Best Year For the Ski Nautique 2001 series hull ?

lucey · Newbie Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 6 City: Canada

So what is the best year in your opinion ? And why ? Pics of any great looking older 2001 series Nautiques ? I am looking for an older model - mint or possibly a project.

fuel · Outlaw Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Posts: 110 City: Gatesville

The hull is the same from '82 to '89. The interior changed in '84 or '85. I believe it was '85. The driver's seat and the observer's seat are much more modern and give a more efficient use of space. Also, the dash and gauges are much more modern. In '89, they changed from dual exhaust to single exhaust. Also, they leveled the engine and changed the tranny ratio, I believe.

Saying all that, I believe the '89 is the best year. They will also cost more, though. Although, there are some differences between an '82 and an '89, IMHO, they aren't enough to pass over a good deal on an older model.

What all are you looking for in a project boat?

ADAM B KENDALL · Outlaw Joined: 25 Jan 2003 Posts: 128 City: Smith Mountain

i got an 87 and love it, but i would suggest one from 85 up, but get what u can afford. GREAT BOATS

bryce_04 · Posted: May 07, 2003 5:26 pm Post subject:

the 89 has the power plus transmission, which is a lot better.

orzech · Posted: May 07, 2003 5:40 pm Post subject:

88 have sweet interior:

ADAM B KENDALL · Outlaw Joined: 25 Jan 2003 Posts: 128 City: Smith Mountain

my 87 has the exact same interior. same color too haha

orzech · Posted: May 07, 2003 6:54 pm Post subject:

hahah.. nice

dwest · Newbie Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 13 City: Seattle, WA

Hey. just wanted to post a pic of my old Nautique. Recently put a tower on it for thoes interested. It is a 1982 and the tower is from Ichor. Much better than a pole!

Funkster · Posted: May 09, 2003 7:25 am Post subject:

I would have to agree that the 87-89 is the best year due to the interior!! I saw a 86' (I think) on www.flipsell.com for $$$5,000,thats a great deal!!!

Bluesman · Posted: May 10, 2003 6:24 am Post subject:

We have a 1982 SN model 2001. The interior isn't nearly as attractive as those pictured here.

But, it's a great running boat and we all have a lot of fun with it. It beats I/O boat we used to own in every category except steering while backing.

ADAM B KENDALL · Outlaw Joined: 25 Jan 2003 Posts: 128 City: Smith Mountain

dwest, how much was that tower?