Super Sport Vs Sport Nautique

Thanks for your reply. I just asked because the newer, PCM Excalibur 330 Chevy powered Nautiques are way, way out of my price range still. I've heard that the Ford 351s are very robust though and if parts are still really easy, that's great

8122pbrainard wrote: You could also dump the F150 and get a matching Chev P/U!!

Those words make me cringe!

I finally got my new boat! I went with a Martinique, Ford 351. Couldn't beat the price. It meets all of my requirements, Correct Craft, Open Bow, Ford Motor. Life is good.     

My friend has a Sport Nautique, so once it warms up I should be able to have a good comparison between the Marinique's and the Sport Nautiques.

Pete,

I am not a Ford employee, I just come from a Ford family. My grandfather was a mechanic and my Dad is an engineer in the automotive/marine industry. Everyone in my family has always owned Ford vehicles.

My first car was a 1968 Mustang and most of my inboards have been the Ford 351's. So I am very familiar with that particular motor.

As for the truck, none of the Big 3 quiet make 'em like they used to. Cars and trucks have come to be almost disposable items.

Keep with the classics!

Allison is approving the Diary for the Martinique now. I'll let you know when it is up.

I ended up selling the BFN for what I had into it. There was a lot of interest in the BFN project boat. It sold the day after I picked up the Martinique.

How's the '71 Skier project coming along?

There will most likely be another BFN in my future. I'll have to see how the Martinique works out for me. Maybe sell the Ski Supreme and use that towards a BFN. Or sell both and get a Super Sport or Super Air. Who knows.

Unfortunately I can't afford to have one of every model.

TRBenj wrote: We've got all the parts- just need the time to work on it.

This is the exact reason I was willing to let the BFN go for now. The Martinique and Ski Supreme are water ready.

Keep me updated on the progress of the boats. Hopefully they will be done by the next CCF Reunion

I want not go with anything else in a boat than a Ford motor.. I think there a better and more effecient motor than the Chevy's..

Robert....Congrats on the Martinique. You will like it for its roominess and smooth ride. However, you better stock up on teak oil. Lots of teak in that boat. I had an '87 Martinique that had a 351. It was a good family hauler in the rough waters.

By the way, where in Indiana you from? What lake will you use the boat on? If you are near Chicago, come out for beers on the 10th (see Chicago Beers post in Off Topic section).

robertbruder wrote: Here's the new Diary Page. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5046

Rob,
Just so you know, you can mouse over anyones avitar picture and clicking on it will link to their diary.

Also providing a link here on the CCfan site is somewhat more complicated than other sites. You need to first go to "post reply". Clicking on the world icon will bring up the decription you want on the link. Clicking ok brings up the second box. This is where you paste in the address.

here's your link to your diary

Pete,

Thanks for the link info. Now I know how to add it to my signature!


Chris,
I've been meaning to make it down to Monroe. Mississinawa is great. I used to go to camp on Tippy! I'll keep an eye out for that '79 Nautique.

Memorial is usually Lake Wawasee for Friday and Saturday then Lake Hamilton for Sunday and Monday.

I'm always up for a beer.

robertbruder wrote: David, Thanks! I'm excited about the new boat, and thanks for the invite. I live in Indianapolis and am usually at the Indiana Lakes. (Geist Reservoir, Morse Reservoir, Lake Maxincuckee, Lake Manitou, Lake Hamilton, Lake Wawasee). Anyone else ever around those lakes?

Robert...I guess Indy is a bit of a haul to have beers in Chicago. I didn't know if you lived up north. I grew up in Fishers, and still have family, there, and all over Indy. I learned to ski on Morse waaayyy back in the day, as well as put many hours in out at Geist. I went to HSEHS which is very near Geist.    

Where abouts in Indy do you live?