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seacamper
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Posted: April-22-2014 at 3:36am |
When I met the wrecking crew this winter, I mentioned my nefarious scheme to have an Air Nautique in the near future. Adam dubbed it my "Secret Boat" because it is a tough sell with the wifey BUT I know she will love the upgrade. The "near future" is getting closer.
My problems: 1. I am cheap-I want a good deal. 2. It turns out that I seem bracketed to the 98-2003 AN/SN DD family which includes the Pro Air. I would REALLY like the FCT2 tower for my boat lift and canopy. 3. I really want a working ballast system for the way we ski/board. We are going from footing to swiveling (not me, the wife) to boarding to ATB's and it will be the "back up boat for the ski team. 4. I really like a boat close by in Tarpon Springs, but it has the FCT1 tower, and I am concerned it will not fit under my canopy on the boat lift. I will be looking at it soon (Thanks Bobby) but if I am spending the money, I would like to get as close to my dream boat as possible. 5. There are other boats out there, but they will be a 4 day trip for me. Here they are: Tulsa or Detroit I like both boats, but the yellow appeals to me on a Banana George level. Has anyone seen these boats? I will be driving two days up to get them from Winter Haven if I want to get them and two days back. Once I spring the secret boat plan on my wifey, I will probably need to move fast. Any tips on the 2003's? Were the instrument/keyboard issues solved by then? Any inputs are welcome!!! Tom |
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seacamper
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Here is one that is close by with the rare tandem trailer.
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quinner
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2002 was the last year of the Air/Sport, in 2003 the 206 and 216 were introduced, the 206 is the Ski Nautique Open Bow (SNOB) with the 216 being the somewhat replacement for the Sport/Air. Sport is 21' long, 206 is 20'-6" and the 216 21'-6". The 206 will be the best all around boat for what you guy's do, best slalom wake and tracking of the group and will do everything else well. I would jump on the yellow one, Tullfooter or another CCF member may be nearby to look it over for you prior to making the trip to pick it up.
BTW, if the 206 has a ballast tank (trick tank) in the trunk it adds about 200lbs, if not you could plumb a bag system back there which could probably hold more weight. No issues with 2003 and beyond gauges. |
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seacamper
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Thanks Quinner, but the Secret Boat just became "not so secret" because my wife wanted to know why I was up until 3pm last night. She is on board with the boat in Tarpon, but drew the line at $18,000. I agree that the 206 would have been the boat of choice. I guess I will just have to deal with the FCT1 issue down the road. If any CCF members do know anything about the Detroit boat, let me know, because if the Tarpon boat falls through I may go back into "secret/stealth mode" to finagle it into our budget.
So the next question is.......is it worth it to spring for a $2000 New Beginnings FCT2 to replace the FCT1? Will a used FCT1 bring anything on craigslist? |
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bhectus
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I wouldn't let the FCT1 stop you from buying a potentially really nice boat. Is it worth it to replace with a NDT tower? That's more of a personal question but the FCT2 tower when folded is still taller than the windshield. The FCT1 will really not bring much if anything on CL. My advice is if the boat checks out mechanically and cosmetically and you are happy with it overall and it fits your budget, buy it. Run it as is for a while and down the road if you don't like the tower you can always replace it. But you will have to drill new holes for another tower and fill/fix the ones from the FCT1 which is an added expense. Best of luck with whatever you decide. |
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quinner
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I have had both towers, the 1 when folded will be about 8"-9" taller then the 2, it has 4 allen bolts that need to be removed to fold it while the 2 has 2 hand knobs. If you have a tower mounted bimini you may be able to fold the tower with it in place with the 1, on the 2 the mounts most likely will be on both the fixed and folding bars of the tower so it will need to be taken down/booted to fold the tower. With the bimini combo it took about the same time to fold either tower, without bimini the 2 is much faster. Tough to say if the 2k tower upgrade is worth it, the 1 might fetch in the range of $400.
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bkhallpass
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You do realize that the FCT folds forward as well don't you? It's not much lower than the FCT 1 when folded. Although, certainly much easier than the FCT1 to fold, the FCT is still a PITA to fold, particularly if you have a bimini or any tower speakers.
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IAughtNaut
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That's too bad about the Detroit boat, I could have probably driven out there to give it a look, maybe even towed it part of the way down for you to make that trip easier. Good luck with your hunt, glad the Mrs. is onboard, kindof.
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I am secretly searching for the same boat A DD 206 would probably be my choice. It may be a while before I can realistically do it, although selling the two I have now would help (both of which I would rather keep if I could).
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seacamper
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That was a sweet boat. I wonder what kind of lift went with it? That would have sealed the deal for me. Plus a Catamaran. |
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seacamper
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What is up with this one? Is that tower safe?https://www.onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=41932
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IAughtNaut
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IAughtNaut
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actually, let me use my thinkerator here...I'm driving to ReidP's place with an empty hitch in 48 hours...you make the move on that one quickly and I can bring it to Charlotte for you...
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IAughtNaut
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just looked again, not in love with the snaps...
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that and the color scheme
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IAughtNaut
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I like the colors, I've never particularly been a fan of that graphics package, but I'm down with the green and grey
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seacamper
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I called on it,and it is not set up for ballast pumps. It is a Sport with Air markings. Looks nice, but I don't love the tower, and for that price, I could get the Tarpon boat and add a ND tower and be in love with the boat.
Thanks Adam for volunteering to haul it. This site rocks. Tom |
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I like the '99. That red is just a nice looking red in my opinion. Also, the price isnt too shaby
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bhectus
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Tom, I may be hauling our '02 down to my parents house this weekend and will be 5 minutes away from that Air Nautique in Tarpon and would be happy to go look at it with you if you wanted. I've had enough Nautiques to know what to look for and what to stay away from. Heck, bring your slalom ski and I'll give you a pull on Lake Tarpon too. That's most likely the lake that boat has racked up its hours on. I'll know tonight for sure if we are going down or not.
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Hey Bret,
Thanks, that may work out. I am going tomorrow to look it over and ski a bit and put the deposit down. The check will be fedexed tomorrow after everything checks out. I guess we will wait for the check to clear before I bring the boat home, so it may be there this weekend until I can bring it home. I will PM you my number. Thanks Tom |
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love that you are upgrading already!
had a '03 206 and it was Patti's favorite boat ever. Gotta agree with CQ (gulp!)that boat did everything well. but what I am really waiting for is the pics of your new lift....I have seen your sweet dock in person.... john |
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seacamper
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Hey Jbear,
The lift is coming by freight mid May, which calls for a mini reunion where I provide beer and food, and the Wrecking Crew becomes the Construction Crew. We have to put the lift and canopy together, then figure out how to get the boat up on it! Tom |
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IAughtNaut
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Lower it first, its way harder to get the boat on when its up
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I am down for that..just let us know when the lift hits town....Wrecking crew to build..yeah..sounds about right! john |
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I'll be boat less in may since I'm doing carpet and upholstery, but that might be a good excuse to get some more GA folks rounded up and drive down to help and for me to get pulled.
Morfoot, your up for this? |
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