thoughts on 97 SN
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Topic: thoughts on 97 SN
Posted By: 75 Tique
Subject: thoughts on 97 SN
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 3:10pm
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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forsale/details.asp?ID=9998" rel="nofollow - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forsale/details.asp?ID=9998 Any thoughts on this boat? I have a friend that is interested. Price is a bit high, I think, but otherwise seems solid so far. Not sure if 67 hours is on new or rebuilt engine. I am going to reach out. Anybody in this neigborhood that could take a look? ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
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Posted By: gt40KS
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 4:21pm
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Looks pretty clean, nice from the one diary picture. Sounds like he's put a lot of new parts that one wouldn't normally do if they were just looking to sell it. Probably a very nice boat, probably a reman engine though maybe new considering he went to the extreme of new wiring harnesses, etc. Perhaps a small part of the price is all the extra gear ... don't know if your friend needs all that stuff. Bottom line, for a really clean, restored 97 I don't think 15k is all that bad. ------------- JCCI 1995 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: man0seven
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 5:02pm
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I would agree with Joe. I bought a 98 with a lot of work needed and will still end up about this same price. The new vinyl is a big value. ------------- 2005 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 5:48pm
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I’d like to see it at 12,5 but 15 isn’t crazy for that boat. Whew, it least it isn’t masters green like most 97’s and all 98’s. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 8:31pm
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Water test it to be sure but with all the new parts and if it appears in as good as condition as presented that would be a good buy. You can spend a lot of money trying to duplicate what is already done on this boat. FYI: I bought my 95 5 years ago, 100 Hours, Original garage kept. I thought I got a great deal until I water tested and found it needed a new Prop, Prop Shaft, Strut and several more items that go bad when not used including the Trailer Brake rebuild. I did all work myself with forum help but still invested about $2,000. on top of the purchase price. Still happy I bought it but you never know on a used boat. ------------- |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 8:33pm
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Sounds pretty much in brand new condition, all the stuff you would spend on is already done. I think it's a fair value given all that. Maybe my only comment is if I was a strong skier into running the course I might see if I could come close to that price for a few years newer 196. No way you'd match the "new-ness" of this one but might be worth the upgrade. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: man0seven
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 8:39pm
Ouch  But, I agree.
I might be wrong but that is the TSC1 and it doesn't change for a few more years. I think it is either 2000 or 2001 when they change up to the TSC2 A '97 is a great spot because it is the first year of that hull. ------------- 2005 Ski Nautique |
Orlando76 wrote:Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 8:54pm
I never can keep this group of years straight, but I believe the one I used to ski on was a 2002, which I thought was the change year. Someone will straighten me out!  ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 9:12pm
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02 was the change year. But the 97-01 is still highly sought after and regarded as a superior slalom wake with excellent tracking. As far as skiing goes you’ll be hard pressed to beat the TSC1 and the 02 and latter years rarely if ever fall below 18k. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: bamajeeps
Date Posted: April-03-2019 at 10:40pm
| It's in Theodore, Alabama, which is near Mobile Bay. It may have been used in salt or brackish water, thus the need for new parts. And it has a galvanized trailer. But it's a nice looking boat, I loved my 97 SN. |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 10:36am
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I'm suspicious of all the replaced parts and the rebuilt GT40. Odd trailer too. Pass. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 11:52am
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Good catch on the location/trailer suggesting salt water. Here is seller's response to my questions. Not real easy to follow, but it sounds like not only was it on salt water, but also under salt water. Even if all has been replaced, I have my concerns/doubts. This boat I’ve ski on it since it was new, I bought it from my best friend but he did not pull it out of his boat house durning 2006 hurricane, he just remove the drain plug, which saved the boat fr/ damage, but got water to the engine, purchased it then & pickled it until I was ready to restore it, I had a few other Ski Nautique’s at the time, I got a new 5.8 Short Block & used the GT-40 heads it had on it,The transmission has a new re-built kit done, I put a freshwater cooling system on it, that was just for me, I ordered new Skins fr/ Christine, the back seat never stays in the boat, he wiring harness ordered & all gauges, new steering & cable, it has been completely apart and put back together, I’ve re-done over 6 nautiques, & present I have a 83 Cuddy 90% done w/ a GT-40 going in it, This boat is a 97, which I love it, but I hate things not to be used, most all the parts I get is from skidim Vince, it has a new ECM box, injectors have been tested, I still have the short block that came in it, The trailer it came with it was a steel and it died, I got this trailer and I blasted it & galvinize it local,and use parts off the old trailer, torsional axles, new tires & new matching rim/tire, All this boat was used for was free slalom skiing & ski course, and some trick/air chair, I have more ski’s then I will ever use, I have the high end ski’s in the house some will go too, I’ve even found a fat sack I got from another boat purchase that will go, It’s a good boat and if I don’t sale it I’m fine, I’ve been in Ski Nautique’s since 1979, You can come down and take a ride in it when you like, it stays ready Regards Gary ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 11:58am
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What about this one. Lots of hours? Would that scare you away? http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&postid=50140" rel="nofollow - http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&postid=50140 ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 12:00pm
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The seller certainly sounds capable, confident, and willing to tell the whole story rather than hide it. That would count for a lot with me. Say a boat was swamped in salt and one of our known expert restorers on the site did all that work, I bet any one of us would buy it without a worry. So maybe this one just needs someone to go take a look, test ride, and meet the guy and take it from there. I do think the swamp and rebuild story is worth a discount though. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 12:04pm
Love that color, and the hours wouldn't bother me a bit if it was well maintained, and from the looks I'd say it was. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 12:14pm
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Hmmm, yeah 15k is too much. What’s been done, without further inspection doesn’t scare me too much but you can find the same boat in Midwest for sale money and good condition and never seen salt before. That one in Ocala seems ok. 1004 hours doesn’t bother me. I’m not so sure upon close inspection that the boat and trailer isn’t as good as pics might show. Exactly where in Ocala is it? If he’s south of Ocala I can probably arrange a looksie, but if he’s northern Ocala at the moment I don’t think I can make it. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 12:48pm
I wouldn't even consider 1000 hours high, its a 20 year old boat with 50 hours a year on it -looks like a nice boat. The other one might not scare me either but this on seems all around better ------------- 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: gt40KS
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 2:38pm
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Completely agree with Joe ... And honestly, I've been there, done that with a swamped boat. Though the PO denied it, I'm 100% convinced my boat was a hurricane boat as well after all the rebuild and the length I went to and countless hours in cleaning her up - there was fine silt sand in every single crevasse on/ in the boat. Though it sounds like a lot of parts went into rebuilding it, you can never tell just how far a person will dive into the clean-up. ------------- JCCI 1995 Ski Nautique GT40 |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 3:15pm
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I would give it a test drive and then decide. New Engine and all new wiring/computer. There are not many parts on a boat that would be destroyed other than those mentioned. Not like a car that today has over 30 computers on board and all the fine wires, electric windows, seats and much more. A car that has been sunk is junk. A boat, no so much. He mentioned new engine, Tranny rebuild, gauges, wireing and computer. What else do you worrry about, the $35 bilge pump? The Radio? If it also had glass damage that was not repaired well that would be another story. If it looks good go drive it and make a decision. Mark ------------- |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 3:40pm
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Wet foam would be my worry. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-04-2019 at 3:54pm
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Think we've ruled out the alabama boat, looking closer at the FL boat. Thanks for all your input. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: April-05-2019 at 10:02am
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I would want to know the hours, but this could have some potential if you can low ball this guy. Beat him up on the fiberglass work and interior. New skins, some fiberglass work and a polish and this boat could be a beauty. https://huntsville.craigslist.org/boa/d/huntsville-1997-ski-nautique/6858125730.html" rel="nofollow - 97 in North Alabama ------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing! |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-06-2019 at 2:05pm
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I looked at and checked out the potential 97. It’s got the I believe 260hp base carburetor motor which 22 years later I feel is a perk. What should the top end be? I felt the motor was leaving some on the dock. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: April-06-2019 at 3:54pm
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260 HP Base engine, top speed estimate 43-46 MPH my guess. ------------- |
Posted By: DVskier
Date Posted: April-06-2019 at 4:45pm
| My 97 GT-40 showed 47 top speed on GPS and pulled away from my friends 260 hp 96 Nautique, hole shot and top end. While I understand the affection for carburetor some have the EFI is a beast. |
Posted By: Mpost
Date Posted: April-06-2019 at 8:00pm
What were the hours on that 97?? ------------- 84 SN Sold 98 SN Lund Pro V 1975 Alumacraft |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-06-2019 at 8:48pm
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1004 hours. To follow up. First, thanks to Todd for taking a morning our to look into this for us. Much appreciated. To follow up on Todd's question. First, he says the boat is in good, not show room, but good shape for a 22 year old boat. (I cant help but think of scores like Dave Hart's BFN, but I guess those kinds of finds are pretty rare) Plus this 97 is at the low end of the price range for a TSC, so not perfect is OK. However a top speed of 40 is a likely fatal flaw. Would not be a viable footing boat. Seller says he has pulled a heavy footer at 42. That could be OK, I guess. Between Todd and seller, comments have been made about new carb or different prop. (Seller does not know prop dimensions, but it is a four blade, I am guessing stock prop - anyone know what prop that likely is? But anyway, we are not looking to have to spend 600 for a new carb and/or 400 for a new prop to get the performance we need. Any more thoughts on why this boat might only be running at 40 if should be a 43-46 mph boat? Seller said when he and Todd were out water was extremely rough and far from optimal for a top speed test run.... Thoughts? ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: man0seven
Date Posted: April-09-2019 at 11:51am
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What about this one? If I weren't knee deep in mine I would seriously consider this one. https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/boa/d/seguin-1997-ski-nautique-19-6/6855562095.html" rel="nofollow - '97 SN ------------- 2005 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-09-2019 at 12:05pm
Ugh, purple. Only a real man could drive that. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: man0seven
Date Posted: April-09-2019 at 12:08pm
No kidding! ------------- 2005 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: April-09-2019 at 4:15pm
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Carbureted boats run a standard mechanical advance distributor. A little rust in these old boats can cause the mechanical advance to stick. It is all of a half hour job to open it up and clean the weights to get it working properly again. It can make a huge difference in power. I worked on a friends boat, 350 Chevy that was only 3 years old and the advance was rusted and not working at all. He kept it outside all winter. it can happen. I believe the prop would have been a 422 Acme? May have been the OJ 14 x 16. You will have to decide it buying it and fixing it is best for you or if spending more and getting it hopefully correct right off the bat is best. ------------- |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: April-09-2019 at 9:31pm
Purple rules! |
Posted By: Faceplant
Date Posted: April-09-2019 at 10:49pm
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Yes , purple does !! ------------- Feels like I am hanging 10 but in reality - probably hanging 6. |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 9:18am
Thank you! I’ve recently parted ways with my purple SS but at least it proves my manhood while it lasted! |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 10:38am
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When checking speed was it off a hand held GPS or was it from the speedo? The Speedo could need adjusting. The blue FLa boat seemed to have new non logo interior too. I would give that a good inspection too. ------------- 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, Holman Moody |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 10:57am
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We pulled the plug on the blue boat, even the seller said if we were interested in a decent footing boat, that probably wasnt it. General feed back was a carbed engine probably should be good enough if tuned right or would not be good enough. We didnt want to have to think about dropping big bucks on a new carb and or propeller. The interior was replaced and not logo-ed, but that didnt concern us. Todd said it looked OK, even if not original. Overall, boat was in decent shape. Many thanks to Todd for making the trip to check it out. Appreciate everyone's input, now you can still help. Any leads on the following description would be great. Looking at CCF, ski it again, boat trader, all-of-craigs daily, but we might miss something so dont hesitate to mention. But maybe you know of something in your area that isnt in the ads. Wish list 97-98 Ski Nautique EFI within 6-ish hours (not a rigid requirement for the right boat) 15,000 or less We spotted a 176 in OH but it literally sold the day I reached out to buyer. A 176 would be great A Malibu Response fitting same criteria would work too. Let me know. Thanks. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 11:25am
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Don’t forget PN either. That red 176 in Ohio was on there- went fast ------------- 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: April-10-2019 at 11:30am
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Efi 176 would be exceedingly rare, most were carb. Why no 99 SN? Same hull through 01. Carb engine isn’t the problem on footing, it’s the non-HO. While all those were carb, there were carb’d HO that would also get the job done. New carb or prop could be minor expenses/headaches relative to potential GT40 issues... while relatively reliable engines, they are 20+ years old now, and more complex- with some part availability challenges. Pick your poison there. Acme was not a factory prop until ‘01 so I’d be bookmarking an upgrade on any early TSC boat anyways. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 11:50am
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Tim, I failed to look at the heads on that motor. Seller was on a time crunch and I was more interested in why the motor wouldn’t open up. In 97, was that the 260 hp motor non HO I’m guessing? Upholstery was good condition, I only found two flawed spots plus no logo but I believed it was original 1997 pattern. Speed was checked with Stargazer but my ass-o-meter said hole shot and top end was held back by secondaries not opening and/or timing off. On my PURPLE 93 difference between OJ vs 422 is very minimal. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 11:51am
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only ruled out post 98 because of price climbing. If the deal is there, we'd be fine with newer. Desire for EFI didnt apply to the 176, I understand they move along pretty good with the base engine. Been trying to think of the guy up in NE that had the GT40 176. Cant think of his name to save my life, tho I can picture him clearly. Getting old....memory is 2nd thing to go, but I remember his boat was a screamer. Actually I'm not excited about EFI as if it goes bad, I'd be completely lost. I dont have much understanding of carb/ignition love and care, but I have been getting by. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 11:54am
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The owner also said that the TSC even with a GT40 is incapable of footing. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 12:27pm
Don't be scaring Larry Tim, what parts are challenged so that I can horde them  ------------- 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: Bakchose
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 1:28pm
| The guy is Kyle Tompkins. I think he is on Little Ossipee in Waterboro ME |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 1:41pm
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Thanks John That was bugging me. I was thinking MA, so that was the only state I checked. If I had done NH and ME I would have found it. I had the K, but that was taking me to Ken, not Kyle. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 1:57pm
Well that just ain't right ... The tsc with either the carbed or efi 351W with GT40 heads is a respectable footing boat- table is a bit spongy if you don't make the rope quite long and all that but speed wise you should be able to pull at least a double run and a even a pretty large single should have respectable one foot speeds. In terms of gt40 efi vs HO carbed 351W in that era while I wouldn't go as far as avoiding the EFI GT40 I wouldn't pay more for it over the HO carbed like I would have 10 years ago. Nothing is unobtainable in terms of parts yet and there is a lot of automotive crossover but I suspect eventually you will need to be able to do a little cutting and splicing to keep it running. ------------- 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: April-10-2019 at 2:20pm
There's going to be a really nice 176 for sale in Indianapolis soon. Clean, low hour boat with a fresh motor built by a reputable CCFan we all know and love. If you can't figure out who the seller is shoot me a PM. |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 3:34pm
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I have owned 3 tournament boats, two carbed and one my current 95 GT 40 with Fuel Injection. The FI really does run great when working. It is so nice to reach in and turn the key in the mornings and let the computer wake the enging up with no fuss. Touch the key and boom, it is running. I enjoy it. If it goes bad and can't be repaired a carb can be installed for not too much money. ------------- |
Posted By: Goldcup101
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 3:59pm
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I've got the 285HO with a carb. The Holley was nothing but hassle (old and probably not rebuilt properly so not the fault of the carb per se). Changed it last season for an M600 QFT and, other than the obligatory throttle pump when cold, it runs like a sewing machine. WOT looks like 47-48 but I can't verify that accurately. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 4:47pm
What year boat? ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Goldcup101
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 5:20pm
1997 Bubble back
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Posted By: Goldcup101
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 5:26pm
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Just found the orginal 1997 build sheet. Correct Craft ran it at 45.3mph with 1.2 hours pre-delivery. Whether they loosen up or not, I have no idea. I've replaced the standard prop with a new 422. Again, I have no idea if that affects the top end or not but someone on here may do. Whether you would want to run a footing boat at WOT all the time? I have my doubts. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 5:56pm
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Calum, those are the numbers I was expecting to see. I just couldn’t imagine 8 mph loss at WOT. Being carb. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: samudj01
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 6:34pm
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Nice looking 97 and wow what a setting in the background. Is there a lake back there...how about some pics! ------------- 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: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 7:02pm
Not near Annecy are you? My daughter honeymooned there. Loved it and the lake and said she saw a ton of Nautiques on the lake. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Goldcup101
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 7:02pm
Time split between Lake Annecy and Lake Geneva (the real one). I'm aware that I'm a bit spoiled!      |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 7:10pm
Last time I checked the one in Wisconsin was real too,boats float on it and it's wet ------------- 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: Goldcup101
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 7:12pm
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Yes, 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, an hour from Lake Annecy. As you say, a ton of Nautiques on Lake Annecy and one of the prettiest parts of France. Sadly with prices to match! Just kidding about Lake Geneva Gary, I've no idea which one came first!. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 7:19pm
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We have a Lake Geneva here too as well as the town of Geneva. The joke here is “it’d be called a teeth brush if it wasn’t for Geneva”. Then there’s the Geneva Motel on opposite end of town. Kind of motel that’s open from 9am-10pm, lol not helping the Geneva name any. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: April-10-2019 at 8:36pm
That would be hard to believe. I pulled Eddie barefoot and "backerds" behind my 2001 super air with the GT40. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: April-11-2019 at 1:40am
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If footing speed is priority #1 the older hulls were pretty fast. My 78 Nautique with the 351W, only modification was the heads, small chamber 289 HP Heads ported and polished with larger valves. Probably not as good as the newer P heads available from the factory. We ran a 13 x14 prop in that boat and it pulled barefooters with ease. My buddy liked to one foot at 42 MPH, his 1982 2001 model could barely get him to that speed wide open. My 78 could do it with a lot of throttle left over taching about 4,100 RPM. I think the old boats are smaller and lighter making them faster but you give up interior space and ride comfort. ------------- |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: April-11-2019 at 6:23pm
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Ski it again has a python powered SN from this era. That will pull you barefooting all day. I posted the link in the craigslist section ------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing! |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: May-02-2019 at 11:10am
That’s one of the coolest boats on the market. |