Proud new owner of an 84 - 2001
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Topic: Proud new owner of an 84 - 2001
Posted By: Pumpy
Subject: Proud new owner of an 84 - 2001
Date Posted: July-29-2013 at 2:22pm
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Hi Folks, New to This forum (at least posting here, been reading it for months studying what to buy and look for in a 2001 hull Nautique). Thought I would pop in and post some pics of my boat and get more familiar with this community. Lots of questions and fidgity things to really improve my boat and you guys are amazing with your knowledge and helpfulness. I had wanted a 2001 hull for a lot of years. My son is finally starting to come around to wakeboarding and it is a beautiful classic that really performs well. Post some photos when I get home. I did have one initial question. The flap on the drivers side exhaust is torn off. Does anyone know what size is would be 3" or 4" ? and maybe a place to get them ? Anyway, It's nice to finally have a reason to post here 
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: July-29-2013 at 2:35pm
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Congrats and welcome to the site. 3" on the flappers. ------------- |
Posted By: Pumpy
Date Posted: July-29-2013 at 2:40pm
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Perfect, thank you Storm.. I'm at work and would like to order a few and neglected to measure them this morning before I left. Get them on their way.. I don't like the completely open exhaust, probably not a major deal short term but definitely bad idea for any amount of time I'm sure. |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: July-29-2013 at 3:01pm
They've been discussed on the site here more than a few times. Some won't go out without them, others feel they're optional. I'll let you form your own opinion.  Be sure to support site sponsors. Give Zach a call when you order those (banner above)...as a fellow 2001 owner I'm sure he can field any other questions you have. ------------- |
Pumpy wrote:Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: July-29-2013 at 3:30pm
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They are just there to prevent waves from blowing water up the pipes if the boat is parked with the transom facing the surf. They fill up with water anyways when the boat sits at rest. Yes replace them but it is fine to use it until they are replaced. Congrats you'll love it! ------------- |
Posted By: Pumpy
Date Posted: July-29-2013 at 3:49pm
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Yeah, I kinda figured.. I don't keep my boat in the water at our dock but still. Less pushed up the pipes the better. I apologize I had already purchased the flaps when I got Storms second post about the shops sponsoring the site. I will try to do what I can through you guys first. I suppose I got internet tunnel vision to some degree with ads and didn't realize it's keeping this site up. You folks are a great resource for model specific parts anyway I see now. Thanks again guys. Pics and projects will be posted tonight. |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: July-29-2013 at 4:00pm
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Look forward to seeing it! ------------- |
Posted By: Nickkitko
Date Posted: May-05-2014 at 6:32pm
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Hi Gang - just bought an '84 2001 as well. Had it winterized and dewinterized and the gentleman fired the boat for me so I know it is running. Any pointers before my first time out on the water? Do I need to change the oil now and the filter? Not sure if it has been done yet... though the boat had very few hours logged over last several years. What about transmission fluid? Appreciate any help I can get. Nick ------------- Nick |
Posted By: oldcuda
Date Posted: May-05-2014 at 6:50pm
| I always change oil before storage but if you don't know how long it's been in there change it now.Can't hurt to change trans fluid but be carefull to get proper fluid don't let anybody talk you into synthetic.Also change fuel filter/separator.I like to spend a bit of time checking all clamps and electrical plugs and connections for tight and clean. |
Posted By: Nickkitko
Date Posted: May-05-2014 at 6:54pm
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What type of trans fluid do you recommend? I was planning to follow this post - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31299&title=motor-oil-oil-filters-transmission-fluid Agreed? ------------- Nick |
Posted By: oldcuda
Date Posted: May-05-2014 at 7:08pm
| Can't get to that on my phone but these guys on CCF can definitely steer you in right direction.Plenty of posts on modern oil vs older engines.I was just thinking of searching myself because I drained my trans want to make sure it gets proper Dexton.Been using Rotella 15-40 oil with good results and it does not cost me anything Bonus! |
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Date Posted: May-05-2014 at 7:14pm
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