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This 1997 Ski Nautique is here for some mechanical restoration work on its PCM GT-40 engine. We'll be doing basic maintenance, like changing the oil & filter, replacing the cap, rotor, spark plugs, spark plug wires, impeller, and battery. Once complete and tested, this nice-looking vessel will be available for sale! If you're interested in a great bubble back Ski Nautique, this might be the one for you.
Excellent water test tonight. The fuel delivery issue is definitely solved. Now on to cleaning, and this one will be for sale!
We found that the fuel was severely contaminated on this boat. We flushed the tank and replaced the secondary filter, FCC filter, and the fuel lines.
This is the secondary filter. If you look closely, there is a small piece of debris that is stuck in the plastic inlet to the filter. We’re thinking maybe that was the main cause of the fuel delivery issue.
We’ll water test this one again on Monday, and we expect the fuel issues to be resolved.
We pulled this boat back out of the water, and it is back at our facility now. Some fuel delivery issues arose on an extended test run, and we want it perfect before we list it for sale. We'll be flushing the fuel tank, replacing the fuel lines, replacing the FCC filter again, and replacing the anti-siphon valve.
She sure looks good on her matching trailer!
Did a little more testing with this boat yesterday, and the engine is running great! Fun boat!
We'll get it all cleaned up next week and it'll be ready to sell.
After the maintenance work was completed, I took it out for a water test. I plan to run it for a few days, just to be sure it is running up to our standards. During tonight's short ride (I was racing a storm), it ran perfectly! I'll run it a few more times, and then see if the owner wants to move on to cosmetics. Right now, it is safely in my boat house.