My "New" Project Boat
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Printed Date: September-26-2024 at 12:38am
Topic: My "New" Project Boat
Posted By: bkhallpass
Subject: My "New" Project Boat
Date Posted: December-31-2006 at 9:29pm
I think I must be crazy. Like I already don't have enough to do. And, I have a perfectly good, 5 year old boat sitting on the boat lift. Nonetheless, I've joined the ranks of you hearty souls who believe it's no fun to buy a boat that already works. This is my 82 Ski Nautique Project. Needs floors and stringers. 600 hours on the motor. I'm told it runs, but who knows. I think I'll try to get it running before I pull up the floor. BKH
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 12:11am
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Brian, Let me be the first to congratulate you on your "new" purchase. Quite a contrast to the 2001 and quite a project. Hard not to get bit by the bug when you see other peoples projects, isn't it. Well good luck with it and Happy New Year to you and your family.
If I had known you were in the market for a new boat, I would have mentioned the very nice crackerbox I saw on ebay a week or so ago. Right in your area too. ------------- _____________ “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: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 3:56am
| BKH...congrats that one looks like a keeper, 1st year 2001 good find, you should put a seat in it and run the piss out of it before you rip it apart!...have fun.. |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 6:52am
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BKH... I LOVE IT! As you already know it is cla$$ic CLa$$IC! Have fun with it
bj ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 8:48am
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New Year, New Boat, New Baby,
That boat looks very good from 1500 miles. Congratulations, looks like fun, and once you hear that engine rummbling there will be no turning back. The paddle, however, looks to be in only "fair" condition. Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 9:00am
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Brian,
Great looking ride! As for being crazy...sometimes a little insanity's required , that way we really dont have to make any sense in our decisions! Congrats and Keep us posted on the progress!  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 2:39pm
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IT'S ALIVE! Pulled the battery out of my wife's car, hooked up the hose, and after a few cranks, it started right up. Didn't want to run it too long, as it appears the temp gauge is not working. All the other guages appear to work! The transmission rattles, but does operate. All things considered, I'm pretty happy. If I had been forced to do major motor work, that would have put me way over what I intended to spend on this project. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: SkiBum
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 3:49pm
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Looks like you have your work cut out for you. It is a nice boat. I am doing an 87 SN so if you have any questions I might be able to help. ------------- Bill http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks - http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks 1987 SN Rebuild Project |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 6:53pm
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Way to go Brian, Should be a fun project to dig into. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 7:05pm
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Just what the dr ordered to keep you busy and outa trouble.
Need I remind ya to post pics of the boat and the baby? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 9:40pm
A boat resto right after a newborn? Your wife must be a saint!
Looks like it will be a fun project,keep us posted.Hope your holidays went well. Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 9:47pm
If you only knew Mike. She is a saint. During the work week, I typically leave the house about 5:30 am and don't get home till 7-7:30 pm. That's if I'm not travelling. On the weekends, I must have 20 half finished projects around the house. Still, it was the wife who was encouraging me to take on a project. Said I needed to spend time doing something I enjoy. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
05 210 wrote:Posted By: dans
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 11:35pm
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I have an 82 also.Great boat,no issues all summer.I have 700 hours on her.Any questions let my know,I have done lots to my 82.Congrats!Dan ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1404&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1981&yrend=198582 - 82 2001 |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-01-2007 at 11:37pm
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Looks like you have done a lot to your boat Dan. Did you paint the solid blue stripe? BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 12:58am
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Congrats Brian!
Sounds like you found yourself a good one (Wife)hard to come by these days. Nice looking boat. looks like a good project. Where are the seats? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 9:50am
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That's a great looking boat already. Have fun with it. ------------- |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 10:35am
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Randy, I've got all seats, combing pads, etc. The driver and observer's seat have fresh upholstery. Guy was going to recarpet/reupholster when he figure out the floors and stringers were rotten. Decided to throw in the towel. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 10:58am
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Looks like it came with a nice trailer. ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: PLBC
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 11:20am
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Brian,
Very nice, have fun with it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5164&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 99 |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 11:28am
It's not bad. A little rust; the chrome wheels are flaking off pretty bad; one bearing buddy missing; carpet and wood needs replacing; has wrong kind of tires; no trailer brakes; and, I hate the roller on the bow - really gouges the boat. Still, I would think the trailer is probably worth half of what I had to pay. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 12:06pm
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Congrats Brian...let the work begin! Before long, I'm sure it will look like new.
Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 3:54pm
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Mmmm... nice pickup BKH!! I'm Jealous, but I think I may have a "New" boat coming sometime fairly soon also...
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: Redelf75
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 4:34pm
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BKH,
Wow, didn't know you were so inclined. Happens that your boat is just like my old one, same year and color. I owned it from new and sold my half to my brother when I bought the 04. Has close to 2000 hrs and still pulling strong. Way to go! ------------- |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 5:00pm
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Redelf,
I'm not much of a motorhead, but I like carpentry, etc. I've rebuilt a couple of boats. The key for me is that it's a project. I'm in no hurry to use the boat. Kind of the same principal - I never work on the car I have to drive everday. When it has to be done, it stops being fun. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 7:46pm
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Brian,
Ive done LOTS of projects thru the years..boats, cars, trucks, etc. I love to work on them, but I found out a longtime ago not to put them on a schedule..I could keep it as a hobby that way. In fact Ive awlays had a little bit of a let-down when one was completed...I love looking for parts and talking with people during that process. Keep us posted and ENJOY!!!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 9:13pm
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BK I think this is great. You're inspiring me and perhaps in the next year I can join the ranks of you guys. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 95 Sport |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 9:23pm
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I wish I had the time and room for a project like that.Maybe a few years down the road.I've done a lot of custom bikes and stuff,and 62 is right...When done you almost feel a little emptiness,but that soon gives way to a new project(hopefully).It's like a sickness.
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-02-2007 at 10:39pm
Mike, I agree with the sickness..or should I say addiction? I was a "gear-head" long before I started wrenching on boats...I always said...They have places for alcoholics and druggies...but they just turn us loose on the streets! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 11:09am
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Brian,
SWEET RIDE 
Keep us up to date on the project with pics please!!! How's your back doin? hope all is good!!! Now get busy 
Paul, ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: slalomguy
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 11:22am
two pages of a$$ kissing just for buying an old boat? 
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Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 11:37am
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First off slalomguy.. who the hell are you to say something like that? and 2nd off, it's not an "old boat" it's a cla$$ic! Tool...
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 11:51am
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Nate, you took the words out of my mouth,the world needs Less of two things Doctors and Lawyers. They both profit from the perils of others.Slalomguy you would not understand the joy of bringing back to life something that was thrown away,its like giving a new life to a relic nobody else wants............
boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 11:55am
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he just has a hard on for Cliff, that's all ------------- |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 12:00pm
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Welcome Slalom Guy,
The people on this site enjoy Correct Craft boats, particularly old ones. Boats have a story, and bringing one back to life is an important part of the story. We enjoy seeing a cla$$ic, as Nate has mentioned be restored to do what it was meant to do-particularly when it is of a fraction of the cost of new boat. We each have different skill sets (or some of us, no particular skills at all), so we depend upon one another for help, and encouragement. Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 1:08pm
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Brian,
Congrats, looks like you will have your hands full, Hopefully you can get it done before Aspen is old enough to take the 82' out by herself! Boat Doc, funny comment coming from a guy whose screen name is "Doctor"? FYI, BKH is/was an Attorney. Chuck, well said! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 1:49pm
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Does any body recognize this guy?
Man what an a$$. Chuck well spoken from the preacher man!! Yo quinner.....What up Dog??? ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 2:27pm
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Appreciate the sentiment guys, but I'd ask you to just let it be. I've never visited this site to start a pissing contest, and I don't want to start now.
I'm not sure why slalomguy has a problem, but it doesn't really matter much. If I recall correctly, slalom guy did restore or at least fix up a 79 Nautique. He chose not to publish pics, etc. and that is certainly his prerogative. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 2:56pm
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Quinner, that is the name of my company, and i saw on his profile his occupation was a lawyer,his comments just did not set well with this redneck........... boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: tjlake
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 4:24pm
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Brian, good luck on the project. My next door neighbor/ski partner has the same boat, same color scheme,etc. if you need any points of reference. He is actually doing some cosmetics this winter, but the engine runs great. I think everything is original also. Joe ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1882&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1985&yrend=1985 - 85 ski nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-03-2007 at 8:43pm
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Thanks for the offer TJ. Probably be a while before I get to the cosmetics. Lots of other logs on the fire. This is something for me to do for fun when I have time. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: January-04-2007 at 12:43am
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I found it kind of ironic slalomguy's last name is Johnson... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: January-04-2007 at 8:25am
Haha!! Somehow I missed that... Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: dans
Date Posted: January-04-2007 at 9:33pm
Slalomguy,Why are you on CCF if you don't like old boats.Next this guy is gonna say skiing sucks & great advice on CCF is stupid.Thats like looking at the playboy site & complaining about the girls.I bet Slalomguy doesn't like these pics either.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1404&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1981&yrend=198582 - 82 2001 |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: January-05-2007 at 8:52am
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hello Darlin ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: January-05-2007 at 8:55am
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^ You talkin too me Paul? ^
What's up hippie, good to see you back around!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: January-05-2007 at 11:25am
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Quinner,
If thats you washing the car up above .....Then hell yea i'm talkin to you! 
Glad to be back
Paul, ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-05-2007 at 7:12pm
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I'm sitting here thinking why does he have to do that much work to such a new boat,82 wasn't that long ago,I can still kind of remember it. Then I realize mine was even younger when I did it.The youngster next to me in my diary picture is now 22. Where in the world is the time going? ------------- 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: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-05-2007 at 8:43pm
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I hear you Gary. Boats 24 now, but I think it's really more about how well the boat was taken care of. This guy bought the boat in 90 when he was young and single. Married and had kids in 94. Boat mostly sat in front of his house for years - collected water and the rest is history. His loss my gain. Will provide me hours of entertainment working on this thing. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-05-2007 at 9:54pm
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I been wanting to meet quinner, now that I see his pic above washing the car I wanna meet him/her even more!
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-05-2007 at 9:58pm
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Your right about that, my Dad has a 85 Shamrock in salt water and it still looks like new. When he's in Florida for 6 months,his 2 hobbies are boating and cleaning 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: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-07-2007 at 9:11pm
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Disconnected the propshaft from the tranny today and ran the boat in driveway. Motor and Tranny sound great. All the noise was coming from the propshaft. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I got lucky and my project has a sound motor and tranny. Plan to pull the motor and tranny the weekend of the 20th so I can get started on those stringers. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: January-08-2007 at 11:02am
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Yo Quinner,
You gonna be at green lake this year? paul, I'm still up in the air right now, but pulling hard to get the time off. ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: January-08-2007 at 6:17pm
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BKH,
Was that the boat on Craigslist for quite some time ? I was wondering if anyone was going to pick that deal up............. ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-08-2007 at 6:36pm
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Actually, this boat was on Craigslist for a day. My brother lives down the street from the guy and has driven by it every day for the last 15 years. He put a for sale sign on it about 2 weeks ago, and my brother called me. Then I saw it on craigslist and called about an hour after he posted. Bought it the next day. I think there has been an 81 an an 85 on Norcal Craigslist for some time. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: January-08-2007 at 8:04pm
You know it, already reserved the rooms. Hope you can make it happen! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: January-11-2007 at 10:12am
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Just reserved my room last night.....
Man o Man that ladies golf tounament shure does clog up the rooms for that weekend.... But......A womens golf tournament at green lake on the same weekend
I wonder if they brought there Bikini's?
Paul, Quinner.....I want a ride in that bad a$$ boat of yours this year!!! Are we starting out at the Goose Blind Thursday night to get primed? CANT WAIT !!! Paul, ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-11-2007 at 10:28am
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Paul,
COOL! Glad to get you back "up north"...where did you book your room at? look forward to seeing you again!...Pam and I are planning to be there Thursday afternoon.. will have to have a Pre-greeting party somewhere that night! btw.... hope we dont need to bring "boat washing rags" again? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 12:21pm
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Wood,
Damn steve......Are you still sore about the "washing of the Cla$$ic".....I promise i wont make you wash my boat again
I'll return the favor this year an wash your boat for ya old buddy. This year there will be no pulling of the boat with an RV so hopefully i wont be covering the boat with power steering fluid again this year? I'm staying at the American inn just about 4 miles out. everything else was booked or too expensive 
See ya there.......Cant wait!!! Paul, ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 12:47pm
Paul, it wouldnt have been so bad if you hadnt taken first place in the boat show for the 60s division!!
Glad you got a room tho! ...is it July yet? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 1:00pm
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What are the Green Lake dates again?
Steve ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 1:11pm
Green Lake is going to be July 13 thru 15... There will probably be a few of us getting there on the 12th... Try and make it! ask anyone that went last year... It was a GREAT time!!!!  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 1:15pm
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btw , where you from? ....duh, I just saw in your signature... Indy? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 1:17pm
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Will do
Thanx for the reply ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 1:18pm
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I'm in Indianapolis, IN ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: January-12-2007 at 1:21pm
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Forgot to ask. Are there may people from Indiana who attend & from what cities. Would maybe consider convoy. ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: January-14-2007 at 5:14pm
We're in South Bend. Went last year and it was the best weekend of our summer. Definitely, definitely, definitely worth the drive. Like 62Wood said, there will probably be a lot of people there on Thursday. We already have a hotel booked Thursday through Saturday nights. Get that Tique up there! Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: January-14-2007 at 6:42pm
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rleinen79
What happens on Fri. AM & how early does it start. If I go should I stay 2 or 3 nites? How long of a drive would it be from Indy. Would I use I-80/94, I-294, I-94 Steve ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-14-2007 at 8:23pm
Behl, We are still working on this years details of the weekend... but everything is very laid back.. Just a quick overview of last year.. I think between 20 and 25 CCs showed up, driving from as far as Ohio and western Missouri. That along with 80 or 90 people, some flying in from California and the east coast, made the first year a "tough act to follow "!! Last year on Thursday night a bunch of us, most of who had never met before, gathered at the campground. We cooked some food on the campfire, drank a few cool ones, admired each others boats and just sat around talking..... Friday , most of us just took our boats out for a day of "water fun".. Others were arriving thru-out the day. Then in the evening we had a "meet and greet" in the park. Sat AM ,most went back out for more fun. In the afternoon ,we met at a 3 foot deep sand bottom cove where we anchored ,walked around and just mellowed out some more....that was followed by a cookout in the park that night... We will be posting more info on this years re-union as its figured out.. Thats kind of a quick overview..but like Rob says "get that Tique up there"! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: January-14-2007 at 9:53pm
Like 62wood says, people continued to show up throughout the day on Friday. Thursday night waws great because my wife and I had a chance to meet Steve (62wood) Alan (81Nautqiue) Chris (79 Nautique), and Brian (BKHallpa$$) who flew in from CA, among others. Friday was kind of a freeforall, and Saturday everyone hung out at the sandbar, then in the park at night. It's really great hanging out with people that share your pa$$ion for these great CCs. And the sight of all those beauties attracted a lot of attention from the locals, both in the park and at the sandbar. You have to get the Tique up there this year, because Mojoman, who had the only Tique last year, upgraded. As for the drive....about 6 hours from South Bend...80 (Toll Rd) to 94, then North through Milwaukee. Add another couple hours for you I guess. Totally worth the drive. Don't even hesitate! Couple of shots from last year: 
Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: January-15-2007 at 11:46am
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Hey Rob,
Are you absolutely sure you had a good time last year ???? Just check'n...
Rehash: Friday is usually a "getting settled" day before the gathering. I think we could also plan some events for that day as well, since there are so many people that will be there earlier, but it isn't till Friday evening that we have the first real gathering. Here we will outline the town, the lake and it's rules, local DNR and the weekend's plans. So try to plan on at least then.. Just ask Rob how much fun he and his wife had !!! 
Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-01-2007 at 1:17am
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Started pulling the floor out of the 82 project tonight. Fascinating. I had read much about "rotten plywood" under the front seats, and by the plywood. I was surprised to find no plywood at all. Instead, the floor was layed with planks of 3/4 X 8". I guess it's fir. The stringers in this section appear to be more rotten than anywhere else in the boat. Some of the foam was rotten and nasty. My wife said it stunk like hell, but, of course I couldn't even smell it. Even where the foam looks pristine, I found there to be a layer of water at the bottom between the foam and the belly of the boat. It is quite an effort the claw the foam out of there. You guys who've taken all the foam from the boat in a single sitting certainly have more energy than I do. All in all, a lot of fun. Let's see if I feel the same way weeks from now. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: February-01-2007 at 6:02am
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BKH..... The 81 I am restoring also had fir planks across the front under the seating. In the late seventies I went through the C.C. factory seeveral times. They had a carpenter spending all his time a$$embling the stringer/flooring skeletons and stacking them up. C.C. would take one drop it into a hull and start laying up gla$$. BTW I am still working on the 81. It has been two years now. I am getting real close but other things have taken me away from the project too much. Man I dig the early 2001's
Question: Are going back with wood? bj ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-01-2007 at 9:33am
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bj, I think I'll probably use plywood in that section as I've seen Ski Bum do in his recent photos. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: February-01-2007 at 9:58am
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Mayor BKH- I also used 3/4 in treated plywood when I replaced my flooring.... rock solid for the last two years.
I suggest a cutting wheel and a face mask when ripping out the foam. Remember the demo is the easy part. ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: February-01-2007 at 10:06am
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.....also remember using a reciprocating saw quite a bit.....fun stuff ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-01-2007 at 12:06pm
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82, I used an air power cutter to cut my lines
on the fibergla$$ section of the floor. Just used a 4 inch circular saw to cut throught the wood section. Was just using a hammer to knock out the foam. Not too bad, but I may try the cutter there as well. Did you use ply on your entire floor, or just around the front seating area? BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: February-01-2007 at 12:27pm
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Brian,if you use plywood for the floor. Don't use treated if you plan to use resin and gla$$ with it. ------------- Scott |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-01-2007 at 12:29pm
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Yep, got it. Thanks Scott. It'll probably be a couple of months before I get there. Not much time to work on this. Just an hour or two here and there. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: February-01-2007 at 12:30pm
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I capped the whole floor with 3/4 inch treated ply...it made a more even platform for laying carpet and I had access to some free materials.
If I were to do it again (not any time soon) I would have used 1/2inch for all the floor and 3/4in just for the removable access panel in the back. probably overkill to use the 3/4....but at least it's solid. ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 11:34pm
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Just a few progress pictures. I have the floor and all the foam outnow, upt to the kick pannel under the bow. Quite a bit of rot in the stringers. In one section, both the main stringer, and the outside stringer were completely gone, with a 3-4" gap between sections of the stringer. With only a few hours each week to work on it, this is gonna take a while. BKH
All the planking below the front seats rotten 
Port Stringer near observer seat 4" gap. 
Starboard stringer, petrified wood 
Starboard exhaust stringer, rotted through. 
Rot all the way around the battery box.  ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 11:40pm
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Wow those are scary pictures. Every time I see one of you guys start this I get worried about what is under my floor.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Chopper
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 11:50pm
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Do you guys ever take your boats out of the water.?
Just seems strange to me that there are so many of these boats out thee with rotten stringers & floors.? Why is that.? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1540&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 98 Ski |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-18-2007 at 11:57pm
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Chopper, I bought this boat as a project. I knew the floor was rotten when I got it. Didn't know how extensive it would be below. It's a 25 year old boat. For the last ten years, the guy didn't take very good care of it. Rain water, etc. However, looking at the damage, it probably would have rotted anyway. The fibergla$$ had cracked where the floor meets the engine brackets. Also, cracks under the drivers seat. So, even if he took care of it, water would have got in over time. Not all of the wood was encased in fibergla$$ on both sides. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: February-19-2007 at 12:51am
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rleinen79 in one of the pics you posted the orange older SN it has an MC number is that a michigan boat? If so where abouts is it from. Highly unlikely but there used to be one that looked just like it that ran around on the lake on I am from when I was little. Infact my dad had worked on it a couple of times. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-19-2007 at 9:03am
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I have commented before that there is no such thing as encapsulation of wood in a fibergla$$ boat. They tried to "encapsulate" and then would proceed to drill holes through it to attach things like the seats or the engine mounts. I doubt that any attempt was made to seal these holes with something like 5200. Water is going to get to the wood. The encapsulation does more harm that good because it keeps the wood wet all the time. As a wooden boat owner, I know that it's always the wood that can't dry out that rots first.
The use of wood frames in a fibergla$$ boat was a natural evolution from the wood to the fibergla$$. ------------- /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: Chopper
Date Posted: February-19-2007 at 10:46pm
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BKH,
I was just curious that's all. Most boats "down under" are trailered to & from the lake & then stored in the garage / under cover, so very rarely does wood rot seem to become an issue. I guess if you left your boat out in the rain / snow then that would be a different story. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1540&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 98 Ski |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: February-20-2007 at 2:59am
Haven't seen Stang around here in awhile but it is his boat. I believe it came out of the Detroit area. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-25-2007 at 11:22pm
Not too exciting given all the other guys currently replacing floors and stringers. Nevertheless, here are a couple of progress pics. Got some time to work on it today. Just about ready to start pulling stringers. BKH
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-26-2007 at 12:07am
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BKH: Looks to me like you are making good progress considering the amount of time you can spend. Keep the pics coming!
Hope both of your girls are feeling better. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-26-2007 at 6:34pm
Hey 82. When you put plywood down did you insert any ribs or just go with ply over the foam? BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Chopper
Date Posted: February-26-2007 at 7:35pm
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Might be a stupid question, but how do you match the shape of the stringers if the old ones are rotten / don't come out in one piece.?
Or is it not overly critical.? PS Lookin good BKH ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1540&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 98 Ski |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-26-2007 at 8:08pm
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I plan to replace them one at a time, and use the rotted pieces as templates as close as possible. Then, just as skibum did, I will measure off the remaining, and corresponding stringer left in the boat to be sure everything lines up. I'll also take as many measurements as I can, and do a drawing before I remove each piece. In end, I think it is an inexact science.
Some of the folks with more experience remove them all at once. I think I'll play it this way because it seems a little safer given my experience/knowledge. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: February-26-2007 at 8:23pm
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81 Thanks for the bit of info. Like I said it looks like the baot I was talking about but more then likely it's not. But would be funny if it was. ------------- |
Posted By: copcraft
Date Posted: February-26-2007 at 9:15pm
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Brian
It looks like you are getting a lot done! I did as you stated and took out one at a time so I could see and measure as needed the one that was still intact. It was a pain to rip it all out, then learn as they said, that was the easy part. I have one side about all epoxyed in and will start ripping out the other after vacation. I do enjoy having a project going to occupy the winter months. I'm positive your boat will come out beautiful. David |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-26-2007 at 10:25pm
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I'd like to see some pics of your progress David. That Mustang's going to be great. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: copcraft
Date Posted: February-26-2007 at 10:49pm
| I'm Working on the pics. I need to sit down and figure the photobucket thing out. Little by little I guess. I just learned that we are hanging cabinets and putting a tile floor in the girlfriends kitchen after vacation, not working on the boat. Who knows how long this may take to get her in the water. |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: February-27-2007 at 12:18pm
No ribs added. Did not remove stringers. Just used 'Rot Dr.'(as suggested by other CCfans),gla$$ed around visible cracks in stringers, and ripped out visibly saturated foam and replaced. then laid down ply. Floor is solid as a rock for 2yrs now. Holds about 1000lbs. of ballast bags with out issue. Probably not the way Skibum would have done it, but it should last for quite a while. ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-27-2007 at 1:13pm
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Thanks. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: February-27-2007 at 5:52pm
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copcraft don't you hate it when other projects get in the way of your project. ------------- |
Posted By: copcraft
Date Posted: February-27-2007 at 7:00pm
| Yes I do. Just seems like you're spinning your wheels. As soon as you gain a little momentum, Wham! Something new gets in the way. That's life I guess |