CCFan does it again

Well, I can now officially say this 1972 Ski Nautique National Towboat is in the possession of CCFan's.



Tim Benjamin came across this last week and chased it down knowing I wouldn't pass it up. My brother who I see once a year just happened to be in town this past week so Tim handled all the negotiations, logistics and selling point on my behalf, not to mention driving 355 miles each way!

I owe a huge 'Thank You' to Tim for making this one a reality. I'm sure he will update us with pictures and maybe even a video when it arrives in Goshen and goes for a test ride.

And as always, thanks to Keith for bringing all us CCFan's together!

storm34 wrote:

NTTB
National Tube Tow Boat

Chris, no thanks necessary, happy to assist. You've done the same for me in the past! Besides, the few months the boat will spend in CT before you pick it up are more than worth this little excursion. ;)

This trip was a bit of a whirlwind and I didn't even touch base with our Maine buddies to let them know I was passing through- as the original plan had the seller meeting me down in MA. Glad to have this deal locked up though!

Hopefully all our paths will cross in aug- which reminds me that I need to start a thread for the planned CT mini.

August is a go for us as we'll be in Indianapolis. Now the question is if we bring 2 vehicles so we can still have the "battle of the 78's" or just one and play with the 72 all weekend?

Another shot as Tim is making his way back home.

What's the history on this boat? Graphics like that from the factory for national competition stuff? I might have heard of it before or others like it but was just curious as to the real story...

Looks awesome either way, minus the tube.

Mike, it's commonly referred to as a 72 Promo. To my knowledge, this was a Promotional boat for CC and was badged as a 'National Tow Boat'. I think there were only 2 color options for that year, a ehite hull white red/blue graphics (like Steve Workman's recently new boat) and the Orange with black letters and yellow interior.

The owner told me this boat was owned by the same guy up until 5 years ago when it was purchased by a lady who lived on his lake. Some time before it was sold, the original owner did a 'restoration' which consisted of what looks like new seat skins and Tim is telling me, someone got rid of the foam in the boat. It does have a running 318 Chrysler which I'm sure Tim will enjoy tinkering with and reporting back with some performance numbers. Stringers seem to be solid, but I'll let Tim comment more on the condition as I won't be able to put eyes on the boat until August.

Very Awesome !!

At least the tube matches the rear seat.

Congrats on the purchase! That will be a fun project but from the looks and description you could run it this summer as is and work on it over the winter. Really neat looking boat with some history to it!

Wow, that's going to be gorgeous when it's shined up.

Nice find. Hope to see it in August

That is a cool boat Chris!
Cool to read of CCFans helping each other out... Nice job Tim!

Ha, you got that right, Bruce. The seller got all sorts of squirrely and wishy washy on us... had to make things really easy for him!

Niiiiice picture!
Makes me wanna be there...