2000 Sport Nautique

**CHassmann** · 10-05-2023, 08:11 PM

Looks great! Maybe you need to have the platform brackets from this one powder coated also?

**Scooter G** · 10-06-2023, 10:18 AM

You've got to be super happy with that, very niiice!
Another big day at the BBC, and all this time I thought it was the Redbull energy

**NautiqueJeff** · 10-06-2023, 11:02 AM

Ha! That stuff's been around for a long time. I'm sure it gets used at some point, but I have never seen it touched while I am around. We'll break into it one of these days!

Here's a clearer shot of the fridge. The only thing in there that's mine is the Cheerwine.

**Scooter G** · 10-06-2023, 05:27 PM

There might be a little dust on the bottle...

~David Lee Murphy

(That totally looks like a guys shop fridge)

**s_kelley2000** · 10-20-2023, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by NautiqueJeff View Post

This one got moved to a trailer that is a better size for the boat. It had been on a 230 trailer.

The 230 trailer isn't available for sale by any chance is it? I realized while doing paperwork at purchase that my 2012 230 is sitting on a 2021 G23 trailer so I'd like to sell that and get it on a proper 230 trailer eventually. It loads fine and sits on it ok but could certainly be better and the G trailer is overkill for weight of a 230.

Great restoration, I could have sworn it was it purple in the fist pics.

**NautiqueJeff** · 10-20-2023, 12:51 PM

s_kelley2000 The 230 trailer isn't really for sale, but I might be willing to do a trade with you for your G trailer if you're interested in that. I actually have two of these 230 trailers. One has gray SeaDek and one has brown SeaDek. Both are 2023 Boatmates, and have never been titled. They will come with the original MSO from the manufacturer, which is what you would get if you bought them brand new from the dealer.

**s_kelley2000** · 10-20-2023, 02:13 PM

That is definitely something that might work especially if some cash was coming back my way in the deal as this trailer seems to have all the bells and whistles (front ladder, extended rear step boards, back lit Nautique emblem etc) and has very low mileage. I was planning to check in with my local dealers to see if I might be able to work out a similar trade this winter but I'd certainly be interested in working something out with you.

**NautiqueJeff** · 10-28-2023, 05:30 PM

Got the windshield frame for this boat back from powdercoat yesterday. Came out great.

Had to go assemble it today because I knew it was going to look good, and I couldn't wait.

**NautiqueJeff** · 11-18-2023, 03:24 PM

This boat is getting close!

The carpet was cleaned and fluffed last week, and the upholstery will be ready this coming week. The engine is all tuned up and this boat will be ready to be sold soon!

**CHassmann** · 11-18-2023, 10:01 PM

It looks great! Do you have tips for cleaning and "fluffing" the carpet?

**glassywaters** · 11-22-2023, 11:19 AM

Is that the 5.0 TBI engine? It's rare to not see the GT-40.

**NautiqueJeff** · 11-22-2023, 12:00 PM

Yes, this one has a 5.0. I’ve been pretty impressed with that engine. I had one in a Ski Nautique, and it was difficult to tell the difference between the 5.0 and the 5.7.

**NautiqueJeff** · 11-29-2023, 08:17 PM

Most of the interior is in. The rest will go in tomorrow.

This boat wasn't supposed to get the full treatment, but it ended up getting pretty much everything touched. It is quite the nice boat!