Finally - 1985 Ski Nautique 2001 - Project

I started a thread a long time ago about this project, but it's now closer to being done. I pull out the seats (the backseat fell apart and I had to rebuild), I pulled up the carpet, I used epoxy on the floor to harden it and used filler in some gaps on the floor braces. I had the seats re-vinlyed, I installed a Monster Tower w/ board racks and mirror and I installed a ballast system. By the way, yes I know I put the back legs of the Monster Tower on backwards, it's ok. Here are my photos:















What I would still like to get. A new stereo and speakers, GPS Perfect Pass (I don't ride on rivers) and a bimini for the hot Florida sun. I still need to work on the distribution of the weight and possible add more weight, even though I'm already running 1,600 lbs in this small little boat. I really enjoy riding nice meaty wakes.



(Message edited by bflat53212 on January 12, 2009)

It won't let me edit the post by adding another picture and I realized I forgot the finished backseat shots.




(Message edited by bflat53212 on January 12, 2009)

Holy crap - good job man!! That looks like a wake beast for sure!!

good stuff. too bad you couldn't find/fit a FCT tower on there. have fun!

Nice idea with the trunk at the back seat.

Thanks guys. It was a lot of work and to tell you the truth, I have no desire of ever doing it again. There are still a million little details that went wrong, but I'll try to keep my mouth shut when people coming on, so I don't point them out.

I got the boat on the cheap and I have had multiple mechanics tell me the motor is in really good shape.

Good to see it finally finished. Let me know when you are going out again.

How bad was doing the carpet from a time and money standpoint?

Not to be a downer, but... How are the stringers?

I love the rear trunk space! That was something I always wished my old 2001 had. Great job!

Nice work! You'll the dig sunpad, so will any female passengers.


Did you have to buff/polish the gelcoat? looks good...

that looks awesome. what is the beam on that boat?

Will do John.

SS, the carpet wasn't too bad. The best advice I got was to pull the existing carpet and keep them as a template. Use that to cut your new pieces. I then just used outdoor carpet glue from Lowes or Home Depot. I really can't remember the price on the carpet, but it's marine grade. I would guess all together about $300-400. But this made the biggest difference in the boat in my opinion. Install time was about 3-4 hours total, but only because you are being extremely careful to not get glue on the good side of the carpet.

No downer Dan C, the stringers were very solid. I just filled in some cracks in the wood brace, but it was not soft or damaged wood. I also wanted to beef up the floor a little, so that's why I laid epoxy down.

Thanks, Sly. Trying to get everything to fit for the bag and yet have room for the seat, was a bit tricky. As you know space is precious in these things.

Nacho-I think the gelcoat is looking good in the pictures, but it's not good at all. There are definitely bubbles and spots that the shine from the gelcoat is completely wore off and will never come back. I don't mind. It's 24 year old boat and like I said, the fact that the motor, the stringers and the hull are in good shape, I'm quite happy with it.

Nice work. That boat is sweeeet.

Nice job. It's gotta feel good to see it come together!

Nice job Skubs! I knew it was possible to build a rear sunpad/enclosure and still have a back seat.