1961 correct craft inboard/outboard

Hey guys, I have just gotten a 1961 Correct Craft inboard/outboard boat, it has an interceptor engine with Easton out drive. I am having a hard time finding information on the boat. The reason I want help identifying the boat because I cannot find any boats with my same seat set up but the 1961's. The 1961 that have the seat set up has decking that doesn't match the decking on my boat. Attached are pictures of my boat. Thank you in advance for the help!

I am fresh to the boat scene, as of yet I haven't been able to find anything with a serial number. Although, I really don't know where to look. The boat is 15 foot 8 inches.

The front deck routing is the same as my 1960 Atom Skier. Without measuring I'd say the length is similar also. Very unique.

Looks just like that one on ebay. Serial number will be on either a plain aluminum tag on a stringer or an elaborate 3x5" approx tag that also advises what oil to use. Somewhere someone must have pictures of these tags.

Ebay boat

Ty for all your help

Pull the back seat upright out and there may be a number stamped into the wood cross member. If so it will be a Letter indicating Model, 3 digit production # and the 2 digits for the year.

Nice Pylon can't believe the bend and it still in the place it should be...

I have to ask as I informed everyone I am brand new to boating the pylon is the bar in the center of the boat correct?

Just crawled underneath and no numbers

The pylon is the metal bar in the center of the boat correct? Sorry this is my first boat I am still learning

I figured for the skiers I just didn't know the name lol. Also would any of you know what 3 knobs on the dash are for ? I will post pics later

Joe,
Two of the knobs would be for the choke and running lights. The 3rd may be for a bilge pump IF a PO added one. Is there a pump in the bilge? There also will be the keyed ignition switch and then a starter button if the ignition switch isn't a 3 position.

Yes to the bilge pump

Joe,
The start to any wood boat restoration is to strip all hardware, engine, trans, etc. Anything that isn't wood needs to come off. This will also aid flipping the hull for bottom work. I suggest starting there first. Any boat is worthless unless it has a good bottom. One thing of key importance is how CC constructed their ply hulls. They used a bedding compound between all the frames and ply skin that over the years dries out. This leaves nothing but screws holding the ply on. Removing all ply may be needed so it can be re bedded with a modern adhesive/sealant like 3M 5200. Removing the ply will also give you a better opportunity to inspect the frames and do any repair on them. Ply gussets at the knees, keel and stem are a common problem since the same bedding compound was used on them. Keep the pictures coming and your progress posted.

Joe,
Rot may be hidden. The typical spot would be low between the transom frame and the ply skin. That especially with an I/O is the low spot in the hull. Both the bilge coated with epoxy and especially the glassed bottom is the "kiss of death" for a wood boat. Both trap moisture. A thin layer of glass over a wood hull that does have movement isn't strong enough so it cracks. Sorry to say but from the first pictures you posted showing that hardware wasn't removed before stripping varnish/stain told me an amateur has been at it!!