TOPIC: Re-powering Ski Nautique

Here's the latest engine I've put together that will be used to re-power an aging Ski Nautique that we are currently restoring. I started with a rebuilt Ford 351W Reverse rotation GT block and bolted on a lot of performance goodies: Edelbrock Performer intake, #1409 carb, Pertronix distributor and coil, etc. I also went with a GM 1-wire 125 amp alternator, chrome of course. She should crank out 300 HP +/-.

Nice... that will make it worth it to open the hatch just for conversation!!

Engine mounted

Any progress pictures for us??

Cal:

She's finished and delivered. The restoration Photo Log can be seen here:
www.nautilusrestorations.com/1985CCSkiNautique.html



The owner is having the upholstery done by someone in his home town so we sent it out without the interior. Next...We brought a 1988 Ski Nautique into the shop this past Monday...our 7th SN. I think the word is out on me. I don't know of anyone else who restores them professionally, at least nowhere around this neck of the woods.

Another NEW boat comes out of the shop for a lucky owner. Such excellent work saving these boats. It does sound like the word is out. Thanks for sharing the picture link!

Ahhhhh. your have a niche.
Curious where do you get the graphics?

I get the decals from NautiqueParts.com:
www.nautiqueparts.com/product/85-87-ski-nautique-decal-set/