Prop needed for 1968 Correct Craft

ricko... What model is your 68? I can only guess, but probably a 12" dia. Pitch in the 13-14 range.. RH rotation.

Got any pics of your boat? btw, welcome!

Most guys use Photobucket. Here is a link to a post on how to use it.

Btw, I have a 66 cuda....how long you had yours?

Here she is.

Hey Ricko,
Welcome to the site.. I heard about all kinds of bad things with the 68' Barracudas. Especially red hulled ones.. Best just let me take it off your hands now, so I can save you many prop orders....

Moj'

8122pbrainard wrote: BTW, you're not allowed to pull tubes with that boat!

why's that?

Tom

k.o. wrote: pete hates tubes and doesn't want anyone pulling them i think espacially from classic boats that's what i learned from lurking all these months

ah, okay...

Wow. Thanks for all the help. Good news bad news kind of day. The good news is that I found my prop today over at Delta Propeller. Bad news is that the nut will not be in until tomorrow. Another day without a boat.

I did talk to the people that worked on my boat. As expected, they never touched the prop. Funny how it doesn't idle worth a darn after the tune up. I wonder if they touched that (lol).

I tried to pick up a nut from a couple other places with no luck. But at the end of the day, It's All Good.

Any ideas on where I could get a Correct Craft Flag for the Bow, and I also need the letters for down the side. Let me know.

Out!!

so pete probably should not tell you that we just got a tube haha

k.o. wrote: so pete probably should not tell you that we just got a tube haha

So you traded away your barefoot boom and bought a tube instead... sounds like a step in the wrong direction!

Ricko, I should have mentioned it when I provided the Delta prop link - they would have had the nut!

What letters down the side?? There weren't any unless you are thinking of the small CC tags at the stern.

Heres your pennant:A&A



When you put the new prop on, Keep in mind that it is the taper holding it on and not the nut. fit the prop without the key first. Mark the forward edge of the prop. Put it back on with the key and make sure the prop goes forward to the mark you made on the shaft. The most common mistake is people will get the key in skewed which prevents the prop from going fully forward and seating on the taper. Tighten the nut and install the cotter pin if you are using a castelated nut.

The prop is sitting there with the key. I put the key at 12:00 position. The nut was the wrong size. Gary at the Delta Prop said it may be that I need a brass nut. The stainless one he sold me has the wrong grooves. Any idea on this?

What a 68. Very nice boat. I like the Blue.

8122pbrainard wrote: Ricko, I should have mentioned it when I provided the Delta prop link - they would have had the nut! What letters down the side?? There weren't any unless you are thinking of the small CC tags at the stern. Heres your pennant:A&A When you put the new prop on, Keep in mind that it is the taper holding it on and not the nut. fit the prop without the key first. Mark the forward edge of the prop. Put it back on with the key and make sure the prop goes forward to the mark you made on the shaft. The most common mistake is people will get the key in skewed which prevents the prop from going fully forward and seating on the taper. Tighten the nut and install the cotter pin if you are using a castelated nut.

Next stupid Ricko question. How should I attach the flag. Is there something that goes out on the bow. There currently is not a place for a flag. Any thoughts? Thanks!!

I appreciate kindness as I am the new guy here.

Out!!

Not much. I really wanted to get my boat fixed prior to vacation. Of course with my love for boats, I am taking a 7 day cruise. The only way to go. I leave on Saturday. I am going to have someone pick up my boat and get this prop nut deal taken care of while I am away so I can get back in the water when I get home. One of my greatest joys, is taking a cruise on my boat. I love to see people's faces when they see it go by. I feel as though I own a peice of history.

Any way, I will look for a staff and socket. I an American Flag from the Aft, and would like one on the bow. I appreciate your advice.

Bon Voyage!!

Ricko, If your 68 doesn't have the bow light with the hole in it like Steve mentioned then it may be a year they weren't used, someone changed out the bow light or CC is well known for hardware inconsistencies. I'll have to take a look through the diaries to see if I can spot any bow lights. Don't go putting a socket on the deck - that's my "keep it original" comment for the day!!

The chrome emblems are a tough one! They are very rare. There has been lots of talk about reproducing them but so far nothing. They do come up but go for big bucks! I even think people have bought complete old hulls just to get the emblems!!

Your prop shaft should be a 3/4-10 thread. Look at it closely to make sure the threads aren't screwed up. I highly recommend a brass nut ether nylon locking type or castelated. Stainless to stainless can gall against itself and lock up. I had to cut the stainless one off my Tique last summer and then find a die to chase the threads on the shaft. It wasn't fun!! A simple 20 minute prop change turned into a 5 hour project. Skidim sells the brass and any marina with inboards around will have them.

Ricko, I took a look at the diaries and did find one good picture of the bow light with the pennant and staff. It's on a 67.