What do I have here? Port Side Steering

Hello all, and thanks for the add to the group.

I am new to the Correct Craft family, as I just purchased this boat last week.

The title says it's a 1973 Skier, but it looks nothing like the brochure pictures from this website.

Any help in telling me what I've got here would be greatly appreciated.

I was told it was a Buick V6 - 231cc, does that look correct?

Also, if I could find out what might be missing or maybe an aftermarket add that shouldn't be there, that would be helpful.

I pulled the floor in front of the motor, and there is a spot for a pylon, but there was no pylon with the boat. If someone could direct me to one, I would really appreciate it.

The big question I have is why is my steering column on the opposite side of any Correct Craft I have seen on this website and in the online brochures?

Thanks in advance for all your help, I look forward to our ongoing discussions!

Tim










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Beautiful boat! I’ll let some of the guys who know the older models better than I chime in (edit. Tim chimed in before I posted. Great info as usual!). That said the graphics are “aftermarket”. Remove those and buff and that hull is going to be perfect by the looks of your pics.

port side graphics

They are raised from the paint. They look like decals. The 'Correct Craft' on the transom is paint. I will take your advice and try the light. I believe I have one, if you look across the bow, by the white shovels, I have a lamp there; is that what you're talking about?

Awesome! Thanks for the advice. Next day off you'll find me in the garage heating and peeling....

samudj01 wrote: I have also used the eraser wheel with great success as well on stubborn decals. However that also involved learning a lesson on go slow or you will burn the gel. .

Tim,
Careful with this because I have a feeling the hull has been painted.