Convice me, SNOB vs. Brendella
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Topic: Convice me, SNOB vs. Brendella
Posted By: cojab
Subject: Convice me, SNOB vs. Brendella
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 5:42pm
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Hey guys, new here and not looking to start an argument, just looking for facts. I've owned a couple of jet boats and driven a couple of I/O's but never owned or operated an inboard. I am ready to get my next boat now and have always wanted an inboard. Anyways, I am currently looking at a 1993 Sport Nautique 600hrs, open bow, 310 hp motor, ACME prop, very clean, not much else comes with it including no trailer which is a big downer for me. 10k asking price. I really like this boat but the trailer issue is killing me. I am comparing it to a 93 Brendella which is just as clean, 700 hrs, propass, and has tandem axle trailer, covers, bimini top etc. 10k asking price also. I fully expect some Correct Craft bias here, but can you guys tell me what's the pro's and cons between them. I heard the hull design on the Brendella is very low and it wants to submarine a bit. Is this true with the Sport Nautique Im looking at also? I will be using this for skiing, kneeboarding, and maybe some wakeboarding/surfing and just general lake cruising. Thanks. |
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 5:52pm
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I don't think I've seen an OB Brendella so that's one major plus to the sport if you have a family. They're two completely different boats IMHO. Sport will have a better fit and finnish and is a larger boat with the walk thru windshield and open bow. This is all correct craft bias, but for resale's sake I'd try and find a trailer and go with the open boat Correct Craft any day. Are you sure on the 310hp? ------------- |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:11pm
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Yea I'm onboard with Chris. Not sure I've seen an OB Brendella and 310hp seems fishy for a 93. I can't say anything bad for Brendella as I have had zero experience with them. They do look kinda cool on occasion though. That being said, our 2000 Sport Nautique is one of my favorite boats of all time. Can't believe how versatile it is. Just googled some Brendella's...it does appear some of the ski brendellas's were OB in 93. Very interesting. To me, they seem Malibu-esque (cheap/uncomfortable to hang out in all day, etc) Again, this is all pretty bias and my opinion.  ------------- 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: cojab
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:31pm
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I'll do more checking on the engine and hp rating. I remember the guy saying it was an upgraded engine. (Maybe the GT 40 Ive been reading about?) You mention the versatility of the Sport. I like the sound of that. What are you referring to, the wake, the handling, or what?? My wife likes to ski, I like to kneeboard and who knows what the kids will end up wanting to do so I would love some versatility in the boat. |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:36pm
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My family went from a 1990 Ski Nautique closed bow to a 2000 Sport Nautique with the Flight Control tower. The sport is a bigger boat, it handles a little less sports car like than the 90 ski but compared to the boats you've had experience with you'd swear you're driving something that's on rails. The sport has storage under the open bow cusions, under the observer seat, a HUGE trunk, and a ski locker between the driver and passenger seat. The sport hull is basically a stretched NWZ (no wake zone era) hull that was standard on all Ski Nautiques from 1990-1996. This hull IMO is a superb all around style. Has a very flat ski wake at speed, the wakeboard/kneeboard wake is very smooth/rampy/clean, it'll go 42-45 capable of barefooting very comfortably. I throw 4-7 friends in the thing and we aren't cramped. I don't think the GT-40 310hp was std in 93 unless they dropped one in it after the factory. Correct me if I'm wrong other CCFAN fellas... ------------- 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: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:38pm
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As a previous Procraft Fish-n-Ski boat owner with a 150 Mariner on it (yes I know it's a bass boat wannabe) I'd say go with the inboard sorely on the basis that you are wanting to cover all watersport aspects. My Procraft could do all three but it wasn't great at all of them and it sucked fuel. It was only a V6 but a trip to the lake for wakeboard runs and kneeboard runs depleted the 25 gallon tank. When I upgraded to the Correct Craft inboard with the 351, it sipped fuel as compared to the Procraft. I'd have 1/2 tank or more towing it home doing the exact same thing; wake and kneeboarding and that included added 600lbs of fat sacs. Granted a Procraft is not a designated skiboat type hull but my outboard experience says they are good for going fast,gettin you to the next fishing hole, or barefooting/ pulling ski teams not for what you intend to do with it. If you drive an inboard or even ski behind one you won't even want to think about an outboard. Your wife will appreciate the handling as she is only turning a rudder, not the entire motor. In my experience women seem to be more intimidated and afraid driving an outboard as compared to an inboard. Having a wife who likes to drive the boat is a HUGE plus especially when it's your turn to hit the water. Another upside is the kids can drive easily too. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:46pm
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http://denver.craigslist.org/boa/2828622693.html" rel="nofollow - My guess is this is the brendella I agree the fit finish will be the biggest difference between the two. Also after looking at some pictures of the brendella it does ride very bow low. Looks like any wave over 12 inches is coming in if you are not under power. The brendella wont have as good of resale but thats why its cheaper to buy than the sport. Just depends what you can afford I suppose. I would get the sport if you can afford but if the 10K is your max the brendella might be worth looking at. Also my guess would be that engine would be 285 mot 310 right? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:46pm
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A '93 wouldnt have the multiport EFI GT40 engine... it didnt debut until 1995. If the '93 has the HO engine, its a 285hp carbureted motor. The only detractor for that combo is the Protec ignition, which cannot be repaired easily if it fails (you'd be looking at an ignition replacement at $400-500 instead). Otherwise, its a great running and performing engine- barely a tick off the performance of the GT40, as they essentially share the same longblock. I have no experience with Brendella whatsoever. You will also probably find it difficult to get a totally unbiased opinion here. Correct Craft owners, and CCFan members in particular, are more passionate about their boats than most people. On average, theyre also more knowledgable about how these boats are put together. Other brands may ski great, but I'd rather drive a Correct Craft any day- and I wouldnt own anything else. ------------- |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:48pm
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Guys, I think that Brendella will have the same motor as the sport. They all had Ford PCM's in them if I'm not mistaken. EDIT: I do see he says the Bren is EFI. Maybe he's referring to TBI? ------------- 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: Jllogan
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:51pm
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right says fuel injected not MPFI so thats probably TBI. Unless brendella had some early mover advantage on the PCM products (doubt it) or if it has been replaced but I figure if that were true the owner would be mentioning it. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:57pm
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The TBI PCM debuted in 1994, at least for Correct Craft. Its possible PCM offered it to other brands first... though it would be a little surprising if that were the case. ------------- |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 6:58pm
Throwing wrenches in our theory Tim!  ------------- 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 |
TRBenj wrote:Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 7:08pm
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MC had EFI in 1994. So its possible. Not that I would really list that as an advantage or worth any more HP. The guy probably googled HO fuel injected PCM and came up with the 310 for the MPFI version. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 7:16pm
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MC actually had EFI in '93... including the multiport LT1. It was a rare option though... you dont see it much beyond the 25th Limited models (which got it standard). Thats Indmar though. CC had been using PCM exclusively for ~10 years at that point, so I wouldnt expect that other manufacturers were getting access to their "latest and greatest" before CC... so unless CC saw the TBI motor as risky, and purposely chose to wait a year, my guess is that they would have gotten it as soon as it was available. ------------- |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 7:34pm
The hats worn by Brendalla owners would be enough to steer me towards the Sport Nautique:
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 7:37pm
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[QUOTE=cojab] but can you guys tell me what's the pro's and cons between them. QUOTE] To get yourself a balanced opinion,you could go to Brendellafan and ask them. Oh wait-- there isn't one  Seriously tho one of the side benefits is to be able to get on here and find help. Granted they help you here with any inboard but sooner than later you'll want to be in a CC.You'd be hard pressed to find a nicer group of people.------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 8:01pm
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- 1993 was the first year of 100% composite construction(stringers) for nautiques... Check on the Brendella, if they are wood, its likely a several thousand dollar repair if you have the stringers done professionally. Consensus here is that its about 2k in materials to do it yourself, and a couple hundred hours of labor. This aspect alone would make the Nautique worth more up front to me. Just an observation with the design... with the Brendella, it appears that the nose slopes towards the water line a good deal. It is VERY easy to take a roller over the bow of my nautique, and it doesnt have the dipped nose, I would be more inclined to go with the sport as it will probably keep the water out when you encounter your first wake board boat wake. Adjusting driving style is part of the game when you switch from IO or outboard to inboard, but keeping your passengers dry might keep the family from disliking the new boat |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 8:03pm
This is true for the Ski Nautique and Sport Nautique... but may or may not be accurate for the '93-94 Excel/BFN. Not really relevant to this conversation, but just FYI! ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 8:36pm
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Test drive the 2 and it you don't see why the CC is better then just get the ski boat ith a tandem trailer. ------------- |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 9:23pm
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10K for a 93? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: cojab
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 11:50pm
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Thanks for the replies and keep them coming. Just so you know, I'm definitly leaning towards the Sport. Ive always heard great things about them and I really like the quality aspect of them. I knew about the composite stringers from previous research and that is why Im not really even looking at '92 and newer. Never said anything about either of them being FI. (that I know of) I'm assuming now that the SN is carbeurated but right now Im talking with the mother of the original person I spoke with about it and she knows nothing about the mechanics of it. I did talk to her again today and she wants to split the cost of a new trailer with me but that means the price goes up to about 12k. She says it books at 11,900 without trailer but thats not the figures Im coming up with. I need to see what extras she's adding onto the NADA. |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-14-2012 at 11:57pm
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NADA bites for boats... IMHO ------------- 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: lakedog55
Date Posted: March-15-2012 at 12:02am
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I would hold out for a little while offer her 8000 or less and buy a trailer. Just my 2 cents The sloping front ends do look kinda of cool, if it were a closed bow, that open bow is going to get wet. Mike ------------- Lakedog55 |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: March-15-2012 at 12:11am
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Boats w/o trailers are hard to sell! My advice is wait it out a little bit and then lowball her when it doesn't sell right away. It is a risk but you have the upper hand! There's plenty more boats for sale and lots of desperate people trying to sell them. ------------- '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: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-15-2012 at 12:30am
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Brendella is a west coast boat, MB is what they are called now because they are made by Mike Brendella. Currently MB is making some of the most wanted wakeboard boats. Most owners seem very happy with their boats. Go drive it and see what you think. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: MIskier
Date Posted: March-15-2012 at 4:58pm
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That era Bredella will be an excellent ski boat, but will have a mediocre wake board wake. Quality wont be up to that of the CC, but they certainly are not cheapo boats like a moomba. ------------- 2006 MasterCraft PS 190 1986 CC Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: malibud
Date Posted: March-15-2012 at 6:53pm
| Like others have said as an investment/resale in 0-10 years the CC has it hands down |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: March-15-2012 at 8:27pm
True  thanks for the reminder 
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Posted By: Tiger76
Date Posted: March-16-2012 at 1:26am
| I bought a 93 sport last Friday with Trailor in great condition for 10k. |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: March-16-2012 at 11:55am
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I know 2 people with Brendellas. They are wood and their stringers seem to vaporize with rot moreso than other wood ski boats. IIRC they are known for more-often-than usual rot issues. Amazingly the guy I know with a '96 was able to send it to MB for a warranty stringer replacement last year! That's pretty incredible MFG backing. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: cojab
Date Posted: March-16-2012 at 1:34pm
| Thanks again for the replies. I've decided I'm holding out. The Brendella is a nice boat but the low bow and the wood stringers have me thinking no on that one. However if the factory is backing them and replacing them if they're bad like said above I would reconsider. The Sport is the one I really want but I'm going to hold out for 10k with the trailer. |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: March-17-2012 at 1:59am
I agree...when you're looking to buy, you get excited, and most sellers know it. Without a trailer, it's gonna be a harder sell, take advantage of it. $10K with a trailer seems more reasonable. ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: March-17-2012 at 2:54am
Not accurate. Mike Brendel separated from Ski Brendella, the company that he (along with a lot of help from his father, Irv Brendel - himself a very well known boat builder) founded. Some stories say he left. Some say he was forced out. Who knows. It is true that he now owns operates a company called MB Sport. However, the company that was called Ski Brendella is now Calabria. They dropped the name Brendella after some litigation. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: March-17-2012 at 3:01am
If your friend was able to do that, fantastic. MB does boast that it has the best warranty in the business. However, I don't see why they would warranty a boat made by another company. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-17-2012 at 3:28am
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Simmer down there bk Looks like all I had wrong was his name is Brendel, I don't think that would mislead anyone too much. Here it's explained better and maybe you'll see why he would take responsibility. http://wakeboardingmag.com/manufacturers/2009/07/16/mb-sports/" rel="nofollow - MB Sports The Calabria info is on that page too. Calabria got sued in the teak surfing death at Folsom Lake and had to pay out a million dollars to an idiot father who let his kid hang onto the platform and "teak surf" without any life jacket or flotation and the kid passed out from the exhaust and went under and drowned. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/07/18/MN128646.DTL&ao=all" rel="nofollow - lawsuit calabria ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-17-2012 at 4:06am
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Also I am not sure but a 93 Ski Brendella may not have the turned down bow, I think that came later or was a different model. http://visalia.craigslist.org/boa/2848643712.html" rel="nofollow - 93 ski brendella ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-17-2012 at 4:10am
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It's like saying I have a 93 Ski Nautique or a 93 Ski Sanger...what model is it? ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: P71_CrownVic
Date Posted: March-18-2012 at 9:39pm
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I am new to the Correct Craft family having bought my first (1986) inboard last summer. I can speak to the level of quality of CC boats. Having spent all of my summers on a chain of lakes on northern Wisconsin, I have been exposed to a vast amount of boats with varying degrees of quality. But let me tell you, nothing surprised me more than taking my Nautique on the St. Croix river (and sharing it with 40+ foot yachts) and the boat handling the waves amazingly well. The only rattle I get is from the keys...otherwise the boat is amazingly solid. The quality of my Nautique is something I had never experienced before. Even reading the manual had a level of quality about it (well, the writing) that amazed me. It's as if Walt (the founder of CC) penned it himself. Oh...BTW...these are the kind of boats I deal with on the St. Croix river. The boat handles the waves so well, I cannot come up with the proper words to describe it, other than...quality:  ------------- |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: March-19-2012 at 1:08am
I've read the article more than once, including in 2009 when it was written. MB Sport is not the former Ski Brendella. It makes no sense that MB would warrant a boat they did not make, but hey, if they want to, that's fantastic. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: March-19-2012 at 1:51am
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While I can't comment on the other brand of boat you're looking at, you will not be disappointed with the Sport. I bought a '99 two years ago and I just love it. The versatility others speak about is having a very nice wake to slalom behind, as well as a good hull for wake boarding, in addition to the storage has already been commented on. Plenty of room for 6 adults and gear, and even a few more with kids. So it's an excellent family boat. I wouldn't get too excited about the one you're looking at with no trailer, it will likely be there. But you do owe it to yourself you look at the '93 that's for sale by one of our members. Looks like a very nice boat, and a unique color. Good luck. |
Posted By: cojab
Date Posted: March-19-2012 at 2:54am
| Thanks P71 and Ultra runner. Great info coming in. |
Posted By: cojab
Date Posted: March-19-2012 at 2:56am
| And I will look at the one for sale by the other member. I am assuming it's in the classifieds. |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: March-19-2012 at 10:42am
Yep, goto the for-sale section and type in Sport in the keyword box and you'll get a few hits. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: March-19-2012 at 11:45am
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Here is an http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/boa/2906181164.html" rel="nofollow - Inboard Trailer , Should be pretty cheap to get relocated for you. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: March-19-2012 at 12:58pm
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Tim, just posted this http://columbus.craigslist.org/boa/2909549710.html" rel="nofollow - Inboard Trailer that is located in OH for $500. It is already set up for a Sport. Watch the "Craigslist" thread for both boats and trailers. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: cojab
Date Posted: March-20-2012 at 6:22pm
| Well I'm going to go lake test the Sport this Friday. The lady came up with a single axle trailer for it so Im going to check it out. Going to see if I can get it for a bit less than the 10k shes asking for it. She told me she is "just dying to buy this other boat" so I was very happy to hear that! |
Posted By: Tiger76
Date Posted: March-20-2012 at 8:21pm
| I payed 10k for my 93 sport a few weeks ago with trailer and think I got a good deal. Hope everything goes your way. |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-20-2012 at 8:21pm
Let's see some pics... ------------- 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: ultrarunner
Date Posted: March-20-2012 at 8:23pm
| Well Cojab, don't get too excited about that trailer she's suddenly come up with until you see it. God only knows what it might be. With that said, if you do buy it and are prepared to tow it home, make sure it's the right trailer for the boat, AND that the trailer is ready for the road, etc....all the usual stuff....SNOB's are larger, longer and heavier boats than most of the SN's that reside on single axle trailers, so if she's come up with a single axle trailer, it's more important it's set up properly for the larger SNOB. Offer her 8k, that ought to shake her loose! :-) |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-20-2012 at 8:33pm
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Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:11am
| Not to blow up Cojab's spot, but I snooped out what I think is likely the Sport Nautique in question. If I'm right, it's pretty sweet looking by the pics. With a half decent trailer, I'd think it would be a ten thousand dollar boat all day in the Northeast. |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:32am
Maybe it was Calabria. That would make sense since a guy he skis with is a Calabria rep. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: cojab
Date Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:46am
You should also see the pics of the interior I had them email me. Very clean! I'll let evryone know how this turns out. I am leary about the trailer though. We'll see. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:27pm
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Get it home, if the trailer is totally crap - I bet someone would help get one of the trailers above out to CO. Or use UShip, as a matter of fact, I know a guy that is hauling stuff this way from the West Coast this week, he might be able to haul a trailer back on his return trip. Found him via Uship.com, lots of those opportunities out there. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:28pm
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USHIP rocks!!! ------------- 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: Jllogan
Date Posted: March-21-2012 at 12:33pm
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There is a mid 90's sport trailer for sale in OH for 500 bucks. Check the craigslist thread. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: cojab
Date Posted: March-24-2012 at 1:25am
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Thanks for the lookout on the trailers guys. I appreciate it. The trip to go look at it is now delayed until Tuesday. They sent me a pic of the trailer. It doesnt look terrible but thats just from some pics. Besides asking questions about where the trailer came from, etc. what should I look for as far as how it fits. Mechanically I can check it out pretty thouroughly but i just dont know what the proper fit for this would be. I am assuming the transom should be close to the end of the bunks. Where should the bunks lie on the hull and how far forward should they run. Thanks again everyone. |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: March-24-2012 at 8:14am
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mainly just apply some common sense, look for the bow to be against some kind of bowstop, look for the transom to be very close to flush or to stick out from the end of the bunks-if its too short that might not be good depending on how short I suppose. look for the bunks to be in full contact/supporting the hull. Look for good tires. watch for rusted parts/ brakes/ master cylinder. Take a hyd jack and jack it up and spin the wheel and listen- if it grinds...you probably won't get too far. If the boat is really nice and the trailer sucks it looks like you could always get a better trailer and sell off the other and possibly break even on it. If you have pics you should have posted them then they can really give you some opinions. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: March-24-2012 at 12:14pm
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How the weight of the boat balances on the trailer could come into play as well. If the trailer is for a Ski Nautique (for example), and you put a Sport on there, the engine weight is going to be shifted rearward in relation to the axle. This could make the tongue dangerously light. +1 on Pics of the boat on the trailer. |
Posted By: cojab
Date Posted: March-27-2012 at 1:28am
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I leave in the morning to go look at the boat. Hoping the lake is clear so we can get it in the water. If not my plan is that if I like it I will put a deposit on it and have the owner bring it down off the mountain and we can test it on a lake down here. I'll post some pics when I get home. |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: March-29-2012 at 1:57pm
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Cojab, did you see this that just popped up on the CL thread: http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/boa/2927342720.html" rel="nofollow - 1989 Sport |
Posted By: cojab
Date Posted: March-29-2012 at 3:57pm
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I hadnt seen that Ultra. Thank you. I went to see the other boat and what a dissapointment. I didnt even stay long enough to get pics. the pictures they showed of the boat were obviously much older as the interior on this one was terrible. Carpet and upholstery was wet and had mold. Scratches all over the gel coat. The hull had places where the there was no gel coat left on it and was down to bare fiberglass. I assume from beaching the boat. Rubber bumper around the boat was gouged everywhere. The new found trailer was horrible and was about two feet short of reaching the transom. The bunks were 2x6 and were on edge as opposed to the hull resting on them. To top everything off the owner did not even bother to get it de-winterized so we could run it. After that it is definitly off my list of boats Im looking at. On a somewhat good note I went and looked at the Brendella since it was just another 1 hour away. Much better shape, ran great and I know I can get the guy down considerably. (7000 to 7500) The wood stringers just has me leary on that one though. |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: March-29-2012 at 6:05pm
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The early EFI boats were plagued with so many problems they actually discontinued and stopped advertising EFI for a while. Brendella is a West Coast boat and perhaps a plugged Ski Centurion. California boats appear flashier but generally not as well made. I'd be willing to bet the ride will be better with the CC, The fit and finish would be better with the CC, the resale will be better with the CC. The flashy factor and more cup holders might go to Brendella. I might sound biased but I've either owned or been around them all and Nautique always comes out on top for me. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: cbr1000dude
Date Posted: April-28-2012 at 12:27am
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The Ski Brendella is very similar to the 2001 Ski Centurion we owned. Very pretty boat, but just awful on the water unless it was flat. It took water over the front so easily it was dangerous. Approaching an oncoming wake with passengers in the front the first time, I slowed way down, and gave it a little gas at the last moment. 6 inches of water came over the front, and drenched everyone. The only way to clear even a moderate wake and stay dry was to almost stop, and turn sideways, which gave a very spooky rolling sensation. Very poor design for the real world. My SN is so superior, it's hard to believe they are the same size boat. Every time we cross a big wake, my wife and I just look at each other and smile in amazement at the difference. Don't buy a boat you haven't water tested like I did, it's an expensive mistake. |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: April-28-2012 at 12:31am
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I've put water up and over the windshield in a SN just by stopping and turning back through my own wake. It's all in how you drive em. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: mrinboard
Date Posted: April-28-2012 at 10:27am
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I vote Nautique but if thats not enough see if there is a ski brendella forum and ask those guys there is a reason that everybody compares there inboard to a corect craft buy the Nautique in 10 years you will thank us ------------- Dont Hate "ACCELERATE!" |
Posted By: Polar Express
Date Posted: May-27-2012 at 6:50pm
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Well, I'll share with you, that last year, I purchased my first boat. I chose a Sport Nautique, and I'm very happy with the hull. For just cruising about, it has the EFI (the old, PCM config) but at ski speeds, the wake is pretty small, (sure the Ski hulls give you a smaller wake, but it's still pretty small) and at Wakeboard speeds, the wake is respectable considering it doesnt have ballast sacks or tanks. I may decide to get some bags in the future, but im happy. Besides the shape of the front of the hull that the Sport has allows for a bit better ride if the chop kicks up. Just my two cents from a new boat owner that went through EXACTLY what you are going through now, one year ago. I'm VERY happy I went CC. PE ------------- 1996 Sport Nautique This is America, if you don't like it, go conquer another country, and start your own. I'll keep my God, my guns and my freedom, Barry can keep his 'change' |
Posted By: john b
Date Posted: June-03-2012 at 2:16am
I know Moombas are less expensive than most, but do they have quality issues? Other issues? ------------- 1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox" If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
Posted By: johnnyjosh123
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 6:44am
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I have no idea about Brendella because i have no experience of it, i have heard about SNOB and it is OK for use. so i have only one option to guide you, go for SNOB. ------------- http://www.3gorillas.com/major-appliances/dishwashers.html" rel="nofollow - portable countertop dishwashers |
Posted By: lindsay123
Date Posted: October-25-2012 at 10:02am
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I will go with Brendella. ------------- http://www.besureservices.com/building-and-maintenance" rel="nofollow - Building and Maintenance |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: October-25-2012 at 10:50am
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Paralysis by analysis . . . ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: ny_nautique
Date Posted: October-25-2012 at 1:46pm
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Spam by spamming ... ------------- - Jeff 1999 Ski Nautique |