'86 sn 2001

[GravityBad]

After 9 years of using my Nautique only a hand full of times and a full 5-6 yr dry storage, i moved back to where i call home - Upstate SC. Got the boat running after a rather lengthy process of compounding and polishing for the 1st time in my 20yr ownership, new steering cable, water pump, and a new carburetor. Took the boat to Lake Jocassee in Salem, SC for its 1st run with all the new parts and had the best time in a LONG time with a couple of old friends.

Here she is:








and a bonus pic to highlight my excitement for its 1st run with a new carb...

[barefootinjimmy]

Nice boat! And to the guy riding the foil, nice job!! But why the stock air chair foils? if you are that good with stock front & rear foils, you would be considerably better on say the Phoenix front foil, and the UFO rear foil. Enjoy the lake with that Ski Nautique.

[GravityBad]

Thanks, That's me riding the SkySki for the 1st time behind my boat in 7-8 yrs. I just turned 49 and would definitely be all over a longer strut and high performance foil design in my earlier days but a bum shoulder had me questioning what seemed so natural as you see in the picture. Riding the SkySki was like riding a bike, you don't forget how to do it and I just couldn't resist popping some good air. Great fun running the boat and riding the SkySki after both sitting idle for such a long time.

Joe

[barefootinjimmy]

i am 62 yrs old, and the guys i foil with are both 58 yrs old. we are foiling with the foils i mentioned and carbon fiber boards. We are not the best, but we sure have fun.

[TRIP]

Nice boat, great pics! And love seeing some foiling too. Only done it a few times, but will buy one as soon as I have the funds.

[Kenv]

Awesome boat. 86 is my favorite year for the older boats. Just brings back memories that will never be forgotten. Oh the sites and sounds of a 1986 2001 !!! Still thinking of trying to add a Silver to my garage.....but haven't found the right one. Only 82 chances to find it......lol