First Ski Boat

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Well after 16 years of longing for an inboard all my own this weekend we picked up our families first tow boat!!!!

 

1992 Ski Nautique.

 

1591 hours, Perfect Pass, the vinyl honestly looks amazing considering the age, same with the rest of the interior.

 

Got it from a 3 event guy here in MN, last name of Swanson.

 

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Happy wife and kids. Wife even said when the discussion came up of boat or house upgrades that she wanted the kids to have memories of being on the water!!!

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The face of feeling inboard power while behind the wheel for the first time!

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Thanks @Shell @jlittle @6balls and a few others for fielding questions. Now to get some rope time on it!

 

[Edbrazil]

Nice, but how much for $$$?

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Opps

 

We paid 7k. Could we have found a better deal? Maybe. But something just felt right after seeing the boat and spending time with the seller that made us feel comfortable with the price. I haven't bought lots of toys in life but I've been around enough snowmobiles, motorcycles and dirt bikes and boats to know the signs of a person who takes care of and is meticulous about what they own and have learned those are the types you want to buy used from.

[Shell]

So happy for you and your family <3 @xrated

[Wish]

Ok I have to say the pic of the of the wife and kids facial expressions is PRICELESS!!

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@Wish imagine buying it on Friday, driving from the metro to Rochester and listening to kids all weekend and 3.5 hours on the drive home Sunday asking for a ride!

[jhughes]

Nice boat! One of my favorite looking hulls of all time. Nothing like it on the water. I think that is a fair price, you did fine there.

[Bulldog]

Congratulations!!

[6balls]

Nice colors. Congrats and should be a sweet ride.

[thager]

@xrated Good on you!

 

[KRoundy]

Congrats. Those photos are awesome.

[jlittle]

Right on X. You're on your way to making some great memories. You did good.

[epnault]

Congrats on the new boat-was this the one in Stillwater?

[prettig]

had exactly the same boat (yours looks way better)..... very nice boat !

[ALPJr]

Very nice boat! Love the clean (no decal) gunnels.

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@epnault this one was in Buffalo

[Fine409]

Kids looks to be super pumped...enjoy!

[Skoot1123]

Congrats @xrated! Very nice find! The family photo says it all!! Great looking family! They will never forget the day they got a boat. Get ready for some great family time and family memories!

[supergadget]

@xrated -great choice !

1).those boats are solid, safe /easy to drive, unbreakable

2). Smart choice to get boat now. In a few years Kids that age, grow up fast. In a few years Kitchen cabinets , are still cabinets .

[Shakeski]

Totally awesome!!! This is what it's all about!!!

[The_MS]

Looks nice @xrated That should get you some nice sets in.

[Jordan]

Congrats! Your kids will always remember this boat!!!!!!

 

[bgturf]

Looks like 18 summers of fun with the kids. They will keep you busy.

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Thanks everyone.

 

Got my first pulls in yesterday, wifes first time towing. She needs some work but nothing worth complaining about since we had the lake to ourselves!

[aupatking]

Absolutely gorgeous boat. I love your post, and your boat :)