Spotted on the side of the road!!
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Topic: Spotted on the side of the road!!
Posted By: Smithfamily
Subject: Spotted on the side of the road!!
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 7:53pm
I was working up in Jacksonville, Mayport Naval Station, and spotted this Nautique off to the side of a Marine dealership. I was so amazed, I had to take pictures to show here. Looks like a 2000? Bowrider. Its 2 blocks from the intercoastal waterway, so likely lived in the salt. Exhaust manifolds off, and lots of beer cans and weeds!? No one at dealer to ask details. Salvagable? Smith girls said, "we can clean it"!!      ------------- Js |
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Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 8:03pm
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What a shame. What dealer? I need the FC2 tower! Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 8:14pm
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its a 2000 for sure. see what they want to drag it off the lot and part it out, I might be interested in the trailer. you could definitely sell the dash, platform, and underwater running gear...lot of other good stuff on there too probably. the upholstery is definitely junk so I'm not real optimistic about the panel by the drivers seat, but I need one of those too ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 8:17pm
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Beer cans? In the boat? Quinner must have been there first then----- ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 8:18pm
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It has a Killinger Marine sticker on the back of the boat that should read: Killed it Marine. Adam that looks like an E-Z Loader trailer and one that is not made from an inboard. Hard to tell from the angle. Donald |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 8:22pm
Check it to see if it has Quinner's Tool kit in the boat. 
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Gary S wrote:Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 8:42pm
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Killinger marine is in Pensacola. Owner must have been or is Navy, as now it is at Mayport Naval. I will see if I can get more info on it. I was on my Harley and could not believe my eyes, had to pull in and inspect. The stop was worth it, simply unbelievable. I did not open motor, may have had "Broke block" no Brokeback seen. ------------- Js |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 9:04pm
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its hard to see what's under there, all I can see is dual axle and an easy spot to stick guide poles ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 9:32pm
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What a shame. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 10:27pm
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Can we track owner through registration numbers? I also call the ski rope. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: July-31-2014 at 10:32pm
C'mon Tom, you got enough tubing ropes already.  ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: August-01-2014 at 12:52pm
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I would say a 2001, the gas vent is below the rub rail. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: August-01-2014 at 12:59pm
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The 75th anniversary decal indicates it is a 2000. Ill take the pylon! I'm not sure the "owner" would even notice if you swapped the towers Tom... ------------- |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: August-01-2014 at 7:16pm
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green nautique! poor boat...but for 1k I would be interested... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: August-01-2014 at 7:17pm
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engine is most likeley toast also... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: August-01-2014 at 7:19pm
something serious happened to leave this boat abandoned to the elements like that...  ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-01-2014 at 9:14pm
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There has got to be a good story behind this Nautique, and I am working on getting it. Called the dealer today and no answer to the automated sales department. I left a voice mail. When you headed to Mexico Kap? ------------- Js |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-01-2014 at 9:17pm
That's a high Pylon? Stock? ------------- Js |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: August-01-2014 at 9:56pm
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stock on the pro air. and I know why HW wants it, its only a few inches but a few inches makes a big difference ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-01-2014 at 11:22pm
Oh man, it would be awful if it was some Navy personnel who shipped over seas and never made it back... Let's hope that's not the story you uncover... ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: August-02-2014 at 12:24pm
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I didn't see the exhaust manifolds laying on the floor the first time I looked at the pics. Is part of it broken off where it mounts to the head? ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-02-2014 at 1:21pm
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I called the dealer today and asked about the Nautique. He claimed it as "Abandoned", not his, or on his property, and has no idea as to ownership, status or story? I think in a case like this, the city eventually gets involved, tows it somewhere, sends notification to last known registered owner, and if no reply, within a time frame auctions or destroys? Anyone in the Jacksonville area interested? I am 2 hours south in Orlando, and no plans to return soon. ------------- Js |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: August-02-2014 at 1:40pm
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seascamper, if I was you I would grab my screwdriver and take a ride...sounds like a free tower to me ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: dangerwil
Date Posted: August-02-2014 at 4:15pm
| I can go get it, but I don't wanna catch a charge. I hate jail food. |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: August-02-2014 at 4:38pm
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Shouldn't be a big deal to look up the owner through registration. Worth investigating for parts. ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-02-2014 at 6:06pm
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You need to look at the state laws, abandoned vessels are different than a vehicle. Illinois determined that my Mustang had been abandoned,I sent in pictures of it, they sent me the last known contact of the owner never was able to get him,they in turn gave me title. If I was near by I'd check into it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: August-02-2014 at 6:40pm
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If we can get an address or contact for the actual property owner off the tax map, we could ask the property owner if they know the story. If there are registration numbers on the boat,we could work it that way. I would drive up and check it out if we could figure out those details. Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Toertel
Date Posted: August-02-2014 at 6:51pm
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Here the FL laws. Florida is a title state, see process below. So it might be easier to ask the property owner first. The first requirement is to report it to a law enforcement agency. The law enforcement agency will collect a fee for beginning an investigation, conduct an investigation under Section 705.103, Florida Statutes, and determine the owner of the vessel. If the vessel is not claimed in the process of the investigation, the law enforcement agency may transfer it to the finder with a bill of sale and evidence of the investigation. The finder would then make application to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to have the title put into his name. The investigation process usually takes between 45 days to 120 days or longer. The cost associated with the investigation is usually between $300 and $600. The costs may be more or less than this depending on the investigation requirements. ------------- 1994 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: August-03-2014 at 2:49pm
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So after talking with Jerry today, I looked at the tax maps, and I think I may have left a message with who I think may be the property owner. Who knows? I will keep everyone updated. Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: August-03-2014 at 2:55pm
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This is interesting. ------------- |
Posted By: HatterBee
Date Posted: August-03-2014 at 6:02pm
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Very cool story here. Kinda similar to the '77 I bought. To make a long story short...I found it in an old barn with vines growing in it. Track down the owner (who actually had possession of it) and worked a deal out. When it came time to get paper work together, they stated that they had so many problems with the boat they never transferred any ownership. I was like wow, so where do I start. I wanted the boat and didn't have any reason not to believe them. I got a notarized bill of sale from them and started the search for the last owner on record. I finally located and talked with the PO and said he had sold that boat about 7 years prior. He was nice and we applied to the state for a duplicate title and he then signed it over to me. This took about 8 months to get worked out. It was worth it in the end, but surely a hassle. Good luck. Allen ------------- 1977 Ski Nautique Under Re-construction http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25004&title=1977-ski-nautique-rebuild" rel="nofollow - My Rebuild Thread |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 9:06am
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So would it be sacrilegious to part this boat out? Would it be worth to to store the windshield, running gear, interior panels, doghouse, all the hatches, prop, rudder, GT40 heads,transmission, trailer, until a ccfan individual needed them? Adam wants a side panel, Hollywood wants a larger pole, I want the tower, anyone else? By the way, is the 2000 hull that much different than a 99? Would it not be a shame to haul that hull off to the dump? Is there anyone that actually wants the boat as a project? ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 10:01am
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Velde99 was looking for a project. He pm'd me, he is in Tampa. I think it would be cost prohibitive to restore. The hull could be used as a bar? Planter? A couch? Keep us posted. ------------- Js |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 10:20am
| The $300-$600 investigation process sounds about right to me, however I doubt there would be much of an investigation process so hopefully the cost is less. The Jax/Duval mass nightmare municipality in theory has bigger fish to fry. I bet they'll contact last known PO's address, give them 45 days to claim then after that , fair game. My guess is the process is better left to a local due to lots of useless paper work and Jax/duval is a municipality that shows favoritism to locals IMHO. Ummm, Cough!, dangerwill......... |
Posted By: halfnelly
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 10:34am
| I don't think it would be cost prohibitive to save it, certainly not worth cutting it up and sending to the landfill. Expensive, yes, but could be a decent boat with a new interior and rebuilt motor/trans. Being a 2000, there's hardly any wood in it so the stringers and floor shouldn't be a factor. Figure $500 for some due diligence and acquisition costs, $4500 or so for a new interior, then evaluate the motor and trans situation. It's a lefty motor, so parts are easy to come by. Sand and buff the hull and deck and it'll look new. If the total investment is under $10k I think it'd be great. Too bad the trailer is terrible. |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 10:57am
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Tom, if you're willing to do the legwork and take on part storage responsibility I would gladly contribute to the research fund to know that somebody had access to it for when I inevitably need one of those parts, windshield, strut, dash pieces, etc. even knowing the hull, stringers and floor are good it wouldn't be worth it to me to try to bring it back, but somebody ambitious with time for a project could definitely pull it off and have a really nice boat when they're done. the 99 and 2000 hulls are the same ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 2:52pm
That's Hollywood for you! ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 6:31pm
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Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 6:33pm
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And More: http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/an1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: dangerwil
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 7:25pm
I'd be glad to help. I have no interest in a project boat. I could go get it and store it for a week or 2. On a side note I extracted the gps data from the pics and it came up on google maps, exactly where it's supposed to be!
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Posted By: velde99
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 8:34pm
| I'd be interested in saving her, but only if I'm not stepping on anyone toes- sounds like lot of interest by people- but not sure if that will translate into actual results. I have a friend who builds boats and he offered to help me. He does labor for free and parts at cost as long as I take him skiing. Has anyone starts the process on this? I will look into it if no one has made official moves with anyone. |
Posted By: velde99
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 8:37pm
| So boat was last registered in 2003! |
Posted By: 86nautique454
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 8:46pm
Hey guys, I have plenty of room to store it on my farm during and after the part out. So don't let storage stop you. Tom, my wife never goes there so she can't complain. Bobby |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 8:56pm
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Good job Tom! What did you think? ANy other intel gathered? Has an engine. Rebuild possible. Cost just went down. Four blade prop. Any other observations? Contact with any of the locals? ------------- Js |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 8:57pm
Hey Rod, I would only pursue the parting out process if there was not someone like you who wanted to save her, so please, do what you can. Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 9:02pm
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Step up to the Plate Rod! Could be a deal and a half if all falls together. Got to jump on it and have the initial investment of TIME and cash available. Who wants to do a search on McMahons? I am betting NAVY officer Pilot. This is interesting. ------------- Js |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 9:07pm
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get after it rod ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 9:18pm
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I would love to see it saved and someone on here get a sweet project thread going. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 9:21pm
Hey Jerry, I did go by and I found it pretty easily. I noticed the rudder trim was missing, but it appeared to have a full dash. The trailer was an EZ Loader and may work to move the project, but it has a torsion style suspension that was pretty salt waterized. The guys at the shop next store were pretty cryptic about the situation, and they would love to see the boat gone! They would only say that the boat was not on their property. I checked the tax map, and the corner piece of land that the boat is sitting on is titled to an individual that seems to also own the land the shop is sitting on. The shop could possibly be leased from the owner of the property, and the shop guy may not realize the land the boat is sitting on is owned by the same guy that he rents from, because a small segment of the land seems to break the contiguous property line and is owned by a advertising company, and that is where the billboard sign sits near the boat. I did some backwards sleuthing by google searching the owners name and phone, and I ended up with his home phone listed under his wife's name. I left a message with no return call. I think with the registration number someone could track down the last owner. PM me if you need more. I will stay out of it from here if Rod wants to keep it in tact. I think it could be done at a price break that would not exceed what you could get for a solid used example, I am just wondering if you would ever recoup the time! I think the pride of saving the thing would be the motivation for me if I were to keep it whole. Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 9:21pm
| God bless all of you guys and your good intentions... I've saved some ratty boats but that thing is shot. If someone can get it back together with a motor and an interior for less than what a nice one is going for then that'd be a borderline miracle. I'll spot you the 200-300 hrs you'll spend tracking down parts and installing them. I see a parts boat, but that's just me! |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 9:28pm
But you would have parted my Mustang too  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 9:32pm
------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: velde99
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 9:39pm
| I'm going to call and start the process tomorrow. I want to see how involved it actually is. I will let you all know what I find out. It's only time and it's only $. Worst case it doesn't work out. May be a huge process- maybe simple, but I'll give it a whirl. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 10:27pm
Just the windshield and the seats! Oh wait... |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 10:28pm
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I don't know nothing about no engines, but I know a guy in ohio who will do the interior for under 2K. carpet too ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 10:36pm
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Adam, you have to remember that you got a little better than a 50% discount on that interior job somehow. You're not going to find quality work anywhere near that price anywhere... Unless you take it to the exact same guy- who after doing yours probably did the math and figured out he could charge more than $4.75/hr for his high quality labor.. Seriously, that work would cost between double and triple anywhere else. I don't think I could get it done for any less than $4k here, and that's doing the carpet myself. Add 2-4k for an engine rebuild and the accessories it needs, and you're already at $7k before touching the gel, trailer or any of the electronics, and you can bet that a salty boat needs EVERYTHING replaced. You're over $10k into this thing no matter how you cut it... Probably closer to $12-13k with all the nickel and diming it'll do- and that's assuming it can be had for free. Someone prove me wrong.
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Posted By: velde99
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 11:42pm
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Adam- if I end up with this project- I will be in touch! Guy can do the skins and send them my way. Id send the old skins off the boat so he'd have a template. Tim, I will let you know how much it ends up costing me if I can secure it. I have a friend who will rebuild the engine for me. I noticed the exhaust and other items missing from engine are actually laying in the back of the boat.. Doesn't make it easier- but you know me- I love a challenge!! |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: August-04-2014 at 11:51pm
Who ARE YOU? Mr NOS wants that heap o' trouble? That's not MY 91 Barefoot Brother! That's plain crazy talk!!!! Let someone part it out and save your money for a solid Excel for goodness sake!!!  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: August-05-2014 at 12:13am
Tim why you gotta poopoo the man's dream?! hahaha we're all interested in this boat now, lets work together to make it shine ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-05-2014 at 8:31am
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained. If the thing can firstly be legally acquired, and it proves to be cost prohibitive, parts boat!? Lets see what Rod can come up with. Go for it Rod!! ------------- Js |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-05-2014 at 10:32am
I know- I'm just clarifying that it is not the norm to get that sort of work done for that price, so it's probably unwise to plug a sub-$2k number for interior work into the budgeting spreadsheet on this thing. Heck, I would not even bank on the same guy charging that same price again- especially if he ever figures out that everyone else gets 2x what he charged you! At the same time, maybe I'll send you back with a few seats that need upholstery just in case he hasn't been clued in yet.
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Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-05-2014 at 10:56am
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I would be tempted to take that on if it wasn't for the electronic dash that's going to be a big expensive headache. Rod it looks like the exhaust risers are junk you can see the bolt ears are missing on at least two of the manifold runner’s, but that's probably the least of the problems. |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: August-05-2014 at 11:27am
Do it. I offered to shuttle stuff for Rod and I never met him, I'd take some stuff down there for you. The guy lives probably 10 miles from where I keep my boat so it wouldn't even be out of the way. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: velde99
Date Posted: August-06-2014 at 4:26pm
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So here is what I have found out. 1. The police and the county's DMV are clueless 2. The statue for Florida is very clear- but the police said they don't get involved. Go figure. 3. A towing company must tow the boat away and store it. The last know owner is notified via certified mail that the boat has been impounded. If they want it they pay the towing and storage fees. 5. After 7 days if they have not laid claim- it will be posted in the newspaper that it is to be auctioned. The boat is then sold at auction to the highest bidder. I did some research and found the owners. I attempted to make contact with the wife- have not heard back as of this posting. The husband based on his name and city is deceased. That doesn't mean his is- just trying to find them to see what the story is. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: August-06-2014 at 4:59pm
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If it goes to the auction, kiss that puppy good bye. I see that as an expense that can't be recouped. Hopefully the owner is not deceased and if not he'll prob let it go bc I think he's lost interest in it. If the owner did pass, I think it should be put back together and saved. Feasible? Nah, but I think someone can do it. |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: August-06-2014 at 7:51pm
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Well, lets all go to the auction. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-06-2014 at 8:02pm
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Send a certified (Return receipt) letter to the wife and last owner (Husband) Both, and hand write a plea to "Save the old girl" along with the facts you have outlined above, along with the dire shape of disrepair the tique is in. Why wouldn't she agree, or at least negotiate? Was he Navy? Aviator? I am curious. ------------- Js |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-06-2014 at 8:07pm
HAHA! A reunion?? Sounds like a party!! ------------- Js |
Posted By: velde99
Date Posted: August-06-2014 at 8:19pm
| I have a friend who is verifying her address is what I found it to be. I will send a letter once I get confirmation she is still at that address. There are a few discrepancies I have uncovered, so I am not sure to question if he is passed. Might have been his father? The house the boat was register at is appraised at like $700,000 based on tax info. Will keep you posted. Funny thing was this old woman at the towing company was the most helpful of anyone I called- other than TOM!! If this comes together it's because of his help- so thanks. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-06-2014 at 9:23pm
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Good luck Rod hope it works out. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: August-13-2014 at 1:41pm
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Any updates? ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: September-12-2014 at 4:47pm
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Anyone? Bueler? ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: September-12-2014 at 8:25pm
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PM Rod? I have not heard anything. ------------- Js |
Posted By: velde99
Date Posted: September-12-2014 at 8:46pm
| Have run into dead ends all around so far. All I have found is no one in the county knows anything. Sent a letter to the last known address. Guess she is gonna go to waste. Someone should go get the part everyone is wanting and the rest can go to the dump. I tried to go through proper channels with no luck. |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: September-12-2014 at 10:35pm
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Sad ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: velde99
Date Posted: September-12-2014 at 10:43pm
| Gave it a college try. Without permission from the owner to take it , the only other legal option was having it towed and sent to auction and then the $ is just silly at that point. Thanks for the help- sorry couldn't make it happen. |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: September-13-2014 at 8:00am
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I will give one last shot to it by getting a friend of mine involved. She is a big shot in the Jacksonville area, politically, and I will see if she can shake things up. ------------- Js |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: September-13-2014 at 9:36am
Sweet! I want the tube rope. Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: September-14-2014 at 9:22am
May have to have a "SKi-off" SJRR 15 with Hollywood on that one. ------------- Js |