G_time Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 We'll be moving from our ski lake home soon and the boat needs to go to a new home as well. Brand new boats are great but if your budget isn't quite at that level, this is a great boat for you. Runs great and in great shape! Hour meter reads 778 hours. Always run on fresh water and only on a private water ski lake. Well taken care of for many years by the original owner and me (second owner). I've cared well for this boat and it's always been good to me. I've owned it for about the last 5 years (the last 200 engine hours). Comes with Perfect Pass, matching bimini and cover, teak platform, and galvanized trailer. Carburetor rebuilt in 2012 and runs great! Plenty more pics and details if interested. Boat located in the Houston/Galveston area of TX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted January 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2013 What's the deal on the Galvnized trailers in Texas. ? I almost bought a similar boat. When the owner emailed me more pics I saw that the trailer it sat was Galvanized. Pretty much killed the deal for me. Might be a good trailer but its ugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AggieSkier Posted January 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2013 A galvanized trailer is a real benefit if you keep your boat on a cradle. Not so much if you trailer the boat and store both in a garage. My painted trailer hangs from beams in an extra high garage with riding mower and a utility trailer parked below. If I had to store it outside then I'd prefer a galvanized one that won't rust away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 24, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 24, 2013 Agree with @JayG80. I had to develop a tarp system to protect my outdoor painted trailor. Works great but it's not ideal. Trailor gets used maybe once every 2 yrs. Would trade for a gav in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted January 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2013 I see. I only looked at it as a benifit for salt water use. For my use the boat is in the water or on trailer and stored indoors a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScaredOfCorbets Posted January 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2013 So, this is a consideration if you store your trailer outside where the elements will try their best to deteriorate it. Question is, are the galvanized trailer more expensive than the glossy painted ones from the factory? Second question, do most people care whether it is galvanized or not? How about single vs tandem axles? I know some states have requirements for tandems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ntx Posted January 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2013 Galvanized are WAY more. I have heard that some of the lakes in AZ with high salt content, will eat a trailer very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScaredOfCorbets Posted January 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2013 So it's a windfall if a boat comes with a galvanized trailer, if you can overlook the 'ugliness'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted January 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'm more wondering why a '99 has a carburetor ? Also, I've heard chicks dig galvanized trailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMN Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 @Drago, IIRC in '99 the standard engine was the 5.8L 351W carbureted. The GT40, Apex and Python EFI engines were optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 you can paint over the galv too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted January 28, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 28, 2013 JMN , thanks. I had no clue. Always thought 94 or so - on were EFI. That's like putting drum brakes on a car these days IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted January 28, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 28, 2013 Off topic sorry. @drago had a friend show up with a 2004 moomba outback. Had a carburetor on top. Weirdest thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted January 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2013 I have one of the last Correct Craft trailers which is painted. I keep it in the garage year round. Needs some touch up paint in a few spots, and the brakes replaced, but otherwise close to mint condition. It has probably only been towed for 1500 miles since we bought the boat in 1994. If I were in a different part of the country I would have an aluminum trailer, or galvanized to protect from corrosion. Not really needed where I am.. There is a boat that looks just like the one above across the lake from me. 1997-1999 are one of my favorite Nautique models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_time Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 I see it turned into a discussion on trailers but that 's cool. Replaced the tires and fixed the wiring on my trailer for this boat so it's good to go to a new home. Reducing price of boat to $12,500 as well. Message me if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted March 6, 2013 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2013 Single versus tandem axle trailers. IF you do a lot of traveling with your boat IMO a tandem trailer is a huge plus. Pulls way better, I feel like the boat is more secure, it's just a better towing experience. I tow a lot and having had both I won't be without a tandem axle trailer again. If you just do short hauls and seldom do any distance towing you're probably fine with a single axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted March 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2013 If you can find a 1997-1999 in good condition with the GT-40 Engine you have one of the best ski boats of all time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted March 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2013 @GAJ0004, I would say '97 til they quit making 'em...the TSC 196's rock. I ski a '97 a lot, my '00 a lot, occasionally a '02, and in FL each year a buddies supremely dialed in '08. All fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted March 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2013 @6balls. I have not tricked behind a 02'-09' SN 196, so I cannot make a full comparison. My brother has and '03 SN 206, which slaloms about the same as my '94, but the trick wake still is not as clean, but still pretty good. It took me a couple of sets to find the right rope length and speed for that boat.. I won't be trading in my 94 SN anytime soon. The new boats are just way too much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_time Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Thanks for all the interest in my 1999 Ski Nautique. It's sold and will be living the rest of its life in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted April 5, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted April 5, 2013 That is a beautiful boat......no bias of course. Lucky buyer. That was a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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