Pylon for sale, it's from a ....Boat

Hello, I am interested in the ski pylon, sounds like it fits a 75 correct craft. Is the diameter of the pin on the bottom 1"? If are interested in selling it. If so, I would be very interested. Let me know, Kind regards, Scott 612-910-2040

That post was in 2015

8122pbrainard wrote: Jay, Tell us more. What boat do you want the pylon for? How about some pictures?

Turfman1 wrote: I don't have any pictures right now

And lost for words too?

$275 plus shipping.

Turfman1 wrote: A straight one will be fine.

Jay,
Tell us more. What boat do you want the pylon for? How about some pictures?

Do you need the bent one or would a straight one of the same vintage be ok?

Sorry, I sold it shortly after I posted it.

I know it has been a long time sinse you posted about the correct craft mustang pylon but I was wondering if you were still willing to sell it?

New one to me Pete. Every day is a new adventure.

8122pbrainard wrote: john b wrote: I doubt we will settle that argument on this thread. John, There's no need to settle whatever and surly not in this thread. The ACBS has already done it! I was simply stating some facts and by no means meant to start an argument. juniorwoody wrote: Jrwoody loves the word unobtainium. That's a good one, and true. Jack, Have you been over on www.owwm.com? The "unobtainium" comes up I'd say daily!

Darn you Pete, you had to post that site. Now you have my ADD flaring up and I'm looking at old machinery.
That word is common in all facets of collecting.

Jrwoody loves the word unobtainium. That's a good one, and true.

TRBenj wrote: Yeah, that style is probably even less common than the aluminum ones. Pretty rare to come across one. I agree, its very cool to ski behind the vintage boats!

I believe the original is made from 100% pure unobtanium. I was lucky the 69 SS came with the right one or I would be the one with the beggars cup out. I was afraid to try to remove the ring from the correct one I have to have it rechromed. It needs it but it would be a sad day if I damaged it.

bhectus wrote: hmmm, so much for   "Keep it original, Pete"

Many times restorations do require some parts to be reproduced and replaced with an equal. I doubt there is one restoration out there that this hasn't happened. Some examples would be engine parts during a rebuild. Internal parts on gauges and even their faces requiring new parts. The best example would be wood replacement on a wood hull. (and, you don't used the old screws again!! )

The ACBS has a fairly strict policy with any restoration. I don't have the exact wording in front of me but basically it states if an original part is no longer available, it can be reproduced but must be as close as possible to the original. In the case of my ring and finger, I had an old photo showing the original CC ring and finger. I was able to enlarge it and then scale from a known dimension to get the proper dimensions for the reproduced ring and finger.

BTW, the ASBS has modified their rules slightly. All the classes of boats are the same but now each class can be judged under "preserved" or "restored" rules.

I made my ring and finger for the Atom. Maybe I should make some more?

LOL, of course the pylon is easy to make, if need be, Pete! Like you said, its the ring and finger you wont find! I cant say Ive ever seen a pre-73 CC ring and finger for sale... except when attached to a pylon. And very rarely at at that.