94 sport nautique

[843_NAUTIQUE]

I just picked up this 94 sport nautique for $3000. I am not real knowledgeable on boats and really don't know much about these boats. Can anyone give me some good advice.

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[charlesml3]

You're giving us almost nothing to run with here. That's a low price for a 94. Does it run? What's the overall condition? Is the prop/rudder/strut in good shape? What do you want to do with the boat?

-Charles

[843_NAUTIQUE]

You're giving us almost nothing to run with here. That's a low price for a 94. Does it run? What's the overall condition? Is the prop/rudder/strut in good shape? What do you want to do with the boat?

-Charles

Sorry I know that wasn't very descriptive. The boat does run and in good shape for a 94, some of the interior needs to be fixed. I'm just wanting to know is there anything I need to look for with these boats. How is the matanaince and how much are they worth

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[charlesml3]

Maintenance isn't too bad. Oil & filter every 50 hours. Fuel filter every 200 hours. Impeller replaced at the beginning of every season.

Most of what you need is here: http://www.planetnautique.com/Correc.../1993/93SP.pdf

I could only find a manual for a 1993 but this should be close enough.

[Tom_H]

Biggest thing with a 94 is the possibility and likelihood that it has a Protec ignition. If that's the case (and it hasn't been retro'd already) you'll have a $500-$1,000 expense when it craps out depending on if you have a carb or the throttle-body injection that was offered that year. If you snap a picture of your engine and post it, one of us can tell you what you have.

$3k for a running sport frankly is a steal. Depending on the market, that boat in decent shape could likely sell for 9-14k, and the depreciation on used boats is very flat. Interiors can get pricey though.

[843_NAUTIQUE]

The interior isn't bad, just a few pieces have the stitching loose. It is a efi motor

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[Tom_H]

Well, that's a GT-40, and with that, either your boat is not a 94 (GT-40 started in 95), or your engine has been replaced. With that engine, you really got a steal. And from what I can see in the pictures, it looks like that boat just mostly needs a good cleaning inside and out and some interior replacements, and you'll have a solid boat.

[843_NAUTIQUE]

Once I get the boat home ill know more, yes I'm thinking if I can fix interior, tune up motor, and maybe wrap the hull for less than $3000 ill be happy.

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[Tom_H]

Personally, I wouldn't wrap it. You've got pretty decent colors there. Some time with a wetsand/buff/polish would have that thing shining. Every wrap I've seen gets pretty beat up over time too just from general use - so I've never considered it money well spent and just ends up with neglected gel underneath that you'll end up dealing with when you pull the wrap.

[843_NAUTIQUE]

That's something to think about for sure, arent those stripes on the boat decals though, if I buff them they will get distroyed

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[xlwater01]

That's something to think about for sure, arent those stripes on the boat decals though, if I buff them they will get distroyed

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If you're talking about the blue and black that is actually gelcoat not decals. You can buff or even wet sand the entire hull back to a glossy finish. $3k is a heck of a deal. If the mechanical side is in order, looks like just a lot of cosmetic work and you'd have a pretty decent boat. Looks like the trailer needs some work too. Appears as though the tongue/brake actuator was swapped for a standard one.

What's the back story on this boat (if any)? Very curious to hear.


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[843_NAUTIQUE]

My wife runs a pawn shop and someone got a loan on it and didn't come back for it so I picked it up.

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[Blamey]

Since nobody seems to have answered you. The boat is worth about 10k (assuming no major issues). I'd guess it's a 1997. It's a really good all rounder family boat. Great for wakeboarding and water skiing.

There is a number at the back right corner. The last two numbers will tell you the model year.

[Kiwi Dan]

Looks like an early model with an engine swap. Correct me if I'm wrong, but is the little button in front of throttle leaver not for cold start on a carby engine? I used to have a 93 Sport and looked just like that. I paid 7k for that and it was real beat up! This boat for 3k is unbelievable!


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[843_NAUTIQUE]

Ill have to check the numbers to see what year it is, ill do that tomorrow.

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