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Air Nautique Boats for Sale
The 1998 and 1999 Air Nautique models by Correct Craft represent an important era in the evolution of wakeboard-focused inboard boats. Built on the proven Sport Nautique direct drive hull, these models delivered a balance of performance for both wakeboarding and recreational skiing. The Air Nautique name was applied to Sport Nautiques that were factory-equipped with wakeboarding features such as an extended pylon, rear ballast tank, and tower options. The result was a boat that produced a well-shaped, rampy wake with clean transitions and reliable tracking, while maintaining the crisp handling and responsive steering for which Correct Craft was known. With seating for up to ten and a straightforward interior layout, the 1998–1999 Air Nautique became one of the most versatile inboards of its time, appreciated by crossover families and early wake enthusiasts alike.
The Air Nautique name first appeared in the mid-1990s as Correct Craft began responding to the rise of wakeboarding. Before the introduction of the Super Air Nautique V-drive, the Air Nautique was based on the Sport Nautique 210 hull, a 21-foot direct drive that had already proven itself as a strong performer for slalom and recreational use. In 1997 and 1998, Correct Craft began packaging this hull with wakeboarding equipment, creating the Air Nautique. It included factory graphics, ballast capability, and an optional tower, distinguishing it from the standard Sport Nautique.
In 1998, the Air Nautique continued with the trusted GT-40 multi-port fuel-injected 351 engine from PCM, known for strong low-end torque and exceptional reliability. The hull design produced consistent wakes that riders of the time described as smooth and predictable, ideal for the style of wakeboarding common in the late 1990s. Interior layouts featured full observer seating, open bow configuration, and removable rear seat cushions for access to storage and ballast components.
By 1999, the Air Nautique remained a direct drive model, but Correct Craft also introduced the Super Air Nautique, which was a V-drive built on the same running surface but with the engine moved to the rear for larger wakes. This marked a turning point for the Air Nautique line, dividing it into the direct drive Air Nautique and the V-drive Super Air Nautique 210. The 1999 Air Nautique retained its crossover appeal, providing a versatile platform for skiing, wakeboarding, and family cruising, while the Super Air took over as the competition-level wake model.
After 1999, the Air Nautique direct drive continued for several years as a strong performer for owners who preferred traditional inboard handling. Later generations of the Super Air Nautique would become some of the most recognized wake boats in history, but the 1998–1999 Air Nautique models remain celebrated for their simplicity, balanced performance, and classic Correct Craft craftsmanship. Their durable construction and timeless lines have helped them maintain popularity on the used market, especially among riders looking for a reliable direct drive with authentic wakeboarding heritage.