Help Noob Determine Interceptor Engine Size

skutsch wrote: Great lookin boat. Love the color. THANK the lord it is not a Gen 1...

fanofccfan wrote: That shade of green when wet sanded and buffed out will be way cool. Enjoy the process of restoration. But be careful.....it may start to consume you and you will want more and more and more!

Thanks and I agree. To clarify, these boats are made of wood and fiberglass, right? So the sides are paint on fiberglass? How about the white top? I used to refinish cars so I've got a 7"/9" buffing/grinding wheel and an orbital polisher to sic on it. Not familiar with wet sanding, but I'm only a YouTube education away from feeling trained It's way more fun to day dream about cosmetics because after I read the threads on stringers, I'm ***************g scared!

vandykd3 wrote: By the way, are boats "shes"? Are you supposed to name yours?

I believe that to be the general rule/guideline. Unless it is a ship of war - they always seem to be named for men. I guess a lot of cargo ships too, so maybe not, all though even boats named after men are still referred to "She." You're right it is pretty confusing...

vandykd3 wrote: Gary S wrote: I'm on my phone and have fat fingers KENO wrote: I don't even try it on the phone unless I really have no other choice You're good You know, you could activate the microphone that's on your keyboard and simply speak your replies. Of course, be sure to proof read!

oh boy...you can talk to your computer and it will do what you want it to?

no more f12 for this guy!



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vandykd3 wrote: 8122pbrainard wrote: How are the stringers? That would be my concern before you go after the cosmetics. Do you know when the last time an engine/prop shaft/strut alignment was done? Crap, I just Googled what stringers are and I'm pretty nervous. After I finish tuning up the engine, I will do the research on exactly how I figure out the condition of the stringers. As far as the alignment goes, I'm sure it has not been done in a long time. I imagine that something I should probably take it to our local boat mechanic for?

David,
Have you found the FAQ thread in the maintenance section yet? Lots of links to great threads on almost any subject. Check it out and if you don't find an answer, we're always around to help out. There's even a link to a fantastic thread by Tim Morfoot on how to check the stringers. There's even a video in it.

Regarding the alignment, it should be checked and most here do it themselves but, the condition of the stringers could influence alignment. If the stringers are bad, then they may not hold the engine position.

8122pbrainard wrote: How are the stringers? That would be my concern before you go after the cosmetics. Do you know when the last time an engine/prop shaft/strut alignment was done?

Crap, I just Googled what stringers are and I'm pretty nervous. After I finish tuning up the engine, I will do the research on exactly how I figure out the condition of the stringers. As far as the alignment goes, I'm sure it has not been done in a long time. I imagine that something I should probably take it to our local boat mechanic for?

8122pbrainard wrote: The model is a Barracuda.

Gary S wrote: Pete is seeing red so bad he thinks a Mustang is a 'Cuda

Guys, help a noob out. I'm not getting the Barracuda/Mustang jokes     

quinner wrote: Not sure if you have ever pulled a wakeboarder with your boat yet, if not be aware that if you have a big guy back there and he takes a hard pull from wide out that tiny hull is about going to end up on it's side and you will really need to drive that thing to keep it going where you were previously aimed. Brave of you to post those pics though, great job!!

Brave or naive, quinner I now see I'm in the purist's den

My 6'8" brother wakeboards behind it. We're skinny, though, so I haven't noticed any dangerous pulls yet. I'll be sure to have that possibility on my radar, though, thanks!

I realize this boats not in the best shape. Sooner rather than later, I'd like to reupholster the engine cover, put new carpet in and get some dash gauges working. As of right now, only the rpms works

Gary S wrote: Pete is seeing red so bad he thinks a Mustang is a 'Cuda

KENO wrote: Oops double post, I was too distracted thinking about Pete and Skutsch simultaneously having "the big one" when they saw the pictures.

I'm still alive!   
David,
Ken is correct that it is your boat, you got it for free so lets get it running so you can enjoy it. The model is a Barracuda.
BTW, it's not as bad as the wood Atom that had a home made steel tower on it!

vandykd3 wrote: Gary S wrote: Yea you never really told us what it actually is It's a 1968 Correct Craft that we got from my uncle (for free!). At some point, a fabricated steel tow cage was installed over the windshield area. I'll take a pic of it soon and post it. I love this boat. It sits so low in the water and sounds killer on the water! By the way, is the carburetor indeed the 2100?

Indeed it is an Autolite 2100

skutsch wrote: Oh no, oh no, I hope this isn't a 1st gen ski that someone put a tower on.! Oh gee,z that might kill me

David,
I sure agree with Steve and am even wondering if you should post a picture of a classic with a tower.
Steve,
In David's first pictures, you can see side pockets so it may be a Cuda or Stang?

Gary S wrote: Yea you never really told us what it actually is

It's a 1968 Correct Craft that we got from my uncle (for free!). At some point, a fabricated steel tow cage was installed over the windshield area. I'll take a pic of it soon and post it. I love this boat. It sits so low in the water and sounds killer on the water!


By the way, is the carburetor indeed the 2100?

Gary S wrote: I'm on my phone and have fat fingers

KENO wrote: I don't even try it on the phone unless I really have no other choice You're good

You know, you could activate the microphone that's on your keyboard and simply speak your replies. Of course, be sure to proof read!

Anyway, I guess the only thing I need to do now is Facebook Live the whole process and you guys and comment in real time   [<:o)]    I'll be sure to spritz the hull with some Axe Body Spray when I'm done so all the pontoons go wild.

Seriously, though, it seems you've hooked me with all the info I need to head to NAPA. A special shout to Keno and Gary S and to everyone who's added some knowledge. I seriously couldn't have done it without you. Stay tuned for my next thread where I solicit advice and know-how about restoring it to a former ascetic glory!   

I'm on my phone and have fat fingers

Dang missed it by that much. I would like to add change your plug wires one at a time, your neighbors might not know the reverse rotation firing order.

You need a starting battery does not need to be marine avoid any type of deep cycle. That carb is real simple would not hurt to open it up to see if there is any crud in it and to do that you need a bowel gasket. Might as well get a kit because the accelerator pump will most likely be dried out too.