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Ok, time to sell the project boat. I have an (I think 1984) SN. I may be a year or two off on the year but can get exact info if needed.
HISTORY:
Bought this boat in 2006 from neighbors of my grandparents who had it for as long as I can remember, probably since new. I dreamed of this boat from the time I was 14 years old. When it came for sale, I bought it. This was early 2006.
We enjoyed it on the lake for about 5 outings. It ran perfectly, shifted perfectly, just a dream come true! Started on first try, ran strong.
End of season, I had it winterized by the local marina (also owned by one of my best friends). Since the Gelcoat was faded, and being stupid, I thought I'd sand and re-gel it. I didn't realize I likely could have had it buffed to original color. So, the boat is sanded just thru the color, NOT to bare fiberglass. Over the winter, I lost my job and had no money to work on it. So, I pulled it into my dad's barn in late 2006 and it hasn't moved since.
Here's what it has:
-Oklahoma dual-axle trailer - 3 of 4 tires still have full air in them after sitting for 8 years, but show some cracking - I'd replace them. Axles were greased just before the 30 mile trip from my house to my dads, but I'd have them looked at just in case.
-5.8 Ford that ran like a top, and was winterized but not touched for 8 years.
-Transmission that shifted perfectly.
- Driveshaft, prop and rudder in PERFECT condition, not a scratch, not a dent.
-All the front glass and frames.
-Gauges all worked.
-Seats have great "bones", but obviously will need re-done.
- Shell is near-perfect, had one large chip in the front which I fixed/filled with fiberglass filler. It needs less than an hour's work to be ready for re-gel or ?
- Stringers are dry now (of course) but were wet, I'm going to say they need replaced but I am no expert.
Here's what's wrong:
- DIRTY. Animals have lived in it for 8 years. There's animal poo in most nooks and crannys. A few hours power-washing will be needed.
- Carpet and most of the upholstery is shot. Will need re-done.
- Needs the rope thing that goes into the rubber bumper.
- As above, I'd replace stringers.
- I can't recall if all the trailer lights worked, but I'm pretty sure they did. If I were going to use the trailer, I'd probably just replace all the wiring and lights with LED, though.
I considered parting it out, because I know the working parts are probably worth more "split up" than the boat is. But, now I'm in TN and the boat is in MI and I don't have the time/desire to pull it to TN and tear it apart.
I'd love to sell it to someone who can either restore it, or who will part it out and make some $$.
So, it's boat and trailer for sale... open to offers. We'll let the market decide what it's worth!
Bunches of photos here:
http://redartstudios.pixieset.com/nautique/
HISTORY:
Bought this boat in 2006 from neighbors of my grandparents who had it for as long as I can remember, probably since new. I dreamed of this boat from the time I was 14 years old. When it came for sale, I bought it. This was early 2006.
We enjoyed it on the lake for about 5 outings. It ran perfectly, shifted perfectly, just a dream come true! Started on first try, ran strong.
End of season, I had it winterized by the local marina (also owned by one of my best friends). Since the Gelcoat was faded, and being stupid, I thought I'd sand and re-gel it. I didn't realize I likely could have had it buffed to original color. So, the boat is sanded just thru the color, NOT to bare fiberglass. Over the winter, I lost my job and had no money to work on it. So, I pulled it into my dad's barn in late 2006 and it hasn't moved since.
Here's what it has:
-Oklahoma dual-axle trailer - 3 of 4 tires still have full air in them after sitting for 8 years, but show some cracking - I'd replace them. Axles were greased just before the 30 mile trip from my house to my dads, but I'd have them looked at just in case.
-5.8 Ford that ran like a top, and was winterized but not touched for 8 years.
-Transmission that shifted perfectly.
- Driveshaft, prop and rudder in PERFECT condition, not a scratch, not a dent.
-All the front glass and frames.
-Gauges all worked.
-Seats have great "bones", but obviously will need re-done.
- Shell is near-perfect, had one large chip in the front which I fixed/filled with fiberglass filler. It needs less than an hour's work to be ready for re-gel or ?
- Stringers are dry now (of course) but were wet, I'm going to say they need replaced but I am no expert.
Here's what's wrong:
- DIRTY. Animals have lived in it for 8 years. There's animal poo in most nooks and crannys. A few hours power-washing will be needed.
- Carpet and most of the upholstery is shot. Will need re-done.
- Needs the rope thing that goes into the rubber bumper.
- As above, I'd replace stringers.
- I can't recall if all the trailer lights worked, but I'm pretty sure they did. If I were going to use the trailer, I'd probably just replace all the wiring and lights with LED, though.
I considered parting it out, because I know the working parts are probably worth more "split up" than the boat is. But, now I'm in TN and the boat is in MI and I don't have the time/desire to pull it to TN and tear it apart.
I'd love to sell it to someone who can either restore it, or who will part it out and make some $$.
So, it's boat and trailer for sale... open to offers. We'll let the market decide what it's worth!
Bunches of photos here:
http://redartstudios.pixieset.com/nautique/
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