Perfect Pass for 84 Ski Nautique
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Printed Date: March-05-2025 at 10:34pm
Topic: Perfect Pass for 84 Ski Nautique
Posted By: Joel Rimstad
Subject: Perfect Pass for 84 Ski Nautique
Date Posted: March-02-2020 at 7:14pm
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Hello, new guy here. I have a 1984 Ski Nautique. I have owned it for 6 years now and am finally ready to put in some type of speed control system. The boat is used almost always to pull in a course and while it holds speed really well, for the sake of other drivers I am ready to make the leap. It's been a tough decision because the boat is 100% original. I have looked at Perfect Pass but before I order a new system from them I was hoping to find some used parts instead. If anyone can point me in the right direction or let me know what has worked well for them I would really, really appreciate it! And yes...I have looked on ski it again. Thanks in advance for any advice. It's been quite awhile since I last paid attention to this site but know there is a wealth of knowledge here. It's how I found the boat in the first place! Joel |
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Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: March-02-2020 at 8:39pm
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SIA and eBay is your best bet. On a website like this we have a tendency to hold onto spare PP bc we know what we have. Sometimes on Ball of Spray if you post a wanted thread a generous person might cough up a part as most of those guys ski ZO and won’t ever go back. ------------- 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: March-03-2020 at 11:12am
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I did a bit of a similar search a month or so ago, trying to avoid retail for new PP/stargazer. Searched around, including an inquiry over at BOS. Jody Seal offered me one from 2004, I believe, for only $200. It was a single line variety. PP would no longer support that old a unit, so I passed, but if you feel like taking the risk, I would bet he still has it. ------------- _____________ “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: Joel Rimstad
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 11:23am
| Thanks for the replies so far. Kind of confirms what I was thinking....second hand units are hard to come by. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 12:07pm
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Larry has a valid point. The single lines will fail at some point and equate to nearly a complete new system from PP. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Joel Rimstad
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 12:22pm
| So it's looking like my best bet is just to pony up and buy a new system. The boat is solid, I really don't plan on replacing it. Owned it long enough now to feel confident with it. My hesitation has been putting over $1,000 dollars into a boat that's worth maybe $4,000 to $5,000. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 12:41pm
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Yeah worth $5k but IMHO to make the next step up is a $10k boat. So putting 1400$ in a $5k boat you know and are happy and confident with and is paid for seems to make most sense. That $1400 is really saving you $4600k. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Joel Rimstad
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 2:44pm
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Orlando76 that is the debate I have had for the last year. I think what you say makes the most sense to me since I love the boat and love skiing behind it.. Really appreciate the input and advise. |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 3:09pm
Larry, can you enlighten me on this, my 05' has the factory installed PP with a single line display, thought of updating to multi line however it's not been a big enough priority. I know several people (believe Greg F being one of them) who have updated to the multi line without issue. So I guess my question is, are they saying they no longer support the gauge or the entire system of that era? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
75 Tique wrote:Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 3:44pm
Single line gauge is no longer available and the little brain box that’s compatible with the single line gauge NLA. Servo motor and harness never changed. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 4:23pm
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Hydrophase still makes their basic system. It does not save you that much though: https://www.hydrophase.com/catalog/speed-controls/classic" rel="nofollow - Ride steady My 85 is on its second single single line gauge since prior owner first installed it. Seems due to quit based on the life of the first one. ------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing! |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 5:05pm
My '99 had a single-line display that I replaced with a StarGazer unit. Plug and Play. Ultra |
Posted By: beretta5spd
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 5:38pm
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I’ve done 4 perfect pass installs and stargazer is an amazing product. It is also a premium product and doesn’t always make sense as we have seen. *clears throat* I DO NOT NECESSARILY ENDORSE THE FOLLOWING. IT IS MERELY SHARING THE INFO: There’s a new company on the scene called “steadypass.” They sell a gps speed control system for $450. The drawback: the servo they offer (you can buy without) is not marine rated. It is in a sealed plastic pvc tube however. The servo is a brushed stepper motor with low current draw. Is it 100% safe.... nothing is. (Will I be ordering one? Absolutely.) ------------- 1996,1997 Sport Nautique 1986,1992 Ski Nautique - Sold 1995 Sport Nautique - Current |
Posted By: Joel Rimstad
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 6:11pm
| Wow. I have never heard or either hydrophase or steadypass.. Just did a quick glance and I like both of those as options. I will do a little more research on them. As far as hydrophase a couple hundred bucks is still a couple hundred bucks. But it looks like the steadypass is half the price. That really got my attention especially when I am looking at putting it in a 36 year old ski boat. Thank you beretta5spd and rebelskier |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: March-03-2020 at 6:46pm
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Hydrophase has been around for a long time but has not properly marketed themselves. They are not a new company. Speed control is really nice. ------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing! |
Posted By: Joel Rimstad
Date Posted: May-29-2020 at 1:19pm
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Wanted to get back in here an give a quick update on my decision. After doing some research I decided to go with the Steady Pass. For about half the price of the other available units I figured I would give it a shot. The install wasn't too tough, I am not very mechanical and I was able to figure it out. Finally skied behind it Wednesday night, through the course and I couldn't be more pleased with my decision. Held the speed exceptionally well. Just wanted to thank you guys on this forum for your advice and guidance. I never would have found this product if it wasn't for all of you! |