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Posted By: waker319
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Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:07pm
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Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:22pm
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Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:26pm
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93' has no wood in the stringers and is less $$$$.
That would be the first one I checked out. 92' is wood, huge job to replace stringers when it becomes necessary and no sure way to check stringer condition other then tearing them out. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:40pm
I've never dealt with bad stringers before, but if the peace of mind of having composite comes $4000 cheaper, I might lean that way. However, the 92 says it comes with a picnic basket, tough call...  ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
waker319 wrote:Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:41pm
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That '93 looks really clean. I've seen these boats for sale before...how long have they been for sale? Why haven't they sold? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:44pm
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Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:47pm
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:48pm
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Now that you have spoken for them, most on this site are good enough guys that they won't steal your deals. But, those are good deals maybe I'll come have a look at them ;) just kidding!
851 hrs on a 93 are no big deal to me. Most guys will comment that have a lot more knowledge than myself but in my opinion I would not be worried about the hrs on the 93. Also, guys...the 93 is rated for 285hp and the 92 at 240 am I right? With only 342 hrs on the 92 you would not have to worry about the stringers being bad...or so one would think. But, you have to wonder about where it was stored all it's life, always under it's cover (leaves moisture inside) stored outside, etc... We have 1400 on our 90 and it's still running really strong...Still waiting for others to chime in :) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:55pm
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 7:57pm
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Go for a test drive for sure....
Take a look at the general condition of each boat. If the 92 has been kept extremely well (no oxidation, rips in seats, or dirt in the bilge) I wouldn't mind owning one. But if it's been used an abused I would go with the 93. The 93 may need a pro-tech conversion which would be a bargaining point. I think it runs around 1k? Do a search here, there is a good post with guidelines to purchasing a used boat. IMHO- go with the 93. ------------- |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:00pm
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Love talking this stuff...
I honestly wouldn't be worried about either boat. For some reason I always had a crush on the 93's. Not sure why exactly, but the composite floor is definitely a plus on those. I'd drive both if you can. See which one you like best. I'm picky when it comes to how the boat handles and feels at the steering wheel...coming from the guy that told his parents they should buy a boat in CALI last fall without ever seeing it in person. lol Check the underwater gear, spin the prop with your hand to make sure both turn pretty easy...if one doesn't it usually means it needs an alignment. hmm what else... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:05pm
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Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:07pm
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:07pm
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Prop will spin, but nothing like an I/O prop would spin like. You are still spinning the whole shaft. But, it shouldn't be hard to spin either.
If you know anything about a motor, you should know how the boat kind of feels while idling/under power...Chris, what you got? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:08pm
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reference section on the site, brochures...you can study those two years (92, 93) and see what differences there are. It's your homework for the nxt couple hours!
Report back when you're finished reading :) haha ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:12pm
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Check compression, oil condition. On your test ride, let the boat warm up for a while and run it a bit. Check the trans fluid and check level/see if it smells burnt. Ask them how often they've changed fluids. (most I've talked to away from this site don't know they need to change the trans fluid.)
Ask about running in salt water. If so, what have they done to preserve the motor? ------------- |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:12pm
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A lot of people on this site have very strong opinions, and here's mine: the most important thing is to pick which one you like better...and a bunch of strangers on the internet can't tell you that. If its possible, drive them both, and if you get in one and fall in love, maybe that's how you decide. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:14pm
I agree, go with the '93 or forever be banished. I'm just kidding. If I did persuade you in any way I'm sorry but I was voicing my humble opinion...which is what you asked for "_ ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:22pm
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Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:23pm
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I just read my last post again and realized it sounded a little sh*tty. I don't want to say that information on this site isn't valuable, quite the contrary, the wealth of knowledge that the members on this site have is amazing, and you made a great call reaching out to them. Just don't be too put off if not everything falls in line. Part of the fun of owning these boats is making the improvements, repairs, and enhancements that make it all yours. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 8:35pm
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Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 9:21pm
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Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 9:33pm
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Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 10:00pm
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Regarding the Pro-Tech, if you can see a conventional distributor cap with plug wires it has already been replaced, my 93' went bad after about 10yrs some have lasted longer but most have been replaced by now, back when I did it the kit was about $450, could cost another couple hundred to install if you cannot do it yourself.
Here's a pic of my motor after the pro-tech conversion, you can see the Blue cap. As mentioned I would take the boat out, see how everything works, if you search I believe a buyers checklist has been posted before, could give you a good checklist to follow. Good Luck! 
PS, the lifetime warranty only applies to the original owner I believe. On newer boats it can be transferred but even that is limited, highly doubt there is any warranty coverage available. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: robertbruder
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 10:07pm
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I've replaced the stringers in two boats. Well I paid to have it done it's a big project. This can run you anywhere between $2500 and $3500 depending on what materials you use etc.
My guess is that the stringers on the '92 should be fine for several years to come unless the owner just left it out in the elements and uncovered. ------------- Current: 1988 Sierra Supreme Past: 1986 Correct Craft Martinique, 1984 Ski Supreme, 1984 Bare Foot Nautique |
Posted By: jimsport93
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 11:18pm
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I would probably bite on the '93. Composite stringers, 351 HO (gt heads)...the only draw back for me is the purple color. The ProTec can be replaced pretty easily.
Drive em before you buy. Run em up pretty good. Stop, start, hole shot,turning manuevers. Listen to the engine,feel for undue vibration,check for leaks (oil and water). Having driven an I/O you know how a boat is supposed to run. These boats drive better and are more resposive. I would check them out, but be ready to make a quick decision. They will get sold pretty quickly. Have money ready to put a deposit down to hold the boat(if you think you want to buy it) until you make a final decision. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2798 - 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 11:40pm
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Posted By: jimsport93
Date Posted: March-24-2011 at 11:49pm
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Waker319, if you look at Quinner's picture above. You see a regular distributor cap. The ProTec system utilizes an electronic distributor. It is round and black, no plug wires coming off of it, sits in the same spot as that distributor cap in the picture above. That is the easiest way to tell. I have a '93 with the ProTec and 440 hours. So far so good.
Good Luck! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2798 - 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-25-2011 at 12:46am
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Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: March-25-2011 at 12:54am
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Just figured I'd chime in as well. It's kind of iffy going with the '92 and earlier boats. IMO it's a significant reduction in value with wood stringers. 850 hours should be just broken in, lol. Plenty of live left. Sure the colors of the '92 are better, but at the same time, "wood stringers". If I were in the $10k+ market, it would be a composite construction boat. $8k- wood would be in the mix. The in between would allow for that hidden jem that was just awesome and I had to have. ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: jimsport93
Date Posted: March-25-2011 at 12:57am
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I would not pay anything for it...not in the market. I paid twice that for my boat four years ago. The question is how much would you pay? Mine is a 21' with low hours in very good shape, but I would consider 9500 a very good price for a '93, especially with the HO motor and tandem trailer. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2798 - 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-25-2011 at 1:22am
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-25-2011 at 10:43pm
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Congratulations & welcome to the family. You will be getting a call from Boat Dr soon! Our welcome wagon . . . ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-25-2011 at 11:30pm
Congratulations and a big welcome from myself as well. 
Now, make sure you get yourself and the boat in the dairies. There's a application to click on to submit pictures and text in that section. Also, get your first name posted in your profile - I think once you've been around for awhile, you'll see this site uses first names rather than screen names like others. Please, keep us informed about the purchase. ------------- /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: bkhallpass
Date Posted: March-25-2011 at 11:55pm
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Did you buy this boat yet? I live 10 minutes from the 93 and I'll be out and about tomorrow. I can look probably look at it, if you know the address. Send me an email through the site. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-26-2011 at 1:11am
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Date Posted: March-26-2011 at 1:15am
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Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-26-2011 at 1:32am
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Posted By: Nautique Fan
Date Posted: March-26-2011 at 1:49am
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For what it's worth, i owned a 1989 ski nautique for about 7 years and had no issues with stringers. I sold it last fall. Check all the lag bolts on the motor mounts and the railing that runs around the engine compartment. They should tighten up and not spin like a stripped boat. I stored my boat indoors without a cover on it and always made everyone towel off on theplatform to save stringers and rear seat wood as best you can.
You will love a correct craft! You will never buy another brand of ski boat after owning one. Welcome aboard! ------------- 1997 Nautique Super Sport 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 (Sold) |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-27-2011 at 6:24pm
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Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: March-27-2011 at 6:29pm
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You need to have water running through that engine. Can be done with fake a lake, or can be run directly into the intake hose, but it needs water.
Is three years without running a problem - you don't know until you run it. I would guess no, particularly in our California Climate, and if the boat was stored indoors. Will need its fluids changed, probably need a new impeller. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-27-2011 at 6:37pm
If its supposed to be water ready like its asking price would imply, then I would expect a water test. The only boats I buy without a water test are $1000 project boats. ------------- |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: March-27-2011 at 6:54pm
Agreed, you should be able to water test it. Plenty of waterways near here and the rain finally stopped, so no real reason not to water test it. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: ky82sn
Date Posted: March-27-2011 at 9:40pm
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I just got a 66 AT Skier home that hadn't been started in three yrs. I put in new gas, new oil and gas filter, checked plugs and it fired right up. I got lucky. If I were paying that for a 92 and could spend another 1-2k for a 93 I would go for the 93 unless it was trashed or something.
Good luck with either one you get ------------- 1982 ski nautique 1966 Al Tyll Skier |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 1:26am
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 1:34am
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Essays are always accepted! Maybe this is the reason these boats have been for sale for a while. Obviously these guys have no idea how to sell a boat. Bail, stay patient and find another one. That just what I'd do.... good job this far, wish I could see your face when you experience the difference between the direct drive and i/o! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 1:44am
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Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 1:51am
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Obviously, I have not seen either boat. My gut says pass on the 93. The 92 would have me interested. I think the 92 is just a situation that the guy bought the boat and didn't use it. Looking at the photos, looks like the boat is very clean, house and yards very clean. Just gives me the idea that he takes care of his stuff. I'm betting after 3 years of sitting in the garage, either he realized he just wasn't going to use it and decided to sell, or his wife ordered him to sell it.
Tough to drive two hours each way, but if that boat checks out it appears very nice. Free advice, with no facts to back it up. Take it for what it is worth. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Chopper
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 10:05am
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Have you seen this 95.???
It's in Bay Area http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa/2286612203.html - 1995 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1540&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 98 Ski |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 10:22am
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I'm not sure if I would simply pass on the '93 just because the guy is a bonehead and doesn't know how to sell something. Some people still think that's the way you lure someone in and then use stupid tactics to get more money from them. I don't like dishonesty though and clearly it sounds like there was no water involved in warming up the boat. You can run these boats briefly without water, but you should take the belt off of the raw water pump to do it. I have no problem thinking this guy didn't do that either.
If the '92 is that clean and is as cheap as I am interpreting, then I would not worry about the wood stringers. That boat will last for a long time without needing a stringer job if the previous owners have cared for it like they should have. You will get you money worth and so much more. I hope you find something satisfactory soon and ski the summer away. Don't be surprised that BKH volunteered his help and advice and don't hesitate to trust his opinion if he is able to come out and take a look. First class IMO. ------------- |
Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 11:12am
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The guy with the '93 just sounds like he was trying to find your absolute top dollar, playing the game. FYI; if he warmed it up without the fake a lake, the impeller is shot. It probably won't suck any water up, but a hose hooked to the boat will probably force water in to cool it. This is food for thought to drive the price even lower due to obvious mechanical trouble (easy fix). if it won't drain the water from a 5 gal bucket in a couple min, it's not sucking (the bucket test). ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 12:54pm
Nice but I think he's looking for an open bow...no? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 6:53pm
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 6:55pm
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SELL THE BIKE and get the sport!!!
If it's nice enough to bike, it's nice enough to boat. Sport looks like it's in pretty good shape, I always like the one owner thing...as long as he takes care of the thing :) Definitely worth a look over IMO. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 7:33pm
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 7:34pm
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Go check out the sport. Having the walk thru boat and extra space will be extremely nice. I've got no complaints on the space of our SNOB, but we're on a little lake and don't have more than 3 people in the boat at a time.
If the 92 is that much nicer than the 93 then I wouldn't hesitate getting the 92. I see the faded letters and oxidation in those pics and wonder if it's been left outside a long time. Like said before, I'd be worried about where it spent it's life before this guy had it. But if the condition reflects good care and you can get the motor checked out then it could be a good deal. ------------- |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 7:49pm
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 7:51pm
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The Ski Nautiques are 19.6ft long and the Sport Nautique you're looking at is 21.6ft long. So...a couple feet of diff if you have a tight garage. You'll notice it to be quite a bit bigger than the Ski Nautiques. Check those brochures closely and you'll find all you're looking for :) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: ky82sn
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 7:57pm
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I don't know about you guys but once someone gives me a price and then I take the time to go test drive a boat, car or anything and then the seller wants to raise the price, at that point I am done with that person and wouldn't buy the boat if it were half price. I guess It's the principle of the thing. I have found if you wait you always find something better. ------------- 1982 ski nautique 1966 Al Tyll Skier |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 8:09pm
I though you´d notice that, but looks like a scam..listed is a 95 supersport..ridiculous low price..pictures are from a ski nautique... Ask them If you can go check it out..they probably will agree prior sending a deposit..jajaj ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 8:23pm
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Good catch Kap, that 95 on craigslist is not what he thinks it is lol ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: Chopper
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 9:52pm
Must have missed the open bow bit. 
If you are looking at an open bow, I would not even consider a ski nautique. The open bows in the ski nautique are realy small, and they are not walk thru - they are all step over. This is a real pain in the a$$ especially if you have people in the front seats & you want to get to the bow area, or if you have or want to install a bimni top & still access the bow area. 
IMO the ski nautiques really are not well setup for an open bow. you also loose interior space to make room for the open bow. You will struggle to fit 2 regular size people up front comfortably, and you will dip the nose VERY easilly if you are not carefull. These boats have nothing like the freeboard of a bayliner / searay I/O etc. If I was looking for an open bow Correct Craft, I would start with a sport / air nautique. Much better arrangement with a walk thru bow area and excellent interior space. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1540&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 98 Ski |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 10:37pm
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Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 11:18pm
Craigslist is "Scamslist". So many people waste time searching on Craiglist only to get hosed or close to it. ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: daddyo
Date Posted: March-28-2011 at 11:56pm
| In my observation, the good deals go really quickly on craigslist. If it's been sitting for awhile without being sold, there's a reason. If I was in the market and 10k was in my price range, a 96 sport would be my target. |
Posted By: horkn
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 1:20am
That appears to be a ski nautique, not a sport, let alone not a super sport. Closed bow and DD, not Open bow and V drive means no Super sport. If that was a supersport for 8k, I would have bought it already. ;) ------------- 78 martinique- refloored, reinforced, stringers re glassed, re engineered interior GT40P heads Edelbrock Performer intake acme 4 blade http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/horkn/fish/nautique.jpg |
Posted By: Nautique Fan
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 3:55am
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By your username, I would say your primary use for the boat would be wakeboarding. If you need the room, you might want to look for a super sport or super air. Pretty much if a correct craft has the word "super" in front of it then it is a v-drive meaning the engine is located in the back of the boat. Great boats I am a little biased though. A v-drive has more of a seating arrangement to an I/O.
If you are looking at a budget wakeboard boat, look at the 2001 series hulls made from 82-89. They can seat 5 pretty comfortably and with a little ballast and a tower or pylon make a great budget wakeboard boat. They are closed bow, but great bang for the buck. I usually have about 7 people on my super sport at an outing, 3 of which are kids. Loads of room on the boat. Just for reference, a super sport is pretty much a super air minus the factory ballast and tower. The aftermarket world sells everything to add those items if you so desire. ------------- 1997 Nautique Super Sport 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 (Sold) |
Posted By: hemiltonfleming
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 8:44am
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Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 11:16am
You might want to look at the '90-'94 barefoot and excel's too. I saw a beautiful '94 excel go for $8K not long ago. Those were both V drives, and came in open bow as well as closed bow. Had I bought one to begin with, I wouldn't have sold my boat this year  . For wakeboarding, 90' and later ski nautiques don't put out the best wakes.------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 6:09pm
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Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 6:28pm
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I wouldn't worry too much if it was fixed by a factory dealer. ------------- '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: Hawktique
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 7:06pm
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95 and up V drives might be a bit out of the price range. But seeing that '94 last fall keeps hope for the 91-94 excel's and possibly barefoots. V'Drives have kind of gone industry standad for wakeboarders. DD boats seem to more so geared toward 3-event (no wake) applications. V-Drives also appeal to some for their interior layout (open, engine in stern). They handle rough water better with their deeper V hull.
Keep in mind the application you are looking for. I bought the wrong boat, and sold it this year. Had I waited, could have got a smoking deal on that excel last year which would have fit my family perfectly. ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: Nautique Fan
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 7:11pm
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The only v-drives you can buy in the 8-10k range would be an excel or early 90's barefoot. There might be a rare boat out there for that kind of money. But, more than likely you will have to sell the motorcycle to get a v-drive. But, talking from a guy that high sided a Yamaha R1 and it almost killed me, i think it might be a good investment.
Don't get me wrong. I love motorcycles, but my whole family loves the boat:) ------------- 1997 Nautique Super Sport 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 (Sold) |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 9:53pm
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Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 10:49pm
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I remember from a previous thread that Excel's and Barefoots may not have gone to composite construction in 93 like the rest of the range. I think TXFoil was going to check his Excel out and post the results when it came out of storage. So pre 93 V drives will still have wood stringers and the jury is still out on the post 93 Excel/barefoot's.
Jody or Dave may remember what happened back at the factory with these models. ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:18am
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Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:22am
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:26am
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Post your pics! Then we can help. :) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:29am
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Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:29am
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:33am
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351 GT heads or HO heads whatever they are, protec ignition 285hp carbed motor. Always pretty solid motors. Some will say lose the protec ignition and go back to the older style. Others will say leave it unless you have problems. Looks clean though. I don't think I'd be afraid of it. Water test it of course. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:44am
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 2:04am
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I'd say that's a pretty good price on that boat especially if the interior looks clean and you can tell it was pretty well taken care of. You're correct on what you want to look for. Something these nautique have that i/os don't have is 3 tracking fins under the boat. Check for any stress cracks in the gel around those and also check to be sure thy are all nice and straight. Idle the boat, take it up slo, take it up fast, sit at wakeboard speed for a while to see how it holds your speed there. Feel for any vibration that may be going through the boat. Put it in and out of gear a few times to make sure it shifts smoothly.
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Posted By: Chopper
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 2:33am
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It says protec on the carb / coil pack cover, however it looks like there are ignition leads up front where the protec module would normally be. There is also a lack of leads at the back where the protec coil packs would normally reside.
It may have already had the conversion.? Either that or its the 240hp base motor with a protec cover on it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1540&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 98 Ski |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:00pm
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Regardless of the protec or not, shouldn't it be 285hp based on the heads? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:24pm
If its a Pro Boss, then yes- it would have GT40 heads and would be in the 285-300hp range. Since it doesnt say Pro Boss on it though, it would more likely be the 240-255hp base 351w. Either would have had the Protec, but like Andrew said, it may have been swapped out for a conventional ignition system. Tough to tell for sure based on the pictures. ------------- |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:31pm
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Interesting Tim, I thought those heads with the grooves in them were the deal breaker on the GT40 heads...learn something every day :) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:36pm
What heads and what grooves are you referring to? You cant see the heads in the picture I see above... am I missing something? ------------- |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:38pm
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I'm sorry, the big read things with white stripes in them ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:41pm
Ahh, those are the valvecovers. Pretty tough to ID the heads based on what valve covers are bolted to them.
If he were to post a picture of the end of the head, the number of "bars" in the casting woul help identify them. ------------- |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:43pm
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I'm an idiot. haha thanks for the help Tim! Bout time someone with real knowledge hops on :) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:44pm
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Mike, I think you may have been mistaking the valve covers for the identifying bars cast into the rear of the heads. correct me if I'm wrong, but the GT40's have 3 bars cast into the rear, and the GT40P's have 4? That's where you might be mixed up. ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: Hawktique
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:26pm
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Ha, my email is obviously not sync'd very well today! ------------- "A Veteran is someone who at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to: 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life." Semper Fi |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:27pm
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I'd rather have the email sync than the boat....
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 1:34pm
These are the bars they are referring to. ps-not my pic/or cat...I hate cats. ------------- |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 2:03pm
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 3:30pm
Just about fell off the chair reading that lol ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: Chopper
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 9:53pm
So does my dog. But she does enjoy the taste every now & then ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1540&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 98 Ski |
Posted By: Chopper
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 10:04pm
The base engine will be fine. If it turns out that it's a Pro Boss even better. Changing the head gasket/s doesn't really involve "swapping" any parts. Exhaust manifolds come off, valve covers come off, heads are undone & removed, offending gasked is removed & mating surfaces are cleaned up. Then reverse process to finish the job. It's unlikely that any parts (heads for example) would be swapped out for others if that's what you are getting at. If they were the owner would know about it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1540&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 98 Ski |
Posted By: waker319
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 10:21pm
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