WTB 1999-2002 Ski Nautique 196 w/ Python

[bluespringlake]

I have been looking for a 1999-2002ish Ski Nautique 196 with a Python for a long time. Its like finding a needle in a hay stack. Does anyone know of one for sale that i may have missed??

[Mikeski]

Yep, pretty much a needle in a haystack with that request. In years of watching Ski Nautiques for sale I have only seen one Ski Nautique with a Python ever for sale. You could get close by buying my carbed 98 Ski Nautique and putting a custom built/bored motor in it. Unfortunately the Chevy motors are easier to build-up than the Ford (flame suit on as the Ford guys will probably chime in and say the opposite).

My boat with a built LSX chevy would probably outperform a Pyton in all aspects but putting a $15,000 motor upgrade in a $15,000 boat is a questionable investment...

Good Luck!

[cole972]

I have a 1999 196 Python 502 for sale. Super clean. PM me

[Miljack]

Cole, nice boat, what's top speed on that? I had a Python in a '99 Pro Air, AWESOME engine!!

[cole972]

It is propped for right at 50-52, but it gets there fast! Feels like it wants to jump out of the water. Very fun boat to drive for sure.

[Truekrout]

Is the nautique python still for sale?

[shag]

Cole,
Just out of curiosity, does your python use oil as well? I have heard it's normal for them to use some oil..