1989 Ski Nautique 2001 with 454cid

I'm considering the purchase of this boat. It has about 1400 hrs. Any suggestions on what to look for besides the floor, stringers and compression?

Also, does anyone know what kind of performance numbers I could expect. We plan to use it for a Show Ski Team. Top speed for multiple barefooters? How many off the dock at once? 10? 12? more?

Thanks

Depends on the prop.
My BFN has the 454 which is a great motor by the way, should still have a lot of life left after 1400 hours if it was taken care of. My BFN Tops out in the high 40s with the original 14-14 oj wheel. Haven't had a chance to try it with my new acme 13-13.
Of a dock start i would assume you could pull 10-12 but have no first hand experience doing so. Deep water start may be a different story.
I say go for it, i would look at the gaskets around the exhaust for corrosion and the hoses and wires, anything that would show sign of it being overheated. burnt paint etc.
lift up all the floor panels and inspect things good.

I am told it is 1:23

Hotboat, you are probably talking about a 90 barefooter with a big block correct? The SN may have received the 1.23 to 1 with the big block. If it is true it's probably a hole shot monster.

hotboat wrote: ShowCal wrote: I am told it is 1:23 intresting, my 90 454 was 1 to 1

I was told this boat was originally a Sea World Ski Show tow boat. Probably the reason for the 1:23. But I haven't confirmed the transmission yet. This info is according to the seller.

ShowCal wrote: hotboat wrote: ShowCal wrote: I am told it is 1:23 intresting, my 90 454 was 1 to 1 I was told this boat was originally a Sea World Ski Show tow boat. Probably the reason for the 1:23. But I haven't confirmed the transmission yet. This info is according to the seller.

My 86SN 2001 with the 454 is 1:1

Bobby

86nautique454 wrote: ShowCal wrote: hotboat wrote: ShowCal wrote: I am told it is 1:23 intresting, my 90 454 was 1 to 1 I was told this boat was originally a Sea World Ski Show tow boat. Probably the reason for the 1:23. But I haven't confirmed the transmission yet. This info is according to the seller. My 86SN 2001 with the 454 is 1:1 Bobby

that is correct for that year. but 1989 changed a bit, left hander engines with the 1.23 to 1 tranny wich reversed the rotation keeping the rh prop. Also added the invertraflow muffler wich means single exhaust outlet at the transom...

hotboat wrote: check for dual steering cables

I called Correct Craft. They had me call Art Kozier. He said most likely this was a Sea World boat and it should have the 1:23 trans and dual steering cables as well as additional bracing on the pylon. I won't have the chance to look at it in person until next week.

Sounds awesome.

Hot boat, Why did you sell that 90 then !!! haha. I bet that thing was cool and fun. Single exhaust with the BBC?