1973 to 2004

[coach]

First Nautique back in 1973




A 1982 2001 is missing from this story......Then in 1991 we thought we had purchased the last Nautique



However, this year a 2004 crossed our path and we couldn't resist one more time.



We were always be recognized on the Northen Calif Delta by an infomous Harley sticker

[krs0394]

RE: 1973 to 2004

You will never look back -- Awesome boats Yellow_Flash_Colorz:

[Hollywood]

Awesome, I'm only on my first :mrgreen:

[AbunDiga909]

Great set of classic Correct Craft's, they look amazing...

[jasper]

You must be older than dirt. I envy you having grown up behind a nautique. I could only dream until a few years ago. Nothing beats the wake or driving of a 196. Incredible.

[coach]

I am older than dirt.......I didn't grow-up with Nautiques....We grew together. I was 30 years old when I first got behind a Nautique. I never skied before. I learned to get-up and how to ski in a course at the same time. I bought my first Nautique in 73 for $5600 and sold it 8 years later for $8000. The next was a 2001 model in 80, sold it roughly 10yrs later for $2000 less than I paid, and the 91 I just sold/traided-in cost me $2000, a transmition, set of heads, carb, 4 blade prop, Perfect Pass..........but I did have it for 14 years and the new owner is an old guy that will have it for another 14.

You must be older than dirt. I envy you having grown up behind a nautique. I could only dream until a few years ago. Nothing beats the wake or driving of a 196. Incredible.

[BigBald]

sure makes a very compelling arguement about quality and resale with CC.....

[SkiNautique2001]

Jasper,
Thanks for extending a warm welcome to the new guy.

Coach,
Congrats on the new boat!

[82tique]

You must be older than dirt. Incredible.

Yellow_Flash_Colorz:

[jhiestand]

Dang -- great saga!! I love the pic with the '73 and I'm sure the '04 will be make for great memories, too!

My folks had a '66 CC Skylark when I was still at home, then I bought a '79 SN just after college, then to a '94 Sport for more interior and finally an '01 Super.

[coach]

Awesome, I'm only on my first :mrgreen:

To the "Rippers" .....I like your website Dude. I put in a couple years in Rockford (1967)......picked-up a bad infection on the Rock River. 8-) It was nasty at that time.

[Hollywood]

picked-up a bad infection on the Rock River. 8-) It was nasty at that time.

It still is and leaves your gear STINKING. The first time out there was to step-off barefooting and we're skiing down and I'm looking down at rather large branches and debris. Good thing I didn't make it very far before my legs went numb and I wiped.