1999 Ski Nautique Open Bow Project Boat

[NautiqueJeff]

Will do. This one is in good shape, so it should be a good picture. I'll get that tomorrow.

[dhmcfadin]

Will do. This one is in good shape, so it should be a good picture. I'll get that tomorrow.

Thank you!

[NautiqueJeff]

Here's the TSC decal.




Full-size graphic:

https://www.planetnautique.com/Corre...anuals/tsc.jpg

[dhmcfadin]

Awesome! Thank you!

[NautiqueJeff]

Spent this morning installing the pinstripes, rear Nautique graphics, and EFI graphics. I also installed the propeller that Delta Propellers reworked for me.

Went out for a great ride this morning too.

[NautiqueJeff]

Test riding with one of the kids today! Perfect day for it.

And yes, that pollen on the dash is all from today! It is thick this year.

[SilentSeven]

Wow. Polish looks great. I need their tricks! We socially separated yesterday....but my picture isn't as good as yours.

PS: Y'all can keep that pollen. We're a couple weeks away up here....nasty stuff.

[Rockymtnsurfer]

Did you restore this with original parts? Looks like a original restoration. If not, what percentage of original parts were you able to find?

[NautiqueJeff]

Everything is original to the boat or is an official Nautique replacement from NautiqueParts / White Lake Marine.

There is still a bimini top on the way, and I need to do something with the non-functional stereo, which a previous owner upgraded with Roswell speakers and an unknown amp and sub. I think the head unit is bad, so I will probably just eliminate that and add a Roswell Cybox in its place.

[fsts2k]

Jeff, the boat looks outstanding. Well done

[jtryon]

****, what did you use to buff that out?

[NautiqueJeff]

It had some pretty deep scratches, so I let North Lake Fiberglass do it. It was wet sanded, then they used a couple of different grits of compound, then they buffed it, then they waxed it. Sorry, but I don't have any more details since I didn't do this one myself.

[NautiqueJeff]

New bimini top arrived today! I assembled it this afternoon, and will mount it hopefully tomorrow.

[NautiqueJeff]

New bimini top is mounted, and works well. I am happy with the color match. I used Marine Blue Sunbrella, and it is a good match for the blue in the upholstery and the blue stripe on the outside.

[NautiqueJeff]

I went ahead and ordered a new steering cable for this boat last night. The steering is a little stiff, but not terrible. I decided to go ahead and replace it anyway though.