What's your favorite years of the Correct Craft
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Printed Date: April-27-2024 at 4:06pm
Topic: What's your favorite years of the Correct Craft
Posted By: Captain Nick
Subject: What's your favorite years of the Correct Craft
Date Posted: August-07-2015 at 10:56pm
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For myself my favorite is the 85 to 86 Ski Nautique. I like the overall looks of them. The straight windshield, The graphics on the boat. The notched transom with the wooden swim platform. Of course having the bow and stern loops on the deck of the boat.. Which is nice if you want to hoist the boat in the boathouse. ------------- Live life to the fullest! |
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Posted By: Chevy350
Date Posted: August-08-2015 at 12:42am
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1971-1973. ------------- 1972 Mustang |
Posted By: Faceplant
Date Posted: August-08-2015 at 2:26am
| 87 - 88 2001 model . Split windshield and air intakes . |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: August-08-2015 at 2:34am
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I don't have just one - and I think you'll find a thread like this from a couple of years ago .... Late '60's Barracuda - looked fast and powerful even sitting at the dock Mid 70's Ski Nautique - classic ski boat lines '93-97 Sport Nautique - love the looks of that hull ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: August-08-2015 at 3:50pm
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<<< 1974 1981 Classic 20th SN 1980 thru 1984 Martinique 1971 thru 1973 Martinique 1982 thru 1984 SN |
Posted By: Captain Nick
Date Posted: August-08-2015 at 5:45pm
Personnal preference for me though I prefer the straight across windshield though. The split does look nice though. I have a neighbor that has an 88 2001 model in blue. It's a very beautiful looking boat. ------------- Live life to the fullest! |
Faceplant wrote:Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: August-08-2015 at 7:12pm
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for me any of the sloped transom nautiques 93 thru? and anything any yr not red ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: August-08-2015 at 9:06pm
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I kinda like my 1993. That sloped transom is pretty cool. I have had a crush on the 1985 boat since I was 17.,. ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: August-08-2015 at 11:10pm
love the slant back ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Captain Nick
Date Posted: August-08-2015 at 11:56pm
| There's nothing wrong with liking a sloped transom. It's ones own personal preference. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: August-09-2015 at 12:47am
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Any 72-73 orange hull correct craft. 1985 Deluxe interior with the Commander and 1993.... Just not my 1993. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: Chevy350
Date Posted: August-09-2015 at 1:04am
Oh you have a good taste in a boat  . What's wrong with your 93? I've never seen it, got any pics? ------------- 1972 Mustang |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: August-09-2015 at 1:04am
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Any year prior to mufflers or single exhaust. But If I had to pick a single year....1974.  ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: Chevy350
Date Posted: August-09-2015 at 2:46am
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Another favorite would be either a 1983 (the last year right?) Mustang in a black accent stripe and tan interior or a 1980-81 Baby blue Ski nautique. ------------- 1972 Mustang |
Posted By: Fabcon
Date Posted: August-09-2015 at 10:13am
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1976-SN vented windshield 1979-Barefoot ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
Posted By: Bakchose
Date Posted: August-09-2015 at 3:03pm
| Any barracuda or mustang SS. Love my sports too. 1089 & 2000. The slant transom on the 89 was perfect for watching fireworks. And the notch great for soaking passangers! |
Posted By: Captain Nick
Date Posted: August-09-2015 at 5:44pm
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Backchose, the barracuda is a classic. I have a neighbor who might still have their's. I haven't seen it in a while. The boat has a red hull with a white stripe that goes down the side. ------------- Live life to the fullest! |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-09-2015 at 6:07pm
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I could see a nice 'Cuda SS in Meridan Blue hull with Taffy Ivory deck powered by a 351 Holman Moody. No more projects no more room ------------- 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: rebel skier
Date Posted: August-10-2015 at 3:19pm
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I am partial to the 82-86 with the hump up front. The tri-color stripe of the 82-84 kind of tips it over the 85-86 stripe, but the delux interior tips the 85-86 to me. Why, probably because this is the era when I started running the course and going to tournaments. The SN2001 and Mastercraft Stars and Stripes were the best of the best. |
Posted By: Captain Nick
Date Posted: August-11-2015 at 1:17am
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Rebel Skier, I agree I do like the hood scoop look on the bow with the vents on it. ------------- Live life to the fullest! |
Posted By: jimsport93
Date Posted: August-11-2015 at 11:23am
I am partial to this one.....well, these two! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2798 - 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: August-11-2015 at 2:51pm
As I said above, a favorite hull of mine. And this boat is one of my favorite boats on this site. Just gorgeous! ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Captain Nick
Date Posted: August-12-2015 at 12:58am
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It's really neat seeing a 1993 Sport Nautique. I've only seen one or two in my lifetime. ------------- Live life to the fullest! |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: August-12-2015 at 1:45am
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+1. Pleased to have spent some time on that one, Nice photo Jim! ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: skyfuzz
Date Posted: August-14-2015 at 11:58am
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The mid 1960's to the mid 1970's Mustangs, Skylarks, Tahoes, Barracudas, Wildcats, Freeports, Rivieras. The Freeport...you don't hear or see much on these great boats. On the NH lake I'm on, back in the early '70's, we had a few of them. One was a Candy Apple red with ivory deck I/O, powered by a mercruiser 165. The boat silently ran across the lake like a whisper and moved right along. Loved that boat. Found its remnants next to a town garage back in the early '90's. My boat mechanic bought it a few years later and had plans to maybe getting around to restoring it. I think he gave up on it. Too bad. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7613&sort=&pagenum=1 |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: August-15-2015 at 1:20pm
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Their all sexy, but, if I had to pick one, it would probably be the '86 Ski Nautique. Last year of the original 2001 design with that deck......got the hump on the hood. Single piece windshield. Deluxe interior with rotomolded bases. Rounded rear transom on deck that started in '77. And wait for it.....last year of pylon with ring and finger!!!! Runners up..... '79 SN '90 SN (especially the blue) Edit: By the way, a thread similar to this was done several years ago trying to figure out what the year would be for all CCF members boats when looked at as an average. It turned out to be '81 or '82 when all the ciphering was done. |
Posted By: 75kona
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 1:02am
Pardon my ignorance but what are you referring to when you say ring and finger on a pylon? |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 1:27am
| Its the old style of pylon used from the earliest days up through '86. The top of the pylon has a ring with a metal "finger" protruding out from the center base of the ring which was used to attached the rope, as well as hang the rope on when not skiing. Its hard to explain, but, you'll know it when you see it. New pylons just had a round machined top with a slot machined in for the rope to ride in. |
Posted By: 75kona
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 2:05am
| Hmmmm wonder if my boat was built at the beginning of '87 with some left over '86 parts because my pylon is exactly what you described. Round loop on top with a "finger" pointing towards the bow of the boat at an upward angle. |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 2:19am
| I believe I do remember reading on this site that this was a definite possibility. The ring and finger style pylons are considered very cool and very desired. You have a very rare boat! |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 2:59am
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Love the look of the slant-back transoms...just like mine! JQ  '95 SNOB (not mine) ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 11:03am
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I'm also in the '85 camp. Love the lines the two hood vents one piece windscreen and the instrument pod. But I also like the looks of the slant back's. Of those I have to go with the '95 Signature Edition, that boat is just down right SEXY!!!! http://s256.photobucket.com/user/gun-driver/media/image.jpg1_zpsyv3xpqel.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Guess that's why I have both years and just can't bare to sell either one. |
Posted By: Captain Nick
Date Posted: August-16-2015 at 10:03pm
I'm typically not a fan of the dark green, however it looks really nice with the tan trim on the 95 Ski Nautique Signature Edition. ------------- Live life to the fullest! |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: August-27-2015 at 4:43pm
I think JBear likes the old Classics    ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: August-27-2015 at 5:13pm
| Any closed bow SN... no tower. |
Posted By: alb1981
Date Posted: August-27-2015 at 8:47pm
'81 20th anniversary sweet year!
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Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: August-27-2015 at 9:20pm
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that is pretty nice i love the windshield ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-27-2015 at 9:40pm
I am partial to the Bass Nautiques, especially when they are winning... ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: August-27-2015 at 11:36pm
1974 ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: Captain Nick
Date Posted: August-28-2015 at 12:03am
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Besides the 85 to 86 Ski Nautiques, I also like the 90 to 93 as well. I'm partial to the straight windshield and flat deck on the bow. I will say this I'm not a fan of the wakeboard towers. They take away the look of the boat. That's just me though. ------------- Live life to the fullest! |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: August-28-2015 at 12:41am
Like All pre 80's ... but particularly partial to 73-75's .. Only took 20 years to find a keeper!   ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-28-2015 at 2:07am
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agreed Marty! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: CrazyCanuck
Date Posted: August-28-2015 at 3:24am
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What, no votes yet for the late 70's?...lol We sure are happy with our 78.  ------------- https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRtW3vJrMHLdqBzndt9VX3oOpBuRopGlzKq9Ea7pAO7wnTuoD8E8g |
Posted By: C-Bass
Date Posted: August-28-2015 at 10:23am
Steve, If your 73 isn't my favorite CC, it's definitely in the top 3. Beautiful boat. ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |