Jeff's 1998 Ski Nautique Restoration

[JBird97Nautique]

Hey Jeff, do the windshield wings slide back into each other? Best to install one side and then slide the other one down into place. I think my powdercoat is a little thick causing the grooves to be stubborn. Had to use a mallet to get them to slide down together. Just making sure I didn't throw out a gasket or something.

[Canuck-Surfer]

Good to know. I think I’ll use a piece of HDPE on top of the base and add the SeaDek to it. Then try to lower the foam in the seat cushion (when new custom vinyl is installed) so that the seat can be added when needed on top. Anybody done something like this on the 93-97 generation?


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[NautiqueJeff]

That was the original design, but with carpet of course.

[Canuck-Surfer]

Got about half of the interior installed today. Had to make a couple of trips to the hardware store (funny how nuts and bolts go missing during these projects). I was hoping to get it all installed today, but it just didn't happen. Tomorrow's the day!

Jeff,
I’m spending lots of time reviewing this old thread before starting the SeaDek portion of my 96 Sport restoration. In the pictures of your rear seat the middle cushion is turned upside down with SeaDek on the base. Was that an original design of being able to turn the middle seat upside down in that generation or is that something you created? I love the idea of doing something similar with my Sport.


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[NautiqueJeff]

Yeah, it is definitely him.

[SilentSeven]

Think the seller is the guy who purchased it from you?

[NautiqueJeff]

Interesting. Yes, that is definitely the same boat.

Here's what's weird:

Every single picture in his listing was taken by me here in North Carolina over two years ago when I still owned the boat!
The engine information is WRONG. That boat never had a GT-40. It has the small, non-HO, carb 5.8L 260 HP engine.
Everything he lists as "new" was done by me at least two to three years ago.
The hours were at 1,950 when I sold it over two years ago. He says it only has 1,900 on it now.

Here's my original for sale thread from over two years ago.

https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...fully-restored

[SilentSeven]

Wow. Montana. Long way from North Carolina!

[kjkohne10]

Looks like the classic is forsale?! Same boat @NautiqueJeff
https://helena.craigslist.org/boa/d/...198641901.html

[NautiqueJeff]

T-Rex Yes. (704) 975-8884

[T-Rex]

I use Platinum Stitch in Mooresville, NC for all of my interior work.

Searched the whole internet and can't find them. You got a phone number for them?

[Speedy]

Great job on your restoration. I took your advice and dropped my boat off at North Lake Fiberglass. Just waiting for them to finish it so that the letters and pin-striping can be done.
Jeff, Could I outsource the pinstriping and letter install to you? Assuming you’re close to where the boat is

[NautiqueJeff]

I use Platinum Stitch in Mooresville, NC for all of my interior work.

[spenclo123]

Jeff, which upholstery shop did you use to replace the skins on the '98 restoration? I ordered skins from C&S but am looking for a good shop that knows Nautiques to do the actual work.
Thanks

[gobluemike21]

Man I wish I could get a "blank" radio panel for my 96. Or at least the patterned vinyl. Jeff.....hook me up!!!! ;-)