UK and Europe members Post here
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Topic: UK and Europe members Post here
Posted By: tjamesbo
Subject: UK and Europe members Post here
Date Posted: April-20-2012 at 6:14pm
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Hi what a great site and so much knowledge and enthusiasm! Most of you are in the US of A on the other side of the pond Is there a way of locating searching UK & european more local members I see some like uk 1979 and mattB it would be good to see this post populated with UK and european members is there a way of searching for them ?? Where are You????? what have you got????? What have you done to it ??? Where / what is it used for ???? Helloooooooooooooooooo?????? Maybe a UK meet could be organised? Boyd Birmingham SN 2001 Based leicester Wakeboarding & Skiing Mostly basic maintenance so far But I love that 5.7 V8 motor even when its on my drive! |
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Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: April-20-2012 at 6:34pm
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there are a couple of more members from uk, but haven´t seen them for a while. There´s Kristof from Belgim, Europe Grand Poobah, and some from france, and italy...then nothing... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: April-20-2012 at 7:18pm
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Maybe a Europe sub forum for this side of the pond with 'local' contacts. Have an 86 Martinique with a 351 on Lake Maggiore in Italy and used for skiing, wakeboarding, tubes, kneeboards and cruising. A UK or Europe meet would be great. Tom ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: Ben#155
Date Posted: April-20-2012 at 8:30pm
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There are more european mebers! i,m from holland, i have a 1972 skier, a 1988 ski nautique and a 1988 barefoot nautique. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: April-20-2012 at 8:44pm
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nice fleet there! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: jonas
Date Posted: April-20-2012 at 9:32pm
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Hello I'm from Denmark I have a mustang that we use for cruising and a little sports... I think a UK meet would be a good idea but i would be attending without boat... to long to tow... 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-20-2012 at 11:23pm
What about Roger, you can't forget him!  We can't forget the most creative English member! ------------- /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: must_dash
Date Posted: April-21-2012 at 3:50am
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Maybe we should meet at Roger's workshop so we can see everything he builds and get the full tour. ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: tjamesbo
Date Posted: April-21-2012 at 3:48pm
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nice fleet Ben Maggiore sounds nice better weather than here in the UK ? wonder where Roger is in the UK? Mattb is Nottingham there must be more of us |
Posted By: sagres88
Date Posted: April-22-2012 at 10:55am
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And there are more! Another one from Holland. Got a 1990 Ski Nautique for 3 years now. It's used for wakeboarding, skiing and cruising. Added a tower, dual battery system and new audio system to it, and did a lot of wetsanding last year. Still need to update my profile.  ------------- 1990 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: michiel200
Date Posted: April-22-2012 at 4:11pm
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Another Dutchie. With a '92 Barefoot. Use it to tow the kids on skis or banana. ------------- '92 BFN |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-22-2012 at 5:47pm
That would be a great idea!!  Kristof from Bree (North East of Belgium) with a 1989 SN 2001. Skiing on the river Maas at Maaseik. Just check out www.maasmasters.com" rel="nofollow - www.maasmasters.com or check out MaasMasters on Facebook... CCFans always welcome for a tow and some beers! ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
must_dash wrote:Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: April-23-2012 at 8:15am
Sorry I'm late on this  ..... UK lives 32 miles west of London no big lakes around me just puddles.CC's 78 SN 77 SN 57 Starflite Still a few more yet to post in the UK and Europe ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: tjamesbo
Date Posted: April-23-2012 at 10:48am
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another fleet ! I'm impressed |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: April-25-2012 at 10:25am
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How did I miss this thread...bump... love the fact that there is a Mustang over this part of the world, Jonas you need to post a picture or two Nottingham (I wish I lived closer to the sea) 1989 SN 2001 Acme 422 installed, 1st season with the boat (almost everything was done by PO) Wakeboarding (everything apart from tubing goes though  )I can almost see http://www.ten-80.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - Ten-80 from work so will be using them at lunch times in the summer. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-25-2012 at 2:56pm
Niiiice!  ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: tjamesbo
Date Posted: April-26-2012 at 10:53am
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Hi matt lovely boat , superb spec how goes the acme 422? what advantages does it give you presumably it was a 3 blade stock before ? Thanks Boyd |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: April-26-2012 at 2:09pm
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Hey Boyd, The 3 blade stock prop on the boat had taken a few knocks by the previous owner, nothing to serious but there was some vibration from it so I need to get it refurbished and I wanted to keep it as a spare, after reading posts from here and other sites the 422 seemed like a good replacement for my needs, running some ballast sometimes but not a huge amount and a good all around prop. I have not fully tested the 422 (only been out once since installing) but first impressions are very impressive, its very smooth with a great hole shot, my only other experience of the 2001 is with a beaten up stock prop so I don't have anything to compare it too but I am very happy with the performance (understatement). For info I had it shipped to the UK from http://www.DeepBlueYachtSupply.co.uk" rel="nofollow - DeepBlueYachtSupply prices are from Feb so might have changed but its a good guide. Price for prop: £242.96 Prop Puller: £44 Shipping: £57.76 Customs charge/import duty: £78.13 (Grrrrrrr) Total Cost: £422.85 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: TRIP
Date Posted: April-27-2012 at 3:02am
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Dutch guy here, but living in Costa Rica. Not sure if I may add to this topic? Love my '85 2001! ------------- http://www.flyzone-cr.com" rel="nofollow - FlyZone Costa Rica Wakeboarding http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=8406&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1997 Super Sport |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: April-27-2012 at 6:54am
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Once a lowlander always a lowlander ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: tjamesbo
Date Posted: April-27-2012 at 10:10pm
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Matt just looked at the blog a lot of work has gone into that boat I'd love to see it sometime where are you based? there are a few clubs around Nottingham Boyd |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: April-28-2012 at 10:23am
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Got the boat back in yesterday, some pictures in Kristof's thread http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25287&title=shes-back-out-in-the-open" rel="nofollow - Kristof's thread And we spend a great afternoon with this as a backdop.  Does it get any better? CCFers welcome to join us. Tom ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: tjamesbo
Date Posted: April-28-2012 at 12:03pm
| I'm envious, lakes and mountains my favourite and italian Food no it doesnt get any better! here in the UK its cold and rained nearly every day for a fortnight with no letup visible great innit? |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: April-28-2012 at 12:48pm
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We have also had a lot of rain in the last 3 weeks and been cold. It was snowing last week. We are planning on a snow and water ski day in July. Plateau Rosa (just above Cervinia/Zermatt on the glacia) in the morning at 3800m then back to the lake for the water and BBQ in the evening. ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: tjamesbo
Date Posted: April-29-2012 at 12:06pm
| Perfect Day! |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: April-30-2012 at 6:32am
LOL  that was posted yesterday!! 6c and raining with strong winds...you have just gotta love England in the Spring time We managed to get out on Saturday but luckily there was only 2 boats on the lake and we took it in turns to use the far end of the lake where the water was sheltered from the wind and a little bit flatter, first time out in a 3/2mm wetsuit was a shocker though.
My local club is http://www.churchwilne.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - Church Wilne . You are most welcome to come up any time, we are only about an hour away from you. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: Alcarlaw
Date Posted: May-02-2012 at 11:40am
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thought I'd say a quick hello. I lurk on this forum from time to time, mainly when the boat is broke... Anyway, I've got a '97 Sport, Monster tower, more lead than I care mention hidden around the boat and a few fat sacs to boot. Based Loch Lomond but seen very little use of the boat over the last 2 seasons, young kids and weather bad whenever I have time... |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: May-02-2012 at 12:34pm
You must love the boarding at 10:00pm in the summer..I had a couple of sets on Loch Lomond a couple of seasons ago and it was great although the next day you could have surfed the white water across the loch it was so windy! oh and it was COLD  The guys at http://www.lochlomondwakeboard.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.lochlomondwakeboard.com/ were great, shame I didn't have more time there though. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: Alcarlaw
Date Posted: May-02-2012 at 1:21pm
| yeah, Raymond and the guys are doing good things for wakeboarding in Scotland, it's certainly becoming less of a niche which is great. You're right on the temperature, it's over 100 fathoms deep in places (620ft from memory) so never warms up! Certainly wakes you up first thing in the morning if you are brave enough to go without a wetsuit.. |
Posted By: tjamesbo
Date Posted: May-09-2012 at 6:08am
| Bump..... just to keep it going at the top |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: May-09-2012 at 6:19am
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I was on the lake on Monday tinkering with the boat and took this 360 degree panoramic photo on a low resolution iPhone 3gs. The water is still cool at 13C, as we have had lots of rain and no sun. The lake is at least 1.6m / 5' higher than 3 weeks ago. That's a lot of water on a lake 212km2 or 82 sq miles in area I used the Photosynth app, clever piece of software that automatically takes and composes the image, this is about 10-12 individual pictures.  ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: May-09-2012 at 11:00am
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Hi, Im based in Cheshire with an'82 Ski Tique with Ford 351, only just bought it, needs a lot of work will be doing it all myself more than likely with plenty of advise from this site! Currently have the carb in bits ready to fit a service kit, hopefully the engine is in good working order and the rest of the work with be cosmetic.. |
Posted By: Jllogan
Date Posted: May-09-2012 at 11:07am
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I will be in europe by this saturday!!! Hooray for vacation. So I guess that allows me to post here right? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5792&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1986 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: May-09-2012 at 12:09pm
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Yes Justin, For the period you will be in Europe, we will allow you to post here. ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: May-09-2012 at 12:12pm
We all speak a little different over here but I'm sure if you speak really slowly people will understand you  Where are you going on `Holiday`? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: May-12-2012 at 11:02am
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I think my alternator has died, gauge reads less than 12v. It was low last year but will try to get the meter on it tomorrow. Any leads on a new/overhauled unit in uk? There are quoting a silly price here. I can return original as exchange in early June. I guess that is what second batteries and jump leads are for (second battery is aux only). I thin a future project will be a dual battery switch. ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-12-2012 at 11:24am
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Tom, Have you looked for a "auto electric" shop over there? That's typically what we call them here. They rebuild alternators. Most likely you have a blown diode or more in the full wave bridge rectification. They can blow from things like disconnecting the battery while running sending the alternator into a full field output or crossing connecting a battery. If this is true, all that's needed is a diode(s) replacement. Many actually do it themselves. ------------- /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: gR@HaM
Date Posted: April-28-2013 at 5:49pm
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Have just seen a couple of 80s nautiques go up on ebay uk, anyone on here??? ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Fly100
Date Posted: April-28-2013 at 5:57pm
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1996 196 here in the UK I also run this Ski Club ( voluntarily) %20" rel="nofollow - http://www.covenhamwaterskiclub.co.uk 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-28-2013 at 6:00pm
http://www.covenhamwaterskiclub.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - Bad link fixed ------------- /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: gR@HaM
Date Posted: April-28-2013 at 6:22pm
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Looks like a great club, a shame it's not closer to me! ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Fly100
Date Posted: April-28-2013 at 6:31pm
It is, Im sorry to say the place in really struggling. We are looking at ways to keep it running. No one gets paid for any work we do up there. Anglian Water just keep putting our rent up. We have proved we have reducing membership. |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: April-28-2013 at 7:02pm
That's very sad to hear. The UK wakeboarding scene seems to be growing in popularity, have you thought of promoting the club at the likes of the wakestock festival and any cable parks? If there are any close to you that is, just a thought.. ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Fly100
Date Posted: April-28-2013 at 7:26pm
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Its £350 a year and you can ski everyday from daybreak till 4pm. Monday and Fridays all the way through till dark. Saturday is all day too and sunday till 1pm and then 6 till dark. People moan its much but we are one of the lowest price club in the uk. Oh and we have 216 acres of water to ski on and a purpose built clubhouse!! Sort of making the water fizzy and taste of beer im not sure what else I can do! |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: April-29-2013 at 5:59am
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£350 A year for membership is excellent especially for a nice lake with plenty of space and some facilities. I don't think at the moment there will be much you can do to attract new boat owning members other than keep advertising wherever you can and posting on forums. With boat owning being an expensive luxury everyone is watching what they spend and so memberships are always going to be tough! I might hit you up for a tow sometime l ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: May-02-2013 at 6:46pm
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Hi Paul, Matt, do either of your clubs offer arrive and ride (pay per session/tow on club boat). Or do you know anywhere that does? I've heard about the club at Sale just off the M60 but apparently you can wait all day to get a tow as there's only one boat allowed on the lake and members get priority. I'm trying to organise something for myself and 2 others this bank holiday Monday, my boats not ready yet and would rather spend half a day driving to get on a boat than go a cable park. It's a long shot but you never know!!!! ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Fly100
Date Posted: May-02-2013 at 6:52pm
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We don't offer anything like that, due to our lease we have to be members only. Sorry mate. FLY |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: May-02-2013 at 7:07pm
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Ok, thanks worth an ask. I'll give offaxis a try at abersoch ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: May-03-2013 at 5:54am
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Hey graham, no problems at church wilne they have a club boat and driver waiting for bookings, give the club a call. We will probably be down there over the long weekend at some point (I need to check times with Gem first though). If you give me a call (I wil pm my number) I am sure we can sort something out for you. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: May-03-2013 at 6:06am
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A quick follow up.... Church Wilne's number is 01332 875574 website is %20http://www.churchwilne.co.uk%20" rel="nofollow - http://www.churchwilne.co.uk Day membership to cover insurance is £10 and tows are £20 for the main lake or the tournament lake but members take priority on the tournament lake but its just a simple queue system and everyone is friendly so you would not wait long. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: May-03-2013 at 6:26am
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There is also, http://www.ten-80.co.uk" rel="nofollow - http://www.ten-80.co.uk over near tamworth that have a booking system for non members to ride. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: May-03-2013 at 8:49am
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Haha, or you could cross the channel for a free tow behind my boat... Roadtrip! (And off course a few beers )------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: 2001SAN
Date Posted: May-03-2013 at 9:03am
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Greets from Ireland! Could I be the only Irishman on here? I'm surpised there aren't more Uk members on the forum. I know there's a few on PN. D. ------------- A little knowledge is a dangerous thing... 2001 Super Air Nautique 1989 Fairline Corniche 31 www.bannrivercruises.co.uk |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: May-03-2013 at 10:18am
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Wahey! Thanks Matt, shall give you a call shortly. It would be good to meet up, but failing that if youre not looking to get out on the Monday which would you recommend over Church Wilne or 108? both are fairly equidistant from me.. (to quote Alan Partridge) ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: May-03-2013 at 3:48pm
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Hey Graham, obviously I would say Church Wilne but then its my club so I am biased, I have had many good sets at ten-80 also though. It depends on what you are after, are you boarders or skiers, beginners or some experience. Church have a cross-over nautique which is ok for both and also a ski boat (I forget the models) if you want to slalom, I think ten-80 has a better wake from their boat but its been a while since I have been there so I don't know what boat they run now. It is always implied that you are always welcome to ride behind the 2001 and that also applies to anyone else on here I just didn't want to commit to being out on Monday without knowing what my lovely partner had planned for the bank holiday. G - you have my number so I am sure we can sort something out for Monday Its now officially the weekend so I need a  or 2. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: May-07-2013 at 10:04am
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Matt, another massive thanks to you and your lovely lady for letting us spend yesterday out on your boat. Glorious weather, great company, and a lot of fun on the water - what else could I have asked for?!!! We'll have to meet up again, you never know I might actually manage to get mine out on the water in the next couple of months so we can return the favour Oh, and I think you managed to get a full head count with the casualties - I woke up this morning with a sunburnt face and what feels very much like whiplash!! ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: May-08-2013 at 7:20am
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Lol, no problems When the sunshine is out its so hard not to push yourself that little bit further and harder without thinking about the aches and pains that will follow the next day. If it makes you feel any better it was a FULL house with the casualties as I am still feeling it, the good news is that its only aches and pains which disappear over a couple of days If I ache the next day I KNOW I've had a good day on the water ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 9:13am
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Projects like this dont come up very often, for sale in the UK: " rel="nofollow - - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Correct-Craft-Ski-Nautique-Speedboat-/231027635779 ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 9:14am
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Correct-Craft-Ski-Nautique-Speedboat-/231027635779 ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 10:04am
Graham, I tracked this last week....its on a hidden bidders and has some help mates last week  but they got stuck with it that's why it back up,I not so sure it is a Ski Nautique I think it could be a Ski Tique as the hull looks wrong under all the dirt for a 01 SN .......its been a club boat needs new engine/trans, interior,gauges,lot of gel work.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231027635779?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_455wt_1150" rel="nofollow - 01 SN These would be a better buy to ski now. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171095959663?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_156wt_1141" rel="nofollow - 196 SN http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321179918473?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_860wt_1150" rel="nofollow - 97 SN ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: rogier
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 10:20am
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The Netherlands over here! I live 10 min from Amsterdam and have the SAN in front of my house, ready to go.. |
Posted By: Tomski
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 12:18pm
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Never seen this thread before. I have an '84 2001. Lives on Windermere. used exclisvely for wakeboarding, other than my 4 year old on a knee board. Love it, but not big enough for a family boat. Struggling to justify forking out £20k for a v-drive when the wake will only be the same as I have now though! ------------- Easily Parted From Money |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-07-2013 at 5:25pm
Hi Roger, I know its a complete mess but still looks like a 196 to me from the photos of the dash/interior and also the hull. I spotted those other ones you linked a while back and yes I agree these are much better, its just the current price of that one I linked that I thought may be of interest to someone prepared to spend a lot of time on a project. That said it would probably also take a lot of money to do a decent job of it!!!
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Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-08-2013 at 8:44pm
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Mustang!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speed-boat-Ski-Nautique-Mustang-/141032498365?pt=UK_Power_Boats&hash=item20d63124bd ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: August-09-2013 at 3:02am
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Hi Guys. I am contemplating converting my Martinique back to petrol...... On the lakes here in Italy you can't get LPG. So the boat has to be lifted out the water and towed 30 minutes each way to be fuelled or gas transferred from cylinders with an electric pump. All time consuming and hard on my knackered back (Getting too old for this stuff, yes it’s cheaper, but no good when you can’t ski because your back finished) So, I'm on the lookout for either a complete petrol fuel system or collect to bits from people to convert back over the winter. I need a tank, filler cap, fuel filter assembly, engine mounted pump and a Holly carb for a 1986 351W. On the other side I will have available a complete open loop system for a boat. There is 200 ltr 4 hole tank, a 30 ltr single hole tank (all PRV new), all fitting with Impco VFF30, Regulator (both rebuilt in 2013) and throttle body (strip cleaned 2013). I also have available a propane pump and refuelling system. If interested PM me and we can discuss. I’m near Milan. Thanks Tom ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: rogier
Date Posted: August-09-2013 at 3:23am
| I would never convert back to petrol, Why not buy 2 or 3 interchangeable tanks? Thats what everyone has over here. |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: August-09-2013 at 3:30am
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I have a couple of 60ltr stainless tanks I use for refuelling (they have straight dip tubes for vertical use). But at 50kg each when full my back doesn't appreciate them (already had 2 disks done....) What tanks do you use, and what capacity are they? How do they fit in? We tend to cruise around Lake Maggiore rather than stay in one place, so endurance needs to be at least 3 hours. Maggiore is 68km by 5km. Also running on LPG in a boat in Italy is a bit of a grey area... See you're need Amsterdam? I'm in Den Haag in a few weeks ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: August-09-2013 at 3:37am
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They have composite LPG tanks over here. They are very light and have a capacity of 35 liters... They are not cheap, about 150 euro per tank. I'll ask my friend here where he got them. ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: August-09-2013 at 3:47am
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Kristof, Can you get the dimensions of them as well. Thanks ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: nicolajjetrider
Date Posted: August-09-2013 at 5:02am
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Hi Guys! Im From Denmark and on the lookout for an Correct Craft under 5000 US or 4000 Euro. Lets get together sometime ! Regards Nicolaj |
Posted By: ny_nautique
Date Posted: August-09-2013 at 10:27am
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Can one of you guys post a new thread about the LPG conversions? I've seen you talk about it a lot but haven't seen the components or what it entails. I think it would be an interesting thread to see how it works. ------------- - Jeff 1999 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-10-2013 at 8:19pm
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..another classic on ebay don't know where they are coming from all of a sudden! http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=161083256140 ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-10-2013 at 8:31pm
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I just got off the phone with Kristof. he got a new phone service that allows him to call overseas at a very low cost. It was great to talk to him. ------------- /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: Kristof
Date Posted: August-11-2013 at 4:00pm
It was great to talk to you too Pete!
Tom, I'll have your info by the end of the week. My friend told me I could get on his boat to mesure them. I'll get back to you. ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: rogier
Date Posted: August-13-2013 at 11:31am
Check this post for example of the tanks: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12549&PID=404142 I use steel Forklift tanks since they have a liquid pickup tube in them and are still easy to handle. There are a few types, the cilinder style with separate filler and overpressure valve is what I use and it holds 35liters, 80% fill = 28 liters. They are heavy, but very safe. For insurance you need this one, with a max 10yr old certificate on them. Size = 300 x 720 mm There are also sled types that are similar, but larger. They did not fit my boat. The composite ones are great with regards to weight but SUCK from a safety perspective. You fill and empty them via the same valve. There is no 80/20 stop and there is no overpressure valve. This means that if you make 1 mistake filling or removing them from the boat, they will fly off when you pull of the filler pistol (happened to me twice). I've had 1 tank blow up while in storage with about 70% filling and by pure luck there was no explosion. I will never ever use a plastic tank again and I found out that there is no EU option to get insurance on your boat if you use them. Size = 305 x 680 mm for my exploded one. |
Posted By: rogier
Date Posted: August-13-2013 at 11:37am
Missed this comment, The Hague is about 45 mins drive. Always welcome for some wakeboarding!! |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: August-14-2013 at 4:39am
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Are your forklift tanks 'yours' to refill or do you exchange them. I am using stainless 60ltr hot air balloon tanks. I then have an electric pump to transfer from them to the fixed boat tank. my problem is that my back is knackered and lifting them kills it. ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: Kobra
Date Posted: August-14-2013 at 5:32am
Good morning all you ski nautique fans . I became a member just a few days ago.Iám living in the netherlands. I own a ski nautique 2001 from 1986 second owner and i have it for about 10 years and it's a great boat for waterskiing en wakeboarding and tubing etc with the children. Like to hear from you for a part list chrevolet engine and maintenance stuf etc. if i can help with something let me known. Thankxx and have i nice waterskiing day  .KoBra The netherlands. |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: August-14-2013 at 10:19am
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Welcome to CCFan KoBra! You will find any info needed for your boat right here... Where are you in the Netherlands? I'm in Maaseik, not far from Weert and Heerlen. ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: August-14-2013 at 10:30am
Ha Rogier, don't my pink tanks look tha bomb! Hated those things, they where way too heavy... And pink. ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: rogier
Date Posted: August-14-2013 at 11:07am
Haha, a real man is not afraid of pink!!
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Posted By: rogier
Date Posted: August-14-2013 at 11:10am
Let's discuss this in a separate thread on this topic with all the knowledge we have! I will start one with a few pics today. |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: August-15-2013 at 11:20am
No bids on that Mustang!!!! I wish I had room for it. I guess the no trailer would be an issue though  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: August-15-2013 at 11:27am
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Matt, I can lend you one if you collect it. It's in Italy.... ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: August-15-2013 at 11:30am
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oh I wish I could, not only would storage be an issue but more importantly Gemma would cut something off me if another boat arived on the driveway. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: August-15-2013 at 5:04pm
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For the sake of harmony, the offer withdrawn...... However welcome to come an view trailer and my boat... ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: August-15-2013 at 6:23pm
LOL I was there 15 days ago! even Kristof made the trip to meet me! I could have used some skiing there! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-15-2013 at 9:54pm
I can't belieeve noone put a bid in at 500 quid!!  ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: must_dash
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 4:29am
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Thought about it but getting it here would make it expensive ------------- 1986 Martinique - sold When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 4:59am
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I considered it myself, but as Im sat in hospital for day 3 of wife being in labour with no sleep figured that buying a second boat before the first is running would give her enough reason to finish me off!!! ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 5:36am
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Congrats on thier way. I will sink and extra pint in the new arrivals honour ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 5:44am
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Cheers Matt! How's things, had a good season? ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 5:53am
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Not too bad, there have been a few ups and downs and work and other commitments have been getting in the way of as much boarding as I would have liked but not too bad. we are finishing the season with a trip to The boarding school in florida so I cant complian first 2 weeks of october with a week in miami and the keys to finish. Not every year I hit official middle age !!!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 6:26am
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Fantastic!!! If it helps any I've been well informed that your 40s are the new 30s and that's now where is all at! Trip sounds amazing ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 6:35am
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I guess we all know why you still have not got that boat on the water now, you have been pretty busy with other pursuits Ive not been checking on here as much as I would have liked over the summer is there a thread with your progress on the tique ? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 6:54am
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I've been making slow progress although am disappointed that still haven't got it wet yet. I don't have a thread detailing all the work, it was always my intention to write one up as was taking photos of EVERYTHING, but that was before I got back from the pub one night and dropped iPhone down the toilet!!! With Sue being ready to drop sprog the last couple of weeks I've resorted to doing what jobs I can in the house, so mostly swim platform and upholstery. The seats are coming along quite nicely now have made all the frames, vinyl patterns and started on the piping - am optimistic to get most the upholstery done over the next couple of weeks whilst off work with the new born, but no doubt that plan will change in a day or so!! ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 7:07am
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How about you spoil us with just a few random pics ? you know how much people like pics on here ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-21-2013 at 9:17am
Sorry for the late reply, the misses took a turn for the worse soon after this post, after 3 stressful days and nights (complications with baby and major scare afterwards with wife) Im now extremely happy to announce that both are fit and healthy And it looks like the littl'n will make a good footer!! http://s258.photobucket.com/user/graham22k/media/footer_zpscc05e1e6.png.html" rel="nofollow">  Regarding photies - I shall write up a new thread today and send you the link ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: MattB
Date Posted: August-21-2013 at 9:21am
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Fantastic news that they are both doing well and congratulations to you all ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6102" rel="nofollow - 2001 http://uksn2001.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - SN2001 Blog |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: August-21-2013 at 12:17pm
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cheers mate ------------- '82 Ski Tique |