noticed a trend
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Topic: noticed a trend
Posted By: mars88
Subject: noticed a trend
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 1:17pm
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I was just surfing around planet nautique and ccf and noticed that a majority of the pics from planetnautique are of newer boats and this site seems to stay true to the older CC's. I just wondered if this site was composed of an older fan base or what the reason was? ------------- mars |
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 1:40pm
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This is nothing official, just my opinion. My opinion is that your observation seems accurate. Although I don't frequent PN, I have been there, mostly new boats and boarders. I don't know if it was Keith's intent or not, but CCFan does seem to, unofficially, cater to those of us who like the vintage boats. However, I don't think that it should be implied from that that owners of new boats aren't just as welcome. It is CCFan, not vintage CCFan or old CCFan. This just seemed to evolve into a place where those of us who do like the older boats can all get together and share our stories, our old boats we are so proud of and our headaches of dealing with older boats. Fortunately there is always someone out there (BKH and 79 come to mind) that can help us answer those pesky questions about our 30 year old boats. So yes, I think there is a concentration of older boat owners (owners of older boats, that is, but I think the other is true too) but again, that's not to say all aren't welcome. You are just as welcome to talk about your rad new 2006 $65,000 SAN with the tower and 600 megawatt stereo here as you are at PN. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 2:27pm
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Thanks for the thought 75, but I don't know that I'm too helpful on the older boats. To your point, folks like David F, Reid P, and others who have taken these boats down to bare glass and built them up again are great resources when you are trying to maintain an older boat where parts, and knowledgable service may be hard to find.
Mars88, there are probably 10-20 folks who regularly participate on both boards (I being one of them). I think all comers are pretty welcome on both boards. Tends to sort itself out. If you are into new boats, stereos, and wakeboarding, pn is probably just a stronger site for you as there are more folks there with those interests. If you're into old boats, Correct Craft history, do it yourself boat repair, etc. then there are probably more on CCFan with those interests. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 2:30pm
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There is another board? ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 2:33pm
Yea Jim, but they don't allow the leather speedos over there  BKH
------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: mars88
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 2:36pm
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what would you guess the average age of the members are? ------------- mars |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 2:46pm
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white collar v. blue collar.
my .02 ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 2:54pm
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white collar v. no collar? ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 2:56pm
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even better 75
EDIT: I reguraly surf both sites for nautique porn to cure severe cases of spring fever during the winter. ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 3:04pm
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BKH, you articulated very easily and very diplomatically what I was trying to say about all being welcome but fitting in better here vs. there. I was having trouble finding the right words. You must have to deal with people in your employ. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 3:08pm
....you guys wear shirts? I suppose you have shoes too?
 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 3:21pm
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.....cue Jbear ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 3:42pm
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I really don't believe it's an age difference
between the two sites. Seems that the average age is about 35-45 on both sites. CCFan probably has a few more of the 55+ types, and PN.com probably has a few more of the under 21 types, but the average seems to work out about the same. I also don't read a white collar vs. blue collar thing. I've recieved PMs from members of CCFan who are business executives and owners, who just love old boats, and similarly I've corresponded with blue collar types on PN.com with brand new 75K boats (and big payments to go with them). Obviously overgeneralizing, but I think for most of the folks on CCFAN.com, if they weren't here they'd probably be on an engine or hot rod site. For most folks on PN.com, if they werent' there, they'd probably be on wakeworld.com. Both sites have great appreciation for these boats, just come at it from slightly different angles. 75, you guessed it, many years dealing with customers and employees. Early career I managed as many as 125 engineers as the Project Engineer on the Tomahawk Test Missile program. Later became an attorney. Still later went into computer sales where I ended up managing 30 or so sales reps for one of the bigger computer manufacturers. Good topic as I really enjoy both sites. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 3:50pm
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Careful what you say BKH, Cheney has put all attornies on notice - but I guess you're already tired of the Cheney/Attorney jokes.
Can you put a Tomahawk guidance system on a '68 CC? I understand the way the thing stears is that it is in a constant mode of overcorrecting. (Kind of like me.) Is that true? Wait a minute, I think I confused it with a sidewinder. Nevermind. Us old CC drivers have slipping minds. ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 4:26pm
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I wasn't refering to income BKH. ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: dchris17
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 5:04pm
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I'm 32, white collar (criminal?), but I've loved old boats since the day I was born. Man, that sounds like a profile you might post on a "singles" site.
I think there are quite a few younger guys on this site who board on older boats because they can't afford the new spendy ones. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=917" rel="nofollow - My 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.trooptrack.com" rel="nofollow - TroopTrack : The Best Scouting Software |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 5:15pm
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Yea I know Jim, big target on my forehead. There's probably a reason it took over 450 posts before I admitted to my life as an attorney.
82, you're right. Blue collar vs. white collar probably has more to do with one's internal consit*tution than with one's job t*tle or education. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: jon4pres
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 6:59pm
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I frequently look at this sight and planetnautique. I was born in 1982 and my boat was built in 1982. So therefor I am wakeworld age but I love this site because the guys here are so helpful and mechanical. I would love to have a brand new super air but super air but I never will because of the price. I have always loved old cars and once had a man tell me
Anyone can finance a new one but it takes someone special to drive an old one. I actually own mine not a bank and that is alot more than most of the guys my age can say. I am sure that I am one of the youngest on here but appreciate all of the free information so I say thank you to everyone. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1801&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980 - 82 2001 jon4pres@gmail.com Fort Scott Kansas |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 7:14pm
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BKH; An ATTORNEY??!! I can't believe you admitted to it! What a varied carrear (sp) you've had. No wonder you can speak on matters far and wide. You can take it from breaking down the demographics of this site all the way to J_I_H's leather speedos. Every time someone posts about speedos or pitot's I get this pic in my mind of Jim with his speedos in his hand.
62; I know for a fact that you own at least one shirt, but I must admit I never checked your feet. 82; Ole doc jbear has the cure for what ails ya (not your cravings for nautique porn-idle thought-is nautique porn your favorite boat with some of Paul's friends in it? You all know which friends I mean-I can never remember what color that boat is) and its a visit down here to Sunny Warm Lake Wales. If ya like Baseball (the only sport besides skiing) Spring Training is about to start. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: KyleT
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 7:49pm
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my view is boat:
paid for vs. not paid for. |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 8:04pm
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jbear,
I'm right with you, very excited for Spring Training to be starting. I take my boys every year to opening day. The good news is: a month or so after opening day, the boat and the skis come back out. The reason for this site and not so much the other--the older boats bring history with them, and this is where JIH hangs out. ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-15-2006 at 8:59pm
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Lake: I gotta agree: any place where J_I_H hangs out is good with me!
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: dchris17
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 5:05am
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Okay, I thought of one trend about the members of this site. We are pretty universally dudes. I have never seen a post by a lady. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=917" rel="nofollow - My 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.trooptrack.com" rel="nofollow - TroopTrack : The Best Scouting Software |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 6:17am
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dchris -
Not entirely true. Over 60 posts by Nauti girl (jenn) Gotta like her screen name. (Visions of Paul's stern). Also, I received a nice email the other day from a woman near me geographically telling me about her 70 Mustang and her plans to go to the Orlando reunion. I'm sure there are others hiding out there as well, but your point is valid that its obviously mostly guys. (sexist remark: since we mostly have old boats, the ladies would break their nails spinning wrenches on these old engines) One more thought on the demographics. How come the vast majority of us established oldsters have $4,000 boats while the 22 year old boarder kids can manage to muster up the $60,000 for a tricked out boarding boat. I guess living at home, no kids, no mortgage, no saving for college and retirement, no cable, gas, electric, phone, bills, or property taxes might have something to do with it. That, and no fear of being in debt up to your eyeballs. Plus the boat shops make it easy. The ads at the boat shows amuse me. Own this boat for a mere $189 a month (fine print: for the next 12,000 months) ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: jon4pres
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 7:56am
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That is it right there they just make super low payments for the rest of their lives and end up paying $100,000 for a 60K boat that will be worth 25K by the time they finally pay it off.
I know that with the 2001 model boats they are appreciating due to them having a good wake for wakeboarding. Most can buy and have one for 5 year and then get most if not all of their money out of it. I am 23 and I am absolutly positive that the reason all of you old farts  have old boats is because you are smarter than most of the people in my age group.------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1801&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980 - 82 2001 jon4pres@gmail.com Fort Scott Kansas |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 11:41am
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I read an article said that many young people today have much more of a live for today att*tude than there elders. Many belive they will have to work into their 70s, that social security won't be around, etc. They have no problem with taking on big debt, etc.
Also, I think the 60 and 70K boats are relevant to other expenses. Here in the Bay Area of CA, the Median price of a home is over $800K. Many people just finance the boat boat on their home loans. What's an extra 50K when you are already carrying a 600 or 700K loan. Just some thoughts. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 12:16pm
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I own my '86 Nautique, not the bank. More enjoyable that way. Whatever floats your boat.
Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 12:17pm
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Which brings up another question.
How can people in Ca. pay those 800,000.00 and up loans. 3.00 gal gas prices etc...Do jobs pay that much? I doubt it. ------------- Scott |
Posted By: jon4pres
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 12:23pm
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I am glad you asked and since I am a loan officer. That extra 50k on your 5% 30 year home loan is $46,645.60 in just interest. Making you 50k boat cost you $96,645.60 but who cares because it will only raise your payment $268.46 per month. That is $4.42 everyday that you are giving to the bank. But thanks for paying my salary. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1801&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980 - 82 2001 jon4pres@gmail.com Fort Scott Kansas |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 12:23pm
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Scott,
Tough to say, it is a real struggle for many people: teachers, carpenters, mechanics, etc. Most make 50-75K per year, but it's pretty tough. Many end up making 75-100 mile commutes where they can purchase home for "only" 300-500K. Then there is the silicon valley where young folks get a pretty distorted idea about money. It's not unusual for young people straight out of college to get 90-125K as engineers, lawyers, sales people, etc. Sounds like a lot of money, and many move here thinking they will make the big bucks, only to find out it doesn't go that far. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 12:55pm
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Jon,
I agree with your logic. I paid cash for my boat, and the only debt I carry is my mortgage. For conversation's sake, I was just playing a bit of devil's advocate. The picture is probably worse than you've depicted because here in CA, most of those on a 30 year fixed are paying more than 5% because they have jumbo loans. The really scary thing is the number of people betting on appreciation and carrying interest only loans. In my mind, not a sound financial strategy for the individual, and certainly dangerous for the US economy. But, there seem to be an awful lot of gamblers out there. Addressing your math, there are an awful lot of folks out there that will say "$4.50 a day for a brand new Nautique - I'm in." Figuring in the tax deduction, they will further reduce that number to $2.25 per day, and then will argue in their mind, how can I afford not to buy this boat? BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: jon4pres
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 1:19pm
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That $4.42 a day is just the interest. You are right you can deduct alot of that if it is on a home mortgage but you still have to pay it.
I was trying to be conservative with my figures. For most people it is actually going to cost more. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1801&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980 - 82 2001 jon4pres@gmail.com Fort Scott Kansas |
Posted By: coreytread
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 1:46pm
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My thoughts are for 65k I could have a teak wood floor and a 502 in my 77 along with a solid black paint job and still have money left for a road hotrod. I cant see any boat being worth 65k unless my mom paid for it. haha ------------- |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 2:11pm
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Building on what Coreytread was saying. I bet 99.9 percent of the boarders (and skiers) could perform just as well behind my 75 tique as they could behind the 65G boarding boat (not to mention the people that drop $50,000 for a tube nautique.) I have never been a proponent of having equipment that is better than me (hence, I have pretty average equipment) And am always a bit amused at people who drop the big bucks and have little or no talent. I'm not picking on people who have little or no talent, I'm for anyone having a good time, whatever their level, but to me, it makes sense to upgrade equipment as your abilities warrant. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 2:30pm
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75 Tique, LOL. If I was stuck with a boat that matched my ability, I'd probably be behind a rowboat and a 10hp Johnson.
I'm not so much hung up on the ability thing. I'm sure most of us own or have owned homes that are larger than we need, cars that are faster or fancier than we need, stereos that are louder than we need, guitars which are beyond our abilities, etc. To me it's more about the financial planning. I get concerned when folks spend their money on cars, houses and boats they can't afford at the expense of their kids college education or their own retirement. I bought new boat because I live on the water in CA. I can use the boat about 250 days a year if I choose, and I typically put 150 hrs a year on a boat. If I did not live on the water, I probably would have bought used, as did both my brothers. I wanted a new boat, and could afford it. I certainly was not in the same position when I was a young man. Who knows, I may not be in the same position next year. It is kind of a shame sometimes to see a guy pull up in a Hummer with a $75K boat, and he can't even get it off the trailer. Meanwhile in the next lane a group of young, talented kids are fiddling with a carburator on their old boat so they get it to run for a few sets. But, life has a way of working out. If someone can really afford it, I try not to begrudge anyone what they have. BTW, Jon, the mortgage brokers here are some of the richest folks I know. I know several bringing in over $100K per month. Maybe an enterprising 23 year old from Kansas might consider the trip west. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: jon4pres
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 3:03pm
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bkh I was in no way saying that you were doing the wrong thing by owning your boat. I just hate to see people spend everything today and have nothing left for tomorrow or live day to day when they could be so far ahead. I did a 30 year mortgage for a 70 year old man today and when I am that age I do not want to be tied down by something like that.
100k a month would definetly be nice but that life isnt for me. I am pretty happy with where I am at. I am not a rich man nor will I probably ever be but money isnt everything. I am in a place where things are a little slower and I love it. I bet those brokers making 100k a month are not leaving work at 4 or 4:30 to go to the lake when they want. But then again if you can help me get a job making that kind of money let me know! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1801&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980 - 82 2001 jon4pres@gmail.com Fort Scott Kansas |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 3:38pm
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corytread, your thinking is right on! I paid $1950.00 for my daily driver (the '68). My question is: Is the fellow that paid $60K having $58K worth of more fun than I (or about 98K more if he finances it)? I really don't think so. Especially when you consider I do not have any worry about repossesion if I can't make a payment (which I obviously don't have.) (Heck I don't even worry too much if a friend bumps my CC into a pier a little too hard.)
Now that I have upgraded my engine I love pulling up behind the kids in their shiney new boats, honking my horn, and waving them over so I can pass. (Holding my speedo in my hand - had to say it BKH) In my world, boating is a cheap hobby. But like they, "whatever floats your boat". BTW, I just got my new blue with white text pennant, which matches the colors on my '68, from a woman on ebay that reads: "Old is Cool". ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
Posted By: Darrel
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 4:08pm
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JIH, Can you really drive the boat, wave, honk the horn, and hang onto that speedo?...All w/o spilling your cold one?
If a guy has to finance the boat for 10-15 years can they really "afford" it? Wouldnt be quite so bad if you live in a sunny state where you could use it most of the year. Imagine making payments and only having a 4 mo. season for your TubeNautique. |
Posted By: coreytread
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 4:24pm
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I geuss its what ever you like, the guys with the knew boats on our lake used to make fun of my (nasty nautique) make fun at the brken gas gauge or how I brought a socket set to the lake with me, usually I have spare parts in my tool box. But I like knowing that if it breaks I caqn fix it well rig it sometimes. Thats what I enjoy and why I love this site
oh yeah, My boat sound way better than any 600 watt stereo any day! ------------- |
Posted By: dchris17
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 6:25pm
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Well, we all know I didn't take out a loan to buy my boat - I used my daughter's lunch money! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=917" rel="nofollow - My 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.trooptrack.com" rel="nofollow - TroopTrack : The Best Scouting Software |
Posted By: trikeaholic
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 7:18pm
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I'll tell ya, Im glad I bought my boat with cash money! The way I look at things, If you buy something at the bottom of its depreciation, and get lucky to boot, keep it nice, maintain it. then its as good as money in the bank! Think about it, you cant go camping or water skiing with your bank book. At any time, I could dump my toys (thanks to the internet) and have used them for basically free all this time. I certainly dont like to borrow money, been there, screwed up that! ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Ithaca NY http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=326707 - My Boat |
Posted By: JEFF KOSTIS
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 7:31pm
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Its more rewarding to buy something old/cheap with cash money and watch it progress in time to something of beauty and value without a payment! I like to know that what I have is free and clear incase the bottom falls out!
Jeff.... ------------- MUSTANG COUNTRY http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1074 - 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1093 - 1976 Mustang 17 |
Posted By: Bob's2001
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 8:00pm
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I would hate to think I paid more for a boat than my house, which would be the case if I bought a new boat. I spend a few bucks on repairs and maintenance but it would take YEARS to get $50-$65k into my boat. ------------- Bob Ed 83 2001 |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 8:35pm
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Wow I feel as tho I'm jumping in late here and this is my kind of post. Not to technical.
I love jon4pres comments about us old guys. Now there's a morgage guy a person can like. Corey: Couldn't agree more about those 600 watt radio's. I know my boat has some sort of radio but I can't hear it when those dual un-muffled pipes are singing. J_I_H: There you go again. The rest of my evening will be spent with a visual of you goin' down the lake with your speedos in your hand and a cold one cradled between your knees. I may never recover. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: jon4pres
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 9:13pm
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Jim I love your comment. I know how much fun I have out on the water and even in my barn working on the old boat and there is no way that the guy with the x-star and hummer are having more fun than me. You also gotta remember that alot of the people out there only know how to put gas in it and turn the key and lets face it an older boat would be a very bad fit for them.
Bob I know what you are saying my house is worth about the same as a new loaded Super Air 220. Lets see 22 foot amazing boat or a little recently remodeled 3 bedroom house with 2 barns on 15 acres. jbear thanks for the compliment but don't be decieved I would take your money if I could. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1801&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980 - 82 2001 jon4pres@gmail.com Fort Scott Kansas |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 9:49pm
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Hey if those guys want to keep paying 65k for them boats thats cool with me, the more they buy the better deal I will get on them 25 years from now when they fall into my price range. I get it from my family all the time, why don't you sell all those old boats and get one new one you don't have to work on... They always get the same answer I don't have to work on them now if I didn't want to work on them I would get a new one. Besides why have one new one when I can have 6 old ones... although since I got the Mustang the others are feeling a bit neglected I suppose.. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-16-2006 at 10:46pm
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Corey,
I agree with you on the radio! The first time my son in law went for a ride in my 64 'skier, he suggested I needed a radio. I politely told him , I've never had a radio in any of my boats and dont plan to start now. Besides the sweetest "music" is coming out of that non-muffled exhaust! 
As for broken gas gauges, the 64 has never had one , my 2 foot long wooden stick works perfect every time! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 4:55am
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62! I love it. I can relate to your stick. Even though I finally installed an electric gauge I still carry my old stick with me. It's neatly tucked right under the bow. What I did was buy a 3/8" wooden dowel rod at the local hardware store. Ran the '68 almost completely out of gas, and trailered it to a gas station. After I pumped in each gallon of gas I dropped the stick into the tank, pulled it out and marked a circle around the gas line mark on the stick with a permanent marker, and marked the stick with the number of gallons.
So now I can drop the stick into the tank and read how many gallons are left in the tank. My electric gauge is nice but it is not as accurate as my stick! ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 5:55am
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J_I_H,
A 3/8" dowel?! You must have "popped" for the elite gage! I usually dont have that kind of money just laying around! ;) Mine is a 3/4" x 3/4" rip off of a 1x4. (#1 grade and lovingly hand sanded of coarse!) I measuresd the depth of the tank and calibrated it in fourths! This tank holds a whopping 12 gallons..... never ran out of fuel yet  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: trikeaholic
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 5:58am
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I used to have a 1962 Buehler Turbocraft Jet 32. What a sweet ride it was, built 350 chevy, unmuffled, easy 320 HP in a 16' jet boat. Looked just like a nautique. I also employed the stick method of checking my fuel level. I used to run it down cayuga lake to a restauraunt and back until I ran out of gas. I kept a 5 gallon can under the bow for such occasions, not sure how safe that was. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Ithaca NY http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=326707 - My Boat |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 5:59am
Rare photo of JIH getting ready to head out in the 68.
 ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 8:34am
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Yikes, looking at that pic JIH must really stand for "Junk in Hanky"?
Interesting thread, here is word from one of those brand new guys. I spent nearly 50k on my current boat (05' 206 Air), 17 years ago I spent 5k (77' SN) which yes also required the tool box and spare parts. Back then I would have never dreamed of one day spending 50k on what is truly the same tool in a fancier package however over the years and 5 Nautiques later I came to appreciate the new technology like smaller softer wakes, towers and other creature comforts, for me that justified the larger price tag. In my perfect world there would be a vintage Nautique on a lift next to my new one, maybe one day. And yes, at times I do miss the sound of those loud pipes! I cannot wait to see some of your classic's at Green Lake and hope anyone who has never had an opportunity to drive a brand new one will take mine for a spin. |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 9:52am
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quinner,
Driving your new one is a badddd idea!!! I drove a friends new mastercraft and mannnnn how smooth and powerful...made it hard to get back in the 64 / 6 beater... The new boats are definitly nice!!!! but as long as I stay away from them , i dont know what Im missing! .....hmmmmm Green Lake....,how long can I go for that spin????? Will look forward to meeting you! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 11:26am
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Gotta agree with 62. As much as we like our old boats, the ride, wake, sound, polish, comfort, look, of the new boats is awfully nice. I like to draw the analogy that the new boats are like a nice new comfy SUV and my boat is like a 66 Corvette. Both have their appeal. If someone offered me one of the new ones, you bet I wouldn't refuse it. But since that's about the only way I would ever get one, I'll have to stay happy with what I have. (I do have an 89 Supra, which isn't bad, but to show where my loyalties lie, that one is for sale.) ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 7:08pm
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75: Where do you get those pictures???? The one you posted set me back a whole month. I may be scared even longer, need therapy even. Can't get that image of J_I_H goin down the lake with his speedo in his hand.....
Steve: You gotta know I feel just the same; unmuffled pipes beats any radio any time! 79 never called tonite for dinner so I don't know what happened. To bad, I wanted to meet the famous 79. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 8:43pm
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jbear,
All the photos I have historically posted are from my archives. All bring back great memories, mostly of the 70s and 80s. So I do feel the need to point out that the one above came from a google image search I did just this morning...just so no one thinks it is from my archives as well. (eeewww!!!) ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 9:26pm
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75,
had to go to the eye doctor after that pic....mama warned me about some of the "pervs" on the net!  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: JEFF KOSTIS
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 9:33pm
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75 and Jbear, does this theory still apply that his photos are worth a thousand words??
Must be the Texan Way!!
------------- MUSTANG COUNTRY http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1074 - 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1093 - 1976 Mustang 17 |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 9:45pm
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75; I've told ya before, love those old photos. I know you owned some of those suits, just like I did but it was kinda scary thinking we were seeing a 70's close-up of 75 "in the flesh" so to speak.
62: My mom said I'd go blind looking at that kind of stuff. Jeff: Pics like that are worth more than a thousand words. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 9:56pm
That pic cost me my lunch  BKH------------- Livin' the Dream |
jbear wrote:Posted By: Bob's2001
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 11:18pm
With a screen name like Hallpass I've always envisioned the Jr. high assistant principal, "Where's your hall pass, young man?" I agree on the collar principle, it's what you are inside that's really you. ------------- Bob Ed 83 2001 |
Posted By: Bob's2001
Date Posted: February-17-2006 at 11:20pm
With the screen moniker Hallpass I've always envisioned the jr. high assistant principal, "Where's your hall pass, young man?" ------------- Bob Ed 83 2001 |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-18-2006 at 12:21am
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Bob, I look at it more from the side of the freedom of having a hallpass. Last name is Hall. One of these days I'll own a yacht, or offshore speedboat, and the name I've chosen is "HallPass"
BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: February-18-2006 at 4:23am
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Jim that picture is way tooo scarry, and John aren't ypu going to ride with a bunch this morning that have a simular ritual for the first ride of the season?? I'll give you a call today I've got your numbers wth me, I scared the old girl scrolling through my e-mails on the cell looking for it while drive. Head back to the track to smoke some babyback's and enjoy the sceen. Got tied up running erruns yesterday and ran out of time, I'm here till tuesday night. Have good time today out on the water withthe northern boys I get to cruise past the waterski hall of fame again today then the pleasure of Orlando and the traffic for Mickey's land, now that a area is a huge tourist trap, well off to load the cooler and head out. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-18-2006 at 5:10am
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Ok 79. You are probably on your way now, saw your post was 6:23am. Yeah traffic way to bad thru that whole area. Been to the Hall of Fame. Cool visit, ugly building. Hope you have a great day.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |