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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.
Today we had a successful water test. We properly centered the steering wheel, and the steering resistance feels great.
We also tested the PerfectPass repairs that we made earlier, and I am happy to say that the PerfectPass system is working beautifully.
The boat is currently on the lift at my house waiting for the new owner to come for a water test in a day or two. Due to the cold weather, there is an Xtreme Heater in the bilge keeping everything warm.
The final step in preparing this boat for its new home is to replace the steering cable. If you have ever replaced a steering cable on a 1997 Ski Nautique, you probably know that it takes the older S2205 cable, not the newer ones that the 1998+ boats take. Unfortunately, the S2205 cable is no longer available, so the only option is to replace the helm and then use the newer 90590 cable. This is a bit of a pain, but we'll do it! Here are the new parts (helm and cable).
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A new owner is planning to pick up this boat this coming weekend, so during our review of the boat before he comes to pick it up, we wanted to get to the bottom of the PerfectPass issue. You may recall that it would not hold speed. When I powered up the boat today, the PP gauge wouldn't even come on all the way. It would start to boot up, and then stop and reboot over and over. Typically this means that it is not seeing a full 12 volts, but…
Our team is working on the cleanup of this boat today. We started by reattaching the loose vinyl on the rear seats. It had been installed by someone in the past who didn't use stainless steel staples, and they had rusted out. We fixed that issue, and are working on the rest of the cleanup now.
Excellent water test tonight. The fuel delivery issue is definitely solved. Now on to cleaning, and this one will be for sale!