Get you some good caulk 😂😂

We had a 79 ski nautique that my parents had when i was born in the 90's and we bought a 94 sport when i was about 10. We got rid of the 79 and my dad found it 15 years later at a consignment dealer. It was in really rough shape because it sat outside and he wanted 5k for it. I went and looked at it and all the freeze plugs were out and every summer I'd have the dealer call the guy and try to buy it. After about 4 years i finally talked him down to 2k and i was gonna pull the cash out and the dealer called me and told me that he didn't have the title so they couldn't sell it. There was a bunch of old paper work when we owned it that i wish i would have kept. Anyways it's always cool seeing someone restore them! I bought another 79 ski and my dad has a 83 ski and my older brother has a 2002 super Air. Nautiques are awesome boats!

Great video, thank you for posting. Could you post the name of the site where you purchased the pinstripe?

I grew up on a 78’ Nautique and later owned a 96’ Nautique. Would love to own a classic Nautique again some day. Great job on your boat.

Any recommendations for getting the Christmas tree studs to fit back in? I am having trouble with them.

Shouldn’t do your fiberglass like that you’re just carrying around a big ass mess. Put your resin on where you’re gonna put your fiberglass mat then put your fiberglass mat on it and then add a top layer of resin to it by rolling it in otherwise you’re just making a freaking mess everywhere.

I’m doing a 73 nautilus presently total floor restoration all foam out and all wood out

LOL Rockauto has always been good to me but receiving 2 different rotors is rather strange. I would have sent it back and gotten a replacement.

I’m restoring a 1979 and really like how this turned out, how has it held up and where did you order your carpet from?

I wish every older Ski Nautique had someone like you to find them and bring them back to life. They are truly amazing boats and become life long passions for many people. Your kids will remember this boat forever.

Thank you for this video very helpful! I can move my front wheel side to side when its up on the jack with about 2 inches of play on each side!

Hi, Great job on therestauration. I have a 87 aswell witch i am working on right now. I see you remounted the swimplatform, dit you work the original holes, or did you use other bigger bolts to mount it? Im afraid to use the same holes and bolts beacause it might break?

Is that observer seat plastic base sold somewhere?

Great video, You save a lot of money doing it yourself. I did the same after calling a repair shop and they wanted 400.00 per axle. I told them that you have got to be kidding me.

Good for you being patient and teaching your kids!

Can you share the link to the packing?

Those are such cool boats. Growing up at the family lake house in NC I was always jealous of the neighbors who had Ski Nautique's. My brothers and I had to settle for an old Starcraft.

O man this is my next step (all decals) and I almost want to pay someone but I've shelled out enough already lol

Was it a v8 or 6

The shaft coupling that has the square head bolts you tightened needs to be safety wired. That's why they have the hole drilled in the head of the bolt.

I've watched most of your videos, Great job on the boat. What roughly does it cost to get that upholstery replaced? I want to do the same thing, found a few good candidates to refit.

Just a thought . To take care of the bend in the dash when fixing with 3 holes not just two , different washer ( grommets) thicknesses or differing amounts of washers would take care of this , rather then bending the base plate . Loved all your postings. Inspirational. All the best .

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Nicely done Sir and Ma'am.

Today is my turn 😮

I just bought a 1990 Ski Brendella and am afraid of losing my shirt on the same amount of work. It has 633hrs and needs new upholstery, and a water pump, exhaust manifold and transmission work. Any advice would be great.

Freakin awesome found this channel. Hoping i can document my restoration as good

Great video!

I remember our first ski nautique. I swear my father spent the first week just showing people the full speed 180 degree turns. Hahah.

Yellow is so clean great job

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Great job on a great boat nautique in my life sense 1979 . Had others but my 86 still the best .Nothing can replace the sound my makes just love it barefoot ,ski, so many good times. Buy the way I'm 68 . Watch every video thanks so much I really did enjoy them. Loved the Ice one . Done that LOL

Is this the same on the F-250 an inner and outer bearing?

Did you redo the flooring in your boat

Looking to get my 1988 Ski Nautiques prop looked at. Hit a rock in the lake and banged it up a bit on the edges. Located in suburbs of Chicago. Curious if that place would take a look at it/ general cost of getting yours redone…

How do you know when to switch to a higher grit sandpaper?

What boat you gunna restore next ?!

the seriuos one couldnt help but to smile at very end

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Did you installed or know where the bilge blower located?

Not impressed. You could have done a wet sand cut and buff and made it look new again

The boat turned out amazing 👍😁

Fantastic job! I love seeing these classic boats being restored. I have a 1989 Mastercraft similar to the one you passed towards the end of the video.

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Watched the whole series, you helped me so much man, I have a 1986 2001 and I’m almost done with my boat restore due to the motivation I got from you! Once again that you and enjoy the boat.

Great job! Those boat are treasures.

Do u have video on wiring a tach on a 1989 115 hp evinrude

Please be careful with rags near a bench grinder man. If it ever gets caught up it can become nasty quick.

As a commercial floor cover I will say you did a fine job on carpet sir! As for those vinyl transitions (you call them tracks). You should be able to find those at a flooring supply house. Maybe try tools 4 flooring or Fishmans flooring.

How long does it last