single axle vs double axle

[kend]

Hi, I just got a craigslist special boat and I have a lot of questions. I bought it not knowing much about Nautiques, but being a long time skier and sufferer of wooden boat parts -they had me at 'no wood'. First, does anyone use a single axle trailer with a boat like this? The double axle is much harder to navigate my cramped driveway with than my single axle boat, I'm hoping to find someone with a single that wants a double. I keep seeing acronyms describing peoples boat and don't really know what to call this, its a 21' direct drive "air"? Also, does the speedometer working but the lcd breaking up mean I have the standard problem I'm reading about and need to go analog?

[shag]

You can use a single axle trailer (as long as it's properly rated). I would think it wouldn't be too hard to find someone wanting a tandem.... Tandem's tow better imo.

[Chexi]

2000 or 2001 air Nautique is what you have. Good boat. Yes, your gauges are going bad. Do you have perfect pass?

[Miljack]

To the OP, that's an "Air Nautique" but, technically know as a "Sport Nautique." If your boat also has the ballast tanks in the trunk then it's an "Air" version.
The LCD gauges will need to be replaced. Try to take note of the hours on the tach before you replace them...

[ffmedic74]

I actually have a 2006 Ramlin single axle in great condition for sale if interested. Email me nautique74@gmail.com or PM me.

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[kend]

yes, it has perfect pass - I don't know what different kinds there are. I was pushing the buttons on it and it was bringing up speeds for kneeboard/wakeboard/slalom and stickers on the windshield say 'PerfectPass'. Do you know what two arrow buttons near the starter button do? It has two built in water tanks and dials and buttons to fill/drain them but I have not gotten into that yet (water is low 70's already so I'm done for the year). Only 297hrs so I will transfer that to new gauges. Do you know the name/number of the gauges or do I need to just buy them from dealer?

[jmo]

Just run a search on teleflex gauges and you will get a bunch of good threads with everything you need to know.

[NautiqueJeff]

These are the gauges you need. Use the discount code PND for 10% off.

http://www.nautiqueparts.com/fariaga...blkgauges.aspx

[Beach-TJ]

I'm sure you can find someone willing to swap trailers with you, as most prefer the tandem axle.

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[kend]

Does anyone know what prop came on this boat? Would a 13" fit? (13x13) The one that is on it is pretty chewed up and I cant see a size on it; wanting to rebuild or replace this winter.

[ffmedic74]

Would suggest buying a new one and use current for a spare

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[eyekode]

Does anyone know what prop came on this boat? Would a 13" fit? (13x13) The one that is on it is pretty chewed up and I cant see a size on it; wanting to rebuild or replace this winter.

Call Acme or OJ and tell them the boat you have. They can give you good recommendations. I bought mine recently from skidim.com and was very happy with shipment and price. I have heard it is good to replace the nylock nut and brass key so order them at the same time.

Good luck and nice boat!
Salem

[ranfire]

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Does anyone know what prop came on this boat? Would a 13" fit? (13x13) The one that is on it is pretty chewed up and I cant see a size on it; wanting to rebuild or replace this winter.

you should find the size on the prop nut end of the propeller (often hidden by the prop nut hardware)

[kend]

yes, pulled the prop and there was all kinds of info. Most of the info had a stamp slash on top of it; I'm guessing this means that someone changed it from original specs. I wish there was a cross reference that told what would work similar to original for it, like 3 or 4 blade, diameter and pitch

[s_kelley2000]

Check out this chart: http://www.wakeprops.com/wakeboard-b...oat-propellers and/or reach out to site sponsor Delta Propellers and discuss how you plan to use the boat and they will get you the right prop for your application.