1983 Ski nautique update
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Topic: 1983 Ski nautique update
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Subject: 1983 Ski nautique update
Date Posted: November-10-2005 at 7:49pm
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Here are a couple pictures of a 83' Ski nautique I am restoring. The floor has been replaced and re-fiberglassed. All New Seats that are white with black stripes. The boat is finished now, these pics are a few months old. I plan to add a custom black tower, bimini top, tint the windshield and I have a set of 99 Ski Nautique decals that will go on soon.
The trailer has been restored and painted semi-gloss black. I took the front fenders and had them rhino-lined. Here are a few pics. http://photobucket.com/albums/a312/almcbri/?action=view¤t=BoatBlue.jpg - http://photobucket.com/albums/a312/almcbri/?action=view¤t=BoatBlue.jpg ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
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Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: November-10-2005 at 8:30pm
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Looks like it's gonna be great. Can't wait
for the final pics. You gonna pull it with that classic camaro. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: November-10-2005 at 8:34pm
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Andrew...it's lookin great!
It won't be too long now before she's in the water...unless like me, you have to wait for spring! Keep us updated! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-10-2005 at 9:06pm
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Thanks guys, I am excited to see it come together. I still haven't found an engine yet. The girl I bought the boat from let the boat fall apart. Block and 1 head was cracked. I am probably going with a rebuilt 351W engine. It should be ready to go this spring. Final Assembly will be over X-mas. I am in college so my time is limited to work on my projects!
lol, no the camaro won't be my tow rig. That car has 1,300 hours in it. 68 Camaro, Fuel Injected Small block, TH400 trans, Corvette brakes, custom suspension, 17" custom wheels, rhino-liner on the underbody. Custom Interior and still can't decide on paint. I am leaning towards a blue simiar to the boat! All the work has been done by me on both boat and car. ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: convo
Date Posted: November-11-2005 at 6:21pm
| Are you related to a Mike McBride?? Lives in NC. |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: November-11-2005 at 9:56pm
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When do you find time to study? And you sure must have some kinda good job to be in school and have cool toys. I musta misspent my youth..........john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: markb
Date Posted: November-12-2005 at 2:42pm
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Excellent work Andrew, I am doing the same with 2 boats, a '76SN and '81SN. My GF was onto me about painting the dash white instead of the standard black. I didn't agree at the time but seeing how yours turned out I'm a convert :-) Does your's have the standard interior? You going to re-skin that or do a full custom ala 1986+ |
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-12-2005 at 2:55pm
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Convo: No, there is no relation in S. Carolina area.
John: Nice boat, I remember seeing your boat on here awhile back and thinking wow that is one clean boat. This project is both my brother and I's boat. My projects are 3 hours away from college so that keeps me from spending all my time hiding out in the garage. When I am at home I have a tough time getting out of the shop. I work in marketing PT while going to school FT. I work hard and save my pennies. I love to do bodywork, paint, and fabrication which keeps my budget cost down. Markb: You know we were going to paint the dash black but we talked ourselves out of it due to the heat of black. I am not for sure what kind of seats we have. I believe they are standard. They are the full rear seat, the front benchlike lookout seat, and the bucket captains chair. We had the seats custom re-upholstered white w/ 3 black thin stripes. Turned out great. I wanted to do the interior from a newer style Nautique, but couldn't find any at a decent price. I am considering building a moveable chair to go behind the captains chair due to all that dead space.-Like the new nautiques have. I will add a picture of the dash to my web so you can see it a little better. ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: brimeg
Date Posted: November-12-2005 at 4:41pm
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Andrew:
Looks great. . . I have to repaint a 78 and may do the same with the dash. Quick question for you though. . .are you sure yours is an 83 Ski Nautique. Back end doesn't look right for an 83 or else I have been inhaling to much resin fumes. Keep up the great work! Brian |
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-12-2005 at 5:26pm
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Brian,
yeah I am 99.9% sure it is an 83'. I remember wondering that myself until I checked the t*tle, and also the vin shows the year in the digits. I don't know if maybe the rubber bumper guard is throwing you off. We did away with the aluminum stuff and went back with the rubber stuff to bring the boat up to date. The one thing with the year that has thrown me off is the front air duct. I don't know if I have ever seen an 83' with its style, normally it seems like they have the two black louvers on either side. I dunno though! ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: markb
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 1:11am
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Andrew,
That boat is not an 1983, it's more like an '81. Note the dead flat bottom when veiwed from the rear as brimeg said. Not that it matters and I'm suprised that no one here picked it sooner.. |
Posted By: SMay81SN
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 7:35am
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Andrew,
I'm with markb, I think the boat is older then a 83, more like a 77-78. The front air scoop does not have the teak strip top on it. I would really be suprised if it truely is a 83. Have fun with the project. Scott ------------- Scott http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1383&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - Our 94 SN |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 8:56am
1982...was'nt that when the"2001" was introduced? Andrew's boat would have to be before that right? regardless ,the project is going well though! Wish I could do that stuff when I was a student Way to go Andrew!------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 10:56am
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This has really got me wondering now. The t*tle says 83. Here is what has me confused:
1. the front air duct is different from 83's, more like the 80's. The top air duct piece is fiberglass, it isn't the wood one. 2. The rear seat sets on the ground. There is no base that raises it up. 3. The windshield had the vent windows where you could turn them out and get air, but they were broken so I replaced them with a solid piece of glass. 4. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=817&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=817&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 The paint scheme looked ideticle to this boat (minus the gold 2001 part) before I stripped the paint off. 5. I see what you guys mean about the bottom rear part, my boat is flat, but the other 83's have the arch on the bottom. This has really got me wondering. I deal with cars a lot and see sometimes that in the factories they will use the last years parts for the next year productions. Like for example early production cars in 65 may have some 64 parts that were left over, so they use those parts up before going with the 65 parts. That still wouldn't make sense, because the shell of my boat looks like an 80 I believe. ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: jameski
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 11:47am
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When I bought my boat, the t*tle said it was a '76, but it was actually a '78 - according to the Hull ID number. The hull ID is very easy to interpret - the last two numbers are the year. What is your Hull ID number (its the number stamped in the gelcoat on the top starboard-side of your transom - just below the rub rail)?
Is it possible that Correct Craft made a non-2001-Ski Nautique in '83? ------------- current boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1977 - 94 Sport Nautique previous boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=601 - 78 Martinique |
Posted By: jameski
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 11:53am
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Here's an interesting related thread:
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1539&PN=30 - Difference between ’81 and ’82+ Ski Nauti The 1981 boat billgatesceo was looking at had the tapered chines, but not the vee-hull ...just like yours. ------------- current boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1977 - 94 Sport Nautique previous boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=601 - 78 Martinique |
Posted By: markb
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 1:19pm
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My best guess is it is a 1979 rather than '83. It's definately not a 2001 though. |
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 5:03pm
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I dunno, I am all confused on the year now.
When I get back home I am going to re-check the Serial but I remember seeing the 83. I am going to call correct craft and find out if they have any info. on file and maybe I can get it figured out. It doesn't really matter that much on the year, but it is odd. ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: markb
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 5:46pm
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If you have a quick look through the refernce section you will find that 1979 matches your boat. split windshield, matching rear vent, flat at stern with no vee bottom. I wonder if it possible that it was first registered in 1983? Not sure what your licencing and registration rules are in the USA. The HIN will tell you for sure though or at least it should but either way it's the pre 1982 2001 hull no matter what it tells you. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 6:09pm
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You will find the Hull ID Number on the right side of the transom, just below the rubrail.
For boats made in the US between 72 and 84: 12 digit code Example ABC 12345 1272 - First Three Digits are manufacturer code - Next five digits are serial number - Last four digits are month and year for date of certification. This is not the model year, but the date the boat was made. Alternatively another code was used between 72 an 84: Example: ABC 12345 M73E Last four digits indicate model year with last digit representing month made as follows A - August G - February B - September H - March C - October I - April D - November J - May E - December K - June F - January L - July Boats made after 84 use the same code used today: Example: ABC 12345 A900 First three - manufacturer code Next five - serial number Next letter - A through L, corresponding to January through December. Next digit - Year boat was made Last two digits - Model year of the boat. Hope this helps. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 6:54pm
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Andrew; I gotta vote for '80/'81 also. Except for the bow scoop, it looks alot like my '80. No matter what the year turns out to be you've got yourself one sweet ride. BKH; Where do you keep all that info?! Hope the new job is goin' good....john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 7:14pm
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The new serial stuff I knew.
For the older stuff, I looked it up a few months back when 75 Nautique had a serial numberquestion. The internet is such a great tool for looking things up quickly. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-13-2005 at 9:57pm
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Thanks BKH for the info. I am going to print that off and do some research.
I will post some more pics up around thanksgiving that way you can see the boat all together. As most of you know, I restore cars, but restoring this old boat has really been a great project and a learning experience. I would defintely restore another boat if I ever find another CC. These boats are really designed well. I have gained a lot of respect for correct craft in their design and engineering. I think thats why we are all here and also why we still see these old boats cruising the lakes. ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: markb
Date Posted: November-14-2005 at 1:33am
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Andrew, 1979 or 1983, it doesn't really matter..the important thing is the end result and whether you had a great time doing it. From what I can see it looks really good and will look awesom on the water. |
Posted By: woodyelc
Date Posted: November-14-2005 at 8:59am
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WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT IS A SKI TIQUE. WHICH IN 2001 TOOK OVER THE OLD 17'9 SKI NAUTIQUE. THEY PUT THE CUT ON THE CHINE TO HELP TO CUT DOWN ON THE SPRAY. LOOK AT THE LETTERS AT THE END OF THE SERIAL NUMBER. SHOULD HAVE ST THERE WHICH IS SKI TIQUE. THEY MADE THAT BOAT TILL 1984. HOPE THIS WILL HELP SETTLE THE QUESTION. ------------- woodyelc |
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-14-2005 at 2:06pm
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Woody,
It may be so. Don't the Ski Tiques say Ski Tique on the side? The reason I am confused is, I completely stripped the gel-coat off of this boat and it had the original factory painted Ski-Nautique graphics on the boat, and the rear, and had the exact same stuff as a Nautique. I will check the serial number when I return home, but I am not real sure that the boat is a Ski Tique. ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-14-2005 at 2:35pm
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Alright, I did a little looking around on the net. This boat right here is to the T of what mine looked liked. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=444&sort=&pagenum=8&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980 - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=444&sort=&pagenum=8&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980
(The boat on top) is the one I am reffering to. I wish I could see more pics of the rear of this boat. But the boat is a twin, with the exception my boat had factory painted Ski Nautique decals on the side. I just called the original owner of the boat and she said the boat was a special factory boat. I am not real sure, what kind exactly, but I guess it is possible someone could have ordered the boat special with the Ski-Tique style fiberglass shell. ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: November-14-2005 at 3:03pm
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How long is it? the STique is only 16ft. and change....so I highly doubt that it's anything but a SN.
Check out this ref. section link:http://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/1979_brochure/index.asp?page=09 If you look at the pics closely, first you wonder why referees wearing nut huggers are hanging out on the boat.....(gotta love the seventies).... but it looks like the same scoop in front, single plastic vent thing in the back (my 82 2001 has two), and the dash has a more pronounced 'hump' for the steering wheel than my rig....So I vote that it's a '79 SN..... 
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Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-15-2005 at 1:26pm
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It is 17 ft. 6" I believe. I know it was a bit over 17' ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: November-16-2005 at 7:27pm
Woodyelc is right it has to be a Ski Tique (if it was built in '83)
If it was a Ski Nautique it would be just shy of 19ft. Mystery solved. |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: November-17-2005 at 6:40am
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If built in 83 it would be a tique...if before 82 it would be a nautique...both the SN and the tique got bigger about then!I think in 1982 is when the tique became 17'9" and the Nautique a shade under 19'. Proir to that the tique was a little under 17' and the SN was a little under 18'. ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: tommer12
Date Posted: November-22-2005 at 1:42pm
| Yeah, it's not a 2001 series. The backend of your boat is flat. If you look at the backend view of 2001, the 2001 has a "V" right at the bottom and runs the line of the boat. I would have to say older than 83' |
Posted By: AWhite70
Date Posted: November-22-2005 at 2:00pm
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It's been said in this thread many times, but I think people aren't getting it.
It IS an '83 it's just not a Nautique...it's a Tique. When the 2001 Hull came out in '82 The previous Nautique hull was badged the Tique. In otherwords '76-'81 Ski Nautique = '82-'83 Ski Tique. ------------- AWhite70 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=562&sort=revyear&pagenum=5&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - '79 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: tommer12
Date Posted: November-22-2005 at 2:29pm
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The only way to tell what year it is, if my theory holds up, would be to measure the how far apart the lifting rings are.
If you look at the manuals published here, each year for the "ski Tique" has different lifting ring locations and the exact measurements. In 1976, lifting rings are 13' 11" 1979, lifting rings are at 14" 1" 1982 lifting rings are at 15'6 See the pattern. So if you want to get technical, they are not all the same. Probably the some underlying hull, but not the tops. And to go even farther that the "ski Tique" is different through the years, the beams are all different. Where as the 2001 beams stay consistant at 84" from 83-89. So long story short, measure the lifting rings how far apart they, it should tell you what year it is if the HullID is off for some reason. |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: November-22-2005 at 5:39pm
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[QUOTE=AWhite70] It's been said in this thread many times, but I think people aren't getting it.
I think ...he's not sure of the year...assumed it is an 83. It either is an 81 nautique or 82,83 or 84 ski tique.The hull size would be the same on either.The chines difference and with a flat hull in the back , means it would not be older than 81.The fact that it had SN decals and is a 17'9" hull and has the stern configuratiion that it does....would make me think it is an 83 SN. ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: November-22-2005 at 5:40pm
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OOPs...I mean't 1981 Ski Nautique (not 83) ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: tommer12
Date Posted: November-22-2005 at 8:51pm
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You are right. If it's 17'9, its got to be in the 80's.
80 lifting ring 14'1 82 lifting ring 15'6 It's not an 80' because the the length is wrong. Since we don't have a reference for 83' it could be either 81, 82, 83'. All depends on the lifting rings I assume. Fun stuff! I'm not hear to to poke at anyone. Just fun to research our favorite boats! cheers! |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: November-22-2005 at 10:10pm
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Has to be an 81 or up....stern is flat with the chines that taper in....81,that's the first year they changed the stern configuration and the last year the SN was 17-9 in length...and we know it's not a 2001 model.
Because it had factory decals that were SN...that type of stern and was 17-9...I think it's an 81 SN! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: November-23-2005 at 6:23am
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Andrew, Next time you look at that boat could you get the S/N off the stern so we can put some closure to this. The suspence is killing me. Lot of opinions out there and mine says 82/83 Ski Tique. I don't think those chine cuts are pre 82 unless this was something CC was doing as a test situation before the release of the new 2001 hulls. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: November-23-2005 at 8:44am
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Yes...please look for the s/n.
81....I thought the same until I read "the difference between an 81 and 82" sOn the first page of this post...jameski posted a link to a post that talks about an 81 withe the cut out chine. Interesting is'nt it! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: November-23-2005 at 9:24am
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Hard to believe this simple little post led to
40 posts  We are an obsessed group to be sure.
I want to go back to the beginning. Nice looking boat Andrew. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: tommer12
Date Posted: November-23-2005 at 9:32am
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and measure the lifting rings how far apart they are!
And yes, awesome looking boat. Hey speaking of 84 2001's... there is a guy around here selling an 84' for $3k!!! anyone need an extra nautique in their garage?!! wish I had the room! |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: November-23-2005 at 9:44am
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Stang,
I hadn't read that post until now so here's my new take on it. Could it be a midyear transistion from one model to the next. I know in the RV industry there are many half year models. I personnally own a 1990.5 Fleetwood Bounder and they made two versions of it that year, one had the old slant nose and my later model has a bus type nose even thought they were made in the same year. It's very possible there are early 81s and late year 81s. I'm not gonna ramble on about this anymore until we see some serial numbers because I'm just speculating but it has been an interesting topic. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: November-23-2005 at 10:54am
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Yeah...I'm thinking transition too... maybe.
Andrew...great job on the restoration! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: jameski
Date Posted: November-23-2005 at 11:40am
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I've been a CCFan for a while now, and the more I learn about them, the more I realize you CAN'T look at a boat and tell exactly what "year model" it is. Actually, I think "year model" means a whole lot more in the automotive industry than in the boating industry. Correct Craft used the same hull-molds for many years and their were many options that could change for any particular boat. I believe the Hull ID number is the only sure way to find out the date a boat was molded... but that really doesn't definitively tell you much about the way it originally looked. ------------- current boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1977 - 94 Sport Nautique previous boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=601 - 78 Martinique |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: November-23-2005 at 11:45am
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Fun thread. I've enjoyed reading everyones opinions on the year and have been impressed with some peoples' knowledge of the boat histories and such details as chine lines. I really have nothing to add except my $0.02. I had a similar issue when I bought my Ski Tique. Seller and Registration said 75, t*tle said 76. Checked brochures and there was no 75. Saw posts here talking about the info in the HINs. Looked at mine. xxxxxxxxM75E 16ST76. OK, it says 75 and 76. Still not sure. BKH once again came to the rescue with this link:
http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.html which he summarized well above. The reference does not explain the 16ST76 though. Bottom line, my boat was built in December (E) 1975 and is a 16 foot Ski Tique, 1976 model year (16ST76) (I am guessing the 16 corresponds to the length, but one respondent to my post earlier this year suggested that and it sounded good to me) (also, apparently the newer boats (post early 80s) do not have that 6 digit suffix to the HIN) So Andrew, as many above have already stated, the answer lies in your HIN. Good job with the boat and let us know the answer to the mystery after you check it out. Interesting piece of trivia above about how the old Nautique hull became the last iteration of the enlarged Tique. I did not know that. ------------- _____________ “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: tommer12
Date Posted: November-23-2005 at 4:14pm
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Here is a picture of 1980 I found on iboats.com
http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/marine_classifieds/view_photos.cgi?ad_id=78780&img=7&count=1 ok, so we have 4 days to figure this out. hhahaha.. fun stuff. happy turkey day. |
Posted By: Andrew McBride
Date Posted: November-28-2005 at 10:08pm
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Guys I appreciate all the feedback. After going home this past weekend I found out that the last two digits on the serial say "ST"
I do agree that the boat is a ski tique. There had to have been a mess up from the factory due to the original sprayed on graphics were on the boat, and they read Ski-Nautique all over the side. I didn't get a chance to get the interior pictures, but I will be back home in a couple of weeks and will be sure to get some posted! ------------- Andrew McBride 83' Ski Nautique "Under Construction" |
Posted By: tommer12
Date Posted: November-28-2005 at 10:14pm
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I still think you should measure between the lifting rings to see how far apart they are. It will at least narrow down some items of guessing!
Interesting find though! sweet boat as always! |