New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

[A-JAX]

Hey guys, my name is Alex Jackson, 19, Northern Indiana. I am new to this forum, but not new to boating I've grew up on the lake my whole life and know a little bit. I recently purchased a new project boat: 1961 Chris Craft Constellation 30, she has twin 327 Chevy's. I am new to resoration and would like some input or advice on where to start, what to watch out for ect.

Things I have notice that need attention so far:

?replace the plywood of the top of the cabin, repaint, drain old gas from tanks and lines, new mast, new electronics, radio, sounder, ect


Thanks for your time, and help in advance!


-Alex Jackson-

 

[bear_69cuda]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

Hey Alex,

Welcome to iboats!

Sounds like a cool project!

Everything you ever wanted to know about boat restoration is here.

http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22

Good luck!

 

[superbenk]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

Post some pics! I love those old Chris Crafts!

 

[zach103]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

Deff sounds cool..

Why such a big project for your first one?

 

[A-JAX]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

How do I post a picture without using a link?


I just love the boats, I didn't want a tiny one, I plan on living on it for a month or so during the summer. It's my first wooden one, I've had 1 glass and two aluminum.

 

[zach103]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=193245

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

Or check out my signature for easy instructions. Just leave out step #14

I'm just sayin...

 

[A-JAX]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

pictures tonight! I need to make a photobucket account.

 

[bostonwhalermontauk1965]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

Hey - Good luck with the project - I am currently completing a restoration on a 1965 Boston Whaler that my late father bought the year I was born and when the boat was only 4 years old. It has been in the family ever since and I finally got around to putting time and a little $ into it - Good luck on yours. Check out my pics I downloaded on my last post on here to see before and after of mine if you want!!! Happy boating

 

[Biged007]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

Scrape,sand,caulk,paint Repeat Scrape...
Just kidding welcome aboard great bunch here looking fwd. to the pics

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

1 st things first, no leaks, power plants running, cosmetics later.

 

[A-JAX]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

Finally got some pictures!

 

[QC]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

Hey Alex. Welcome aboard!!! Cool boat!! I love Connies.

I have resized your pics as we like to keep them to a max of 640 x 480. Helps with page width and side scrolling. Also I deleted the other thread as this is the right place to have these pics. You'll get lots of good advice here. Good luck!

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: New Young Member, First Restoration 1961 Chris Craft Connie 30

Hello Alex..

I recommend rebedding Everything you can.

Check All through hull fittings and seacocks and update them.

Bilge and wireing next... blowers etc.

Paint last .

YD.