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Riley wrote: If it's a 272, it's got some value. The 256 is practically unknown and unwanted. It wasn't even a Ford engine, it was a Merc.

Bruce,
Where are you hearing that the 256 is unknown and unwanted? The first Y block was even smaller at 239 cubes. Have you ever seen the Y block history in cars/trucks? Just because the Y was used mostly in the Mercs it's still a Ford.

Ford Y block

Innovation and quality has different meanings to different people.

Bruce,
In the Interceptor manual you have, do you have the explanation of the engine codes? If not, I've got it at home. The easy spot to look for the engine number is on the front block off casting where the automotive version would have had the circulation water pump. Your manual should also indicate which cu. in. blocks had the single carb. I think it was the 256 and then the 272 came both ways with different HP ratings. I'll take a look later.

Maybe Paul Bunyan and Daniel Boone had retired from the factory by the time they made your boat!! Up front where the keel transitioned into the stem and then up the stem is where they got real crude fastening the ply bottom.

81nautique wrote: Daniel Boone worked on my boat too!

Or this guy!!

BuffaloBFN wrote: eric lavine wrote: an axe is a woodworking tool So is a chainsaw.

LOL!!!

Not sure if it was done at the factory or when the Hurricane was repowered but Daniel Boone worked on my boat too!

eric lavine wrote: an axe is a woodworking tool

So is a chainsaw.   

Riley wrote: After spending so much time in our Atom, I'm very impressed with the quality of workmanship that went into it. The fit and finish of the framing is excellent, far better than the framing on the fiberglass models.

Bruce,
Wow, your Atom must have been built in a different factory!! No offence, but my experience with other wood boats and the craftmanship in them I've got a different opinion. One thing however is I've had the oportunity to have a CC hull completely apart so I've been into one "deeper" than I believe you have. Lots of "dumb-dumb" which is a derogatory term used for fillers or putty. Screws driven through the ply competely missing frames and then left there to become a leak. Axes used on frames for engine or shift linkage clearance!!

John,
Billy's correct that there is rot and delamination involved. The rot usually starts when there is some delamination and then the water gets in there keeping the wood wet.

I'm surprised that area was missed when the bottom work was done. Maybe he gave up after doing the bottom. The hull sides being bright takes the woodwrker into a higher level of skill!! It's quite possible that the bad area might have just been a filler type patch and paint job. Billy sure can confirm that that method doesn't work. Ralphs and Walts decision to send the Dart to the CC factory for a "restoration" was a big mistake. I think the factory handed the guy who sweeps the floors a can of Marinetex, a can of paint and a brush! BTW, Marinetex is not a good product to use on wood. In fact, I question it's use on anything!!

Getting back to the repair on the Compact, the bad section of ply needs to be replaced with wood. The problem with this is where do you start and stop. The damage goes up into the bright area of the hull. A sectional patch will always be very noticeable even done by the very best woodworker. The original hull ply was scarfed making any seams as close to unnoticeable as possible. It's close to impossible to scarf joint in the middle of a piece of plywood. Then there's the other problem with patching whether it's done with butt blocking or scarfing. Any means of glueing (epoxy) will seal the edges of the patch preventing any stain from "taking" in the sealed area. The patch as well as the old ply must be pre finished to the point where any epoxy that come out of the joint can be wiped off before it cures. If the area was just below the waterline then of course the patch could be faired and the bottom repainted. Now, if there's one bad area, are there more? A hull inspection would be needed.

The proper way? Complete hull side replacement!

Compact Skier

Pete, what do you make of the hull damage on this one? Based on what you can see, what would you do to repair that properly?

tullfooter wrote: Does anyone know where this boat is being sold locally in Ohio, or who the seller is?

Steve, you haven't located that boat yet?

Did you see it is for sale on this site?     Bannana Boat

I curious as to what he thinks it's worth or what he is willing to sell it for.
I guess it's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Good Luck!

Steve

SNobsessed wrote: Here is one to keep an eye on. Too good to be true?? Martinique w/ 97 hrs

im with you thats crazy only 97hrs

the Ertl 1/64 air nautique brought $ 42 plus shipping. They were less than $4 at Walmart

Gauge panel and bow light.

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Reman. Holley Marine Carbs for SB 302 $250!!!!

Holley Marine Carb

Ordered one last week! Will give update when carb gets in. I saved over $300 compared to other sites.