New to us- '03 Air 216 Limited

[ssnauti]

After many skiing demo's and various discussions, we found this '03 air 216 Limited w/ZR6 + ballast within 3 hrs from home and inked a deal last weekend. Can't say enough about this forum. Jeff updated my screen name from ssboater to ssnauti now that I am a proud CC owner.....Thanks to Nautiqueman for the PM + emails on his SV211 experiences. Can't wait 'till Spring !!

[tski97]

RE: New to us-

Nice looking boat.

[AbunDiga909]

RE: New to us-

best boat they make, best engine they offer, best state! nice boat! 8-)

[Kurpski]

ssnauti, congratulations on your new boat, it looks awesome! I like the whole package; boat, colors, motor.

We have pulled our 196 in and out of that ramp a number of times. We bought our 84' 2001 and 05' 196 from Navigation Co. and keep it with them year round. We really enjoy working with the Nav Co. team.

[sv211wink]

I think that I know that boat. Was it Hunt's. If yes, you got a great boat. He is SUPER picky.

I use to work for the Nav co in Pitts.

[Nautiqueman]

Awesome boat! I am excited for you. Hope it is warm enough for you to get out and ride.

[ssnauti]

Thanks for the congrats. I'm psyched. As folks mention they are familar with this boat, it is interesting to see what a small world it is. Don't know the original owner, but the boat was used in Pitts, Pa., was in very good condition with low hrs and traded to the Nav Co. at Conneaut Lake. Mike @ Nav Co. took real good care of us and will store the boat for me till spring. I want to get a black anodized mirror bracket for the tower. Any suggestions?

[ssnauti-son]

Hey Dad!

Nice boat, maybe this spring you'll give me a tow!

I don't think I've ever seen you this excited, ever. Im pretty stoked too. I can't wait until March!

I generally dont mind winter but thanks to the beauty in this post I have a feeling this one is going to be exceptionally long.

[Nautiqueman]

You did it up right... tandem trailer, 375HP, boat is clean as a whistle... I hate you have to wait to use it.

It will be in the 70's here in Bham later this week, but the rain is gettting in the way.

is this your first Nautique?

[surroundsound64]

Man... get some dry suits!

[igkya]

That was my buddies old boat, skied & footed behind it many times. He took excellant care of it.