Jeff's 1998 Ski Nautique Restoration

[NautiqueJeff]

It still isn't quite done. The dash is still at Nautique being worked on, the engine lid still needs the cup holders installed or filled in, it needs a steering wheel, and the trailer needs to be redone or replaced.

It is getting close though...


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[enzo thecat]

Its gorgeous. Conrats. I've really enjoyed this thread. I'm going to miss checking in for updates. But on the other hand, I'm happy to see it done. I'll never forget my first thoughts when you posted those pictures in the beginning.

[NautiqueJeff]

I wanted to today, but my wife won't drive it until it has a dashboard with gauges, etc. I pulled my kid on the kneeboard and he loved it!


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[Teddy57]

Looks and sounds great. Just need for you to get a ski behind it.

[NautiqueJeff]

Well, the water test went well this afternoon!

1998 Ski Nautique - Water Test from PlanetNautique on Vimeo.

[Teddy57]

I have really enjoyed following this thread. The boat looks awesome and while I was one who thought the engine base should be black I think the white SeaDek on the engine cover is the better choice. Hard to know until you see it in place. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

[NautiqueJeff]

Will do! Yeah, I agree that the SeaDek on the engine cover base does look better now that it is in the boat.

[t.franscioni]

Love it. Engine hatch seadeck looks fine against the rest of the floor. Post a video of the first start up and cruise when you go out tomorrow.

[dixxy]

Thank you! The trailer is actually pretty bad. I will probably have Ram-Lin make a nice dual-axle trailer for it in green with electric brakes sometime this winter. The current trailer is a $600 special that the local dealer just happened to have on the lot. It is functional, but that's about it.

Wow...from the pictures it doesn't look like that. ..600...that is cheap. .when I was shopping for mine and there was no trailer included they were taking 5-6k!!!...i don't live in the right country. .

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[NautiqueJeff]

Thank you! The trailer is actually pretty bad. I will probably have Ram-Lin make a nice dual-axle trailer for it in green with electric brakes sometime this winter. The current trailer is a $600 special that the local dealer just happened to have on the lot. It is functional, but that's about it.

[dixxy]

Jeff,
WOW!!!!that looks SO friging nice! !!
What an awesome job! !! I wish I was close to be able to see it in real life as opposed to pictures. ..cause I am sure it looks better for real! !!

Even the trailer looks good. ..can't drive a nice boat like that on a cappy trailer. .
The only thing missing now to finish it off perfectly is a set of Nautique sleeves on the guide posts.

Like others have said, 'I want that boat! '
Thumbs up to you, you should be proud. 👍👍

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[NautiqueJeff]

Interior is installed with the exception of the panel around the throttle arm. That one is being adjusted a bit by the upholstery installer tomorrow morning, after which it will be installed.

Tomorrow is water test day! Can't wait to get this boat out on the water!!

[Full-Force]

I want your boat!

[DLafont]

Looks awesome. I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment you must feel. The SeaDek looks amazing!!

[harry196]

Hello Jeff! Congratulation to your project. Wonderful what you make possible. Because of the fact that I want to replace my carpet in a sn200 with SeaDeck I would like to know your experience. Do you think I can do it myself? What is the price only for the SeaDeck?
Thanx from Austria!


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