Full Ski Nautique Restoration

A complete restoration overview of a 1992 Ski Nautique for anyone wanting to see what this process entails.
Links To Products I Used:
- Self Adhesive Foam Decking: amzn.to/3fV0oO4
- Steering Wheel: amzn.to/37BpUU6
- Yeti Sidekick Dry Bag (shop around...it should be $50) (Field & Stream looks like it is currently in stock): amzn.to/3yLCpIr
- LED Lights: amzn.to/2Xg5XQE
- Speakers: amzn.to/3g5YURn
- Bluetooth Stereo: amzn.to/3yNFMib
- Wet Sanding Discs: amzn.to/3xTZebD
- MagicEzy Hairline Crack Fix (Oyster White): amzn.to/2W01jFJ

[@pfh777]

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.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks so much!

[@jaredc5789]

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!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks for sharing. I bought an 02 Air Nautique a couple years ago. Good boat.

[@markp.7165]

I owned a Ski Nautique back in the 90's and it was a blast! If you take care of it it will take care of you. Mine never let me down over the 10 years I owned it. It will provide many memories of your kids growing up!

[@fxzn]

you had me dying when it cut to you riding the boat in a lawn chair hahahaha

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Right? That was my favorite part of the video and you're the first person to say something about it in 50,000 views. Thank you!

[@michaelbrunetti1062]

Great job! It's a shame folks leave old boats outside for the sun to destroy. You brought this one back to life! Great color combo.

[@ericvalentine3166]

Thank you.

[@chagorrison]

@@ericvalentine3166 Hi Eric. Im just starting the same project. Can i write you directly for some help?

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Yes, I'm happy to help.

[@pbgd3]

Man the bigger shame is missing a set because you didnt have the energy to wipe it down and tarp.

[@georgeturcu5537]

No better color combo for this boat. Whole family and friends helping. You are a lucky guy. And u got a really nice looking boat too. Enjoy it.

[@joezyamahar1]

Brooooo! When that thing fired i jumped with joy!

[@976charlie9]

The excitement of the kids is the best part. Enjoy them now my friend.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thank you!

[@gman3725]

I had a 93, and It was an AWESOME boat!

[@jrod2500]

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

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Those were always fun when you had a guest who didn’t know that was possible

[@82lenn]

Yellow is so clean great job

[@kurtashbaugh1263]

The little guy shaking his head priceless.

[@Chrisatkinson81]

Well done man!

[@Trader_span]

Buying a 93 Nautique tomorrow in Reno and can't wait!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

That’s awesome! Great year and design. Good luck with her.

[@TheStretch68]

Well done!!

[@MathewMorrill]

Great job!

[@jakewyler1945]

Dude you and Rebecca did an absolutely PHENOMENAL job restoring this!!! This is my dream boat too. Love the yellow and grey. Reminds me of my old Diamondback mountain bike from back in the day!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks so much!

[@devinjagger1605]

Great job guys

[@steezzyy3918]

Hell of a job. Well done!

[@benjaminmalone656]

It was pretty neat to see your wife get involved in the restoration, an awesome duo!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Appreciate it.

[@latinlabel]

What a beauty of a boat! Great restoration, dude.

[@markfoster6395]

Happy for you.

[@tayusaf13]

That is so cool! I love this style of boat

[@tonygresham2634]

Y’all done a fantastic job

[@joerunge3915]

So cool creating great memories with your kids

[@TheMarpalm]

Awesome work

[@cecerotti]

So awesome!

[@peelthebananna9827]

Exactly the same color combo on my nautique! Love the new additions!

[@camsrigley7369]

Awesome job 👍

[@briandunscomb1204]

What a great project and such a helpful video. Really impressive. The kids' reactions says it all!

[@matthieul2850]

Jolie restauration, great family job

[@eddieglancerealtor726]

Awesome job! The look on the kids faces when you took off is priceless!

[@obrsl]

Awesome job! Hope the kids are skiing this year!

[@phillipmatthews8341]

Great job.

[@Dr.KennethNoisewater]

Nice work!

[@flite26]

Very cool! I have a 95 ski nautique and now I'll be able to do some work on it! Great video

[@denhaire]

Just bought a friend’s 96. I knew both previous owner’s. Low hours (460). Interior and exterior immaculate. Sitting up for 4 years so dumped all fluids, new batteries (I like 2), new high pressure fuel filter and fuel relays, gassed it up and hit the lake. Fantastic hole shot and over 50 top end. Love it. Dennis on Lake Austin.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Awesome! They are such fun boats to cruise around in.

[@johnj4264]

Awesome job! Now you have a beautiful classic and it’s paid for!

[@patrickgagne8795]

Wow. Well done. Boat looks amazing

[@Not_iJB]

Wonderful!

[@jimbob3227]

Great job. It turned out beautifully!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks

[@jamesread8662]

Well done. That boat has some balls!!

[@RaoulDukeSr]

This is super cool !

[@danconlan8735]

Incredible job by you and your wife! Thanks for sharing, DC

[@mikestanley4457]

Beautiful boat!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thank you!

[@erikrose5956]

Awesome!! Great Job!! Did the same thing to a 84 Eliminator Comp Ski had it out this summer but have to replace the deck this winter and the interior then it will be done .

[@raybazan-lindsay197]

Absolutely stunning boat !!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks!

[@FlosweltTV]

AMAZING JOB !!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks!

[@Smelltheboot]

I have a 1990 SN which needs some cosmetic restoration and enjoyed this video alot! Please post more if you do any upgrades or custom work. I like the accent colors in yellow and grey too!

[@SlightlyLessFat]

I just picked up a 1990 Supra Sunsport and I am going to fix up the gel coat. The previous owner had already done the interior. Fantastic job!

[@asgharyosufi4196]

Looks like an awesome boat, nice work

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks 👍

[@tomhurst5363]

Love this so much! 😊❤️👍 You and your wife are amazingly resourceful and diligent. (Not to mentioned obviously wonderful parents.) Congratulations on a richly-deserved end result dream boat. (I’m in the process of possibly buying an 89’ 2001 Nautique with about 650 hrs on the motor and a brand new transmission. Definitely getting inspiration from your efforts here.)

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thank you so much!

[@Jonathan_Camps]

Y’all did awesome on it! We’e looking for a nautique right now and have landed on a GS22. Unfortunately the market is crazy right now so we’re not going to buy one until after the season, but my dad always had one of these as a dream boat and would still buy one if he could

[@markbohler6060]

Fantastic work, guys! Great looking boat.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks

[@dustinmanhart6205]

Very nice!!! Thanks for sharing! What an inspiration! Here’s to many family memories on the water!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasont2074]

That is a bloody nice boat! Well done 👍

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks 👍

[@msinclaircorp4571]

Man!!! that was dope!!!, when you accelerate, uuooooHHHHH the best sound a ever hear, thanksss for sharing and take care of here, is real nice boat!!!!

[@andrewherman2206]

Awesome! Looks amazing!! I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1999 Toyota Epic 22!

[@09ironman1]

very nice job

[@kevins260]

Looks amazing!! I have a 1999 Ski Nautique

[@bennettmykland4374]

Absolutely gorgeous. Was not expecting those results!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Honestly, wasn't expecting these results when I bought it either. Makes for a great project.

[@nateshoemaker1]

I am looking for my first project boat and this gives me a lot of hope! I do not envy you doing this down in Florida having to deal with saltwater damage and everything. Hope you love the boat it looks great!

[@maedmax7480]

Great work! Kids & wife rly Love it as i can see. Nice! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks. We had a great summer.

[@geoflaw9386]

Had an '81(!) - took AMAZing care of it! But enuff about me! Freakin' AWEsome job Bruva!-!! WOW! You and your wife, are an AMAZing team!-!! 🥳😉😎🤘! Stay healthy 💪 all - 😷🙏!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks so much!

[@curtoliver8584]

You did a damn good job on that boat!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Appreciate it!

[@pegjacobs118]

We just acquired a ‘94 Mastercraft that needs some work. These are fun, fast boats! Yours turned out beautifully!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks

[@rajivsingh1999]

Great job and excellent video!!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thank you very much!

[@pbjealousy2348]

You and your wife did an amazing job!! Looks great!!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks so much!

[@bird.1980]

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

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

What boat are you working on?

[@mongosaqqara]

What a great family!!!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks!

[@audifan201]

Fantastic restoration on that Natique! Crazy how much that yellow pops now that you wet sanded and used compound. I will be tackling the same thing but on a 1993 Excelle SS20 Ski Boat this winter into the spring 2021. I am hoping to create some KZbin videos along the process.

[@Snowmirage6453]

Great job! and thanks for sharing this I've wanted to restore a boat for years hopefully soon I can manage to get a garage to do it

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

I do all this in a crowded two car garage...

[@zimmzttocs]

Awesome!

[@jmaproductions633]

Favorite type of project

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

I'm starting on an 86 this weekend so make sure you're subscribed.

[@Kitearmy]

Dang kid - love the work

[@barefootbob1269]

Nicely done Sir and Ma'am.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks!

[@jabman549]

That’s awesome

[@coreygimenez7710]

Great job she looks awesome. I have a 1993. Just had the interior redone. Now working on the gel coat. Thank your wife for the magicEzy tip for the hair line cracks. I am gonna try it on my 93. I also restored the trailer last year. Hopefully by this summer all will be done and she will look like when I bought it new in 93. Thanks again for the video.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Yes, I need to work on the trailer this summer. That spider crack fix was great, though it did wear a little over time. She will likely touch it up again for this summer. I just picked up an 86 and am going to make several more videos for it so make sure you're subscribed.

[@travislcarroll]

Great video.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wakekido5186]

Great job on the boat! Hope you’re making many memories with the family. 😎 That’s what’s it all about…. I own a ‘89 Nautique

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Awesome! Thanks

[@laylavalentine3688]

Nice Dad 😃 It is so much fun

[@davidclawson5265]

Hell ya bro! Congrats

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Appreciate it!

[@markphillips6154]

Nice job. I’ve got a 1986 or so sea ray -open bow 18 1/2 foot and it looks like brand new. It’s been well-maintained. Love to see old bolts put back together again

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

I just picked up at '86 Nautique 2001. I'm going to start working on it in a couple weeks so make sure your subscribe.

[@JetEdz]

Beautiful!!! You guys did an amazing job!!! I taught water skiing at a summer camp back in the 90’s and got to drive a brand new ski boat each summer. The 92 SN was by far my favorite. So good to see a 92 in such great shape!

[@jseski9209]

BEAUTIFUL: great job on the resto-project!! I own a purple '93 (same boat, basically)...absolutely LOVE it! I have redone my interior as well (of course in purple & it turned out as well as yours). I did that years ago, as well as added a really nice stereo w/amp & sub (just for a lil' thump, nothing obnoxious). This last year also did a full engine "once-over" tune-up, replaced my steering cable (huge difference), & will be refurbishing/replacing gauges this year. Sincerely appreciate the tip on the MagicEzy Hairline fix product, I've got those damn cracks scattered around in various spots in my top cap of the hull, never knew what to do. I run a fly-hi pole for long-line footin' (no tower for me...personally I don't like the look of towers on this model, but also don't want to put holes in the fiberglass), without the pole, it is such a classic, clean look; and my primary passion is slalom, so it cruises the factory look most of the time. It was great to hear this was your "dream boat"...my purple one was mine as well, only this model of boat came out when I graduated high school! For slalom, trick, barefoot: this is a really tough boat to beat (w/the right prop). Congrats, I sincerely hope you enjoy yours as much as we've enjoyed ours!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks. Thinking of doing the steering cable this year. I agree, you just can't put a tower on these boats...

[@dianahillberg1721]

the seriuos one couldnt help but to smile at very end

[@JosePiccardo]

Great project, congrats! Any idea where the upper compartment cooler near the dash drains too?

[@griffinwright443]

My neighbor has a very similar boat that is 100% original and in perfect shape.

[@andrebroussard5702]

Awesome job on the resto! Not my favorite color, but it turned out looking great!

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Thanks!

[@Poiuytrewq11286]

That thing sounds bad ass and it hauls butt great build sir

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

There's no greater sound than the 351 idling in a ski boat.

[@Poiuytrewq11286]

@@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain honestly

[@nautiquecowboynautiquecowb5317]

I'm just getting started I sold my 1986 ski nautique years ago . I found the boat again and I purchased it but it needs to be restored. You did a great job I I hope mind turns out half as good. Research and getting new skins did you get yours from Christie's? See you on the water my friend there's nothing quite like driving one but sking behind one's even better. I'm too old now damn I had a great time. Bought my first ski nautique 1979 I was 23 years old had one ever since. In 2018 I sold my 1986 my wife cried I had just had my third surgery I don't know why I sold the boat it was starting to deteriorate because I couldn't take care of it. Thanks I really enjoyed watching your video throws a little more spring in my step. The nautiquecowboy Rides Again. Lol

[@addisonretzinger456]

🙃this boat was so fun

[@brittblack6538]

I love this so much. I have a 92 red and charcoal. Can you give me some tips on some deep gouges from the dock and how to diminish the scars?

[@ericvalentine3166]

Amazingly, this boat came with zero scratches/gouges. It was all oxidizing issues.

[@brettzelenak5638]

Interior looks awesome!! I have a 1991 that needs to be reupholstered. Can I ask for the information on who you used?

[@davidlaw9465]

In the middle of one myself, but a bass boat instead. I guy can dream.

[@brianbeam361]

Good job mom and dad. Your wife rocks

[@wickedfifth]

Put a push button start that is activated by the ignition button on the dash. Prevents broken keys and tows.

[@merbesfield]

We have an 84 that’s needs much of the same cosmetic work. Interesting how much they changed between 84 and 86. Plastic seats is huge. Ours are wood and I had to rebuild most of them. Plus very heavy.

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Our 86 had some plastic and some wood that we had to rebuild too!

[@Natives-cm8yb]

Great work, love how you kept it OG with some hints of new flare. Can you provide and estimated guess on how much it cost all together on repairs?

[@MakeSkiBoatsGreatAgain]

Boat was $4000. Looked terrible but was really great under the surface. Put about $4000 into it and much of that was the upholstery work (which was amazing).

[@robmccauley1073]

Hope you checked the stringers ? that year had wooden ones and they rotted pretty bad.

[@tiscitatascit]

Sexy boat. I was fortunate o have enjoyed growing up behind a 1984 blu star Mastercraft.

[@davidjessee7701]

Me too... Best boat ever.. Class of 84