What an adventure! 75 Ski Nautique.
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Topic: What an adventure! 75 Ski Nautique.
Posted By: seacamper
Subject: What an adventure! 75 Ski Nautique.
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 10:26am
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So as many of you saw from the "Interesting Craigslist Finds" threads, a 75 Ski Nautique popped up for $2500 in Polk City Fl. I called, and a nice older gent named Dave Bayhon answered the phone. We talked a bit, and arranged to meet at his place. Why is it that many times when you go to buy ski boats, you feel like you are visiting a relative? As we started talking, standing next to the boat, it was like the boat became a side issue. The more I talked to the man, the more I wanted to hear, and the boat became secondary. David skied for the Tommy Bartlett show in the early 60's. I actually had to drag the info out of him, but as I told him about the progress of my two boys, he would talk with expertise about so many different types of skiing, that his story partially came out. We ended up going in his beautiful lake house, and his wife, Carolyn, pulled out a DVD that was converted from VHS that was converted from film, that was a TV special on the 1962 Worlds Fair in Seattle, where they built a circular ski river around the inside of a football stadium. While all the "acts" (Ballerina, Jumping, Tricks etc) were covered by the TV show, it was primarily built around "Ollie the Clown", who showcased all of it, and Dave was Ollie. I was pretty blown away by the skill that Dave had. Dave and Carolyn's son has a better copy of the video, and I am hoping that I can help them get it on youtube so I can post it here. Anyhow, Dave wanted to show my youngest, Patrick, his skilocker, and lo and behold here was all kinds of collectible but well used equipment, including a set of well used EP jumpers. I started laughing because of how hard it is to find used jumpers for the ski team, and Dave immediately called his son for permission, and he threw them in the deal. Oh, and did I mention he also had a single Connelly jumper and 2 boots that he also threw into the deal? (To make a Slalom jumper for the team.) Sooooo the boat has 606 hours on it, Davids son did the floor and stringer work. On that narrow boat, the floor to the sides of the engine bearing stringers must have gotten soft, because there was evidence of repairs there, but the main stringers were original and passed the "turn the engine mount lag bolt test" with no problem and also passed the "rap it with a mallet test" for sound. For $2500, I am not going to do a forensic autopsy on the boat. The upholstery is in great shape for the age, but I do not expect it to stay that way, because kids will be climbing all over it, and due to its age, it will probably crack. Neither speedo works because the sending units broke where the rubber tube fits on, so I have two sending units on order. Dave bought the boat in 1992 (that's 24 years ago) and he bought it off a fresh water lake from the original owner. It is a 351 W. Who marinized that motor in 1975? The OO had just replaced the risers, and he got a good deal on this type: http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=R029011" rel="nofollow - risers The only problem was when you lowered the engine cover, the risers hit the side of the cover, so the OO had made up a 2" wedge or lip under the engine cover to lift the cover so that the risers would stay clear. Dave had no problem with that, and never saw a need to change it. Would these fix that problem? http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=R029001" rel="nofollow - 3" Risers Another thing was the rope guard on the back of the boat. Dave had the bar but not the brackets. The bar is the same as in this post: http://correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34785&title=early-70s-transom-ladder-and-rope-guard" rel="nofollow - Rope Guard From the look of that guard, it does not seem substantial enough to be used as a hand or grab rail. I sent a PM to Frank about it, but was that rope guard strong enough to be used by a skier to pull into the boat? The one I got with the boat seemed like really thin aluminum. The next issue is no blower system. anyone have a schematic of how that works? I will need one of those. There is a ding in the prop, and a tracking fin is bent. Also the wooden throttle knob falls off. The oil and t fluid appeared clean, and no water in the oil. The water test went fine with no problems shifting, backing, and it ran fine at full throttle. It did not overheat, and the risers did not appear to leak, even though there was evidence of past leakage. The passenger side riser was comfortable to touch when warmed up and the drivers side was a bit hotter. The bilge area was pretty clean with no evidence of oil leaking. It did not appear that the rudder packing was leaking and I forgot to check the drive shaft packing. The trailer had good tires, and is a Custom Hauler. It looks a bit funny, but it is all "C" iron and is pretty beefy and surprisingly easy to trailer. The whole idea of this boat is to get the kids on the club some cheap practice. I needed to stop putting hours on my PAN. I was also able to slip another boat under the wife's radar screen using the old "Noble Cause" dodge. You guys know what I'm talking about!  For Adam, I will post pics soon. 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 |
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Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 11:06am
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Hey what a GREAT story. Looking forward to seeing pictures, of not just the boat, but the jumpers too, in action of course! Get that worlds fair video up too! I bet that is COOL!!! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: dwcar
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 11:13am
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Cool story!! ------------- 83Ski |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 12:06pm
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This is the first pic that Adam always wants to see for safety reasons: http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0153.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: seacamper
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 12:18pm
http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0155.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0156.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The riser in question: http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0164.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The semi solution to the wrong risers: http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0163.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0167.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0159.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Quick fix for rope guard: (Kids need to ski TODAY!) http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0161-1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0160.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The panel: http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0162.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The jumpers in "Patrick's Workshop": http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0157.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0158.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Stringers: http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0166.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Let me know what you guys think about the above problems!!! 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: seacamper
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 12:28pm
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So here is the best pic. It is of Dave, being pulled by Roy Rogers and Trigger at the 1962 Worlds Fair, hitting the jump ramp as Ollie the Clown with the Tommy Bartlett show: http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0168.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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 1:15pm
Get rid of the Osco manifolds. See if you can find a set of original logs. A 2x4 under the dog house isn't a solution. ------------- /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 < |
seacamper wrote:Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 1:24pm
Any tips on where to look? I will google it. ------------- 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: November-22-2014 at 1:34pm
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Sure it is. Pete, you'd be surprised by the amount of members here with shimmed up motorboxes. But, logs or even PCM pyramid manifolds and risers aught to let the motorbox come all the way down. That rope clearance bar is gross. Take everything off, then you have nothing to clear! Blower system is entirely up to you. Whatever works. Try to avoid drilling excess holes to mount the fan. A shift knob isn't hard to find, but hasbeenskier or BuffaloBFN might have some really nice ones left. jackiewdeen (Adam's dad) is the original owner of a really nice 75 Ski Nautique. Lean on him for further details. What a deal on the jumpers! Are the EPs 65"? ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 1:48pm
I'm not surprised at all and have seen the 2x4 method used plenty of times. The methods appearance looks fantastic.  ------------- /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: seacamper
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 1:52pm
The EPs are 68's and the Connolly is 72. When you say take everything off, do you mean the vent cowls are not needed? Will that leave big holes above the gas tank? Also, you say the manifold/risers that were on my 89 SN would allow the engine cover to close? ------------- 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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 1:55pm
I certainly agree on this one! He must have gotten a surplus hand rail from a contractor converting bathrooms to handicap accessible!  He sure was a good skier but, .....------------- /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: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 2:05pm
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Jesus Pete you're assuming the PO did that. I'm actually thinking Tom slapped it on just to go ski without breaking stuff on the deck. You can get those at any hardware store. When Correct Craft started using platforms they also changed the rear deck at the same time to eliminate the clearance bar entirely. It was never built to pull on. Inevitably someone will try. ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 4:30pm
| Great story! You ought to preserve that boat as best you can with a long term plan to restore it. |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 5:15pm
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Don't know about 75 but my 74 351 is a thermo electron marinization. Look for an ID plate somewhere If it has one. ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 5:18pm
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do you think that was a commander conversion originally? Looks like pcm risers would solve his problem. ------------- 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: November-22-2014 at 5:55pm
Tom, You are correct that the original rope guard was simply that and not meant as a grab bar to aid a skier getting in the boat. As I mentioned in the Craigslist thread, the swim platform is not original and added. The original would have been a optional ladder as pictured in the link you provided above. Since the platform isn't original and if you plan on keeping it, you had better check it's mounting to the transom. The factory wouldn't have done any reinforcing of the transom so hopefully some was added at the time of the install. ------------- /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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 6:09pm
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Tom, Since you are missing the bases to the rope guard, there are sources however it's hard to find the old teardrop shaped base. Here's some with round or rectangular bases. http://www.go2marine.com/category/12777/handrails-and-stanchions-for-boats.html" rel="nofollow - railing bases At least they would cover up the holes in your aft deck. ------------- /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: Orlando76
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 6:33pm
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While driving up 95 looking at upside down photos on my cell with a shattered screen, the engine looks to be an Escort. No do not grab onto the rope guard as a handle! Rule #3 for my boat. Dad thinks his can be used as an auxiliary tow bar and as a result he has broken both brackets. West Marine has very similar brackets that will work with No modifications. Man I kinda wish I went to look at that boat but what would I do with another G2 Ski Nautique? Good luck and glad it worked out well. After a second look that is an Escort, true Escort too not PCM's. Good luck with the logs. Buy PCM manifolds and risers, dog box will close correctly and from the looks of it, the exhaust hoses will be long enough. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 7:06pm
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Those rails were used on a lot of CC's matter of fact John b's SS had one. I'd check with Tim or Paul Carpenter and see if they have some in their stash It must just be a phone/pad thing on the upside down pic's,I was on right after Tom posted but was surprised as time went on no one mentioned 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: November-22-2014 at 8:23pm
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We just got back from a pretty good first practice. We adjusted the idle down to about 700 rpm and slapped an extra mirror on, and all went pretty well. JB Weld took care of the shift knob, and the bathroom grip rope guard worked surprisingly well. Granted, it looks like dog crap, but it will work till I figure it out. So this: http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=R028001" rel="nofollow - Manifold and this: http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=R029001" rel="nofollow - Riser Will fit under the engine cover? ------------- 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: Gary S
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 9:13pm
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That should do it Tom and unless you want to source them separately,skidim's part #0804 will be needed too On a side note I needed new 3/4" plugs for my manifolds so I bought brass ones from McMaster Carr,any problems with using those instead of the iron PCM's Pete? ------------- 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: November-22-2014 at 9:35pm
Gary, No problem with the brass. In fact, I recommend any plug or petcock in the block to be brass. Tom, Before you jump in and order from Skidim, do some searching. Go2marine comes to mind. I'm sure others here will have some suggestions too. ------------- /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: seacamper
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 9:57pm
Thanks Pete, Another great place is Zach at N3. I will check around. 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: Donald80SN
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 9:59pm
Discount inboard marine also sells a wooden knob. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: November-22-2014 at 10:23pm
| Nearly OEM knobs are available at most places such as West Marine. http://www.rcarnoldfiberglassrepair.com/" rel="nofollow - Randy Arnold has a few rope guards and brackets buried in his shop. Seen them this past summer and asked about them as the brackets are sort of scarce for OEM. IDK if they're actively for sale, bet he forgot he has them. |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 12:00am
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Thanks guys. Now, how does the windshield attach to the boat? ------------- 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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 12:02am
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Tom, There are T bolts that fit in a slot on the bottom windshield frame. These go through the deck. They may be under some foam so digging may be needed. ------------- /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: jbear
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 12:10am
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holy cow..great story...great lookin' boat. how can you beat the price. was on the lake today..sweet set-up you have there! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 12:27am
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Congrats on the purchase, looks to me like a pretty incredible value at that price! On your blower, since you have the rear vents can you fish a blower exhaust hose to the base of one of them? If so that's all you need, you can mount the blower so the intake is low in the engine bay and that should rid it of any fumes within a couple of minutes. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 12:31am
We heard you out there Jbear, but we had to run to practice. I am getting the grounds ready for "Wrecking Crew Re Do". ------------- 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: jbear
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 12:49am
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saw the boys down by the dock. thought I saw your new practice boat leaving. just gotta love your wife! been a little talk about Wrecking Crew 2. of course will let you know when I know more. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 1:39am
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Score! ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 12:23pm
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good work tom. I've said it before and I'll say it again, nothing beats the look of that boat on the water. personal bias? maybe. so here's the thing about the rope guard real... it doesn't seem strong enough to pull yourself up on, but we did on my dad's for nearly 30 years. then my dad wised up and picked up one on the little stainless grab bars from white lake and slapped it on the transom. not original but he loves it. no more pressure on the rope guard. if you want my dad's number shoot me a text, I know he'd love to talk about it, haha. ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: jackiewdeen
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 1:46pm
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Well, IAughtNaut is right, as a former Bartlett guy('71 Dells, '72 water front director Sea World of Ohio), I have a lot of EP's ,etc, memories. The little handle I put on was just above the Correct Craft wording on the stearn, Wish it had happen much earlier. I also had a permanent platform installed. Later converted it to removable. Something my wife appreciates, since I put the platform through the dining room wall (only six times) storing it in the winter in the carport. The windshield removal was simple. Putting it back on was an adventure. The CCFans that know me know how inept and mechanically challenged I am, so no kneed to go into that hole. I you have any question I would share my "Homemade" remedies from manufacturing usable hardware to installation (not recommended for a solo job. Send me a PM If you like. Great story. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5597" rel="nofollow - 75 Nautique |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 9:53pm
Hey David, There already is an exhaust hose that is connected to one vent it seems to go behind the gas tank, and disappears. I can not see it below the gas tank above the rudder. There are also intake hoses connected to the scoop up front and I imagine they run to the bilge. So do I run just a bare blower below the engine? There are hoses connected to the blower on my 99 and there were hoses on my 89. Thanks 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: seacamper
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 10:28pm
Thanks Pete, I found them. 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: Gary S
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 10:50pm
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It seems on the Mustangs anyway that the original blowers were mounted under the rear deck opposite side of the boat from the fuel fill Tom,see if your hose goes there. ------------- 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: November-23-2014 at 10:57pm
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Gary, I agree but feel there should only be one blower. (you said "blowers") One aft vent is connected to the blower and the other vent is static with only the flex hose connected. ------------- /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: seacamper
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 11:06pm
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So the blower is below the gas tank, and it just sucks air through the bilge and gets its intake air from the airscoop on the bow? ------------- 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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 11:20pm
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Tom, The inlet air for the blower comes from the bow vent but more from the aft vent. The bow venting works best when the boat is underway. ------------- /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: Gary S
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 11:22pm
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Mine was attached to the underside of the deck between the end of the tank and the side of the boat,port side.and yes Pete I miss typed should have been blower. Back when men were men and didn't have movies in their tool boxes, you didn't need any blowers ------------- 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: 63 Skier
Date Posted: November-23-2014 at 11:37pm
Just to clarify what Pete is saying - the inlet for the blower can be "open", meaning no hose attached. The air it removes from the bilge is "made up" from air flowing in the bow hose and open stern hose. The outlet of the blower goes to one stern vent. All a blower needs to do is move a good volume of air out of the bilge, to be replaced by fresh outside air. Give it a couple of minutes and all the air in the bilge has been turned over several times, leaving no chance of explosive fumes. As for blower mounting location - I'm not familiar with the usual location in that boat, but any location under the level of the floor, in the vicinity of the engine, should be fine. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: November-24-2014 at 12:07am
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Thanks Guys ------------- 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: November-24-2014 at 8:24am
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Great story! I love the picture with Roy Rogers! Good luck with it! ------------- Js |
Posted By: halfnelly
Date Posted: November-24-2014 at 9:22am
Awesome story. My college roommate's dad skied for the Dells and was the boat driver! He actually spent time at Lake X working with Mercury to develop the engine they were going to use on the boat that ran around the tank. He told me they ran the oil mix so lean to keep the smoke down they would only last a few runs. I stole this pic off of his Facebook.
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Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: November-24-2014 at 9:27am
Hey Jackie, Thanks for the tips! You need to come down to Winter Haven with your son this winter so you can check it out. I will PM you when I run into the tough questions about the boat and get your number. 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: seacamper
Date Posted: November-24-2014 at 9:31am
Hey Brian, I have got to get that video that Dave showed my kid and I, because there is a piece with your buddy's Dad jumping the ramp with the boat. David mentioned they were roughly 50hp Mercury's. 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: seacamper
Date Posted: November-24-2014 at 9:33am
That looks like young Jbear behind the boat. ------------- 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: Orlando76
Date Posted: December-02-2014 at 11:09am
| Just a heads up..... Seen a CL ad for new manifolds and Risers I'd assume in Ft Myers for $300. They didn't say whether PCM or not. Not too far from ya. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: December-02-2014 at 4:54pm
I have the same looking EPs but they are only 65" and narrower than even 68-72" jumper from the same era. They are not even mentioned in my EP NOS binding mounting literature. http://s134.photobucket.com/user/kfleisch/media/Jobe%20jumpers/IMG_3265.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Anyway, I did mean take the cowls off. Before you had a blower they weren't doing anything anyway! A little splashing on the gas tank won't hurt it either. You should be able to fix up the rope clearance bar pretty easily. I found a picture of Jackie Deen's grab bar. It blends in quite nice. http://s134.photobucket.com/user/kfleisch/media/Correct%20Craft/IMG_1206.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  And finally, yes, the 89's manifold/riser will give you adequate clearance but if that pedestal is stable and pylon clearance isn't a problem I wouldn't rush to change all that out, you seem to have your hands full with other details. I also noticed in your pics your pylon has the floor plate, that's good. ------------- |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: December-02-2014 at 11:46pm
I will search that Todd. Thanks. ------------- 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: December-03-2014 at 12:08am
Hey Hollywood, Those Eps look like new. It turns out that on the EP's given to us, one had a pretty sizable repair in it, and the team did not want to risk a ski coming apart on the ramp. We are going to turn that one into an ATB ski. The second EP was in good shape, so we are turning that into a slalom jumper for Patrick. The single Connolly will be a slalom jumper for Thomas. I really like that grab bar on Jackie's boat. So here is what I figured out on the rope guard: http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0206.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0208.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  I went to Rob Bemman's shop and brought him what was left of the old rope guard, and he whipped up a new one that you can actually grab onto. It worked real well at practice today. Rob is an ex national barefoot champ. He makes excellent trick releases, booms, jump ramps--you name it. An awesome guy. Here is a pic of a ramp he is making. http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0205.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Here is a pic of a smaller portable jump he said he would take $8,000 for if anyone is interested: http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/IMG_0210.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  So the blower is in, and I am trying to get a second speedo. One of the originals has a leaking diaphragm. Has anyone heard of this GPS unit? http://www.amazon.com/KUS-Digital-Speedometer-Gauges-Speedo/dp/B00D75T0FQ" rel="nofollow - KUS GPS ------------- 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: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: December-04-2014 at 7:16pm
I do have a few knobs, but mine don't have the flange at the bottom. JB weld will likely stay there.  ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |