"Correct Craft" Shifter Knobs

BJ, sent you a money order today for both items, you should have it by Thursday. I will be out of town Fri-Mon (Memorial Day, lol), but look forward to getting the goods next week or so.

Thanks,
Bret

BJ spare me a golden knob...I´ll let you know when I´m ready to order..

I have a place you can look at pics, but I haven't added a lot of the recent work, which wouldn't show in pics anyway. I've redone all wiring, so now all the nav lights, horn (lights and horn are new too) and instruments work (tach is flakey though). I scrubbed the hull and it is white now, including on the bottom of the boat. All screws, nuts, etc for anything I have touched are stainless now. The fuel filler cap/assembly was replaced (what a pain). All teak was sanded, cleaned, bleached and restored with teak oil. Tons of engine, trans (neutral saftey switch), electrical and "floor" work. In the front of the boat, I did not rip up the fiberglass to fix the floor there. That will have to happen in the future if/when the stringers need replacing, but they don't now, so my over-the-fiberglass repair will have to be good enough for a few years. The paint on the exterior is not good, and the stickers are horrid. I already have new reg letters and the correct craft+globe stickers. I want to get the 88-style side/back lettering again, since that's what I'm used to now, but I may opt for just an all white "solid" set from one of the CCFan posts too. I also plan to get all new dash/warning stickers too from one of the other posts. The pin-striping is an easy replacement. But I don't want to do the exterior until I have an estimate on doing a restoration/repair of all the nicks and scrapes in the gelcoat. I bought a repair kit, but I don't think I have the skills to do it right. I may try in a hidden location to see.

You can see the pics at:

    http://www.levycodev.com/boat/

There are several buttons on the left to see exterior, interior, repairs, engine, etc. Then there are prev/next buttons up top to step through the pics in each group.

It was a lot of work, but fun and rewarding. I get a lot of thumbs-ups when I go cruising or pulling the kids on water skis (yes, water skis, not wake boards, tubes or other new-wave water sports (okay, we do tube some too)).

BJ, awesome. Can you send me the height x width of the emblem to make sure (looks like it has a couple of posts that push through the dash). I went and looked at my throttle lever, and I'm not convinced the ball that's on it (ugly black plastic ball) actually comes off. Maybe my lever was changed at some point in the last 30 years! I've bought the boat and spent several months rebuilding it. I need to get that ball off to make sure I don't have some cheapo replacement part from the previous owner (I'm the second owner). I can send you a picture with a ruler next to the dash "shadow" of the missing nameplate too if that helps. Hold a light blue knob for me if you can until I verify I can use it. I definitely want the nameplate if it matches what's missing (or is very close). Thanks, Bret.

BJ - I saw something about a dash emblem in this post. I am missing the silver "Ski Nautique" script emblem off my dash (81 Ski Nautique) and would love to get that replaced. I also love your shifter knobs. Do you still have light and/or dark blue? Thanks, Bret (bret@levycodev.com or 404-862-7887).

e mail sent...

bj I'd like to order one for my sn....only thing is how to arrange payment?

Bill,
I am having problems sending e-mails so I hope you see this.
Please forward a U.S. Postal money order for $55.00 to me with your name, mailing address, the color you desire and a good contact phone number to me at:
B.J. Bowling
1163 54th Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, FL. 33705

I will send the shifter knob back to you Priority mail.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me directly at 727-612-4772

Jason,
I sent your Gold Shifter Knob 5/4/10.
bj

Madd Marxx, I am glad you like your green shifter knob. I had you in mind when I ordered the greens. Now if we can get the Godfather on board maybe I'll be able to sleep at night.

I went Green, and love it!

Jason,
To my knowledge the thread for throttle arms has never changed 3/8 X 24.
I do have gold in stock. Let me know if you decide to install one.
727-612-4772.
bj

Don,
First, I have since changed suppliers on the wood knobs, However the one I sent you was represented as mahogony. The finish has changed the natural color of the wood. I sanded one down once and the wood looked like walnut to me. Walnut is slightly darker. The knobs I am using now are in a clear finish. Hope this helps.
bj

BJ,

I was curious what kind of wood you used for these, I'm thinking a matching wood steering wheel would make the boat look real good.

Barrett... The Ski Nautique emblem was mailed PRIORITY MAIL 4/14/10
You should have had it already. call me 727-612-4772
BJ