Can't wait to see pictures of these trashed boats.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7pmUsYFSoo&feature=related - Tim's red BFN ------------- |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 9:09pm
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Well,I took a ride to Lake George today and for those that thought this was a bogus ad,I can say that you were wrong on that. There were 8 BFN's there all covered up with shrink wrap for the winter so the pictures don't show much,but I wrote a little about each one. Like TRBenj said earlier they were used by a parasailing outfit and for the most part they were well used. They are selling them to replace them with newer stuff. Now I've brought home some rough looking things before(boats that is) and I'd say that any of these have potential depending on what the prices are and how much work you want to do. No showpieces in this bunch. Matt the owner couldn't meet me there but he said he would be joining the website and questions could be directed to him. He can tell the specifics about each boat. The numbers I listed are the number on the trailer that the boat was on. There were no numbers on some so I wrote a number on the shrink wrap. I'll be talking to Matt tonight about getting on the site Edit 10 years later, All picture links deleted as they no longer worked #1 white hull,red stripe no lettering,no stress cracks. It doesn't have a prop on it. It does have the shaft,rudder and strut. Probably no engine since I could look in the exhaust flappers and see light. It's on an Eagle trailer. #2 white hull,blue stripe,might have been a really faded metalflake otherwise it's a really messed up blue. It has stress cracks, some repair marks. #3 white hull,gray stripe. Really faded,has beat up decals. It does have a 4 bladed prop on it. no #4 or 5 #6 This was the best looking of the bunch,it had a gray hull with a dark blue stripe(might have been black),no stress cracks #7 White with a gray stripe 87 or an 88. Had no engine,trans,shaft,prop. The passenger side of the 2 piece windshield was missing,had a lot of stress cracks and more cracks at the rubrail about where you'd bang into a dock. #8 White hull,painted blue stripe,no lettering.It had the curved 1 piece windshield. I'm guessing 85 or 86 #9 Gray hull, faded maroon stripe,no stress cracks and a little decal saying that it was made with AME 4000 resin. I bet that has something to do with the lack of stress cracks. My guess is that this was an 89. #10 White hull with blue stripe,lots of stress cracks on sides below water line and on the bottom also |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 9:46pm
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KENO,
Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to check into these. I may be out of the market,but would still like to hear what the owner has to say about them. Thanks again for your efforts Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 10:08pm
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Whoever gets #2,7 or 10 will need to read "weeding the pumpkin patch" in detail! Of course you really don't know about the others ether since stress cracking isn't the only indicator of stringer issues.
Hey Greg, Maybe it is time to open up a fiberglass shop like you mentioned!! Ken, Anything on the parts inventory that's been mentioned? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 10:38pm
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Hi
Matt the owner says he's going to get on the website and he should have some info on the parts inventory. I think the interior on all is probably pretty bad and I guess I'd suspect the floors and stringers in most if not all of them. At least if someone is interested they have a little bit of info on each. Talking to TRBeng we were thinking that the Ashland AME 4000 started getting used by CC in the late 80's. Always heard good stuff about boats built with that. At least good stuff about the longevity and quality of the fiberglass. Keno |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 11:12pm
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Thanks KENO.....very interesting.
BTW: what's the white stuff on the ground? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 11:18pm
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Hi jbear
I almost took a picture of some of the deeper white stuff we went through on the way for you transplants that don't see it anymore and like to pick on us northerners. Keno |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: December-02-2008 at 11:53pm
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Sorry KENO...just couldn't resist. I seen plenty of the white stuff living in Northeastern Ohio.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 12:25am
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Hi jbear
I knew you couldn't resist. I think Northeast Ohio has quite a bit right now. A lot more than Florida for sure. Keno |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 2:30am
We definitely know the condition of the trailer tongues after those pics!  ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: Ben#155
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 6:13am
| Thanks for posting! Keno |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 7:51am
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Thanks for doing the legwork Keno! Looks like a few were running rich. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 12:51pm
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Ken, thanks again for going and taking a look- it certainly looks like an interesting lot! Ill be in touch with Matt this week and would like to take a closer look myself.
I bet HW is right that the red boat is the one in the video- if it sank, that would explain the lack of engine. If I could get an engine for it (mainly for the accessories- blown or not) and a CC trailer for it to sit on, thats the boat Id probably want... though Id consider #10 as well. Good thing Im not afraid of a project! Screenshots from the "Parasailing on Lake George" videos: 
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Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 1:08pm
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Here is some http://www.poststar.com/articles/2008/08/26/news/local/13853550.txt - More info ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 1:15pm
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What a thrilling para sail ride that guy got. Sounds like a BN may be too light a boat for pulling para sails. Boat Dr pulls one with his Mustang. Big enough storm he better hope the rope snaps.
I never heard about the tour boat that sank and drowned 20 people. Wonder how that happened. ------------- |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 1:42pm
That sinking BFN is hard to look at. 
...and a heckuva arguement for foam. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: Ben#155
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 1:42pm
| most of the hulls looking very rough. How can there be so many stress cracks? |
Posted By: akabulla
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 2:00pm
| I can't imagine the amount of stress that years of towing a parasailers would cause. Seems to me it would also help with stringer separation over 20 years of towing that much weight at odd angles. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 2:04pm
There were a few years (87ish) that were noted for subpar gelcoat. The problem seemed better in '88, and I think they went to AME4000 (epoxy) resin in '89. Rotten stringers and/or the floor seperating from the hull will also cause the hull to flex excessively, causing cracks- especially along the water line. Joel, thanks for the link- good info there. Bruce, Im not sure the BFN wouldnt be a great parasailing rig. I dont know a darned thing about it, but the people that do (JoeinNY, BoatDr) dont take the sport lightly. Windy conditions can be downright dangerous- that looked like operator error to me. Aka, considering the use of these boats and the hard lives they obviously lived, theyre very clearly huge projects. Anyone thinking that theyre going to score a deal on one of these boats that doesnt need a serious amount of structural and cosmetic work is kidding themselves! I would be very surprised if every single one of them did not need new stringers- though some probably need it more desperately than others. ------------- |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 4:18pm
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me and pete standing there.....ya think we shouldve foamed her?,
good example of what the foam is doing, keeps the keel up a touch so you can keep afloat until help gets there, But, probably the air caught inside the hull will keep it afloat. there hasnt been a sunk boat worth keeping that Ive ever seen unless you wanted the bare hull, I had one over the summer that went down on the Ohio river, it was a Crownline, it was a muddy mess ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: December-03-2008 at 10:32pm
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Hi Again
Matt left me a voice mail message today saying he'd be getting on the website. He should be able to tell some stories about these boats. Thought he'd be here by now but I guess he hasn't made it yet. Keno |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: December-04-2008 at 4:17am
Man, if you got that one running again, you would have a heII of a story regarding it's history!!! By the way, shouldn't you be working on Kingsberry's Lady first!!! ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-04-2008 at 3:14pm
True story on all accounts! Kingsbury's Lady will be getting stringers, floor, cosmetics and become functional in the spring. We got the engine running (finally) just before tucking it away for the winter. Remember- its only half mine, though. Im hoping to be playing more of an "advisory" role on this one... we shall see! ------------- |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: December-04-2008 at 6:16pm
Blue Colored one?? ------------- |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: December-04-2008 at 7:51pm
Yeah, right!!! ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: December-04-2008 at 11:54pm
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chalky blue, cant remember where he was from ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: December-05-2008 at 11:32am
Probably the one from here then.... ------------- |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: December-07-2008 at 8:28pm
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Anybody heard from this guy? Thought he was going to get on here with some info?? ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: December-07-2008 at 8:41pm
He posted one boat in the diaries and talks about the others. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?†“Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.†|
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: December-07-2008 at 9:54pm
Thanks 75, missed that. still not alot of info. guess I'll have to call if I want more info. ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: December-08-2008 at 5:14am
I think the "large parts inventory" mentioned in the ad is the boats themselves. Is there anybody out there that still thinks this lot is worth the original thirty thousand dollar asking price? ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: Ben#155
Date Posted: December-12-2008 at 5:27pm
| It was not the deal we expected? Is there still anyone in the race for one off these boats? |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: December-12-2008 at 6:30pm
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i thought TR bought one ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: December-12-2008 at 6:34pm
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I heard he got 2? ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-12-2008 at 6:49pm
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Ha, I thought I bought 3!
Ben, I certainly wouldnt call it a race. Its a tough time of year to sell boats, and the economy is in the toilet. Most of these boats are extremely rough and Im not sure the asking prices are reasonable. I plan to take a look at them, but havent even been able to make the trip out there yet. A project BFN may be a great opportunity (for those of us who want one, anyways), but as far as I can tell, I dont think that any of these are a great deal. ------------- |
Posted By: Ben#155
Date Posted: December-12-2008 at 7:18pm
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[QUOTE=TRBenj] Ha, I thought I bought 3!
Ben, I certainly wouldnt call it a race. your right a did not used the right word! Sorry, my english is bad! just practicing
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Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 4:41am
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Thread bump... Tim, did you ever get out to check out these boats? Is there going to be a newly refurbished BFN ripping around the lakes of MASS this upcoming summer??? ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: May-21-2009 at 1:00am
Posted By: Dude
Date Posted: May-21-2009 at 2:55am
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This one 2 hours west of Dallas may interest someone. i know nothing about it:
88 Barefoot Nautique. A true time capsule. Only 400 original hours on the boat. 454 PCM runs strong and boat looks good. Excellent condition. http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/boa/1179588455.html |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: August-06-2012 at 5:46pm
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Since I dug this out of google search I thought I would resurrect it as after reading the entire thread it has piqued my interest! So did anyone on here ever buy one of these boats? Tim? Seems like you were the prime candidate but I don't recall seeing anywhere that you owned a BFN. But I have been known to be wrong on occasion.... The other cool thing is since I grew up in NJ until '90, my family used to vacation on Lk. George, we used to stay at a little cottage village about 15 miles from town. The only time I've actually been parasailing was here on Lk. George and I specifically remember being towed by a BFN. Pretty neat. May have been one of these. ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-06-2012 at 5:49pm
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I went up and looked at them a year after this thread died... they were heaps. The guy originally selling them had died, I spoke with his brother. There were a few parts worth scavenging but thats about it. They were ROUGH, and partially disassembled already. The only BFN I own is in my signature! Would love a '87-88 though, someday. ------------- |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: August-06-2012 at 6:20pm
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tim were the late 80s models on the same hull as the 70s model bfn? ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: August-06-2012 at 6:20pm
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tim were the late 80s models on the same hull as the 70s model bfn? PS: Nice mustang purchase! ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-06-2012 at 6:36pm
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The same basic hull was used on all direct drive BFN's '79-90, yes. CC notched the keel aft of the strut (to clear a 14" diameter prop) starting around 1981. Greg also has some hook in the hull of his '88 (there is none on our '79) so CC made a few unadvertised tweaks along the way. ------------- |