Can I get back on Team Red with my new BFN

None of our business what you paid but I would say that's pretty reasonable for such a nice example. Hope to check it out at the buckethead. Just don't park next to mine and make me look bad!

Very nice boat, the condition is really great for the age, someone keep it up.
I have a 88 BFN and a 90 SN, and there is definitely more room in the BFN. We are retired and just use them for getting from place to place, beach, restaurant, swim spot, etc, so I can't speak to any skiing questions. The 90SN handles much better for sharp turns since it's so much lighter, but the 88BFN handles rough water better. We seem to be using the BFN more since it's so roomy and comfortable. The 454 engine sounds really nice and deep throated,, I'm sure you'll agree. Love that BBC sound! But I'd hate to choose if one had to go. Best boats I've owned.

KRoundy wrote: So, was the ski wake not what you hoped it would be?

That is exactly correct. I love the boat, the color and the Big Block Chevy but we love to slalom ski and it has a bigger wake than I would like. I knew it wasn't the right boat for us when I bought it, but I couldn't help myself. It has been an overall great experience and we have enjoyed it every other day since I bought it. Took it up north a few times but it is time to let it go. I wish I could have kept every boat that I have had the last few years but it isn't practical for me. Looking for at least a 93 & up, but preferrably a 97& up Ski Nautique. I think that will suit our needs better. Pretty glad that I bought it though. One more off the bucket list.

In the last 4 years I've had:
1971 Mustang- (Stringer job)
1986 Ski Nautique- (Reverse Gel)
1985 Ski Nautique- (Stringers)
1987 Ski Nautique
1990 Sport Nautique
1989 Ski Nautique
1995 Four Winns Horizon 210
1969 Ski Nautique- (Last stringer job I will ever do)
1986 Sea Ray
1989 Barefoot Nautique
Bought the 2 Non Correct Craft Open Bow I/O boats to make the wife and daughters happy, but they don't get to vote anymore. I like to buy, sell and work on them almost as much as skiing behind them.

Swatkinz wrote: Is the footer still for sale?

uhhhhhhh huh......Can't stand it can you?

scootdogydog wrote: You should consider removing the post where you told us what you paid, and that you thought it was too much ;) I hope this boat goes to a ccf member!

Nah, I'm not trying to hide anything. What I paid has no bearing on how much it is worth to a prospective buyer. I always think I paid too much if it wasn't free.

tullfooter wrote: Wes, You sold that really nice Blue and off white Ski Nautique to Mike, who is on my ski team. That is one of the best looking color combinations I've seen.

I really liked the look of that boat too. Mike is a super nice guy and a tough negotiator. We both walked away from the deal over a hundred bucks, but as I got in my truck to drive away I caved. Glad I did.
Long story about that boat sale:
I bought that 1987 Ski in Syracuse Indiana off Craigslist. The guy that owned it had moved to Colorado and told me I could come to Indiana and there was a lock box on the garage. He would give me the combination to open the lock box, check out the boat and if I liked it, I could take it home and wire him the money later and he would send me the title. Got to Indiana and the lock box was empty. His tennant was interested in the boat but didn't have any money to buy it, so I suspect he took the key from the lock box to try to ruin the sale. The owner called a locksmith in Syracuse to come pick the lock to the garage. While waithing for the locksmith, a bunch of Amish people who were renting the house next to the garage arrived home and were sitting on the porch, and milling about. locksmith arrives, as he is picking the lock on the garage I told him the story of the owner moving to Colorado and that I was taking the boat. Locksmith got nervous and wanted I.D from me and proof that the owner was really the owner. because he was breaking into the garage for me. I showed him my I.D. and the boat owner had a truck in the garage with all his info on the registration. Locksmith (also a preacher) doesn't feel good about breaking into the garage and me stealing the boat, but doesn't call the cops. As my wife and I left, pulling a boat that wasn't in my name and I had no paperwork to show I bought it, I wondered if we would make it to the Michigan border. Took the boat home, wired him the money, he sent the title and everything went smooth. Crazy transaction, but it worked out.

Is this boat still available?

Jealous, party of one!

weitekampt wrote: I would love to add that BFN to my member of team red! Always wanted one of those!

Well.......what are you waiting for.... After hanging around Tim, Reid, Gary, Joe, Bruce, Pete, Mars, and a host of others for 10 years and hearing........." Foot, you NEED another boat cause everyone needs at least two." I couldn't handle the pressure and finally caved. You gotta have a spare! Step up and join the club Todd.....YOU NEED A SPARE!

Nice buy Scott, enjoy

Tired of driving Dads boat huh???? Good Job Scotty! Welcome back to Team Red!

Now we just need Brad and Zach to pick up some footers and we will be rolling into the 2016 Buckethead 6 deep. Congrats again on the purchase Scott!

     Just what you need Scott....another toy to go with the others you don't use!! We still haven't ridden with the "Team Red" Harley [or your old one for that matter] so I hope to ride/drive/ski the new barefooter before it goes to storage with all the others. We may have to all drive separately to get the Monahan collection to White Lake!
      Congratulations though...super sharp boat and now you don't have to wait on your Dad to pass his on!

congrats Scott.....cant wait to take a run!


john