Ski Nautique 2001

1986 Correct Craft Ski Nautique 2001 Model Prepped for Wakeboarding as Well as Skiing. Includes Trailer.

Read all the way to the end before bidding. Accessories added to the boat are NOT included in the auction price. They can be purchased separately by the winning bidder/buyer of the boat for the prices listed below. If they are not purchased by the buyer of the boat they will probably be listed separately on classifieds board at a later date.

The 2001 model Ski Nautique is a popular boat for wakeboarding. Even though it was originally built for water skiing, wakeboarders found that it could be transformed into a great wakeboarding boat by the addition of ballast, usually in the form of fat sacs. Searching wakeboarding forums on the web will reveal many wakeboarders who have done just this and created a wakeboarding boat for a significant cost savings over buying a boat made specifically for wakeboarding. Start with a Google search of the words: ski nautique 2001 model wakeboarding. The URL below was just one of many hits I received using those words.

http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=801333

This particular Ski Nautique was one of two boats featured in the YouTube video Villon Vision Wakeboarding Tyler Wilkinson which can be viewed at the URL below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4Zfm-yYSE

SeaDek was installed on the engine cover and the wooden seat/boxes made to enclose the fat sacs. This boat is featured on the SeaDek website.

https://blog.seadek.com/seadek-on-a-1986-correct-craft-ski-nautique/

The attached pictures include pictures taken in 2016 (pics 1-4) and pictures taken this year (pics 5-12).

As you can see, this was a sharp boat in 2014. When we purchased it in 2016, it had engine problems. It required engine work to unstick a piston and the exhaust manifolds were replaced. The engine runs strong now. We are selling the boat because our son who used to love wakeboarding went away to college and is now more interested in fishing. Last year, the transmission started giving us trouble -- it will require repair work before the boat can be used again. A friend who has a ski boat from the same era and with the same engine had a similar problem with the transmission. He took it to a shop in Tampa, FL that specializes in boat transmissions and had it repaired for about $700.

If you like feeling lucky then you will like this boats Florida Vessel Registration Number: FL7770JD

The engine has a Holley carburetor model 4160. The list # and other info stamped on the choke tower to the right of the vent tube on 3 separate lines: SAE J1223 / 75009-4 / 3504.

http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35836&title=holley-4160-carburetor-part-number-750094

https://www.marineengineparts.com/pleasurecraft-marine-ra052003-carburetor-4bbl

The steering cable and helm were replaced in 2017 at a cost of over $750.

There is a soft spot in floor at the front where the rear facing passengers feet rest. The remainder of the floor feels solid.

The wooden seats/boxes that were built to cover the fat sacs were not waterproofed and the wood has started to deteriorate. They WILL be included in the purchase of the boat. The new owner can remove the SeaDek and stainless steel hinges, etc. for re-use and use the old wood as a pattern for new boxes when they become unusable because of the deterioration.

The included boat trailer. Both trailer wheel hubs were replaced within last two years. The trailer rails are rusty but remain solid. The boat trailer bunks were re-carpeted last year using stainless steel staples. The trailer side steps and leaf springs will require repair due to rust.

Descriptions and prices of accessories that are NOT included.

Wakeboard Tower: Brand = Aerial Model = Ascent ---- $500

Manufacturer website:

https://aerialwakeboarding.com/catalog/product/wakeboard-towers/ascent-black/

Aerial

https://www.foilforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2767-Aerial-Ascent-wakeboard-tower-what-do-you-think

classifieds board listing:

https://www.classifieds board.com/c/phone

Wakeboard Racks (2 one for each side of tower) ---- $ 100

https://aerialwakeboarding.com/catalog/category/racks/wakeboard-wakeboard/

Bimini type top with frame that attaches to the wakeboard tower. The cloth was replaced two years ago and cost over $100 ----$75

Perfect Pass brand speed control for the perfect run every time----$350

The sound system components on this boat consist of a Bluetooth dongle, an amplifier, 4 speaker enclosures, and 4 speakers. There is no head unit. Your smartphone or other Bluetooth device IS your stereo.

Bluetooth audio adapter receiver module: Mounted under dash ---- $25

Example (not the exact device)

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-PByixefuLLH/p_13691126/JL-Audio-MBT-RX.html

Amplifier: JBL MA6004 ---- $150

https://production-web-harman.demandware.net/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw99912afa/pdfs/MA6004_PI_EN.pdf

Four Clarion Waterproof Speaker Enclosures ---- $200

https://www.clarion.com/xe/en/products-personal/marine/WTE7B/index.html

http://speakerboxes.autoaudio.us/WTE7B_7INCH_Tower_Speaker_Enclosure.html

Four Clarion Waterproof 6.5 inch Speakers ---- $200

https://www.clarion.com/us/en/products/2012/marine/speakers/CMQ1620R/us-en-product-pf_phone28.html

Ballast system of four Fly High Pro X Series Fat Sacs (cant find model information) along with valves, tubing, ballast bag caps, and pumps (assigning no value because may or may not work) ---- $250

The following are the known problems with the boat and problems that we have repaired:

Rusty trailer effects side steps , leaf springs, but rails are solid

Both wheel hubs replaced within last two years.

Soft spot in floor where front rear facing passengers feet rest. Te remainder of the floor feels solid.

Steering system replaced (not just the cables) about two years ago.

Piston was unstuck engine runs strong now and sounds like you would expect it to sound.

Exhaust manifolds were replaced.

Please feel free to contact me through the classifieds board contact seller system if you have questions or want pictures of specific things.