any archive of 196 changes/evolution?

Is there any place (other than old brochures) to use as a quick reference to model year changes?? I'm looking to see differences in the 196 from about 1997-2002.
Thanks, in advance, for any insight.

97' was the first year of the TSC hull which I believe continued through 2002. 2000 was the first year of the key-less ignition and some changes in the gauges, some of which proved to be problematic. Cosmetically 00' introduced graphic options, same as 99' or the new N logo. Motor options included the 310hp GT-40 throughout and was the most common, the GM Apex was available and had 10 add'l HP, BBC Python @ 430hp was also available from 99' thru 01' or 02'?, not as rare as the Apex but they are out there, you will find some 02's with the Excalibur, these will be late 02's when the Ford blocks began to dwindle. The Spyder tower was available some years but I have never seen one equipped with it. Cannot think of anything else however I am sure there is more.

Good luck in your search!

PS, BKH is correct, but I figured you meant the Ski Nautique, same boat different name.

99 dash matches the main gel coat of the boat, 97 will be black. Motor box and back
seat redesigned in 98 and 99 for more room. Tach was changed in 98.

I'll leave to your opinion on the trunk. The 2002 was the first inboard I'd ever driven that backed up nearly straight. I don't feel it is any better or worse in the chop.

BKH

bkhallpass wrote: Well, one insight is that the boat was not called a 196 until 2003.

Some other changes in 2003.

The brand new 20'6" open bow walk through. They canned the 19'6" Ski Nautique Open Bow.

Spyder Tower was only for this year.

New platform shape, and offered in fiberglass.

TRBenj wrote: quinner wrote: 97' was the first year of the TSC hull which I believe continued through 2002. You believe wrong! TSC ran 97-01. 2002 = TSC2.

Don't forget the 2002 SNOB. TSC 1, bro.

The 99 also got the re-tuned engine computer for the GT40 to fix startup-high idle and issues with leaning out the motor too much in some circumstances. Most importantly, the 99 got the tunable rudder, which I think is awesome.

TRBenj wrote: M3Fan wrote: TRBenj wrote: quinner wrote: 97' was the first year of the TSC hull which I believe continued through 2002. You believe wrong! TSC ran 97-01. 2002 = TSC2. Don't forget the 2002 SNOB. TSC 1, bro. True statement, but out of context. davemac wrote: considering the closed bow.

You were debating Quinner's comment. If you consider Quinner's comment, it's 100% in context. In the poster's original post, he mentioned he was looking for evolution of the "196"- IMO the SNOB could technically fall into that category since it is the 19' 6" boat. I win.

Hollywood, one more full day of eating them damn ribs damaged me, i ate 5 lbs yesterday and the exit door is burnin

eric lavine wrote: Hollywood damaged me, the exit door is burnin

Hollywood wrote: My exit door have been burning all week. Maxxed out last night. Thanks again.

Sounds like the Fellas had a Grande time together

your typical 79nautique-quinner get-together