Original Correct Craft Molds

alalor1 wrote: CC tried for a while to be in both markets, the built the American Skier for a few years, didn't work out and sold it.

Point of clarification. CC did not sell-off the American Skier. American Skier was a model of CC boats which ran for several years. The American Skier Boat company was a separate company. BKH

alalor1 wrote: OK, I am sorry about my mistake with the American Skier.

No need to apologize. It's all good. Some of the boat companies do sell off old molds. For instance, the early Tige' hulls were an old Centurion mold. Perhaps CC has even done this at one time or another, though I'm not aware of that. BKH

What's with all this Tige talk? I'm about to lose my breakfast.

Actually alalor1, that is not quite right. The hydrogate and trim tabs are very different in purpose and design. (FYI, Supra was actually using trim tabs on their Comp TSM's in the mid 80's- long before Tige was around.) The 97-2001 TSC hull on the Ski Nautique has the "V" you mention, as all CC's since the 2001 hull do- and I dont think you will find anyone complaining about that slalom wake. The 2002-2004 TSC2 hulls didnt have the hydrogate either- and the slalom wake behind those boats are arguably even better. The addition of the hydrogate saw the removal of a small lip on the edge of the transom aft of the rudder. I believe the hydrogate is intended to be down while in slalom, but up while pulling trick. At lower speeds the wake is supposed to have more definition.

In short, the hydrogate was designed to improve the wake shape for certain events, not correct a design flaw with the hull.

I still don't think they sell their molds. I think these clowns worked backwards.

These boats are made by Astillero Victoria, in Córdoba, Argentina. The bad rumors are that they got a nautique that somebody took to have repaired and used it as a plug to make a mold. This year they came up with a bigger model with open bow, which is probably their own creation, size doesn't match any of the nautiques as far as I can see.

alalor1 wrote: These boats are made by Astillero Victoria, in Córdoba, Argentina. The bad rumors are that they got a nautique that somebody took to have repaired and used it as a plug to make a mold.

Rumor?

Argentina...Europe, all the same to me. It's not North America.

David F wrote: Hey Tim (or whoever was curious): Look at the last picture...it has dual exhaust. Must be enough space for the pipe to clear the tiller inboard of the main stringer. On closer inspection, it sure looks like a pre '95 or '94 mold, but the windsheild looks all wrong. Notice how the base of the windsheild wings sits atop a raised portion of the deck. I do not think the SN's have this...my '93 SN does not. So, a little change done to the CC mold perhaps.

Good catch David. Ill have to play around with clearances to see if I can come up with something to run a dual exhaust. It does look like the 90-93 mold to me, with slight changes around the windshield.

I like the next to last picture. Looks like the boat is just out on the lake, but the trailer is still under it! Good thing there was not a truck attached to it.

Anyone else notice that the interior pics dont show a ski pylon? just an obseration!

Hey I'll do the marketing and all your PR photos and video! How great would that be!

Well... I visited Mid-Atlantic Correct Craft here in Speculator NY this week. They said the price of a new bare bones Ski Nautique 196 was just shy of $40,000.00 without trailer.

Having heard that any plans of owning a brand new Correct Craft quickly vanished from my thoughts.

However... If they were to bring back a modern day build of the '78-'79 era 16ft Ski Tique or Ski Nautique 179 for say $15,000 - $20,000 (for us fiscally challenged) that might be a do-able thing for me...

That having been said... I'll probably just hold on to old paint- Paid for! :-)

Gotta be somewhat discouraging to pay $40,000(+) and have a 40 year old boat jump you out of the hole and on top end...of course we give away all the creature comforts and a whole lot of room.

I would be interested in a ~82 2001 hull with TPI motor. How 'bout an early wooden hull with new power plant and accessories?

RB

    Good thread Ken!! Good thoughts!!! If they were to do something like this it might hurt the LOW END competition.

    The "average" non-pro skier, would buy the NEW CC CLa$$IC, as they wouldnt spend 40K for a 196.


                                        Jeff..