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Old 12-13-2012, 09:33 AM
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1993 Ski Nautique

Alright guys, I know we all have our opinions but I need some brief information. I have a chance to pick up a 1993 Ski Nautiqe for $4,000. Long story but its a real deal. Boat is in excellent shape except the gel coat if faded. Thats not a big deal and a easy fix. I need to know what year Nautique switched to fiberglass stringers and what people think of the ski wake? This would just be a boat that would stay at the river house for friends and family to use. Even with that purpose, there are a few that would like to get good sets behind it. What are the flaws on this boat for this year?

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Old 12-13-2012, 09:51 AM
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Alright guys, I know we all have our opinions but I need some brief information. I have a chance to pick up a 1993 Ski Nautiqe for $4,000. Long story but its a real deal. Boat is in excellent shape except the gel coat if faded. Thats not a big deal and a easy fix. I need to know what year Nautique switched to fiberglass stringers and what people think of the ski wake? This would just be a boat that would stay at the river house for friends and family to use. Even with that purpose, there are a few that would like to get good sets behind it. What are the flaws on this boat for this year?

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Old 12-13-2012, 10:10 AM
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Can't remember but I don't think you want anything previous to the TSC-1 hull which was in the 90's. But I think it wasn't until the '97. Certainly could be wrong about that...
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Old 12-13-2012, 10:13 AM
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Alright guys, I know we all have our opinions but I need some brief information. I have a chance to pick up a 1993 Ski Nautiqe for $4,000. Long story but its a real deal. Boat is in excellent shape except the gel coat if faded. Thats not a big deal and a easy fix. I need to know what year Nautique switched to fiberglass stringers and what people think of the ski wake? This would just be a boat that would stay at the river house for friends and family to use. Even with that purpose, there are a few that would like to get good sets behind it. What are the flaws on this boat for this year?

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Buddy of mine has a 93 sport nauty girl that is glass. The ski wake seemed to be the same as my 92 Maristar so nothing to right home about. If you are just out free skiing it would be fine and at 4k who could complain about it?
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Old 12-13-2012, 10:17 AM
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Can't remember but I don't think you want anything previous to the TSC-1 hull which was in the 90's. But I think it wasn't until the '97. Certainly could be wrong about that...
You are correct, Total Surface Control began in 1997. Sounds like a great deal.
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Old 12-13-2012, 10:26 AM
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Yea, I'd heard about the TSC-1 as a good wake but it's been a long time since my research. And I was more focused on the SN 206 and MC 205.

Does it still have a carb engine? Assume a Ford 351??

Obviously Eastie is the expert on SN's so hopefully he can shed some more light for you. Still sounds like a decent deal if it has a great ski wake!
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Old 12-13-2012, 10:28 AM
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Looks like 93 all glass http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...ad.php?t=35511
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Old 12-13-2012, 10:35 AM
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Yeah, does look like 93.

http://www.planetnautique.com/Correc...nuals/2001.htm
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Old 12-13-2012, 10:37 AM
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Yes, 93 is the first year of no wood stringers. Good boat. Ski wake is fine. Little bit of a bump in the middle. Kind of firm, but nothing to sweat. Tracking will be rock solid. Standard gear reduction will make you happy, too. Wake isn't as good as a 97 forward TSC era boats, but a very good boat nonetheless.

A steal at $4,000 if you want to put the elbow grease into bringing the shine back.

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Old 12-13-2012, 10:44 AM
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