2000 Ski Nautique 196 $18,500 (under 300hrs, great condition)

[Murrski]

Our lake owner is selling his 196 to purchase a new promo 200. I can vouch that this boat is in great condition, skis great and drives like a champ too. Will Bush personally set up the Perfect Pass - Stargazer with Zbox. Check out the ski-it-again listing if your interested: http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?topic=Search&category=Comp_Boat&postid=26605

 

 

[Gloersen]

Fortunate that your lake owner is going Nautique promo.

 

That 2K SN 196 if truly ZO equipped is a good deal but I wasn't aware that any Ford engines could be so equipped; could just be ignorance though. A few pics of the ZO display and that boat could go fast. Is it actually PP-Zbox?

 

 

[rockdog]

I saw that earlier today and wasn't sure either. Which is it, PP or ZO, good deal if ZO.

 

Always sounds better too when a baller will stand by it.

[liquid d]

Sounds like he got one them thar Jody's Specials like me! It just takes a new engine....but what a ride!

[6balls]

Lists the Ford 351 engine which is the GT40...great motor, but can't be ZO. I'm betting z-box. Sweet boat but price is steep. I paid $1500 less for a 2000 SN196 in 2010 with fewer hours.

[Wish]

I am so made at myself...very recently in FL watched a yr2001 under 300hrs disappear in just 2 days at $11,900 before I could grab it.

[rockdog]

@6balls and @OB things were very different 4years ago...

[rodltg2]

btw it is zbox. not zero off conversion.

[uflbret]

@Wish, was that the green one in Winter Garden? I was looking at that one too but couldn't get down to ORL fast enough either due to work. Was going to go down after work but the guy sold it at lunchtime! Ended up getting a primo '02 with PP Stargazer for $16k in Sarasota instead.

[Wish]

@uflbret yes it was. The Green is the only reason I would consider that yr with the hideous N on the side. At least it was Masters Green and Beige. If I came across an 02 with with the 343 for 16K I would buy it in a heart beat and convert to ZO. That 01 with only 300hrs was almost an even swap cost wise for my 97.

[ozski]

@ Wish Convert to ZO? Repower?

[crashman]

Why's everybody gotta hate on the N? You're gonna make her self conscious!

[skier2788]

@ozski you can upgrade an 02 and newer nautique with a 343 to ZO for about 4400. Not new engine just new ecm wiring harness throttle body and some other stuff. I did my 02 last year. Took two of us about 8 hours to do. Skied perfect pass in the morning and ZO that evening. 17k for boat with 600 hours and 4386 in ZO conversion. Cheap ZO boat.

[Wish]

@skier2788 I thought the conversion was much cheaper and easier then that on the 02. I think @thager basically did a plug and play for ZO. Could have my wire crossed on that one. @crashman that is THE exact same colored boat that sold down here for 12K with 300hrs with trailer. The Master Green and two tone beige is the ONLY thing that makes that N look OK. Damn I should bought that. Good lookn boat.

[ozski]

Ok, so can I do my 04 LXi? Wife would probably shoot me but it never hurts to ask the question.

[skier2788]

@wish pcm had 30% increase in the parts cost. The conversion is like 2600 and then 1700 for ZO.

[skier2788]

Exact numbers are 2600.48 pcm parts 1590 ZO $15 power harness $25 can harness $4230.48 plus $100 for shipping. That's through Tim at inboard solutions.

[Murrski]

Thanks all for clarifying the PP/SG with Zbox rather than Zero Off. I had the wrong info when I posted for our lake owner. The ski-it-again ads are updated with the correct info as well.

[6balls]

@wish when I get around to it I will show you another nice looking "N". Mine is all white, and only a thin pinstripe black outline of the N so inside the N is white as well. Rub rail and windshield black, "ski nautique" lettering near the back light metal flake black.

When I was looking to buy it I thought in the pics it may be kinda boring, but in person it's really nice looking especially on the water.

[uflbret]

@skier2788 is that only for the Excalibur motor? My '02 has the Apex 5.7 which is still Gm but not the Excalibur. I'm assuming it was an early model year build. Was also told by the PO that it was originally a promo boat but will have to see if I can verify that with Art Cozier.

[thager]

@uflbret Is for Excaliber only. Apex doesn't work. If I remember correctly it is lacking or has different sensors. It may be doable but costly. @Wish 02 is plug and play. There was no gateway box just wiring. Hardest part was electrical hookup. Just read the directions and tie into correct colored wire. Mine was 3K in 2010 but I think I was one of first to do a DIY kit.

[Not_The_Pug]

This is a great boat to ski behind, someone please buy it as he is buying my promo boat! This boat was used as one of the test boats for Zbox and the system was installed by Will Bush.

 

@crashman nice looking Nautique! Hope she is treating you well.