Do mine next! 🤣

https://www.nautique.com/models/ski-nautique/overview

the new ones are rediculous

Ayup, where you been J-bonz?
And for the ultimate WTF as far as wake boat prices, scroll down to the tech specs on this one and see starting price.
https://pavati.com/wake-boats/al26-wake-boat/

Holy ****! More than my first 2 houses.

Incredible work!
How long did that take to date?

That is going to be a very nice boat when you are finished !! I really like seeing these older boat restorations. If I had a shop with spare room, I would try to tackle one myself.

I'm always curious when I see these threads....what is your background? Are you a marine mechanic by trade? Heck of an undertaking by you again!
And yes...I was going to say $80k won't hardly touch a new one.

At least you got the skill to back up the stupidity (I actually refer to it as curiosity &#128521

Great work, but.......I can't believe you're letting that 1/2 MPH get away from you!