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    Posted: September-21-2016 at 2:33am
This is the boat I picked up last week. Got a good deal on it but have to sell this or our
82 SN. Wife says only get to keep 1 of them. 192 hours on new engine. I haven't even driven it yet. Will this boat take rougher water better than the SN? Engines are the same, prop the same. Trans on this is 1.23.1 and SN is 1-1. I'm assuming this boat will be quicker at wot and the other has more low end torque?

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I like the looks of the SN a lot more than the Martinique. And has a swim platform. That is huge for my little girls. But the Martinique is all original with low hours. Decisions decisions.
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Wow, that Martinique is a beauty! I would have a hard time parting with that.
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Mq is a neat boat. Same hull as the 2gen SN (1970-1981). Won't ski or ride as well as the later 2001, but will be lighter and faster with equal power. Show us a few pics of the engine and trans. Sounds like a repower if it truly has the 1.23... That didn't come out until 1989.

The 2001 is going to be a much more versatile boat.
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Keep the SN. It'll perform way better than the MQ. Both boats are sharp and clean but the SN is sharper and classic. Keep both and sell that Sea Ray.
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I'd keep the SN as well. The Martinique is beautiful, but I wouldn't like losing the platform, especially if the kids really enjoy hanging out on it.
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Finding an original Martinique is nice.My 76' does not have the original upholstery but is tastefully done. I agree that the SN would be the better choice. If you decide to let go of the Martinique, let me know.
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Which one does the wife like better? Put a for sale sign on that one and she might have a change of heart :)
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I simply cannot stomach that Martinique trailer, hope your SN has something better.
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That Martinique is beautiful. What a time capsule. If you have to sell it, convince your wife it's worth at least $20K and don't go any lower.
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Originally posted by Riley Riley wrote:

That Martinique is beautiful. What a time capsule. .

I sure agree. It's original so I'd keep it!


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I would put my wife on craigslist before one of my boats
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Keep the SN and shot me a price on the Martinique
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In the process of rebuilding the SN trailer. New paint, carpet, wiring, led lights, bearings, tires, guide post covers. I'm not a huge fan of that blue trailer either. If that boat ends up staying here it will at least be repainted.

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Originally posted by dockedwages1 dockedwages1 wrote:

In the process of rebuilding the SN trailer. New paint, carpet, wiring, led lights, bearings, tires, guide post covers. I'm not a huge fan of that blue trailer either. If that boat ends up staying here it will at least be repainted.
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Originally posted by quinner quinner wrote:

I would put my wife on craigslist before one of my boats


I wonder why Quinner is single?
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Originally posted by Donald80SN Donald80SN wrote:

Originally posted by quinner quinner wrote:

I would put my wife on craigslist before one of my boats


I wonder why Quinner is single?

I think it's because his wife put HIM on craigslist and the sale was successful!


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Originally posted by quinner quinner wrote:

I would put my wife on craigslist before one of my boats


That was Kim #2..... Which is why I have 2 boats now.
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Update -

     Well, they kept the 1982 Ski Nautique, probably a better choice for family needs.

We bought the 1974 Martinique from them, definately a better choice for our needs.

The pictures honestly don't do justice to the condition of this boat, it is amazing.

The hideous (and flimsy) blue trailer is gone, replaced by a galvanized trailer.

This trailer should look better once it's painted white to match the boat.

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