SKi nautique 2001 or Barefoot nautique

tn_guy212000 · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 268

what is the difference between these two boats and which would make the sickest wake Question

orzech · Posted: Feb 17, 2003 11:39 am Post subject:

barefoot has a larger engine.. i have herd the 2001 wake is better than a barefoot... but i do not know

mkcarte2 · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 168 City: raliegh, nc

I believe the barefoot has a chevy 454, while the 2001 has a ford 351. I can only speak for the 2001's wake, I think everyone will agree that it was the best wake in its time, I have one right now. Not sure about the barefoot.

glsurf · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 117 City: Tampa, FL

I have a Nautique Excel with the 454 in it, which is comparable to the Barefoot and my wake is pretty darn big. I would say comparable in size to my brother-in-laws' '02 SAN TE, BUT definitely not the same pop. I really do like my wake and it is plenty big for the $. I could go spend another $40k and get the TE, but it's just not worth it to me.

jaysunn · Criminal Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 91 City: ATX

Hey glsurf did you give up trying to sell your excel?

tn_guy212000 · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 268

how does the 454 compare to the 351...performace wise and gas milage...i just like the sound of a chevy engine in my boat as to a ford but i would like some input from you guys.

glsurf · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 117 City: Tampa, FL

jaysunn,
Yeah, I actually had a couple of offers, but I decided that if I would have sold it, I probably would have went and bought another boat, and probably a more expensive one, too. Besides, I really do like the wake.

The 454 does pretty good on gas mileage. I can run all day strictly wakeboarding on 33 gallons.

indo · Posted: Feb 20, 2003 5:46 am Post subject:

i have a 93 nautique excel with the 5.7 liter pro boss. after 91 the nautique excel and barefooter are the same boat just depending on the graphics that came on the boat. my father has a 81 barefooter with the 454. both boat have very deep hull for the time and put out an excelent wake when wieght correctly

Ryan_Shima1 · Criminal Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 88 City: Layton

Get the 2001, the wake is better then the barefoot Nautique.

glsurf · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 117 City: Tampa, FL

Aren't the 2001s pretty small?

AirMcScooter · Outlaw Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 150 City: AUSTIN

im going to agree with Ryan. the 2001 one has a sweet wake and the 351 is plenty of motor.

mkcarte2 · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 168 City: raliegh, nc

I have one and i dont think so, I mean it is compared to a new air nautique or something, but it is 20'. I have no problems with room or getting all my gear in.

Ryan_Shima1 · Criminal Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 88 City: Layton

glsurf,
The 2001's are 19 feet but I took out the backseat in mine for more room. In my opinion, the back seat is useless anyways, I just have my friends sit on the floor. Anyways, Without the backseat in the boat, I have more room for 2 fat sacs (one on each side of the engine cover towards the back) and 200lbs in lead in the bow. Add about 4-6 people in the boat with their gear and it's a nice wake. I've ridden both wakes and I like the shape of the 2001 much better. If you have a tower with board racks on the boat, it helps make the boat even more roomier. Hope that helps.

glsurf · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 117 City: Tampa, FL

I guess the boats are very similar. Is the 2001 a V-Drive?
I do have a tower and racks and it does help tremendously. I actually have about 550 pounds on each side of the motor and 800 up front. Although, I think I am going to try 850 on each side of the motor and 1000 up front to try and kill myself. I want to fly!

Ryan_Shima1 · Criminal Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 88 City: Layton

The 2001 is a direct drive.

Lucky · Posted: Feb 21, 2003 7:11 am Post subject:

The 2001 is great.

Bluesman · Posted: Feb 21, 2003 8:27 am Post subject:

The fuel tank on my 1982 S/N 2001 only holds 23 gallons. With the 351 Ford we can go all day long on one tank, but are usually at 1/4 or below by the end of a long day.

If you go for the 454 and only the 23 gallon tank you'll need to refuel unless you're only out for a half day run.

phiwi9966justwake · Newbie Joined: 23 Feb 2003 Posts: 19 City: europe,weedland

a barefootis great i broke my board last summer behind a excel its almoste the sam boat it was huge that wake poppie and hard .

SCBrips · Guest

I used to have an '83 2001. It was great and definitely provided a lot of bang for the buck. Add some weight and/or fat friends and the wake is perfect. I haven't ridden behind a Barefoot Nautique personally, but I've heard complaints of it having too wide a table.