1987 barefoot nautique
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Topic: 1987 barefoot nautique
Posted By: feetfirst
Subject: 1987 barefoot nautique
Date Posted: September-07-2009 at 10:31pm
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Looking for some help/advice. I own a 1987 barefoot nautique 2001. New stringers(2007) updated interior (2006). 850 hours on the ford 351.
The boat needs some engine work and some electrical work/wiring. Also, I have a crack in the engine exhaust manifold. I am being told to repower because it is not worth spending the $ on the older engine?? I cannot afford to repower. Any good shops in the Northeast where I can get some quality work?? Cannot find anyone to help. |
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Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: September-07-2009 at 10:44pm
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Where in the North East? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: feetfirst
Date Posted: September-07-2009 at 10:48pm
| Boat is in Ct.. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 3:23pm
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http://www.dougrussell.com/ - Doug Russell Marine, Worcester, MA ------------- _____________ “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: harddock
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 9:04pm
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Hazard Marine in Oxford MA 508 987 8190 Just over the Ma border from CT on the eastern side of the state. Rt. 395 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: September-11-2009 at 4:44pm
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I though BFN´s were standard with BBC´s...
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: September-11-2009 at 5:49pm
Not sure which was the option or which was standard, but they could be had with either. I believe the BBCs are much more common. ------------- _____________ “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.” |
kapla wrote:Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: September-11-2009 at 6:52pm
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"feetfirst" if you update yout profile with a location, persons can see where your at and may know of a shop nearby you. At one time I remember one being in New Fairfield. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: November-14-2009 at 12:58am
| I THINK THE BBC WAS THE THE OPTION BUT 90% BAREFOOT NAUTIQUE HAVE THE BBC I HAVE ONLY SEEN 1 WITH THE 351 FORD. |
Posted By: feetfirst
Date Posted: November-14-2009 at 11:57am
| yes very rare we have the '87 with the 351. |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: November-14-2009 at 12:29pm
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YES RARE BUT A VERY GOOD ENGINE. I WOULD HAVE IT CHECK OVER BY A GOOD TECH. HAVE A COMPRESSION TEST AND A LEAK DOWN TEST DONE ON THE ENGINE. DOES IT USE ALOT OF OIL. MANIFOLD ARE NO BIG DEAL. THE READING THEY GET WILL GIVE YOU A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONDITIONS OF YOUR ENGINE. THIS ENGINE IS A WORK HORSE 1200HRS + IF THE OIL WAS DONE ALL THE TIME.
GOOD LUCK |
Posted By: robertbruder
Date Posted: January-16-2010 at 3:52am
| I thought that the Dominique and the BFN essentially have the same hull. With the Dominique having the Ford 351 whereas the BBC 454 was reserved for the BFN. |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: January-27-2010 at 10:47pm
| Yes same hull but not the engine. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-28-2010 at 1:33pm
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There's a certain family in your area that likes to tinker with their luster lacking slow boats, maybe they can help you. ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-28-2010 at 2:42pm
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Easy there, Hardlywood. I reached out to this guy in September but never heard back. He's only a few miles away from me. I even have a set of exhaust manifolds. Oh well! ------------- |
Posted By: Footer 1952
Date Posted: August-13-2010 at 1:54pm
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High newbie I'm an oldie 30 year barefooter I think you might be able to find a used manifold on ebay or internet. I've completed a rebuild myself of my 454 in my 86 footer. Be glad to email or skype with you about it.
John Emerick ------------- Lets go footin' '86 Barefoot Nautique |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-13-2010 at 6:10pm
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John
Welcome to the site, and to the BFN club. Unless you're in Witness Protection, throw us some info as to where you call home. I see you used the express lane on the profile page. We are huge fans of boat pics also, so bust out the old Polaroid and glue a photo to your avatar.  ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-13-2010 at 10:47pm
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John.
I'd also like to mention your post really is in the wrong section. If you look at the description you'll see it states: "Learn how you can contribute to CorrectCraftFan.com" No big deal but you may get more response under the "general" category. You've taken too many of those good old BF crashes.  BUT!!! happy to see you're still out there!  ------------- /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: Footer 1952
Date Posted: August-23-2010 at 1:26pm
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Tullfooter
When I registered for this forum I saw something about an avatar photo but ignored it at that time. I can't find it now. Do you know where I can find it. ------------- Lets go footin' '86 Barefoot Nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: August-23-2010 at 6:36pm
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to be able to post an avater pics you need first to post your boat in the diaries section..some pics and a brief story is fine..once the diarie is uploaded..you will find it has an id number..with that id number then go to your profile and fill it up in the avatar box..it will show the first picture of the diary..hope I made myself clear...
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