Comparing ski nautiques from 2003-2011
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Printed Date: March-06-2025 at 5:11pm
Topic: Comparing ski nautiques from 2003-2011
Posted By: IanG74
Subject: Comparing ski nautiques from 2003-2011
Date Posted: July-28-2019 at 10:45am
| I am doing some research on a used boat to buy. I found two used ski nautique 200's, both kept in excellent condition. One is a 2003 and one is a 2011. The 2011 has about 250 hours and the 2003 has 100-150. Are there any significant differences between them that I should factor in? |
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Posted By: GHTILL
Date Posted: July-28-2019 at 11:27am
I'm sure the price of each  ------------- TWSS |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: July-28-2019 at 11:28am
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Both will throw nice wake, majority of difference would be with electronics etc. I am guessing the 2011 is $15k more. Both have very low hours... the 03 is too low... I’d be skeptical of that. Without seeing and driving them or knowing anything about them, I would lean toward the 2011. |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: July-28-2019 at 11:41am
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Somebody needs to tell you that the SN200 wasn't born yet in 2003 So if it's a 200 you want you have one choice Those are two different hulls you're looking at |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: July-28-2019 at 4:19pm
$2011 200 SN low hours. $40k++ |
AAM196 wrote:Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: July-28-2019 at 4:49pm
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Yeah, without seeing all the details we would only be speculating... I would expect a well treated garage kept 2003 SN CB to have 800ish hours and sell for $20k... I would expect a 2011 SN 200 CB to have 400 hours and sell for around $38k. Before I purchased a boat with so few hours, I’d want to know it’s full story! If I am a little low I would just wait until September ( I live in PA). We are in mid July, all boats are at premium! |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: July-28-2019 at 4:50pm
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Totally different animals. One is bad a$$. The other belongs on PN. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: IanG74
Date Posted: July-28-2019 at 6:30pm
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The 2003 is 24k and the 2011 is 41k |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: July-29-2019 at 4:59pm
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There are garage queens out there, I found and bought a 1995 with 99 hours on it in 2014, it had been stored inside for 20 years and not used, I purchased from the original owner.. It still needed about $2,000 in parts to get it in good condition but the engine, interior and hull were perfect so I bought it and enjoy it a lot. Test drive them both and see what you like and hear the owners stories. Pay attention for easy starting, no vibrations and check the bilge to see if you are taking on water. If you are happy with the way both run keeping $17K in your pocket leaves you a lot of money to cover any repairs and to vacation with. Good luck with your choice. Remember Toys are just a place where you throw money, it does not come back to you so enjoy your toys and replace the money with good memories. ------------- |
Posted By: Bakchose
Date Posted: July-29-2019 at 6:24pm
| Did you see the 05 Meredith Marina has listed? The hours are 580, but if it as clean as the pictures look, it is a non issue. It’s been for sale awhile now. Two price reductions down to $19,999. Might be able to get it for a little less. If it’s the 03 I think you are talking about, I think the price was $19,000 last fall. |
Posted By: burban65
Date Posted: July-29-2019 at 8:46pm
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Ian..........PM sent your way ------------- SRB |
Posted By: stepper459
Date Posted: August-05-2019 at 3:05pm
https://nh.craigslist.org/boa/d/meredith-2005-nautique-correct-craft/6925943341.html" rel="nofollow - Here's an '05 at Meredith Marina ... http://www.meredithmarina.com/boats-for-sale/2005-nautique-correct-craft-meredith-new-hampshire-6858744/" rel="nofollow - here it is on their own website Looks pretty good in the pics. That boat is about 20 minutes from me. Might be able to swing by for a look. |
Posted By: stepper459
Date Posted: August-05-2019 at 3:08pm
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Is this the 2011? https://vermont.craigslist.org/boa/d/ludlow-2011-ski-nautique/6934282453.html" rel="nofollow - link |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: August-05-2019 at 5:22pm
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Two different hulls. Two different internal layouts/dimensions/etc. Possibly different motors. The 2011 will be a chevy, I believe the 2003 could possibly still be a Ford. The 2011 has Zero off, or supports zero off. The 2003 did not come with zero off and may or may not support zero off. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: August-05-2019 at 5:30pm
| If you’re a footer and you want a 200 you will want the 409 or better. 343 might not get you there. I assume any DI engines are going to take care of that. Not a problem with older SN models (except MAYBE the 5.0). Just what I’m hearing. I test drove a 200 with 343 and it hit 41 and change on GPS. Drive it before u buy it. |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: August-05-2019 at 9:28pm
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2002 was the last year for Ford. The switch to Chevy was in the middle of the 2002 production run. I have also heard the Fords were not made after 1999. So my 2002 GT40 was a hold over from 1999. Sitting in a warehouse waiting to be made into a boat engine and installed in a new boat. ------------- 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: Orlando76
Date Posted: August-05-2019 at 9:51pm
Actually I think 1997 was last year for the production of 351. Likewise, the 350 has stopped production but still available. So you guys contemplating putting a brand new 343 PCM in your purple 1993 SN better stop thinking and start doing. The DI motors will likely take mega mods for the older boats. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-05-2019 at 11:38pm
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96 or 97 was the last year for the 351w in the cars but 2002 in the boats. PCM bought a bunch of inventory as Ford was nearing the end of their run in the late 90’s. You could get both the gt40 and the excal in ‘02. Chevy had always been an option up to that point, so I wouldn’t call it a “switch”, it just wasn’t as common (see the apex, etc). Not sure why the DI bobtails would require significant mods? |
Posted By: Treybizttu
Date Posted: August-05-2019 at 11:53pm
Really? Broad brush there.. Also I’d just about bet you good money there are more new-er ski owners on here than PN. Bunch of $200k tug boat captains over there. (I like both sites FYI) |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: August-06-2019 at 1:04am
Hey Trey - Really? Broad brush there.   ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: August-06-2019 at 1:41am
Can't say I am impressed with the condition of that low hour 200 SNOB. Dock rash port side... the seadek on platform and rear seat vinyl looks to be poorly maintained. Guessing it spent most of its life under those trees out in the elements. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: August-06-2019 at 4:24am
Jody Seal says doubtful to fit under motor box plus harness adapters aren’t out yet. Sure adapters will come along as PCM is pretty good about that. Guess motor box can be altered but that’ll just ruin the look in my eyes. Plus he says non cat repowers are nearing end of its road. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Treybizttu
Date Posted: August-06-2019 at 11:08am
Haha dangit. |
Posted By: stepper459
Date Posted: August-06-2019 at 1:00pm
That's going to be fun. Luckily it'll be about another 100 years before the world runs out of parts to rebuild 350's. By the time my '03 needs a new engine you'll probably be able to buy an electric conversion kit. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-06-2019 at 2:12pm
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Don't matter anyway we only have 12 years before the world runs out of world ------------- 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: 63 Skier
Date Posted: August-06-2019 at 2:27pm
Gary's secret repower project is the Coal Nautique, get it good and hot and it will hit 60 but be careful to not get burned by the steam coming out the back. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |