As mentioned in a previous post, I am buying a 1987 Correct Craft Dominique. I can find no information on a Dominique. It looks identical to the Nautique of the same era. Mechanically it appears the same with a Ford 350 engine. Can some one give me any information on the Dominique or direct me where I could get some info? Thanks in advance
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Hello, the Dominique is the same hull as the Barefoot Nautique, a deep V compared to the Ski Nautique......never been in one, but I would imagine they ride pretty nice....I am in Portsmouth, NH where do you use your boat?
I know Rays Marina in Milton, NH has a used one available......looked at it and from what I recall it was pretty clean.....asking too much though, but since it is end of season might be able to pick it up for a good cost?????
Are you familiar with New England Correct Craft? They are located in Rochester, NH and are a great if not the best resource for the brand in the area. www.newenglandcorrectcraft.com. If you contact them ask for Craig, they are very busy, but he's the best.
Let us know how you make out.
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Craig at New England Correct Craft can also help with a trailer; as you want to make sure it is an appropriate fit.
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Chris thanks for the info. As I mentioned I am completely new to boating. How does the deep V compare to a standard Nautique? What does it add or detract?
I did contact New England Correct craft. They suggested I needed a custom built trailer for $3200. That is almost as much as the boat. I was hoping for a less expensive option.
We just built a place in Bridgton, Maine on Moose Pond. I am hoping to find a way of getting the boat up there soon so I can try it out this season. Being in Maine the lake could be frozen over in a matter of weeks!Comment
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Finding a used trailer that's a good match for the boat is going to take some time.Comment
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1987 Dominique
I have an 1987 Dominique with 272 hours. It is basically a barefoot nautique with a smaller 351 engine versus the 454 on the barefoot. The v hull gives both a smoother ride in rough water and kicks up a larger wake for those interested in wakeboarding. A "true slalom skier" may not like the larger wake, but this boat has been incredible for the family! I was able to have Correct Craft in Orlando make me a copy of the original manual after I purchased from the original owner After talking with Correct Craft, this boat retailed for $23K in 1987 when new. Lots of teak on the dash.1987 Correct Craft DominiqueComment
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Anotgher Dominique owner! Thanks for the info. I will contact Correct Craft and see if I can get a manual as well. The one I purchased has 400 hours on the engine. It sounds like the perfect boat for the family. Now if I can only get it here from NY.Comment
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I believe though that the Barefoot was also available with the 351. So, what makes a Dominique a Dominique and not "just" a Barefoot with 351?It is basically a barefoot nautique with a smaller 351 engine versus the 454 on the barefoot.
And what are the pros and cons of a Barefoot/Dominique compared to a regular 2001 (from a wakeboarders point of view)?
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We owned a Barefoot '88. The hull is indeed different then the Ski Nautique 2001 hull. although the boats looks really similar.
The wake on the Barefoot is slightly more steepy then the Ski Hull. It's also a little more sensitive to port/starboard weight ratio. We had to move a little more weigth to port side to get a clean wake on port side at wakeboarding speed. At 30+ speeds the wakes where the same at normal weigth balances. We had the 14x14 3-blade prop. I think when you switch to a 4-blade prop this problem will almost be gone and the wake would be perfect on both sides.
It's a great boat, and I'm really happy it is still in the family.230 with ZR6 running on propane
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Thanks for your replies.
So, essentially, I guess it's the graphics, interior (no loveseat) and "luxury appointments" (whatever those may be) that make it different from a Barefoot.
Anyone have any idea how many were built? Only 4 @ccfan diaries...!Comment
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