Dave's '88 BFN
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Printed Date: December-21-2024 at 10:54pm
Topic: Dave's '88 BFN
Posted By: DHart
Subject: Dave's '88 BFN
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 8:18pm
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A few months ago I picked up a BFN which now resides in NC for the remainder of the winter. Some of you may have noticed the http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7225&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - diary entry I put together not too long ago which gives a little background on the boat. Ive been dying to see the boat in person so I hopped on a plane last weekend and headed to Reid's to check it out. I found out early Friday morning JoeinNY was on his way as well to help break the boat and the barefoot boom in. Despite the cold weather, we managed to put 2 hours on the boat which included trying out a new ACME 430 and a couple short barefoot runs. The boat is every bit if not more gorgeous in person as it is in pictures. It's a decent performer too. We squeezed 48.1mph at just a tick over 4800rpm with the 430. I took a few pictures but am definitely leaning on Joe and Reid to help me out. They took some awesome pictures and a couple videos of us buzzing the dock.        |
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 8:30pm
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Looks great, Dave! I'm a sucker for those colors so I was really hoping someone here would take it home! Nice addition to the Hart fleet! ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 8:32pm
Way to go Dave,thats really a nice boat,it does not look like it needs any of your wet sanding skills! I was wondering when the rest of the story was going to get told  ------------- 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: peter1234
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 8:36pm
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beautiful, you couldnt have picked a better color combo ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 8:43pm
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Man, That is NICE! And a 454!! Best of luck with it!! Hope to see it in person some day? ------------- Js |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 8:52pm
Very Cool - a real looker!  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 9:20pm
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sweet boat. lets see some pics of the motor ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 9:24pm
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Beautiful! What's the story behind the "Wheatique" on the trailer? ------------- '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: DHart
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 9:41pm
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Thanks guys. Reid kept telling me I would be "tickled to death" when I see it, and I was in fact tickled to death. Wheatique was a joke between the PO and his skiing buddies. Motor pics:  
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Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 10:13pm
That BEAUTY needs some BFN Trailer Decals.... smileys/smiley17.gif" align="middle">   ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 10:19pm
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She's super clean. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Waldo
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 10:37pm
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Was looking at that boat two days ago wondering why nobody posted about it. Looks mint. Congrats on the new ride. Waldo |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 10:37pm
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Awesome! That looks great, I talked to Reid on his way back from TX but he didn't give me many details. You should probably plan on making the SJRR...me, Joe, and Reid will be pulling at least 3 boats from his place on Tuesday and I would hate for one of them to be yours and have you miss its debut...which is a definite possibility! Great pickup, you should have some fun with that...you gonna hump it up to run with Tim's? ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 10:45pm
I'm out for the SJRR this year. Too short on vacation time and Im not going a second summer in an row without a day off. I plan to bring the boat home with Dad after White Lake so we will definitely be at that. In time it may get some more power but I was pleasantly surprised with the 430 performance, especially after running the 14x14 Dymex that was on it. Right now that motor is way too new to touch. We did break 380 hours by the time the boat was pulled Sunday. |
IAughtNaut wrote:Posted By: JDD33
Date Posted: January-27-2014 at 11:17pm
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Wow! What a gorgeous original BFN! That's a great purchase and will fit right in with that fleet of Correct Crafts you and your family have going! I look forward to seeing it someday.... Maybe at the CT mini this year? Congrats! John. ------------- Old school goin back to school! |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 8:50am
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Man, even the trailer looks mint... cant wait to check it out (and ski it) in person! Those performance numbers are really impressive... no doubt it moves out nicely with the 430, as it pushes ours out of the hole with authority even with a bunch of guys behind it- and you should have more low end grunt. I'd like to see how a 1598 works for you... I'll plan on bringing one to WL and you can slap it on. Marty, some trailer decals would be nice, but he needs the older style (slant sides)... the checkered letters started in '89 on the trailers. I think you might have made a set for Tom Beard? |
Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 9:06am
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very nice boat. would love to get a ride/ski sometime. ------------- Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09) |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 9:27am
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Really, REALLY, nice. Congratulations Hope I can make it to White lake too! ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 10:40am
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Man what a find !!! Colors are awesome for sure. Congrats !!! Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 10:42am
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Dave, That boat is tremendous. What a peach and congrats on having the honor to own something preserved so well! You are one of few! She runs alright too ;). ------------- |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 11:18am
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Dave Congrats on the boat. She sure is a pretty one. Sounds like she performs well also. I too, love that color scheme. You have to have one of these to match. This one is for my buddies '91, but I know Michele can build one for your '88.  ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 12:00pm
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That thing is so nice it would still be cool even if it wasn't Blue! We will be down at Reids in a couple months, look forward to seeing it live and in person, maybe I will even leave a surprise in it for ya, lol. Congrats!! |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 12:27pm
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That's aweseome. Very nice find. I'm putting in an early vote for the 2015 CCF Calendar
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Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 2:41pm
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Thanks again guys. Tim, Im all for trying the 1598. Steve, very cool neon. Ill have to look into one of those as well as some fancy BFN pint glasses I saw a while back. Quinner, Im not sure if I should be excited or nervous about you leaving a surprise in the boat.. Ill go with excited. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 2:46pm
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I'm thinking it would be the same silvery aluminum cylinders we left in Tim's mustang at Gary's house. Just a guess... I'm Team Red to the core but I could live with that Ice Blue. Strong runner to boot! ------------- |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 2:50pm
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Congrats on a really beautiful CC! Same as Hollywood, I'm also a Team Red guy, but that blue sure looks great! ------------- - 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: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 3:03pm
Can't wait. Depending on timing I'll probably caravan with you and Reid (and possibly some surprise guests appearances) over there. Won't be as fun to drive behind as ski, but with three days in NC I'm sure we'll figure that part out. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 3:40pm
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Yeah it was a nice weekend down in Pinkhamland (I used to refer to it as Reidsville down there, but it turns out there is an actual Reidsville NC and I was confusing people). I got an email from Reid around noon on Thursday regarding proper preparation techniques for salt potatoes and 27 hours later I was on a plane heading down there to join the fun. Much thanks to Reid and Laurie for a great weekend. Dave got himself a true sweethart of a boat there. Anyone would be tickled pink to find a 6 year old boat that was still in that good of shape, for it to happen with a 26 year old boat… I have heard of such things before but it was the first time I have seen it with my own eyes. The boat simply hasn’t been docked, the rope in the rub rail other than where it touches the crash pads on the trailers looks as though it has never been touched. The boat rides high and dry and there is no chance it hides any evils anywhere. I wouldn’t touch a thing on any part of the package.. alright maybe repair the things we broke this weekend but other than that I wouldn’t touch a thing. We also played with/test drove one of Reids latest creations… no time to caption these or sort which boat is which … sorry http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140125_123723_zps1lvbdy1p.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140125_130653_zpsc9gctp0m.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140125_130641_zpsqbbjvv0e.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140125_130645_zpsotrqsony.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1390676256293_zpsxp9kiejp.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1390676458364_zpsimujawtp.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1390676561313_zpssternjaz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_112959_zps3ie2tvwx.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_115118_zpsilazvlju.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_121833_zps4nqzhf52.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_121834_zpsfttyurce.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_122158_zpsjwod2rov.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_124117_zpsyqfsbsay.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_124417_zps1sxpc3wj.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_124833_zps4xbfhqzn.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_125729_zpsf8zeyqgo.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_131717_zpskvpcr4iu.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h96/jhf6659/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_141634_zpsnxzfcvsi.mp4" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_144325_zpsynz0rqum.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h96/jhf6659/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_132301_zpsznnuisy4.mp4" rel="nofollow">  http://s62.photobucket.com/user/jhf6659/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140126_134338_zpsuyocgkb6.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 3:51pm
Sweet boat. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 3:52pm
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Wow, Pics and it DID happen!! Cool creation and you are right Joe, that thing rides sooo high and dry! ------------- |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 3:59pm
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Don't know if it works for anyone else or not but the one down towards the bottom with Dave in a barefoot suit should be a video if you click on it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 4:35pm
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I'm glad Reid finally found somewhere to play his "Night at the Roxbury" tape! ------------- |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 4:46pm
Worked for me as well. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: The Godfather
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 5:17pm
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Great looking boat to add to your fleet !!!!  ------------- Jbear, said to me wow if it was'nt for this site we would never had met for this to happen.... |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 5:37pm
Lol, Rod Stewart is actually singing about how sexy the boat is in that song! ------------- |
Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 5:47pm
| Great pictures Joe! Don't forget to post the video of you footin as well. After all it was your idea and you brought the suite despite the 40 degree water temp. |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: January-28-2014 at 6:07pm
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Great looking boat,a keeper for sure! ------------- |
Posted By: Waldo
Date Posted: January-30-2014 at 10:14pm
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Dave, Was the owner bummed to see his boat go? Waldo |
Posted By: Jbearden
Date Posted: January-30-2014 at 10:24pm
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I am new to the forum. Actually this my first post. I have had several Correct Crafts over the years. At the moment I have a 1988 Dominique with the 454. This is a very nice totally original boat. Original interior, only 297 hours. It is cream and burgundy. I am seeking opinions on the graphics. The Dominique graphics are not bad but one of them is a little scratched up. I have a set of 1988 2001 barefoot graphics I am thinking about using. Any thoughts on changing the graphics? Would it be a bad idea to have the barefoot graphics on the Dominique? I know they are essentially the same boat. Just wondered what the general consensus is. I am going to be selling the boat in a few months. I am in NC as well around Lake Norman. Look forward to getting some opinions. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-31-2014 at 8:01am
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It's really your choice but I'd keep it original. ------------- /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: January-31-2014 at 8:11am
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Quick-reaction-Pete in action... All kidding aside though, Pete's right, since you are planning on selling the boat. I customized mine a bit, but I have no plans whatsoever on selling her (and I had my share of bashing from Pete  )...------------- - 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: Bri892001
Date Posted: January-31-2014 at 12:30pm
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On the Dominique, do you have the forward facing passenger seat or the rear facing observer bench? If you have the forward facing seat, I'd tend to leave it as a Dominique. The 454 is a rare and cool option for that boat. |
Posted By: Jbearden
Date Posted: January-31-2014 at 12:59pm
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This one has the swivel bucket passenger seat and the drink holder on the engine box, and luxury seat in rear with the wrap around pads. Hull stamp ends in "DOM" as Dominique designation. |
Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: January-31-2014 at 2:00pm
I would say so. The PO did not use the boat in the last 2 years and put about 70 hours on it in the 10 years prior. He bought the boat new and seemed to have good memories with his skiing buddies. |
Posted By: barefootjames
Date Posted: January-31-2014 at 2:36pm
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I was the one that originally found this on Craigslist, and posted the find on CCF in the "Interesting CLs Finds". I am happy for Dave, but at the same time bummed that I did not buy it. I would have so many boats if I could!!! Beautiful boat!!!!!!!!! That is a VERY NICE BFN! And trailer too! ------------- 2005 Super Air Nautique Team Edition Blue/Black Reverse Color Hull 1997 Ski Nautique White/Blue/Black Sold 1997 Ski Nautique White/Black - Sold 1991 Barefoot Nautique White/Medium Blue/Light Blue - Sold 198 |
Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: January-31-2014 at 4:09pm
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Thank you James for posting the link on the Craigslist thread! Ill be happy to give you a pull anytime. Maybe Ill be the one to find the next boat youre after. |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-01-2014 at 8:02pm
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Dave, I'm surprised you didn't faceplant when you heard Rod Stewart "If you want my body" playing on the stereo. That's just brutal. Seriously beautiful boat, congrats and enjoy it! ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: bwinn
Date Posted: February-01-2014 at 8:43pm
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Dave, congrats on the barefoot it's beautiful! I'm sure you will enjoy!! Burton |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 9:55am
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Congrats, Dave!! Your boat is in amazing condition. Not too many left like that with low hours and all original. Can't wait to see it! Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 3:53pm
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Now if Rod Stewart's "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" is not perfect video background tuneage for this sexy vintage boat (however exactly 10 yrs too early) then I don't know what us. Plus, cut me some slack as it was only one of a few old cassette, yes, cassette tapes that I managed to find in the garage in order to test out that fine 25 yr old Clarion tape deck, which does crank fairly well by the way. We also jammed to the 'Stones "Some Girls", another classic recording from my college days. I can't add anything more to the boat's hype, as nothing does it justice compared to an in-person look and ride. I think I was just as excited as Dave for him to see it. I was sending him new pics every week or so whenever I caught it in yet another view in perfect light or angle, and as the reality continued to set in acknowledging just how gorgeous it really is. Congrats Dave!! ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 4:16pm
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Admitting to even owning it in the first place is the first step to recovery although admitting here is questionable ------------- 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: reidp
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 4:40pm
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You Rod haters can KMA. I know I read somewhere where he did some barefootin on a DiscoTique. I just can't find one of those listed in any of the brochures. And don't believe any of those stomach pump rumors going around in the early 80s. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 6:14pm
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So Reid, if the test ride is in a mid 70's Tique, you'd be blasting the Bee Gees "How Deep is your Love", and in a '63 it would be Frankie Valli's Sherry? Just kidding, I get it. I have boxes of casettes, most of them were recorded from albums when I was in college and a few years after. Not a bit of music that dates newer than maybe 1988 or so. Give some thought to making "You Rod haters can KMA" your new signature. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 6:37pm
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You really don't think I make the 14 hour drive up to the "Benjamin Bayou" weekend just to hang out with a bunch of CC owners and Skier guys do you? Heck, half the fun up there is listening to DJ Reid and his collection of Oldies the whole way up. Oh, hey Dave....Congrats on the new boat. Reid sent me a picture of your new ride just after he picked it up. Thought he went a little overboard by wearing a blue shirt to match the boat but hey...guy's and their boats are like that.  ------------- "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: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 7:46pm
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That's like a Where's Waldo picture, it took me 10 minutes to find Reid with the blue shirt and tan shorts matching the hull colors. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 8:45pm
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Here are two hole shot videos. One with the Dymex 14x14 or 14x15 prop that was on the boat, and the Acme 430. The Dymex ran 46ish mph per the Airguides at 4200rpm, and the Acme ran 48.1mph per the GPS (Airguides agreed) at 4800rpm. Dymex: http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/dfhart1/My%2088%20BFN/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/Holeshot_Dymex_zps208d6962.mp4" rel="nofollow">  Acme: http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/dfhart1/My%2088%20BFN/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-02/Holeshot_Acme_zps469d105d.mp4" rel="nofollow">  Has anyone shortline slalomed behind a BFN? It looks like the wake might be tolerable in front of the table? |
Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 8:49pm
Thanks Tim. That is not a bad look. Only way it could be any better is if Reid's mustang was towing it. |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-02-2014 at 9:13pm
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Nicer launch and those extra 600 rpm sound better with the Acme. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to ski behind it, but when I was looking at a Dominique a few years ago people chimed in on the ski wake. If I had to narrow down all the comments I'd say better skiers agreed the wake was tough to get through, just too steep and sharp, but recreational skiers (like me) said they could ski OK on a BFN/Dominique. The boat owner said he slalomed almost weekly behind it and never had a problem. I guess it made me wonder why someone who slalomed that much wouldn't switch to a better ski boat. Short line is out of my league but curious to hear the comments from others! ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-03-2014 at 10:24am
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Ha, put those Dymex props on the mantle! I bet its hard to capture on video how much better that Acme felt. Havent tried slaloming behind the BFN, but cant say Ive wanted to try either. Not sure getting in front of the wake will be a whole lot better- the v-hull leaves a pretty big hole behind it. Plenty of fun to mess around with a cruiser wide body or hot dog ski behind it though! |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-03-2014 at 10:52am
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I don't think Dave could have gotten a nicer BFN if he went back in time and ordered a new boat from the factory. I can't wait to see it. He was on the hunt for at least 4 years and was very patient before he finally pulled the trigger. Thanks to everyone that helped him out! This picture says it all.  I don't see myself learning to foot, but I will enjoy riding this behind it on those choppy weekend afternoons. 
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-03-2014 at 11:06am
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The slalom wake sucks at all line lengths ------------- |