Jeff's 1998 Ski Nautique Restoration

[Kmayotte]

Thank you for the file NautiqueJeff
Mine has a python so at a minimum the engine box pieces won't work. Pretty sure the floor hole for the engine is the same but not 100% on that.

The other (cheaper) route I would go is buy rolls and do an aftermarket DIY look. My buddy did this in his '74 and it looks ok.

[NautiqueJeff]

It is your boat, but I would never go the DIY route with a boat as special as a Python Ski Nautique. Notice on my file how the teak boards swoop in? You won't get that effect with a DIY kit. The panels also won't be broken as nicely. I have very strong thoughts on SeaDek in these older boats. My opinion is that if it can't be done right, carpet would look better. But again, it is your boat.

[Kmayotte]

Thank you for the file NautiqueJeff
Mine has a python so at a minimum the engine box pieces won't work. Pretty sure the floor hole for the engine is the same but not 100% on that.

The other (cheaper) route I would go is buy rolls and do an aftermarket DIY look. My buddy did this in his '74 and it looks ok.

[Scooter G]

Key word here, "OK"

That SeaDek on Jeff's '98 Resto looks so freakin' amazing!

[Kmayotte]

NautiqueJeff on the side walls/gunnels. There is like a plastic sheeting material adhered to the fiberlass. Did you do anything to this material before gel coating it? Other than removing the carpet adhesive etc? Just want to be sure the gel coat will adhere properly.

[NautiqueJeff]

Yeah, that's vibration & sound dampening material. I removed it.

[Kmayotte]

Yeah, that's vibration & sound dampening material. I removed it.

Yup I came to that conclusion pretty quickly.
So far so good on this project! All the fiberglass is bare. Going to start fairing any uneven spots and should be gel coating pretty soon.