89+ stringers
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Printed Date: March-06-2025 at 2:04pm
Topic: 89+ stringers
Posted By: beretta5spd
Subject: 89+ stringers
Date Posted: August-08-2018 at 4:25pm
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Hey guys... I wanted to see what your thoughts would be on the stringer issues with pre 89 boats vs 89-92. I know that the 89-92 had better fiberglass (maybe the epoxy was better). And then 93 went full fiberglass. How many stringer rebuilds have you heard of for boats in the 89-92 range? I have had my ears to the ground for a long time now and it seems like all the stringer jobs I've heard of are 88 and below. I'd love a slant back ski nautique some day even if it was of the 90-92 vintage. *Edited to clarify the year change of 93+ being full fiberglass structure. ------------- 1996,1997 Sport Nautique 1986,1992 Ski Nautique - Sold 1995 Sport Nautique - Current |
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Posted By: beretta5spd
Date Posted: February-12-2019 at 7:04pm
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Just thought I'd bump this thread to see if anyone has heard of 89-92 boats with the upgraded glass (resin) needing stringer repair. I'd love to pick up a 93+ boat... but there are a lot of great deals on 90-92 hulls that I may eventually pull the trigger on if the risk of stringer repair is low. Thanks ------------- 1996,1997 Sport Nautique 1986,1992 Ski Nautique - Sold 1995 Sport Nautique - Current |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: February-12-2019 at 7:33pm
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Seems like 90 up boats do hold up better with more material or not as prone. Being that I have a 89 and 91 you can definitely tell the difference ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: beretta5spd
Date Posted: February-12-2019 at 7:47pm
That is interesting about your 89 vs 91. I just can't believe how many 91-92 boats are on the market in the 6-7K range for what look like solid boats. 93+ boats seem to be commanding a pretty penny. I'm looking forward to more feedback from the forum. I think I heard of one person needing to repair a portion of the floor in a 92 boat... but that's it. Thanks for your reply. ------------- 1996,1997 Sport Nautique 1986,1992 Ski Nautique - Sold 1995 Sport Nautique - Current |
rosconole wrote:Posted By: 1993R
Date Posted: February-12-2019 at 8:08pm
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I'm the orignal owner of the 92 SN on the cover of the 92CC catalog. The 92 boats came with a lifetime warranty on the stringers to the orignal owners. I thought they were fiberglass encased but cant remember Mine are still solid as a rock |
Posted By: beretta5spd
Date Posted: February-12-2019 at 10:56pm
very cool! ------------- 1996,1997 Sport Nautique 1986,1992 Ski Nautique - Sold 1995 Sport Nautique - Current |
Posted By: MechGaT
Date Posted: February-17-2019 at 9:51am
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My ‘92 Sport had rot under the seats and in front of the cradle. There is still wood under the fiberglass so it can still rot. I can’t speak to the difference in rates of rot with my low sample size. Look the boat over for soft spots and be ready to look at several. ------------- '92 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: February-17-2019 at 11:49am
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It all depends upon how the boat was used and cared for. If it was left out in the rain there will always be ways for water to find its way down to the wood. I found wet foam under a crack in the floor in my 1993 boat. I removed the wet foam and put fresh dry foam in before repairing the crack. My boat was a very, very well used ski school tug. If buying a pre-1993 boat do a check just like you would for any boat with wood stringers. There is a link to a checklist in the FAQ. I love my slantback... ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: beretta5spd
Date Posted: October-03-2019 at 12:23pm
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Bumping this post.... has anyone with a 91-92 had to repair stringers? ------------- 1996,1997 Sport Nautique 1986,1992 Ski Nautique - Sold 1995 Sport Nautique - Current |
Posted By: rolleronariver
Date Posted: October-03-2019 at 2:29pm
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I had to replace the stringers in our 92 sport. Floor behind drivers seat is where I first noticed the rot then I accidentally stuck a finger through the starboard stringer while working on the boat. For the right price I wouldn't be afraid to buy another boat with wood stringers. It took me about 4 or 5 weeks of working nearly every evening for a couple of hours to finish it. There's some great details on how to do it on this site. Don't cut corners and spend the money on good materials and you'll only change them once. I think I had around $1,800 in the repair when I was done. It might have even been a little less. It's been a couple of years since I finished it. Still have the boat and still love it! ------------- 92 Sport nautique |