1988 Ski Nautique 2001 For Sale !

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I hate to do it but I have decided the sell my 88 Ski. I bought it in 1997 w/ 760 hours on it. It has 2020 now,and in My Opinion hours don't hurt if it's been maintained well and this one has.In 2001 I had the Tranny Rebuilt. In 2000 I had it wet sanded buffed and new deacls put on. In 2002 I took all the interior out had it recovered, reresined the floor, and put new carpet in. My friend got a SAN in 2001 so it hasn't had much use since, and now I have bought a SAN, and haven't used it much at all, so I hate to see it set there and go bad, and it's hard to use 2 boats. It comes with a 4 blade, and a 3 blade prop. 10' Pole, and Board racks. I had Auto Acustics install 2 Boshwich amps, 4 6 1/2" and a 12' sub under the dash in 2000. It's a must see to appriciate, it looks like new, and has always been in a garage, never been out in the weather. I'm asking $13,000. ask for Mike 919-818-2974. glasg005@mc.duke.edu. It's located in Mebane, NC.

[aquaholic]

This boat is the nicest 2001 I've ever seen, always maintained, super clean and super mean sounding! this boat is going to make someone very happy.

[BigBald]

That is very sharp. I would think that boat would go fast....make me miss my 88....

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Thanks..... Yeah trust me I been debating this since well before Christmas. I had knots in my stomach writing the post. I love this boat, and I thought I would use it more than I did after I got the SAN, but I used it 3 times last year. So I would rather see someone get some enjoyment out of it like I did.......

[Andrew]

that's a beautiful machine!

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Thanks Andrew.... Yeah i hope someone jumps on it quick so I don't change my mind........ : )

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BUMP.... Installed some new lights on the trailer, New Impeller, and a Fresh Oil Change Today. It was in the 70's here all week time to ride. I'll take a few more pics tommorrow. Oh and I forgot it has a white bimini top that goes with it also.

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A few more pics from this weekend. Also forgot that it has a factory installed heater on it also.

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$13,000 negotiable.

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BUMP....Going to put it on boattrader or only Inboards soon. Someone come check it out you want be dissapointed. Price is Neg.

[Hollywood]

Can you post a pic of the dash, specifically the heater controls please. I plan to add a heater to our '88 next winter. Thanks!

BuMp

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Hollywood. Sure I'll attach some pics when I get home. You could probably find a better switch to control the fan than I have. It's just a silver push/ pull button. It looks like it came from the 80's..... : ) I'll get some pics of the connections that I can get to also.

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Hollywood. Heres a few pics of the heater. The red knob on top is where the hot water is fed from the intake. Then obviously it goes under the dash to the core and blower then back to the return and I have a few pics of those. I also have a pic of the lame blower control button, it's silver on the bottm right of the dash. I tried to get a pic of the core box and blower but you really couldn't tell what it was.

[Hollywood]

Thanks for the pics, I never would have thought to put the return line at the U-pipe. Up until a year or so the the return line went into the circulating pump. Do you notice a significant drop in heat (temperature) blowing out the vents at idle vs. up to speed? Heater return lines are now hooked up via a Y-pipe before the RWP to help pull more water through the core at lower RPMs. I'm wondering where the U-pipe hookup compares to the circulating pump and Y-pipe.

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Ya Know, I haven't really paid any attention to where it hooks up till you said something, I looked on my SAN and it does come back to the RWP. I haven't paid any attention about how much hot air blows out the vents either. The core actually busted one year and I just plugged the return till I could find parts and I don't think I noticed a differance in Temp. It would make more since to put back to the RWP to get the hot water on out. I didn't think they had heaters from the factory back then, so I was surprised it had one on it when I got it.

[Hollywood]

G, actually I'm pretty sure heaters were a factory option going back to atleast '87. The brochures aren't working at CCFan right now, but I believe they were made by "Marksman" or something like that. You may have a factory heater.

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hey your right... I have the build sheet on it from April 1988 and it has a heater checked off..... Thats pretty cool...

[Andrew]

that must add atleast another grand to the value............ :razz:

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HAHA... I wished..... It's riding season around here.... Reduced $12,500 neg. some one come check it out.

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$12,500 OBO. !!!!!

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Bump $12,000 obo........

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Bump.... I don't know if not much is selling or it's early in the year, or everyone on here already has a boat... : ) This boat is setup for riding, it needs nothing. It has high hours but it's been well taken care of, and still has plenty of power, come check it out for yourself, you want be dissapointed....... Reduced to $11,500.

[TRDon]

I sold mine for 7500 and it had 1/3 the hours yours does with no towere but in nearly as good of shape. Im not sayin, Im just sayin :)

[TRDon]

I should add that I had mine listed for 8900 and also could not get anyone to look at it :(

[BigBald]

It's a bummer that this is not selling....this is a great boat and a great boat to get started out in boating.

[midwesttex]

Your boat looks good. Very similar to mine. I love the red nautiques. I am having trouble getting bites as well. It might have to od with our region. Good luck.

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Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I to am surprised no one has got it. I set the price High because a few around here that were in really nice shape went for 12kish +-, and I think this one is way nicer than some of the 6k to 8k boats out there. I probably got with buying it and refurbing it around 17k. I know I'll never get any where close to that out of it. Also all the add on's add up(ie. pole rack, bimini, stereo, seat repairs, buffing, etc.) that you want have to buy or worry about. I have a friend here that wanted it but didn't want to spend the money, so he got a 1983 and has told me he had no clue how much all the extras were, and I know like a car accessories don't make it worth more. But all this one needs is water and a board to ride, and I have a 07 Murray board and binding i could throw in if the price was right.... ; ) thanks everyone.

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Bump..... $11,000 OBO. Water test ready....

[skubz53212]

G, only giving my opinion because you brought the subject up. I've seen 2001's this clean with a tower for less. I know you have an extended pylon, but for me and maybe a lot of people, that adds no value to the boat. There are just way too many 2001's available for a lot less online right now. To spend 11k on this boat still have to add a tower for a min. 1,200 plus plumb the proper auto-ballast for another couple hundred, it's just not worth it. I might as well step up another 5k and pick up the 95 Super Sport. Just my opinion.

[TRBenj]

G, only giving my opinion because you brought the subject up. I've seen 2001's this clean with a tower for less. I know you have an extended pylon, but for me and maybe a lot of people, that adds no value to the boat. There are just way too many 2001's available for a lot less online right now. To spend 11k on this boat still have to add a tower for a min. 1,200 plus plumb the proper auto-ballast for another couple hundred, it's just not worth it. I might as well step up another 5k and pick up the 95 Super Sport. Just my opinion.
All good points, but you have to consider that not all people want to use it for wakeboarding. Though expensive, its a lot easier to add a tower than it is to remove one- which is important if you want to end up with a pristine boat and not a piece of swiss cheese. Its a beautiful boat, and if I were in the market for a 2001, Id give this a look for sure.

I do agree that the market is flooded with 2001's right now, which doesnt help. Its also priced well into the range of the 90+ boats, which have a superior slalom wake.

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Hey Guys I agree with you both, you have some valid points. The market is flooded with alot of 2001's and with gas prices the way they are boats are not moving like they use to. I didn't know there were that many for sale till after I decided to sell mine. So the price is Neg. and I'm willing to hear offers, but it's only costing me $19 a year to have it so I'm willing to wait on the right one to come along, well see. There is a guy coming to drive it this weekend so hopefully we can work a deal....

TRBenj. I agree that the 90's plus has a much better slolam wake and you can get one of those for a deal, but the 2001's have a better wakeboard wake so I didn't know which way to try to market it. But you do have a point.

Skubz. I agree that adding a tower will be a extra grand. I agree that you can add 5k to it and get a SS but 5k could make or break someone from getting a boat..This boat is all ariginal and I would hate to see someone hack it up with a tower. In my opinion the 89 and older boats shouldn't have tower, they are to narrow and it messes the wakes up when you cut out. I don't like to see them with plumbed in ballest systems. There is a real easy way to load these boats and still have room for 6 or so people, there stuff and a cooler, with out having all those sacks and boxes to step over. In my opinion if you need one with plumbed ballast and a tower do step on up and get a SS so you can hide all that stuff. Thanks for the opinions.

[skubz53212]

TRBenj and G, wakeboarding is the reason these boats have seen a resurgence in their value. So loading these boats up, is what it's all about. If you are in to salolm skiing, why would you go with this boat, given it's age and price. Definitely much better buys out there.

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Dude, I agree that the 2001's value held due to wakeboarding, and thats all I have done with it. I don't like them with towers, and ballast systems, which is my opinion. I wanted a tower and ballast thats why i bought a 210, and I agree they don't make good slolam boats. my boat may be high priced I don't know, I'll have to see what comes down the pipe, I don't need the money or have to sell it....but if you joined Planetnautique just to crash on my post you need a new hobbie since you only have 2 post. If you need to give me constructive opinions I appriciate it, if your not interested just read it and roll on. This site is a good place for info. and general talk, not a place to bash on people's stuff. I've been around Nautiques my whole life so I know what i'm looking at and doing.

[TRBenj]

TRBenj and G, wakeboarding is the reason these boats have seen a resurgence in their value. So loading these boats up, is what it's all about. If you are in to salolm skiing, why would you go with this boat, given it's age and price. Definitely much better buys out there.
I may be in the minority, but I disagree. I shake my head in disappointment every time I see a nice 2001 butchered up with a tower and ballast. Id love to own a clean '88 like this one, regardless of whether there are better slalom wakes for the money. I ski behind a 2001 all the time and have zero complaints.

G, good luck with the sale- its a beautiful boat. Love the colors too- and check out how those platform brackets shine!

[skubz53212]

G, just because I only have 2 posts doesn't mean I haven't been around this site for the last 7 years. I very rarely post unless I feel motivated and I forgot my username/password. It's all good. I 'm not bashing your boat, just pointing out a possible reason it wasn't selling and then defending my position to the two of you.

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Skubz.... It's all good. I appriciate your help. No harm no foul. I would like to see it move to someone that would enjoy it, and i have been wondering if the economy had anything to do with it or I'm asking to much. I have seen them around here in NC go for 10k to 13k all day long. My friend sold his 88 for 11.5k a month ago, and WLM sold a 86 for 8k that looked bad......I am willing to move around on the $$$ but i'm not going to give it away, if ya know what I mean.

TRBenj..... thanks for the complements....

I'm thinking of reposting it...this one has got alittle big....

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SOLD!!!!!!!!!!