Project Started 79 Chris

[TK]

Well here are some pictures of the start of something big? My first shot of boat restoration (done cars and street rods). The boat has been sitting for over 10 years. Got the engine running and took it out for a quick ride. Now I will put more gas in and take it out for a longer ride to see how I like it. (Sea Tow up to date).

The cuddy part is real soft around hatch and windshield. If this becomes to much of a repair job, I might turn this into a center console model like buttanic's. CC are big around our area and would sell just as well.

Will be asking a lot of questions as I tear it apart.

TK

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

super classy boat. restore it, don't destroy it. a Chris Craft will always sell. have you seen, Gary H NC, 81 Chris Craft project.

 

[TK]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

No I have not seen this project. Send me the info. Thanks

 

[flashback]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

Please keep it as-is if possible.. It has great lines an a very classic Chris Craft look to it... How are the stringers? that old gal looks as if its been sittin out in the weather for quite a while... the cleanup you did on half of it sure made a difference..

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

That is a very cool looking old boat! Save it!!
I'll send ya some pics of the 1981 ChrisCraft i just bought..
The engine runs!! Thats awsome!!

 

[TK]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

My understanding that there are no stringers in this design. What I heard is that the inner liner supports the motor and there is where the strength comes from.

This information comes from another forum member buttanic, who restored the center consol version of this.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

Chris Craft is suppose to be a all glass boat, no wood. other than trim. but i'm not sure of the 79 model. if you've got access hatches open them up and look around. check the floatation foam.

what is the power plant in it, i can see it's an inboard. also before trying to fire the engine, get advice from this forum, there is a wealth of knowledge there. http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21

 

[flashback]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

I have a 79 scorpion and it does have wood stringers,floor and transom.. don't know about the cutlass tho....

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

Best i can tell my 81 Scorpion is all glass..

 

[TK]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

Funny thing about this boat every place I can see and that is down the sides and where the old gas tank was there is no floatation foam. Zero. No stringers in the transom that I can see.

The engine has already been started. It is a 305k chevy. I followed what seems to be the standard proceedure of soaking everything down hand crank plugs out and etc. Guess what that puppy started right up with the help of some starting fluid. I have had it out on a few short trips 1/2 mile round trip. Boy I forgot what happens on a small rudder for turning. The tranny seem to shift all right. I think a typical clunk in forward and pretty soft shift into reverse.

I will snap some pictures now that I know what to look for and post them and see what everyone thinks about stringers.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

man that is a classy classic, do everything you can to save it. good drive train also. actually, it's not worth saving, i have a boat dump, want me to pick it up and get it out of your yard?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

actually, it's not worth saving, i have a boat dump, want me to pick it up and get it out of your yard?

LOL... I think TD likes the old ChrisCrafts..

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

my bro in law are think of buying a wooden old to restore. remember i have the 99 230 CC deckboat.

 

[TK]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

I suppose you would want me to pay for your gas and the toll ferry over to the island to get the boat. Probably even want to charge me for the privilege of taking it away, so it won't be an eyesore to the people around me.

Thanks anyway, I guess for right now I will have to bear the pain and suffering and hope that it goes from frog to prince someday.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Project Started 79 Chris

Lol<lol<lol