Jeff's 1998 Ski Nautique Restoration

[NautiqueJeff]

It isn't plastic. These pieces are raw fiberglass, and the carpet glue needs to be sanded away and smoothed out, and then gelcoat needs to be added so that the SeaDek has something to adhere to, and so that the exposed areas around the SeaDek look right.

[Chris Parsons]

Thanks Jeff. What did you do at the walk way between the main cabin /observer seat and the bow?

I have a gap in the floor.

Thanks!!

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[NautiqueJeff]

This boat is a closed-bow, so I didn't do anything there!

[Chris Parsons]

Thank you. I think I remembering you saying that once before. Appreciate your help

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[spenclo123]

Jeff, when you restored the speedos in this boat, how hard was that? Mine look pretty good still but it would be nice to replace the glass to give it a fresher look. I see from the website where you got your glass that they are going out of business and don't sell the ones with the precut holes in them. Would that be an issue for me?

[NautiqueJeff]

The lenses are plastic. They could probably be wet sanded and restored like what people do with plastic car headlights.

[T-Rex]

OK, got all of the dash wiring moved over to the new panel, and wired in the PP display and Master Module.

Dash is ready to bolt on now!

Jeff - how do these panels attach to the dash?

[gobluemike21]

Man I wish I could get a "blank" radio panel for my 96. Or at least the patterned vinyl. Jeff.....hook me up!!!! ;-)

[spenclo123]

Jeff, which upholstery shop did you use to replace the skins on the '98 restoration? I ordered skins from C&S but am looking for a good shop that knows Nautiques to do the actual work.
Thanks

[NautiqueJeff]

I use Platinum Stitch in Mooresville, NC for all of my interior work.

[Speedy]

Great job on your restoration. I took your advice and dropped my boat off at North Lake Fiberglass. Just waiting for them to finish it so that the letters and pin-striping can be done.
Jeff, Could I outsource the pinstriping and letter install to you? Assuming you’re close to where the boat is

[T-Rex]

I use Platinum Stitch in Mooresville, NC for all of my interior work.

Searched the whole internet and can't find them. You got a phone number for them?

[NautiqueJeff]

T-Rex Yes. (704) 975-8884

[kjkohne10]

Looks like the classic is forsale?! Same boat @NautiqueJeff
https://helena.craigslist.org/boa/d/...198641901.html

[SilentSeven]

Wow. Montana. Long way from North Carolina!