what do you guys think?

mufinman98 · Posted: Jan 22, 2010 7:23 pm Post subject: what do you guys think?

http://treasure.craigslist.org/boa/1562293866.html

do you guys think itll be a good project? just looking for some input. i couldnt find any old nautiques or mastercrafts in my area and this is wat i found

Hayden R · Frontside 180 Joined: 02 Oct 2009 Posts: 340

mufinman98, i say go for it. it it goes then thats cheappp

EJazzle · Posted: Jan 22, 2010 8:43 pm Post subject:

does it run?

jeff · Posted: Jan 22, 2010 8:44 pm Post subject:

Yeah, if it runs well that looks like a good deal for sure!

coricluster · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1826 City: berlin

Yeah man just make sure it doesn't have lots of soft spots in the floor. Those old boats have wood floors and stringers. If they are rotten it can make the boat kinda unsafe. I have had lots of older inboards and have had lots of experience with rotten boats. If it appears to be solid go for it. Those old ski boats have the best lippy wakes behind them. Just wanted to give u the heads up.

mufinman98 · Posted: Jan 22, 2010 11:18 pm Post subject:

yea thanks. i might try and stop by to check it out this weekend ill make sure to check the floor. the guy said it runs in the post, but when i emailed him he said the ignition is kinda messed up but the engine runs if you by pass the ignition. so i was thinking that may be a wiring problem or something?
i pulled up the email and he said "It will run w/work to the ignition(a mech. friend of mine can make it run by-bypassing the ignition/solenoid or something?!) ".

coricluster · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1826 City: berlin

yeah well that is minor. if u have any questions about those old boats feel free to PM me i will let you know what i have learned about them. i have had a few of them. they have perfect wakes and they are awesome boats. but you just have ot make sure they are structurally sound. like i said feel free to ask any questions

mufinman98 · Posted: Jan 23, 2010 1:25 am Post subject:

coricluster, alright thanks man. ill probably need the help haha

coricluster · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1826 City: berlin

those old ski boats are the best skate boats there are hands down. they have some problems but man when they are right they have the most lippy wake youll ever play with. my old nautique is like knee high with no fat sacks at alll. i love it

integrity640 · Kickflip Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 2866 City: Ocala

Yo fellas i actually just picked up a trailer for my 78 ski supreme, im takin the trailer up to Orlando on Sunday evening and patching a couple minor rust spots, sanding then painting it. I also have to remount the winch because as is the trailer holds a 18ft boat, mine is 19ft....anyways it also has to squeeze in my tiny garage so what i did was reversed the hitch post so it angles forward and that gave me more than enough room, plus their is an extension for the tongue so it fits in my garage perfecftly,

anyways monday shell have the boat on her, its a 78 ski supreme with a 351 pcm, needs new floors and interior, im doing all the work myself, the upholstery is being done by my friends aunt who is in a sewing club of ten that do projects, so theyre gonna sew my upholstery and ill make the seats and staple and install them. Anyways hit me up Mufinman and ill we can give eachother some pointers...heres my baby