86 Ski Nautique Restoration (Part 9 Finishing the Carpet)

In this video, we prep and recarpet all of the additional wood pieces to complete the interior.

[@chrisprice745]

I own a 89 ski teque red and white and I plan on fixing it up real soon. Please don’t stop making videos they’ve been very helpful and good.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Finally got a new computer this weekend. I’ve got 3-4 more videos to edit and get out. It’s a lot of work but you’ll see one soon.

[@garyjanzig8500]

Love the channel! I am working on my boat a 1994 Ski Nautique. I am replacing the whole steering system after 2170 hours. Watching your videos has inspired me. May do my carpet next winter.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Awesome! Appreciate the follow. Always recommend replacing the carpet in these. Makes the boat feel so clean and fresh.

[@Paulinthewyld]

Dude, thank you for this. I’m about to tackle the same job on my 1988 Malibu skier. This is so helpful!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Awesome! Dollar for dollar and pound for pound, the best thing you can do to revive an old boat.

[@Paulinthewyld]

Agreed! We picked it up last spring and got it into usable shape, now it’s time to tackle the floor, carpet and teak deck. I just watched the video you posted on that too - thank you.

[@purse60]

That looks beautiful!

[@robertjkraczek436]

I wish you would share where you bought the carpet and other supplies from. Thanks, Bob.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

I’ve had a few people ask and I’m not sure right now. My wife is going to look it up and I’ll get back to everyone.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

She ordered it from boatcarpetoutlet.com Deluxe 20 oz Got a 6X18 for the two sides and a 8X21 for the floor.

[@lhd862]

👍

[@josephstowell2603]

Hi there, thank you for all the videos. Currently putitng carpet in 1980 ski nautique. I have some trim - I didn't see it in either of the videos but do you just glue down the carpet trim/transition piece and then let it sit for a day? Or did you just set it in and glue the carpe down? Sorry - thanks for your help!

[@marklanford8874]

Quick question. In the previous video, did you glue the transition pieces or somehow fasten them to the floor? Can’t figure that part out.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

I’ve done this twice and haven’t done anything with those pieces. There is usually a little glue around from the carpet, but they actually stay really well in those seams.

[@todwilson5239]

Was that 3/4” marine grade plywood for the floor behind engine?

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Yes it was.