82-89 Ski Nautique 2001
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Topic: 82-89 Ski Nautique 2001
Posted By: Keith
Subject: 82-89 Ski Nautique 2001
Date Posted: May-06-2005 at 3:54pm
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Looking to replace my recently sold '79 Mustang with a 82-89 SN 2001.
Was wondering what people thought about the different years of the 2001 model. For example: * Any known issues with the 1982 year, i.e. first year of new design? * Thoughts on 'Deluxe Interior' vs. Standard? * Any significant changes from '82 to '85 - beyond the dash? * Thoughts on style change in '87 - appearance, functionality, performance? * Thoughts on SP package ('89 only?) with 1.23:1 ratio transmission, new exhaust, level engine mount, and the claims of 10% more HP, 6% decreased in fuel consumption, and 50% reduction in exhaust noise? Thanks, Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
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Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: May-07-2005 at 1:32pm
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Keith,
I personally think my 1988 2001 is the best year of the series (82-89) Because it has a nicer dash (Same As 89) Dual exhaust ( nice Sound) Three piece windshield ( I Like that design better ) I do like the 85,86,87,89 too Just for different reasons . There is a premo one owner 85 2001 on ebay right now listed under ski nautique locate about 2 hrs from me in Boone NC . Check it out , Mike |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: May-09-2005 at 1:10pm
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Hey Keith,
You had a great looking Mustang & was surprised to see it for sale - Looks like you sold it. My opinion - 84's are the BEST! 
I think 82's & 83's were a somewhat different model than the 84 thru 86's? (Although, I've always loved the looks of the 87-89's. They've got a real nice look to them too. Look bigger than mine.) Good luck! - Keep us posted. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: May-12-2005 at 12:58am
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Keith, I was looking for same...one of the CC mechanics shared that his favorite/best year was 89 because of the SP package...but the transmissions were noisy in some (quality control issue); said they reco'd 20 weight oil instead of Dextron to fix. Look out for gel coat on '87's -- they went with a different type that year and had some cracking/spider web issues. The hull is same throughout the 2001 series, 82-89. Earlier years had painted stripe (Rustoleum!) making it easier to change to a custom stripe if you wanted a more contemporary look. The Deluxe interior is much more comfortable and more conemporary looking. Just some thoughts.
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: May-12-2005 at 1:27am
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Dennis-
Funny you should mention the noisy transmissions- my 90 sn always made a funny squeaking/buzzing noise at idle. Turns out the early PP trannies did not have enough room in the control valve for the oil so the pressure/fluid would make the noise. They released a kit to fix the noise which is basically a hose that screws into the control valve housing. Costs 35 bucks, well worth it! |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: May-14-2005 at 1:25pm
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Hey Keith,
I'm sure your looking everywhere but that's a pretty nice looking 86 that Philip Stone has on the site. (Don't know about the purple trailer though  )------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |
Posted By: Brian
Date Posted: May-14-2005 at 10:48pm
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Keith,
I have owned an 82 and an 86. Honestly, I can't tell the difference in performance. The 86 is basically the same boat with nicer interior and nicer dash (recessed speedo's versus the big honking chrome ones!). I did like the finned hood vent grilles better on the 82 versus the slotted ones on my 86. I don't think you could go wrong with either year. Good luck. ------------- Brian |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: May-17-2005 at 3:55pm
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts.
The 82-84 2001 was my dream boat as a kid. I like the subtle changes for the 85-86 as well. I wasn't considering the 87-89 style but now that I've looked a little closer, I like it. I agree that the 88 and 89 have a better dash and the 89 SP package can't be beat. But beggars can't be choosers. My biggest problem is my budget. I can't justify spending much more than $7k right now (with travel). I'm looking for the diamond in the rough - good condition, requiring little work, at a great price. Unfortunately, I let two great boats go before I officially sold mine. Hopefully something else turns up soon. Willing to drive about 10 hours from MA. Trying to talk sellers into meeting me half way when further then 10 hours. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: raygunclan
Date Posted: May-17-2005 at 4:48pm
how fast do you drive???
there are 3 on ebay right now, michigan, texas and one with a tower and nice trailer in oklahoma! if you drive 120, you could probably make it a 10 hour trip!  ------------- who needs a mortgage when you have a boat!?!? |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: May-17-2005 at 6:16pm
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A friend of mine has a '87, blue and grey. I love to ski behind that boat, a solid monster wake at 18 and fairly flat at 36 and speed for barefootin', and great exhaust sound but not too loud. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: May-17-2005 at 6:22pm
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Tim D,
Where is the boat located? What condition is the hull, engine, and interior? Thanks, Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: May-18-2005 at 10:43am
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It's not for sale, just giving my thoughts on that model. If it came up for sale, I would buy it in a second. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: BigAir
Date Posted: May-18-2005 at 2:01pm
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What is the SP package on the 89? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=237&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - My 1989 reverse gel coat Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: May-18-2005 at 3:17pm
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BigAir,
In 1989 Correct Craft added the SP package to the 351. You should have the SP package in your boat. It includes the new 1.23:1 transmission (rather than the traditional 1:1)that took the angle for the shaft so the engine could mount flat (previous years have the engine mounted at an angle to align with the saft) and reversed the rotation so the engine could be a traditional automotive left-hand rotation while keeping the prop a right-hand rotation (all previous years where right-hand rotation engines which were harder to find parts for and more expensive). The SP package was also the introduction to the single through hull exhaust. A http://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/1989_brochure/index.asp?page=05 - new muffler was added under the engine cover that took the exhaust from the two exhaust manifolds and combined it into one 4" exhaust. The results of these changes were better torque, better fuel economy and 50% reduction in noise. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/1989_brochure/index.asp?page=04 - Check out the SP write-up in the '89 borchure for more details . -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: skyhawkflyer
Date Posted: May-18-2005 at 4:43pm
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I have an 87, I like it for the most part. The windshield sort of sucks, I'd rather have the 3 piece.
Mine is blue and grey. I also perfer the lower dash pod for visability. I guess I'm one of the lucky owners to get one with the gel coat cracking. It's only on the transom where the correct craft decal is, and it seems to be superficial. I've had the boat for 15 years and it hasn't gotten any worse, and you can't hardly see it for the most part, unless your the one that gets to wash the boat! I got an awesome deal on the boat back in 92, so it really didn't matter to me one way or the other. ------------- |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: May-19-2005 at 1:14pm
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Found one. 85 with low hours, orginial owners, mint conditions inside and out, and the right price. Only issue is it's in GA (17 hr. drive for me). Making arrangements to pick it up. Will know for sure early next week - if it doesn't sell by then.
-Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: May-23-2005 at 2:45am
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Did Correct Craft go away from Airguide Speedos in 1985? It's hard to tell but in most of the photo I see, looks like they did.
-Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: mrese
Date Posted: May-23-2005 at 2:55am
| I have Airguide in my 89. |
Posted By: BigAir
Date Posted: May-23-2005 at 11:02am
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Thanks Keith. Great information. I knew my boat was different than previous years, but I didn't know it had a name. The deluxe interior has held up very well and is very comfortable. Top speed for me is 45. I have about 250 pounds of lead in the back seat for wake enhancement. The wake is solid and very large, but I do get some porpoising over 40 MPH if the water is at all choppy. without the lead the porpoising goes away. I think I can keep the lead and lose the porpoising by adding weight to the front. That should help the wake too.
Another thing that I would like to know about is; just how rare is the reverse gel coat color scheme during the 82-89 years? I love the way my red one looks. Someone told me that Correct Craft made a few for a big ski show in florida. They said that you can tell those boats by the double steering cables. Mine does not have that so I'm assuming that it's not one of those. The dealer that I bought it from said that he was the original seller back in 89 and that he special ordered three of them. One light blue, one dark blue and one red. I have the red one. Another dealer told me that there's no such thing and that my boat must have been painted. Trust me, I've taken out a few scratches. It's not paint. I'm reasonably confidant that it's factory original. I'd just like to know if it's kind of rare, super rare or not really that rare at all. Thanks again. Bob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=237&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - My 1989 reverse gel coat Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: May-23-2005 at 1:56pm
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My mistake, what I meant to say was that it looks like Correct Craft went to non-Airguide speedos just in 1985. My guess is it had to do with the flush dash mount, which was new in 85. The Airguide speedo in 84 where the raised mounts. I believe they went back to airguide in 86.
Can anyone else confirm the speedos where not Airguide in 85? Thanks, Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: niagararob
Date Posted: May-23-2005 at 7:17pm
| Interesting info on the SP package. i helped a friend purchase a 84 2001 this spring and was wondering how similar my 86 2001 is or if there are any differences at all. I don't think he got a manual, how does one go about ordering one? Does any one know if the engines are 351 Clevelands or Windsors? |
Posted By: cam892001
Date Posted: May-24-2005 at 1:25pm
| Where did you find the 250 pounds of lead to put under the seats? I have an 89 also and I really want to get something to boost the wake sized, but still keep the rear seats in and no fat sacks. |
Posted By: BigAir
Date Posted: May-24-2005 at 4:36pm
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You might have to call around a little. I called a couple scrap metal yards and metal recycling centers. I found one that had lead in kind of a brick form. My back seat has three compartments inside. Once you have each compartment about half full, take the boat out and adjust them as you see fit. You'll be able to add and subtract and move them around to get the best wake. You can also add some to the front. Once I get my stereo system back in I'm going to get more lead and add to the front too. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=237&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - My 1989 reverse gel coat Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: May-24-2005 at 5:22pm
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Anyone ski behind an 86 Barefoot Nautique? I understand they are great for wakeboarding but wondering about the 454 and the slalom wake.
Thanks, Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: raygunclan
Date Posted: May-24-2005 at 6:45pm
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1985 2001 on ebay! new york state! have you gotten one yet?
------------- who needs a mortgage when you have a boat!?!? |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: May-30-2005 at 12:47am
Thank you everyone for your help. Today I purchased a rare 25th Anniversary Edition Silver Nautique 2001. 
Got a great deal on a great boat. Mechanically, it's in excellant shape -- just a little cosmetic work to be done (need something to tinker with, right?) So please let me know if you have any 85-86 Nautique parts. ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: May-30-2005 at 1:21am
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Keith , Congrats on the silver nautique consider your self a lucky man !!!!
I have a small fleet of correct crafts but you have found the diamond in the rough !!! Good luck !! hope to see it on the site soon !!! Did I say you are a lucky man !!!!
Nautique frk |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: May-31-2005 at 3:45pm
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Keith,
NICEEEE! I saw that one last week and figured you'd be jumping on it! Maybe I'll see it on a local lake this summer. Best of luck with it! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |