1965 Nautique Update
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Printed Date: September-27-2024 at 4:05pm
Topic: 1965 Nautique Update
Posted By: 70CC
Subject: 1965 Nautique Update
Date Posted: February-25-2015 at 1:35pm
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Hi All, Thought I'd post an update on my '65 First Gen Nautique project. First bit of news is that I found out my boat was built in 1965, not 1963 as the PO had told me. Art did a search and sent me a copy of the original build sheet. Also, last year when I was down in Arizona, I met Bill Moore (1966 Ski Nautique in Diaries)and got to see his amazing original one owner boat. Turns out, our serial numbers are within 2 digits. Every piece of plywood in his boat is original and in exceptional condition, so I was able to take photos and measurements to create the same pieces for my boat. I should mention that Steve Kutsch has also been a big help sending me pic's of his Dad's 64 SN. Progress continues to be very slow but I'm still hoping to have it ready to take to GL this summer. I've been following Craig's 67 SN Resto/Mod thread with great interest. for my boat, the floor strapping is as original, floating at the ends but resting on a wood strip that might have been added (or possibly just replaced?) by the PO. The 1/2" plywood floor sections will be painted white and wrapped in textured vinyl (white with black specs) and screwed in place. I also used the floor vinyl to cover the inside of the hull since the condition of this surface was very poor due to sloppy repairs by the PO. It's not exactly original, but I think it has a nice period correct look to it. Gauges are all original SW except the tach. Unfortunately, an original Ongaro tach purchased from Zach was lost by FedEx.  I was able to find a vintage Sun unit on ebay that closely matches the style of the other gauges. The 390 FE is still at the machine shop. -Phil  
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Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: February-25-2015 at 1:40pm
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Phil, Boat looks amazing !! We definately want to see that beauty in GL this summer. Keep pounding away. Doesn't look like you're to far off at all !! Funny how manufacturing dates get screwed up over time on peoples paperwork.. Anyway, you have a newer boat LOL.. Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-25-2015 at 1:46pm
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Ditto Phil! That thing is stellar. Especially like the red. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-25-2015 at 3:52pm
Keep up the great work Phil.  ------------- /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: reidp
Date Posted: February-26-2015 at 11:37am
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Indeed it's looking phenomenal Phil. We need to catch up again. I really hope to see her at GL. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: February-26-2015 at 11:51am
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Wow Phil, looking good! Can't wait to see it in person, I know my Dad will be excited too. Hope to get him back to GL this year. Maybe even have two Gen 1 Ski Nautiques!!! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: May-07-2015 at 2:24pm
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Hey Phil, Whats the scoop?? 2 months later, is she all complete?? Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: August-19-2016 at 1:13pm
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Hey all, progress on the 65 has been slow but things are finally coming together. Just finished adding the boot stripe (painted) and new rub rail. I followed Pete's advice to fill the old holes with epoxy and drill new ones located with a Vix bit which worked well. The rudder, strut, prop, and shaft are also back, alignment looks good. Hopefully the motor will be dropped in before the end of the month. -Phil  
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-19-2016 at 1:17pm
 ------------- /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: Chevy350
Date Posted: August-19-2016 at 2:25pm
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Looks good! Love the copper pipes. ------------- 1972 Mustang |
Posted By: relake
Date Posted: August-19-2016 at 3:04pm
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She's a beaut! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=8310" rel="nofollow - '97 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-19-2016 at 5:47pm
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Awesome Phil, was starting to wonder how it was going! Thanks for the update! Can't wait to see her in the water!!! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: November-25-2018 at 11:00pm
Finally got the motor installed!    |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: November-25-2018 at 11:52pm
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Lookin good Phil!!! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 12:54am
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I'll second that! ------------- 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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 7:08am
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All right Phil. Look'n great. ------------- /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: Riley
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 9:34am
| Looking great!. Nice color on the engine. How did you match and what kind of paint did you use? |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 11:32am
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Duplicolor Engine Enamel Detroit Diesel Alpine Green, It's a perfect match to the original Interceptor color. Pete - Your video on shaft alignment has been really helpful. My engine builder made some aluminum shims to replace the original wooden ones.at the front motor mounts.. Alignment is pretty close, Next step is to re-mount the strut with 4200 and do my final adjustments. I'll have to do some modification at the bulkhead just ahead of the motor as there is not enough clearance to R&R the water pump without raising the motor off the stringers. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 11:58am
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An iconic boat for sure! I'd notch that bulkhead for WP service clearance & make a doubler plate to reinforce it. Resin coat all the screw holes & it won't be a problem in your lifetime. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 12:13pm
| Looks awesome, keep up the good work Phil! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 12:59pm
Phil, I don't mean to pick on your choice of color but the Alpine Green is close but not the same. I used it on my Universal Flexifour and comparing it to my Y block, it's a touch too green. Reid got it dead on but if I remember correctly he had the color matched. Internet color rendering can be off but here's a picture. .  Also, remember engine/shaft/strut alignment starts at the strut. Get the strut mounted so the shaft is close to center in the log and then move forward. Nice idea on the aluminum wedges. Lots of the older engines used cast iron wedges but they are becoming very difficult to find. ------------- /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 < |
70CC wrote:Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 4:16pm
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Pete Pete Pete.instead of being a wet blanket what should he have done ? Spent 200 on getting a quart matched and then end up throwing half of it away?? It only really matters if your a trophy chaser anyway...... ------------- 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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 4:37pm
Phil's boat IS VERY worthy of a trophy. I would take it to any judged ACBS show and that includes the northeast shows where some feel all ACBS members are snobs! You've spent plenty of time documenting the correct Ford blues so what's the problem with getting the old Interceptor color correct. Reid did and maybe he still has the half quart left over for someone who is looking for the proper color. Now the real problem is let's say someone is looking for the color and stumbles across someone saying Alpine Green is it, uses the color and then finds out it isn't the proper color. Phil, again, the project is look'n great and certainly worthy of showing. ------------- /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: Orlando76
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 6:01pm
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Ah hell, minus 656 points because the color is two shades off. Looks good from my view! ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 6:34pm
Gary I feel he should get the color absolutely perfect for the judges and then spend about $200 more to have some cast iron shims made up. Gosh I hope they have the correct molecular structure for the shims. Aluminum shims would mean the difference between first place and not even on the podium.. Really it looks fantastic. Keep up the great work that you are doing. Nothing to not be proud of . Please keep the pics coming. It sure is fun to see someone else's project coming along. Most here have spent the blood, sweat, tears and $$ to get our projects done. We appreciate the work you are doing. Remember that you are the only one that you need to satisfy. Job well done. Duane  ------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified) |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 6:37pm
I'll take Pete's comments as nothing but constructive.  If I have any parts with the original paint on them, I'll bring them to the next GL reunion! Chris, I had a similar idea on a removable bulkhead reinforcement, but I might incorporate that into an aluminum plate that I can mount a fuel filter to. Any thoughts on adding a shut-off valve between the gas tank and fuel filter? All of that was missing on my boat, plus I want to improve the safety wherever possible. |
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 7:36pm
I installed an electric solenoid operated valve just after my anti-siphon valve that is key operated. Kills all fuel flow with key off. Felt it was a safety feature that I wanted. ------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified) |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 9:01pm
Phil, Thanks for understanding my intent. ------------- /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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 9:09pm
In 65, I wonder if CC was still using copper line from the tank to the engine? If so, they would have used a https://www.ebay.com/itm/Anderson-Brass-M675C-M675C-6L-Kantleak-3-8-X-1-4-Marine-Fuel-Shut-Off-Valve-/253956184425" rel="nofollow - valve with one end for a flare . Then from the valve to the pump would have been a flex hose assembly. ------------- /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: 70CC
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 10:44pm
| It did have a copper line originally. Looks like I have a couple of options to consider. |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: November-26-2018 at 11:57pm
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She is a beauty. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: November-27-2018 at 12:27am
This is exactly the way Dad's is set up. The valve is right next to the stringer across from the oil filter. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: November-27-2018 at 10:58am
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Very nice indeed ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: November-27-2018 at 11:15am
| Perko make a barbed fitting with a ball valve that you can install in place of an anti syphon valve. We've used one on one of our boats that I thought the anti syphon valve was causing a problem. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-27-2018 at 12:17pm
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Phil, Since Bruce mentioned the anti siphon, unless someone added one at the tank, I doubt you will find one. Certainly a great idea to add if it's not there. ------------- /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: 70CC
Date Posted: November-27-2018 at 1:06pm
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I really appreciate the discussion! Pete, I just checked the original tank and you are right, there is no anti siphon valve connected to the gas tank pick-up tube. Do you know when the factory started installing these? |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: November-27-2018 at 1:25pm
| Copper tubes with a valves seem to have been used throughout the 60's and into the 70's. Not sure when exactly when anti syphon valves became required. We've replaced the copper tubing and valves with 3/8" fuel line and anti syphon valves in all the old boats we've done. Our Cuda has the barbed fitting with the ball valve as we were having starving for fuel issues and I wanted eliminate the anti syphon valve. I probably should have just put an ordinary barbed fitting in as we've never used the valve. Probably no one else but me knows it's even there. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-27-2018 at 1:36pm
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Phil, Just as Bruce mentioned, I believe it was the early 70's when anti siphons became standard. The early boating industry became very aware of problems with gas in the bilge combined with an ignition source. Before the advent of the engine with a fuel pump, gravity feeds to carbs were used which meant that the tank pick ups were on the bottom of the tank. If you developed any leak, everything in the tank ended up in the bilge! My 1915 launch with the 1927 engine is that way. ------------- /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: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-27-2018 at 1:54pm
| The boats I’ve dissected would suggest that transition from copper tubing and shut off valves to anti siphons on CC’s was ‘68-69. I haven’t encountered any of the former on my 70+ boats. I’m fairly certain they were absent on the 69 and some of the 68’s as well. |
Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: November-27-2018 at 6:26pm
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Nice work and nice Boat. Now I am starting to wonder if my Marauder is safely equipped! The things one learns here never cease to amaze me. ------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: April-14-2020 at 7:10pm
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Making a little progress on getting the 65 back together. I'm using the original oil/trans cooler and remote oil filter. Hooked up the cooler to pump and filled with water to check for leaks before hooking up the new cooling lines. Here's a pic of the oil lines exiting the block, routing to the filter (outside of element), then inside port of filter routes to the front section of the cooler, then back to the block. Adapter plate also shown to illustrate that the "lower" fitting is the output of the oil pump. Next, I'll connect the transmission lines. Getting to the oil/trans cooler fittings would be tough if the exhaust manifold was in place!  
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-14-2020 at 7:13pm
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Phil, I had been thinking about the 65 project and was going to ask you how things were going. Looking great. keep the progress going. ------------- /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: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: April-15-2020 at 2:13pm
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My favorite boat on forum of course. Beautiful Please post pics and info on that ‘all’ original specimen you found Awesome |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: April-16-2020 at 12:57pm
Thanks guys. Here's one more after the trans cooling lines were installed. How's the 67 coming along? |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-16-2020 at 1:15pm
| Looking great, Phil. How about some full engine shots? I'd test that oil system. I know of 2 different people that hooked it up wrong on FEs and damaged the engine. |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: April-16-2020 at 6:09pm
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Let me get a few more things bolted on... I remember we discussed the oil system in the P.M. If you look at the two earlier pictures of the adapter and the hose routing, does that look correct to you? I should have the output of the pump (lower fitting on the adapter) going to the outside of the filter. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-16-2020 at 7:47pm
| Phil, I can't tell by the photo. I do have in my notes that when looking at the block, oil goes returns to the engine on the left and oil comes out and goes to filter on right. |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: April-16-2020 at 10:49pm
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Oh my goodness that engine detail is unbelievable Show boat Damn. More pics |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: April-18-2020 at 4:49pm
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No question I want to get the oil lines hooked up right! I got the 65 as a basket case without an engine so I don't really have a good baseline. I did buy a complete motor out of a 65 Century and marked the hoses with tape when I disassembled it, but oil soaked through the tape and made the markings unreadable.   Pretty sure I have it right, and the hoses fit properly, but appreciate any comments. |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: June-09-2020 at 5:36pm
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Turning my attention to the stern... There were no bilge vents or blower originally installed on the boat (despite the 64 Brochure stating two bilge vents to be standard equipment.). I picked up a nice used pair of chrome cowl vents at a swap meet and ordered an inline 3" blower from Nautique Parts. I've been dragging my feet cutting the 3 inch holes in the rear deck but finally mustered the courage yesterday. I drilled a pilot hole first, then ran the hole saw backward to score through the gelcoat, then finished the hole in the normal direction. Not sure this was necessary, but I did not experience any chipping of the gelcoat using this technique. With the vents and clearance bar installed, it's time to hook up the exhaust hoses and then install the gas tank.  
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-09-2020 at 6:20pm
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Looking great Phil. Don't leave any sharp holes in the gel like this- I I do this instead \ /. A sharp edge will crack and you will eventually see a crack coming out from what you attached. On those vent holes you could use a dremel tool . Tape everything off so you don't slip ------------- 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: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-09-2020 at 6:40pm
| Vents installed already? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-09-2020 at 6:53pm
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Phil, Yup, looking great. Keep it going. ------------- /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: ultrarunner
Date Posted: June-09-2020 at 7:47pm
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WOW....big WOW! I especially like the audible you called on the vinyl flooring. GREAT idea! |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 11:59am
More drilling... 
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Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 12:09pm
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Phil - Looks really good. Are you going to try and recreate the original graphics? ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 12:09pm
| Looks beautiful, Phil! Keep those photos coming. |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 12:32pm
Steve, I don't believe my boat had any graphics, just a boot stripe. Good time to post some "before" photos that the P.O. gave me before he dismantled the boat.      The non-original 427 pictured was retained by the P.O. to go in a street rod. He basically bought the boat to get the motor, was going to fix up the boat, then lost interest... The grey panel on the dash is a piece of weathered wood veneer that someone added a long time ago. The 70's era dash mounted ski mirror is for sale. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 12:46pm
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Phil, Keep the mirror or are you replacing it with another? ------------- /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: Gary S
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 2:14pm
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 2:21pm
Gary, Thanks. I sure missed that one! ------------- /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: C-Bass
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 3:40pm
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Been a while since I've posted, but just wanted to say the boat is looking great! Hilarious that you referenced my 67 build in your first post. I have made zero progress on my boat since right about the time of your post (5 years ago). Seeing your progress is giving me some encouragement to get back to work though. ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |
Posted By: Fabcon
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 5:48pm
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Very Very nice Phil. ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: June-10-2020 at 7:51pm
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Thanks Phil - two of the pitots are from your kit. Pete - the bracket for the original mirror is still attached to the windshield. I bought a taylormade mirror on ebay that is in nice shape and was pretty cheap since it was missing the mounting bracket. Must have been destiny to bring them together. |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: June-11-2020 at 10:33pm
Here's the ski mirror - correct mirror attaching to the original bracket. Blower, vents, gas tank installed and wired up. Just need to hook up the stern light.  A few more things to take care of: Install fuel pump and line to carb, add electric choke to carb, install alternator, exhaust manifolds, and drop in the distributor... |
Posted By: Fabcon
Date Posted: June-15-2020 at 3:07pm
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You were right they look good back there. ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: June-20-2020 at 6:19pm
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Working on the alternator and exhaust manifolds. A Motorcraft automotive unit came with the boat - I've replaced it with a modern 1 wire alternator. After moving the old pulley to the new alternator, everything will line up with the addition of a 1" spacer.  Here's what the exhaust manifold cap and riser gaskets look like. I don't think there is a source for these, but I've heard you can buy gasket material from NAPA. Does anyone have a part number? 
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Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: August-17-2020 at 4:00pm
Still making slow progress... exhaust manifolds, carb, alternator, are installed. |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: August-17-2020 at 5:00pm
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Looks great! 👍🏻👍🏻 ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: September-27-2020 at 1:21pm
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Some updated pics of the helm and new front seat - my boat likely left the factory with throwable cushions for the bottom and a snap in back cushion but I had the new upholstery attached to the plywood. The last pic was taken by the PO prior to disassembly. The dual speedo mounting plate is original to the boat and would have had aqua-meter gauges mounted to it (one 45 MPH, the other 55 MPH. Looking at the base, one of them was surface mount, the other flush mount) - when I got the boat it had, 5" 50 MPH airguides which hung over the edges of the plate - It now has two 4" 45 MPH Airguides. You can barely see the hand shift next to the steering wheel and the Morse hand throttle (a $29.95 option)    |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: September-27-2020 at 5:06pm
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Beautiful thank you. I needed that I re-fab’d my alternator bracket too this summer, started twisting |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: September-27-2020 at 5:12pm
| So sweet I’m gonna post again. |
Posted By: Fabcon
Date Posted: September-27-2020 at 7:35pm
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Looking good ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: August-16-2021 at 10:04pm
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At long last... the '65 is in the water and running again! (after at least 30 years, 11 of those in my possession) Initial start on a garden hose went well until it started to rain, Next I dipped the boat in the Cedar River on the trailer to finish breaking in the cam, test the complete raw water system and transmission shifting. Found my thermostat housing was leaking, fixed that, then trailered to Lake Delhi for the shake down cruise.
Docked next to the 97:   Running down river about 25 MPH   Thanks to Keith and everyone on CCFan that has helped with this project and provided moral support along the way, especially Art who found the original bill of sale and helped with the missing puzzle pieces. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-17-2021 at 5:40am
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Phil, Fantastic to say the very least. I knew you'd get it in the water one of these days. Looks great.
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Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: August-17-2021 at 8:31am
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Beautiful Boat! Very nice work. ------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-17-2021 at 8:46am
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Phil, Keep us informed on how that FE runs. ------------- /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: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: August-17-2021 at 9:35am
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Bad ass. Very happy for you. Beauty Thanks for action pictures -brother from a different mother- |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: August-17-2021 at 10:04am
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WOW nice work and thanks for sharing this. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-17-2021 at 10:39am
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Phil - That is so AWESOME. Can't wait to hear how she continues to run. GREAT WORK!!! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-17-2021 at 11:29am
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Way to go Phil! long journey but worth it ------------- 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: 70CC
Date Posted: August-17-2021 at 12:14pm
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I've been taking it easy breaking in the motor, but so far I'm pretty happy with the way the 390 is running. The distributor is a Mallory marine unit with points. I'm running a Carter 4 BBL (I believe this to be the original carb) converted to electric choke. Idle is smooth, throttle response is nice and snappy with no bog. I have to give a shout out to Gary Myers from Motorheads Mfg in Ely for doing the machine work and assembly, working with parts from multiple motors. |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: August-18-2021 at 8:34am
------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: wayoutthere
Date Posted: August-18-2021 at 12:17pm
| That is a beautiful boat, you guys that do the period correct/showroom restorations have skill and patience on a whole nother level. |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: August-20-2021 at 10:06am
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I'm looking for a few items to finish off this project: The Ski Nautique script that goes on dash is broken in two pieces. I believe its the same emblem used on the Gen 2 boats, and maybe even the 2001's?  My 71C does not have a neutral safety switch. If anyone has a junk Velvet Drive laying around, I'm interested in the switch, the mounting plate, and the cam that actuates the switch (like the one shown here).  Send me pm if you have either of these. Thanks! |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: August-20-2021 at 10:19am
| I believe the neutral switch is still available new. I found one on eBay, bought one as a spare |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: August-20-2021 at 10:23am
| Try. 1000-640-004. Velvet neutral switch |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-20-2021 at 10:47am
| https://www.ebay.com/itm/222893038202" rel="nofollow - https://www.ebay.com/itm/222893038202 |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: August-20-2021 at 12:12pm
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Like he mentioned he needs the cover/mounting plate and the cam too, not just a switch
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Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: August-20-2021 at 2:33pm
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Phil I dug through my "pile of parts that might come in handy for somebody one day" and came up with what's in the picture.  It's the cam and the plate you need. I found a dead switch, but that won't do you any good. This plate takes the newer NSS that has a 7/8 hex head. The PCM part number is R153011 for the switch. The part number listed and linked earlier will fit. There's a wide variety of prices when you get looking. It's cheaper than the old bigger switch too Send me a PM with your address and they'll be on the way to Iowa for a worthy boat. We'll call it a donation to your project
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Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: August-20-2021 at 10:16pm
| Fantastic! PM sent. Thanks! |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: August-21-2021 at 1:04pm
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The USPS has the package now, says it'll be there on Wednesday. I'll send a tracking number in a PM later today
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Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: October-03-2021 at 9:18pm
Velvet drive updated with neutral safety switch - thanks again to Ken. Motor box and rear hatch cover added. |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: October-03-2021 at 9:30pm
Pulling its first skier in about 30 years... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-03-2021 at 9:55pm
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Beautiful Phil ------------- 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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-04-2021 at 5:47am
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Phil, Thanks for all your efforts into a fantastic restoration. ------------- /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: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: October-04-2021 at 8:30am
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Very nice 65, well done sir |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: October-04-2021 at 8:44am
| Next years calender entry winner |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: October-04-2021 at 10:11am
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Boat looks amazing, and love the picture with the skier! If it's possible for a boat to be smiling, that one is. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: samudj01
Date Posted: October-04-2021 at 2:25pm
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Awesome to see it back pulling skiers. A job well done. ------------- 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 |