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63 Skier 
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 Topic: Need an engine for 1960 CCPosted: April-01-2022 at 8:30am |
Yes, came original with a lefty.
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'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique
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Riley
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Posted: April-01-2022 at 8:23am |
Jack, that is what it was when you picked it up.
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juniorwoody
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Posted: March-31-2022 at 6:00pm |
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What’s up with the port helm on that boat. Could it indicate an alteration or is it perhaps not a counter rotation?
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The value of money spent on new adventure far exceeds the value of money saved for the future
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juniorwoody
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Posted: March-31-2022 at 5:16pm |
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I believe the Skier you refer to Bruce is now an interesting garden monument.
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The value of money spent on new adventure far exceeds the value of money saved for the future
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MourningWood
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Posted: March-31-2022 at 3:23pm |
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Very cool.
I also like the idea of a Y-block. In-period. Can be built reliably. Has many aluminum components for light weight (Bellhousing/intake/oil pan/exhaust manifolds, etc) back that up with a PCM 40a aluminum trans for a sensible package.
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1964 Dunphy X-55 "One 'N Dun"
'I measured twice, cut three times, and it's still too short!" |
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Riley
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Posted: March-31-2022 at 9:58am |
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A is for Atom Skier. We owned A420 for a brief time. The plate was attached to the reinforcement panel on the motor box that the hinge screws into.
Our engine was an Interceptor 256 Y Block, A1R2. Someone should know what T52 refers to.
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Fleetcraft57
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Posted: March-31-2022 at 9:23am |
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Hello Phil,
Many thanks as this is what the community is all about. No one seems to know, but you may be correct, as the gentleman I bought it from remembers it being a Buick, but then again, he bought it from another person that removed the engine. The only nameplate I could find is below: I guess my big question is what do I put back in it? Where do I find a replacement (can be modern, I am not tied to historical restorations)? Does the new engine has to be CCW? I may ask you for more inofmration, but many thanks. Paul  |
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70CC
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Posted: March-30-2022 at 11:07pm |
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Hi Paul,
My guess is it's an Atom Skier. Is there a tag nailed to the port side stringer near where the motor would be mounted?
Here's a link to a '63 listed on boats-from-usa (with a Ford V8): https://boats-from-usa.com/correct-craft/correct-craft-atom-skier-139801 If your boat was a 63, it might have had a Universal V6 (Buick), but that motor would not go back to 1960. Here's a link from this site: https://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5003&title=buick-universal-sabre-super-sabre Most of the Buick V6 powered boats I've seen have the Port side helm (like yours) due to them having CCW rotation. -Phil |
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Fleetcraft57
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Posted: March-29-2022 at 1:30pm |
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Thanks, the dimensions are 15 ft 9 in. and width is 5 ft. 6 in. in the middle and 5 ft. 10 in. with the flanges near the front bench.
It has dual exhaust ports and I was told the engine was a Buick, but I know nothing else, including where to find a serial number
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Posted: March-29-2022 at 1:12pm |
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Cool another project. Thx for sharing
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juniorwoody
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Posted: March-29-2022 at 9:42am |
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I have a 1960 Atom Skier complete running. Strong AMC 327 in there. Contact me if interested.
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Fl Inboards
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Posted: March-29-2022 at 9:35am |
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I Have a A running PCM 305 chevy pull out coming in three weeks from now. Repowering a 216 with a new 6 liter and transmission. Also have a LT-1 I am pulling out of a MasterCraft. Runs great though it has an external waterjacket crack in the block. I can get info and photos. Please email floridainboards@msn.com
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Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise.
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70CC
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Posted: March-28-2022 at 7:01pm |
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What is the overall length and beam? A few more pics showing the stern and sides would help with the ID.
My initial thoughts are to find a donor boat with running engine, trans, throttle and shift controls. Perhaps something from the late 70s or 80s with a 302 or 351 Ford could be made to look at home in an old classic, yet have some safety updates for fuel pump, carb, and ignition, and ability to find parts. |
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Fleetcraft57
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Posted: March-28-2022 at 10:30am |
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Hello future friends,
I have just acquired a 1960 Correct Craft (not sure of the model) without engine, transmission, prop shaft or prop. I would like to power the boat with a modern crate engine if possible. This is a major work in progress and I will need all the advice I can get! I also do not know where to find the serial number. Thanks, Paul Newton, MA  |
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