Selling Price

$29,999.00

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Type	Antique and Classics
Condition	Used
Stock #	One of a Kind!
Length	19
Hull Material	Wood

Description

1947, 19' Correct Craft (Ski Nautique) All Original Luxury Ski Boat.

Manufactuer of Nautique Boats
History
Walt C. Meloon created the Florida Variety Boat Company in 1925. During the early days, the company built a variety of craft ranging from sailboats to powerboats to race boats. By 1936, the primary focus of the company was the construction of power boats and the company name was officially changed to Correct Craft. Despite the Great Depression, the company continued to grow, developing a reputation for building boats of superior quality and excellent performance.
During the Korean Conflict, Correct Craft, Inc. was awarded a government contract to build 3,000 boats, and they geared up to fill the order. However, an unscrupulous inspector demanded a bribe before he would approve the boats. The owners could not in good conscience do this, so more than 600 boats were rejected, and the company was forced into bankruptcy. Because they were men of their word, the Meloon family did not view bankruptcy as a release from their obligations. They started the slow process of rebuilding the company and paying back the debts they owed. It took 20 years of great personal sacrifice, but because of their commitment to stand behind their word, they were able to repay each of their creditors in full. Today the company has a worldwide reputation as the leader in the ski boat industry and an inspiring example of integrity.
In the early 1940s through 1957, the recreational boat business prospered and Correct Craft operated an additional manufacturing facility in Titusville, Florida, building boats from 18–55 feet. The advent of fiberglass brought new possibilities to the marine industry in the 1960s and Correct Craft worked with an innovative designer named Leo Bentz to bring the fiberglass Nautique to market in 1961.[1][2]
In the 1970s, Correct Craft produced an array of runabouts, cuddy-cabin and center console models including the Southwind, Martinique, Cuddy Nautique, Fish Nautique and Ski Nautique. During the 1980s, towed water sports surged and the company's Ski Nautique 2001 and Barefoot Nautique pulled many tournaments around the world.[1]
In the 1990s, the focus on having no wake suddenly shifted to creating mountains of water behind the boat for kneeboarding and wakeboarding. Correct Craft caught the wave and invented an innovative tower to add even more height to these extreme sports. The patented Flight Control Tower, combined with factory installed ballast tanks, led to the creation of the Air Nautique.
In the 2000s Nautique constructed a new manufacturing plant, located on the outskirts of Central Florida, a 217,000-square-foot (20,200 m2) facility. Nautique also introduced an advanced new saltwater capable package, the Coastal Edition available for select models. Nautique also introduced the innovative Ski Nautique 200, available in open or closed bow.

 

 

In the 2000s Nautique constructed a new manufacturing plant, located on the outskirts of Central Florida, a 217,000-square-foot (20,200 m²) facility. Nautique also introduced an advanced new saltwater capable package, the Coastal Edition available for select models. Nautique also introduced the innovative Ski Nautique 200, available in open or closed bow.