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Topic: 1983 ski Nautique 2001 blueprints
Posted By: boat rider
Subject: 1983 ski Nautique 2001 blueprints
Date Posted: January-04-2022 at 4:36pm
I was recently given a 1983 ski Nautique 2001 as a project boat for Christmas. It has no seats engine, transmission, carpet, engine cover and much more. I reached out to Nautique and correct craft and neither were able to assist me. The largest problem I have is the stringers. I am only 15 and have not worked on boats very much. Can anybody lead me in the right direction to find the blueprints.



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Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: January-04-2022 at 5:54pm
Originally posted by boat rider boat rider wrote:

Can anybody lead me in the right direction to find the blueprints.

The easy short answer is No.

The longer, harder  answer is still No because they don't exist Wink

The best thing you could do is to do a search here on CCF titled stringers and you'll come up with a lot of reading and in many cases, there will be pictures that disappeared from the threads. Google or some other search engine works well along with the CCF search function.

Here's one example of someone doing stringers, floor etc. on an 85, that's a good place to start reading An 83 and 85 are essentially the same as far as construction.

http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40380&PN=1&title=2017-stringer-project" rel="nofollow - link

And here's a link to another thread on another website by the same person

http://www.wakegarage.com/projects-archive/stringers-transom-and-hull-repair/stringerfloor-for-ski-nautique-2001-r115/" rel="nofollow - link

There's a lot of variety in what people use for materials, resin, techniques etc. so your budget will come into play also.

You basically make good notes and take lots of measurements and take pictures as you go so that you'll have something to reference when making and mounting the new stringers and floor.

Enjoy the reading and good luck, you've got a lot of work ahead of you

PS................ Ask for an engine and transmission and all the running gear for your birthday. I seem to think you already have a steering wheel  Wink




Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: January-05-2022 at 9:02am
Welcome. Very cool year boat you have
You found the best forum to help, everything you need is here
Like keno says just keep reading, take notes on materials you’ll need and the process. Take your time step by step and enjoy. I’m sure the gentleman here will be happy to advise ya
Also. If I was you, start looking for another donor boat that has all running gear
Good luck.


Posted By: samudj01
Date Posted: January-05-2022 at 10:04am
#1 thing…pics and measurements as you remove the floor, foam and stringers. And then more pics and measurements. Pick a point that will not be changing to measure from…say the inside of the transom or the pylon cup (prob no need to remove). Take a look at our New to me 72 skier thread in gen discussion. There are so many others on the site but that one has pics bc much has been done post site hack when pics were lost on old threads. So questions and read. The only way I got my 78 tique done was asking folks here tons of questions. Start your own thread and many of us will follow it and answer questions as you go.

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78 Ski Tique, 72 Skier w/302's, 93 SN w/351 & 17 GS22 w/zr409
Previous - 99 Sport Nautique w/GT40 and 87 Martinique w/351


Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: January-05-2022 at 12:29pm
When cutting out the floor, leave a lip of old floor about 2" long as a reference point to do the stringer height. Then before adding the floor, sand and cut the lip off of the wall, then add the new floor.  This will give you a reference point. 

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1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens
2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S.
1968 Ski Nautique, Project.


Posted By: desertskier
Date Posted: January-05-2022 at 1:40pm
I know this sounds a bit harsh but you may want to consider abandoning this project.  If you had all the parts it may be worth it but since you will have to find/source basically everything the cost will end up being significantly more than buying a running boat.

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92 SN - Owned since 93
99 Pro Air
89 SN - Went to live on a lake in Texas
75 Donzi 16 - Sold in 93


Posted By: MourningWood
Date Posted: January-05-2022 at 1:57pm
Maybe not harsh, but accurate.....however.....

I for one am thrilled that a 15-year old wants to tackle this project. If not for others like him, well, what becomes of our weary crafts? Also, if my Dad had told me to forget rebuilding a $200 VW with $400 in 1969, than I wouldn't still have (and cherish) most of his '9-point' sockets and '11-point' wrenches. Big smile

I would go so far as to suggest that once he gets going with full commitment, that we scrounge our stash to help him gather up what he needs...and we don't. 

As is said, food for thought


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1994 Ski Nautique "Riot"
1964 Dunphy X-55 "One 'N Dun"

'I measured twice, cut three times, and it's still too short!"


Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: January-05-2022 at 5:43pm
I’ll gladly donate a few oddments to the cause…

JQ


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Current
2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited

Previous
2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow
1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow

Aqua skiing, ergo sum


Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: January-05-2022 at 5:55pm
Claude, do you have a family member or friend that will help with the project?  It's a lot of work so an extra set of hands is needed, plus the support of helping figure things out along the way.


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'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique


Posted By: wetskier2000
Date Posted: January-06-2022 at 8:11am
Congratulations on the new boat. Will this project be cost effective? Maybe, maybe not... will it be a great learning tool? Definitely. I suspect obtaining the pieces and parts could be a challenge... Any chance the previous owner(s) might have them or know the location? Could be sitting in someone's barn.... 

Another thought is a salvage donor

 https://www.salvageboatsauction.com/vehicle_detail/Salvage-2006-Correct%20Craft-Boat%20With%20Trailer-for-Sale/lot-46005741/Sacramento-California

Obviously, not this one but you get the idea... something older that might only be worth short money.....

Good luck with it!

Rick


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Current: 1997 Nautique

Previous: 1987 Nautique

          1964 American Skier


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-06-2022 at 10:10pm
Yes, my father has rebuilt many fiberglass sailboats in the past. My uncle has a marine wholesail license to get the necessary parts that I cannot buy used. It will definitely be a lot of work but definitely better than wasting my time playing video games.


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-06-2022 at 10:14pm
As far as building the boat the goal is not to be cost effective but instead to learn how these boats work. There were many boats that I saw that could have fit my budget with no work. The idea is for me to learn about these boats while having a ski boat that I have admired for years in the process. I appreciate the advice though desert.


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-06-2022 at 10:27pm
Thank you all this is more than enough help. I am sure I will have plenty of questions along the way and am so glad I have a place to get answers


Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: January-07-2022 at 8:41am
Excellent news that your family knows boats, answers a lot of questions
Sounds like your in much better position to get this done. You said all right things
Good luck


Posted By: wayoutthere
Date Posted: January-07-2022 at 1:13pm
It sounds like an opportunity for all your parts unless i'm misunderstanding the post from member "aupatking"

https://correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50262&PID=603413򓔕


Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: January-14-2022 at 8:58am
Welcome aboard Claude! Exciting project! Post some pictures when you can? (The fellas in the frozen North love to keep warm around their computer screen, observe and comment!!) Good Luck and if you are serious about this adventure, you sure are in the right place!!

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Js


Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: January-14-2022 at 10:54am
Hey Claude.  I am located in Central AL.  I looked at a 1982 Ski Nautique that is complete earlier this week that can be purchased for $1500.   It is all together. No trailer.  That might be a good option for you to complete your parts needs for your build. 

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Scott Zuelzke
Lake Mitchell , AL
       
1984 Ski Nautique       
1972 Skier


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-18-2022 at 9:48am
That’s perfect. Do you have any information on the listing a phone number possibly?


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-19-2022 at 5:00pm
Originally posted by Smithfamily Smithfamily wrote:

Welcome aboard Claude! Exciting project! Post some pictures when you can?
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3091.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3091.jpg
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3094.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3094.jpg
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3107.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3107.jpg
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3101.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3101.jpg
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3099.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3099.jpg
Here are a few I have so far.


Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 12:48pm
Originally posted by boat rider boat rider wrote:

Originally posted by Smithfamily Smithfamily wrote:

Welcome aboard Claude! Exciting project! Post some pictures when you can?
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3091.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3091.jpg
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3094.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3094.jpg
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3107.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3107.jpg
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3101.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3101.jpg
http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3099.jpg" rel="nofollow - http://file:///C:/Users/Oliver/Downloads/IMG-3099.jpg
Here are a few I have so far.

Now about those pictures, I think you have some fixin' to do on the links, since every one says "website can't be reached" in this thread and the other one that you posted the same links in  Wink


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 1:44pm


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 1:46pm
I wasnt kidding when I said it would be a PROJECT. It will take work that i am wiling to put in.



Posted By: wetskier2000
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 2:54pm
That's a nice looking boat... Off white hull??

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Current: 1997 Nautique

Previous: 1987 Nautique

          1964 American Skier


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 3:12pm
Its white just the lighting is off



Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 4:11pm
Originally posted by boat rider boat rider wrote:

Its white just the lighting is off


No, not white… taffy ivory.

https://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/bview.asp?id=17#image20" rel="nofollow - https://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/bview.asp?id=17#image20


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 5:12pm
Originally posted by TRBenj TRBenj wrote:

Originally posted by boat rider boat rider wrote:

Its white just the lighting is off


No, not white… taffy ivory.

https://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/bview.asp?id=17#image20" rel="nofollow - https://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/bview.asp?id=17#image20
Thanks good to know. i honestly thought it needed a good polishing.


Posted By: samudj01
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 5:33pm
Oh it does. Looks nice. Will prob polish up well. If it were me I’d start with compound on the gel and then polish and wax the whole thing (I would not use compound on the paint and decals). Question is if the compound brings the gel back or if you will need to do some wet sanding. Watch out with products on the paint and stickers…try a small spot first if you are trying to preserve.

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78 Ski Tique, 72 Skier w/302's, 93 SN w/351 & 17 GS22 w/zr409
Previous - 99 Sport Nautique w/GT40 and 87 Martinique w/351


Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 5:40pm
Hull doesn't look to be in bad shape, like he said you might get by without wet sanding, and without having to replace decals.  I guess it depends on what level of resto you are doing.  Stringers are definitely bad?  Since you have them fully exposed it should be easy to evaluate.

Glad to see the pictures, definitely will be a project but you'll have a pretty impressive boat when you are done!


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'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 8:34pm
Originally posted by 63 Skier 63 Skier wrote:

Hull doesn't look to be in bad shape, like he said you might get by without wet sanding, and without having to replace decals.  I guess it depends on what level of resto you are doing.  Stringers are definitely bad?  Since you have them fully exposed it should be easy to evaluate.

Glad to see the pictures, definitely will be a project but you'll have a pretty impressive boat when you are done!
What a great project. Where the photo cuts out the stringer is pretty much hollow, and the floor is soft on the other side. Is there a specific type of wood you need for the floor and stringers? I know it needs to be marine grade but is the plywood 1/2 or 3/4 inch, or does it matter? Thanks for the good wishes everybody.



Posted By: wayoutthere
Date Posted: January-20-2022 at 10:13pm
not as stripped as it first sounded, windshield rubrail grab rails strut rudder steering engine/pylon mount good pylon w/ the ring tracking fins, it's got the cool hood scoop, nice color combo.

An engine and transmission will come along and the interior components are easy enough to fabricate.

I would start by making an elevation drawing of the starboard main stringer, from the transom moving forward measure the steering knuckle bolt hole distance from transom and height off the hull bottom then the engine mount then the engine mount bolts/lags. 
Mark your stringers vertically every foot and with a 2 foot level across the main stringers measure down for heights. 

(another member suggested leaving a few inches of the floor around the hull sides as a reference)
This is a great idea but i would leave approx 6 inches (i'll snap a picture to better explain & i got some what i would have done ideas)

Pull all of the screws out of the stringers and save them, they add up fast.

The engine mount determines your stringer width when you install then but that's a little ways off yet.

What's your plan ? Factory/factory in appearance, custom.

It'll be worth the effort and something to be proud of both along the way and when finished.


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 1:31am
Originally posted by wayoutthere wayoutthere wrote:


What's your plan ? Factory/factory in appearance, custom.

I am trying for a half custom half factory if that makes sense. I want the seating and drivetrain factory(basically anything that affects the proformance) or as close as possible but I would like to add a tower, perfect pass,(I am a course skier) rear ballast bags and hand routed eva foam flooring.


Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 8:30am
Hey boat rider. Have you looked at WOTs (wayouthere) project. Seems similar to your work ahead. WOTs is impressive


Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 4:46pm
Originally posted by boat rider boat rider wrote:

That’s perfect. Do you have any information on the listing a phone number possibly?

John Thacker
205-755-9035
Verbena, AL


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Scott Zuelzke
Lake Mitchell , AL
       
1984 Ski Nautique       
1972 Skier


Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 5:07pm


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Scott Zuelzke
Lake Mitchell , AL
       
1984 Ski Nautique       
1972 Skier


Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 5:10pm
This boat is actually a "barn find".  It has been sitting for 10 years.  The wind blew part of the roof off the barn a few years ago.  All original, unmolested.  Cats have been living in it.  Field mice have probably chewed up the wires as well.  The guy said $1500 is the least he will take.  The floor seems firm.

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Scott Zuelzke
Lake Mitchell , AL
       
1984 Ski Nautique       
1972 Skier


Posted By: wayoutthere
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 5:53pm
67 ski nat, thanks for the kind words.

Boatrider, first pic is how i made an elevation drawing of the stringer so the parts could be re located after the new stringers were installed.
Second pic is how i would mark and cut out a bad floor, with a 2 foot level as a straight edge along the gunnel and mark both sides on the floor. Lots of options for rebuild depending on which direction you take plus more can always be trimmed off.

Lets wait until you decide how you want the floor and if there will be foam.

Another post coming with a ballast idea since you mentioned it.

 





Posted By: wayoutthere
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 6:29pm
I'll try to explain a ballast tank idea thought up after your post today, not to scale and funny looking but think it work.

Get some melamine board, frp or masonite, the masonite has been successful for me, so has pvc board.
Remember to store your frp on a flat surface like the bed in the spare room, but keep the melamine and masonite out in the shed unless or untill you have to put it in the dining room so the balsa core can be cut to fit the transom template for a patio table project which oddly enough is in progress right now. 

Actually for some ballast tanks to make the mold in this case i'd use masonite because it's light and easy to work with, and with some planning can be used over and over.

It ends up being a funny looking half a box with the hullside and bottom closing it up.

Fit masonite to the hullside by scribing to fit, once you have 2 pieces cut a top and face.
It will go from the hull bottom up to the gunnel but not up under it because you need room to fiberglass it into place.

A fiberglass box could be fitted along the hullside next to the engine, another behind it that goes almost all the way back to the transom.
A big one under the deck would make 5 ballast tanks that dont take up floor space beyond the gunnels.

Lay your masonite box down and install some dowel rods, say 1/2 inch dowel for a 1 inch hose.

(fill, vent, drain tube locations in the box would have to be determined and some pump research is in order to see how many and what size tubes you need) ( think i'd fill them thru clamshells and forward motion, pump to drain) 

Glass up the box and wrap the dowel rod until you have the diameter you want, after the glass dries, pop it off the masonite, drill out your dowels and bingo ya got some molded in hose barbs.
Glass the 1/2 boxes right onto the hull sides and hull bottom

3-5 coats of meguires #8 maximim mold release on every and anthing you want to pull fiberglass off of

5 x18 x 48 inch tank is 18 gallons, say you got 2 tanks with 30 gallons a side and another 40 under the deck,
100 gallons 700 pounds spread out from front to back, it might go red october better ask how much extra weight that hull is good for.



















Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-21-2022 at 8:59pm
Great that’s awesome info on the ballast. As far as it sinking i have heard of people adding 1750 pounds in ( not the brightest idea but nevertheless it works.) I really appreciate how above and beyond y’all go to help me out.


Posted By: Wilhelm Hertzog
Date Posted: January-22-2022 at 3:27pm
I have four ballast tanks built into my 2001. Shout if you'd like more info on my setup.

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1982 Ski Nautique PCM351W RR II Velvet Drive 10-17-003 1:1 II PerfectPass Stargazer
Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.


Posted By: boat rider
Date Posted: January-22-2022 at 7:27pm
Absolutely I would like to hear of the settup there is never too much good info.


Posted By: Wilhelm Hertzog
Date Posted: February-05-2022 at 3:40pm
Originally posted by boat rider boat rider wrote:

Absolutely I would like to hear of the settup there is never too much good info.

Apologies for taking so long, but here are some pictures of my setup. And apologies for the untidy state of things in the pictures, but I have a few things I'm working on, hence the cardboard/paper covering etc.

I had stringers and floor replaced when I bought the boat (all wood replaced with Nidacore), and the shop that did the stringers and floor for me also built and installed the tanks for me. For regulatory reasons I had to have a lot of foam added under the floor for buoyancy, so the factory battery box etc. all had to go. The tanks work really well as seating in the boat. Only drawback is that the side tanks cut down quite a bit on working space around the engine when one has to work on the engine.

The port and starboard tanks cover most of the space from the stern to the front of the boat, to a point in line with the front of the engine cover.They fit in snug below the coaming pads. They're bonded to the floor with 4200, and have a piece of fibreglass attaching them to the hull at the front. The tanks (except for the front) have sight windows with float level indicators.





The aft tank fits in between the two side tanks. It has two 'wings', which slide in behind the side tanks and keeps it from moving forward. It rests on the stringers, which have a small step in them (marked in red in the picture below) which the tanks snugs up against, preventing it from sliding back.







The green thru-hulls supply the pumps which fill and drain the tanks.

The front tank is fitted under the bow, held in place with a bit of fibreglass. It is shaped to accomodate the battery. It does make it impossible to access the navigation light without pulling the tank (likely a big job), but so far I haven't had to do that.



The pieces of wood glassed onto the front tank is for screwing a kick panel onto, which holds speakers, amplifier and fire extinguisher (regulatory requirement in South Africa).

Each tank is drained and filled with its own pump. The pumps are mounted at the back of the two side tanks, and against the sides of the hull next to the fuel tank.  Each pump is mounted on a piece of PVC foam core material that is bonded to the tank/hull with 4200. Mounting and plumbing those pumps was a major PITA, because there is very little space to work with.





The side and aft tanks fill/drain fittings as well as the overflow/vent fittings are at the rear. In hindsight the overflow/vent should have been at the front, as I do lose some water through the overflow while underway, with the bow of the boat higher than the stern. I intend  to plumb in a long loop under the gunwales for each tank to address this issue.

The hard tanks does add weight to the boat, so if you're concerned about keeping the smallest slalom wake possible, ballast bags may be better. But filling and draining the hard tanks are much less of a hassle than bags, and as I said, the tanks serve as really convenient seating as well, so overall I'm very happy with the setup.


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1982 Ski Nautique PCM351W RR II Velvet Drive 10-17-003 1:1 II PerfectPass Stargazer
Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.


Posted By: Skigeaux
Date Posted: March-07-2022 at 12:48pm
Hello,

I see you are in New Orleans. I am just East of you in Kiln, MS and beginning a total redo on my 1982 2001. Also from New Orleans originally. Could be good to get together and compare notes, ideas, etc.. Phone is 504-931-7999 and name is Charles.


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Chas.kearney@gmail.com



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