1981 ski nautique

[bobert]

hey guys, new guy here. with big problems

im pretty sure have a 1981 ski nautique, i could be wrong on the year.
it looks like it got flooded at some point, it was stored outside for a few years.
the motor looks rusted beyond repair. does anyone know where i can get a complete replacement. the rebuit motors i see still need a lot of parts to run. im looking for a drop in.

thanks in advance for the help

looking forward to seeing this back in the water.

[WakeSlayer]

RE: 1981 ski nautique

If your existing engine is original, you need a 351W reverse rotation marine engine. You will have a variety of marine specific parts. Disty, carb, starter, alternator, etc. You should really try to get the existing motor running now, and sort it out over the winter if you can. Do you know when it was last run? Have you tried to start it? Get clean gas, new oil, new trans fluid, and give it a go. If it is stuck put some Marvel Mystery oil in the cylinders and let it sit for a couple days. Use a breaker bar on the crank to try and free it up.
If it was flooded and sat outdoors and such, you are going to have pretty significant floor and stringer issues, too.

You should try over at www.correctcraftfan.com that site is way more geared to the boat you have than this one.

Got pics?

[8122pbrainard]

RE: 1981 ski nautique

Bobert,
Mike has given you good advice but stopped short with just talking about the engine. If the boat was flooded plus stored outside for a few years then you really need to check out the condition of the wood stringers. Even if it hadn't seen those conditions it's not uncommon for a 81 to have rot. Don't worry as it is repairable! CCfan is a excellent spot to check out the process. I think there's roughly 6 current stringer jobs/threads and several well documented (with pictures) past threads.

[bobert]

it was last run about 3 years ago in salt water. we pulled it out, put it on blocks, somehow about 2 years ago the drain got blocked and it filled. water got everywhere, the carb is a pile of white powder, and i m sure the water got into the cylinders. the only thing that looks ok is the exhaust. the boat actually belongs to a friend of mine, but he doesnt want it anymore. i havent drilled the stringers to check them but i can fix that ok. im in the process of rebuilding a 31 bertram for my boss as well.

[WakeSlayer]

Now Pete, I did mention them, but was just focusing on the engine as that is what he was really asking about.

I am not really sure what you have there. Got any more pics? How about a HIN?

Wow. You got a lotta work ahead of you. Interesting graphics. Where are you? Hawaii?

[8122pbrainard]

Now Pete, I did mention them, but was just focusing on the engine as that is what he was really asking about.

Sorry Mike,
My ADD must have kicked in and I missed your mentioning the stringers!

[bobert]

focus people!

i asked where i can get a motor

[AirTool]

www.skidim.com ??

jasper motors??

[Rick]

When I bought my 66 It had saltwater in 3 cylinders. We were able to salvage the heads Crank Cam intake manifold. I had it rebuilt reverse rotation( very important to tell the speed shop) for $2500.00 this included a junk block bored out to 30 over and everyhting else new. i would go that route if you cqn.

[CradGen2]

Are we sure that is a CC, looks like a MC to me. Looks more like a 79 MC to me? What got me wondering is the pylon with the circle.

You are going to need a VW bus with flowers to pull and match.

Jasper Motors and SKIdim is the way to go. I'd try to rebuild what you have.

[8122pbrainard]

focus people!

i asked where i can get a motor

Since you're so impatient, maybe you should ask the MC guys. It's not a Nautique!!!! Crads is correct.

[WakeSlayer]

The ring & finger, and the windshield are going to be the only things that don't need a ton of work.


Bobert, settle down dude. We are trying to help you figure out what you even have there. As soon as I saw it I knew it wasn't a Correct Craft. That right there throws your question out into left field. Figure out what you have for a boat, or at least for a motor and you can probably get more help. I don't think anyone was dismissing you, or your question til you popped off about focusing. See if you have a LH or RH motor, if you can ID the mfg, trans, all that stuff will make a difference. Help us help you.

[Hollywood]

I think he knows it's not a Correct Craft and just wants someone to tell him what to do with the engine.

[CradGen2]

The MC forums are not nearly as good as the CC ones, especially for technical advice. So I don't blame him for coming here. The "Dudes" out there would tell you go the pet shop and pick up a few more squirrels and feed the ones you have to go more HP. OK harsh!

Being you are finishing a Bertram, which a really nice and expensive ocean boat, I’m sure you have motor knowledge. Buying a new motor is going to set you back 3-5K plus you are going to want to rebuild the tranny.

Look at the ID tag on the back of the boat. The last 2 digits will tell you the year.

Snap a couple pics of the motor and motor tags, tranny. Also snap a pic of the prop so we can get the rotation.

We are all here to help no matter what the SKI Boat is. We are all boaters and enjoy being around other boats, like yourself.

[bobert]

ok i have found out that it is a chrysler 318 reverse rotation with velvet drive trans.
im told that it is a correct craft ski nautique. that i will check on to find out for sure.
i think that the motor is beyond repair after checking the oil., or what was left of it. as far as getting the motor worked on, i live in bermuda, not a lot of v8 power on this island. the cost would be a lot more than you can believe, that is assuming that you could find someone to even take a look at it. and if they did it would take forever to get the work done.