SURVEY - Original vs. Custom

1: Would you have to have it totally original no matter what or it wouldn�t matter, you could add or subtract anything to suit your needs?

I am about to have 2 CC's with engines that turn the wrong way so I am not the biggest "go original" guy. My 67 mustang came to me with basically nothing left original except for the hull, and that had been badly painted. At the end of its rebuild it will look like a boat made in 1967, but there wont be many original Correct Craft parts, it would be just too expensive with that boat. If it was in decent shape with mostly original hardware to begin with it would be a different story.

My 83 was much closer to original when I got it, I will maintain the original layout/gel coat etc that is in good shape, but with the motor, stereo, and tower I will try to keep things in line with the original style but not where it compromises how I want to use the boat.

2: Why do you prefer one over the other?

I respect the original boats but I wouldn't trust a true cla$$ic to me and my friends/family for day to day use.

3: What is your age?

30

4: What is your occupation?

Mechanical Engineer (HVAC New Poduct Development Project Manager). Currently in the process of setting up a recreation products side business.

5: How would you describe your personality?

Know it all jerk who would give ya the shirt off my back..


-Joe.

ps. Interesting side chat on the swimming, I am a reformed (from inshape to round) college swimmer and water polo player, was a better water polo player than swimmer although in an east coast kind of way ..

Here's my $0.02

1.) I would have said totally original as that�s how my '87 is... err or least was until I added a tower. Mine still has original upholstery, carpet, graphics, etc. Still looks like new. Some subtle changes are OK in my mind, but nothing radical.

2.) I guess I'm not too adventurous. I like things predictable.

3.) 39 yrs old

4.) Manufacturing Engineering Manager for a company that makes oil burners for the heating industry.

5.) Hypothetical Analyzer/Logical Processor (jbear, sounds familiar, right??)

Alan, don't feel so bad, i couldn't remember the questions either, i just hade to keep scrolling up to look at em again... & I'm only 21...

Nate

1. Original as possible, but I'm not a purist. New teleflex gages (voltmeter where ameter used to be, etc.) Acme prop, those kinds of things don't change the look, just improve the performance.

2. As said in many different ways, we need to preserve the past. Cla$$ics are cla$$ics. Guitars, cars, boats, art. We need it.

3. 51

4. Sales Manager, hand held measuring equipment.

5. Like Root, laid back. My wife thinks I'm too easy going.

scott8370 wrote: 1: Would you have to have it totally original no matter what or it wouldn�t matter, you could add or subtract anything to suit your needs? 2: Why do you prefer one over the other? 3: What is your age? 4: What is your occupation? 5: How would you describe your personality?

First off, you know you're getting old you have to quote from 2 pages ago just so you can remember the questions. Duh

I do love the cla$$ic boats and would probably never stray too far from original cosmetically. Under the hood go for it.
2.Style baby, there's just nothing cooler than an old cla$$ic inboard.
3.46
4.Self destroyed, I mean employed. Wife an I own and run a printing and embroidery business with 11 employees.

5.Which personnality, I have several? Professionally, I am dominant/serious, I run the show, make the tough decisions, take the risks and pay the price. Personnally, much more laid back and will do ANYTHING to help out family and friends and make sure everyone gets along. I bet you could tell when I'm posting from home or at work, Jeckle and Hyde thing going on there.

Ps. nauti84, I hung Alumaline/ Vistawall/Three Rivers windows and Curtainwall for many years in the New England Area. Spent 12 years in the vinyl/ aluminum window manufacturing bidness as a plant manager. Ever see the housing complex next to the bayside expo in Boston. Our plant manufactured all 6000 windows in that place.

jbear wrote: Scott: Awesome thread. Ranks right up there with First boat pics and Mans Best Friend. Very interesting reading. john

John,
I think its very intersting too. It seems like everyone pretty much thinks the same way. We all seem to be right around the same age which was a surprise to me. Thanks to everyone who has been responding. It has really given me a great perspective on what people like/look for in boat restoration. Since that's what I do in my free time, I can see now that most people would prefer to keep them as close to original as possible. It also seems like people don't have a problem with engine upgrades and minor interior modifications.

Scott

Scott: Awesome thread. Ranks right up there with First boat pics and Mans Best Friend. Very interesting reading.

john

scott8370 wrote:      1: Would you have to have it totally original no matter what or it wouldn�t matter, you could add or subtract anything to suit your needs? 2: Why do you prefer one over the other? 3: What is your age? 4: What is your occupation? 5: How would you describe your personality?

1. I like totally original, but since we use the boat every weekend I dont mind puttin a few add on's that are needed for our use and doesn't take away from the original look.

2. Why, original shows the ideas and craftmanship of its time and it looks better like that.

3. LOL old enough to know better,   but do it anyway.    46

4. Auto body tech.

5. well I turned for help on this one and asked my girlfriend,   she laughed and said your laid back, easy going, life of the party, and basicly retarded.......

75 Tique wrote: Added bonus, Buster Crabb, former olympian who went on to play Tarzan in the great old movies was in the stands too.

Wasn't it Johnny Weismuller who was the swimming medalist who played Tarzan? BKH

Donzi did not make the 16 ft after 1990 until 2007 line. It is now back in

www.donzimarine.com

1. Mostly original

2. I like to see the boats now as they were when I was growing up. Nothing wrong with a little customization, but I think it's easy to go too far. Alan (81 Nautique) is a good example of "tastefully" upgrading the interior. If one didn't know better, they would think it's original.

3. 27

4. I drive a big lumber delivery truck

5. Friendly and easy going


Good post

Rob

Holy crap....another realestate appraiser.

1. Cla$$ic boats should be left alone. 80's and up should be able to be customized for looks and performance

2. I prefer some customization because you can express your personality with it.

3. 33 years young

4. Real Estate appraiser

5. Easy Going and just happy to be here.....

No Brian, Name doesn't ring a bell. Neat story tho. My closest brush with the great ones was going to the NCAAs as a spectator when I was a junior in HS in 1972. All the 72 olympic greats were there including Mark Spitz. Added bonus, Buster Crabb, former olympian who went on to play Tarzan in the great old movies was in the stands too. How long did you swim, Brian?

nates78ski wrote: Masters Competitor?... No sh*t?

Just in swimming, not in skiing and not that big a deal.

"Masters" just means swimming for old farts, not necessarily really good old farts.

Its a good bunch of guys and ladies. Range in age from mid 20s to mid 50s. (mid 50s on my team, there are competitors in the meets into their 80s) Range in talent from former college champs to people who just like to add a little zing to their exercise program by competing. I enjoy it and it helps pa$$ the winters. Fairly popular around here, I do two main meets a year, one attracts over 300 swimmers, the other over 700.

Now that I think of it, you probably thought I meant Masters skier. Hence, the reaction. I wish that was the case, but its not. And even though you probably had no interest in the swimming part, its too late, I already typed it up.

No sh*t Hollywood? you're only 23? i was thinking more along the lines of late 20's, i dunno whether that's a compliment or not, hahaha. yeah i guess i forgot about the other 'youngins'

Nate