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Topic: New to the site and Ski Tique's
Posted By: Gump
Subject: New to the site and Ski Tique's
Date Posted: July-12-2013 at 2:20am
Hello,

Picked up a new to me 1979 16' Ski Tique today. Needs some things here and there like gauge work, 2 cleats, and window brackets. Never owned a Inboard before. Always had I/O's. At some point someone re-did the boat. Does anyone know how the barefoot bar is supposed to connect? I have the metal bracket to hook up the pipe but I'm not sure where to hook the 2 cables and how taunt they should be. That or any advice to what maintenance is necessary on inboards other than the normal fluid changes or things to watch out for.










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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: July-12-2013 at 11:12am
Nice looking boat!

I suggest reading one of the owners & engine manuals in the reference section of the site. It will cover the maintenance items you asked about.

It is recommended to attach the extended pylon cable to a bow strap, instead of the lift eye. Under a high load the fiberglass around the lift eye can crack. You can get the strap at Barefoot International, about $50.

Not sure about your barefoot boom. Give it a shot & post some pictures, I am sure others will comment.

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“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”

Ben Franklin


Posted By: ny_nautique
Date Posted: July-12-2013 at 12:06pm
x2 on the strap for the pylon.

The barefoot boom cable attaches to the bow eye and there is a little slack. Look up the instructions on the model that you have.

That boat is perfect for the black & tan drinker. Let's see how the interior looks.

That's an interesting metal cover over the bow scoop / air inlet. Let's see another pic of that.

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- Jeff
1999 Ski Nautique


Posted By: Gump
Date Posted: July-12-2013 at 6:56pm







Thank you for the advice.


Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: July-12-2013 at 7:27pm
When you do get the bow strap for the extended pylon you will want to put some padding where it wraps up over the top of the boat's bow, it will eventually scuff that black paint right off.

Sharp boat, enjoy.

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Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: July-12-2013 at 7:31pm
Once again Tim would be the authority but I believe that metal bow plate was only 1979.

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Posted By: Gump
Date Posted: July-15-2013 at 3:05am
Well this kinda sucks. Props bent bad, vibrates a lot under load. It's the federal 12rh14 681. Should I send it out or get the 540 I've read about. The cutless bearing is just slighyly worn also. Where do I buy the cutless bearing. I have no idea what size?



Posted By: ultrahots
Date Posted: August-16-2013 at 11:36pm
I do not think a 540 will fit under a tique. I will have my spare 540 and be with a tique tomorrow and can check for you.


P.S. Awesome looking Tique ! Love the Black.

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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6960&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1980 Show Nautique



Posted By: Gump
Date Posted: August-17-2013 at 3:07am
Originally posted by ultrahots ultrahots wrote:

I do not think a 540 will fit under a tique. I will have my spare 540 and be with a tique tomorrow and can check for you.


P.S. Awesome looking Tique ! Love the Black.


I'm good, thanks. 540's too big.


Posted By: ST79
Date Posted: August-17-2013 at 8:55am
Yes the metal plate indicates 1979 also the black windshield 1976 were gray


Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: August-18-2013 at 12:07pm
Nice looking Tique.

What's the power plant? Most would have a 302 but some came with Chevy power. I'm running the OJ 12x13 on my 78 Tique but you may want to explore the ACME equivalent which I'm sure Tim can suggest.

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Posted By: Gump
Date Posted: August-18-2013 at 1:16pm
Thank you. 302 motor. I think I picked up a 1410.


Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-19-2013 at 9:58am
Hopefully you mean 1210!

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Posted By: Gump
Date Posted: August-19-2013 at 12:44pm
Originally posted by TRBenj TRBenj wrote:

Hopefully you mean 1210!


Yes 1210! Couldn't remember. Works great.


Posted By: Gump
Date Posted: November-05-2018 at 11:52am
In my first pic of this thread you can see where the cleats were. Anyone know if there's a cleat out there that measures 3-5/8" for the mounting holes or availability for OEM cleats?

My kids are in college now and I often think of selling this boat but then I take it to the lake and remember how much I like it. It's been great.


Posted By: samudj01
Date Posted: November-05-2018 at 12:14pm
The cleats at the stern are not from the factory. I would bet that they are your bow cleats.

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78 Ski Tique, 72 Skier w/302's, 93 SN w/351 & 17 GS22 w/zr409
Previous - 99 Sport Nautique w/GT40 and 87 Martinique w/351


Posted By: Gump
Date Posted: November-05-2018 at 2:21pm
Odd. Ok Thanks.


Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-05-2018 at 10:58pm
Originally posted by samudj01 samudj01 wrote:

The cleats at the stern are not from the factory. I would bet that they are your bow cleats.

Agree. My 77 doesn't have cleats on the stern. I have a feeling sine the Tique (and Nautique) are made for skiing, they limit hardware at the aft that a ski rope could hang up on. If you look in both the diaries and the brochures, you will note none had cleats aft.

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Posted By: Mille1sj
Date Posted: November-06-2018 at 12:04pm
That’s interesting, I never paid attention to that before. Anytime we dock without being on our hoist, I tied off to the lift ring on the stern.


Posted By: Gump
Date Posted: November-06-2018 at 6:18pm
That makes sense. My tow rope does sometimes get stuck on the stern cleats. Although I see other 79's with cleat on the rear. Still wish I could find some cleats with the same mounting dimensions as the front almost existing holes.


Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: November-06-2018 at 7:05pm
Eric, I like the 5 year gap in posts on this thread!

If the stern cleats turn out to be the correct cleats for the bow, you could swap them to the bow and replace the stern cleats with nothing, just fill the holes, or if you like having them buy some pop-up cleats which would be more functional on the stern.

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'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique



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