leading edge

Can somebody tell me what they call the chrome plated piece that is on the leading edge on the bow of Centuries and Chris Crafts? I'd like to ad one to my Tournament Skier but I don't know what I am looking for.
Thanks
Jim

Jim,
They never had cutwaters so you won't find one. You would need to have one custom made. Are you trying to cover something up? If the stem is bad, the cutwater will not fix the problem.

How about the pictures??

Jim,
When you get the boat, take a close look at the stem. If the nicks are large, consider putting new wood there. There is a seperate piece of wood called a "stem cap" that covers the leading edge of the ply. The best time to replace it would be when the hull sides/bottom are refinished. Does it need it? I'd also like to mention that everything you do to the boat, that isn't original as it came from the factory, will decrease it value/salability.

Yes, I'd say the foot throttle is the way the boat came. Very popular in that era. I don't think you ever mentioned the engine. What's in it? Trans may be a manual with the shift lever through the floor. If hydraulic, the shift would be on the dash.

DrCC wrote:    He probably was aware that his didn't come with one.

Maybe yes or maybe no? Remember Jim really didn't know what wheel would be Appropriate.

DrCC wrote: They are out there, looking in Century parts would be a place to start.

Al,
I don't waht to sound like a jerk here but I also don't want Jim to be mislead. What makes you think a cutwater from any other boat would fit his boat?

DrCC, have to agree with the Pete man on that one. There is no way to easily take a generic cutwater,one piece, and make it look like it came on that boat.
You can tho modify a two piece , the type my Dart has,by changing the radius to align with the Stem.But then the screw holes all have to be re drilled.
May be easiest to start from scratch ,Monel or Stainless sheet.A template for the radius and access to a band saw .Add to that a Sat. afternoonto polish and dress,I think would give the desired results.
I remember the time it took to properly align and square all 4 pieces on mine ,spray rails intersect,to look correct.

Ok, you guys talked me out of the cutwater. The engine is a 327 Fireball 4bbl and the shifter is on the steering column.

I would say it is in very good condition. Only extra cleats are to hang fenders. No extra holes in dash or anywhere else. If anything, the top deck has a couple spots (at joints) that could use refinishing. The hull is painted red, the seat cushions are brown, the shifter knob is from a 4sp car. there are chrome brackets to support the battens for a mooring cover, and I think the steering wheel may be aftermarket. There is a bilge pump that may be aftermarket also. It also has a pair of trumpet horns on the deck??? The exhaust tips are brass, but not chrome.
It also has a fire extinguisher mounted near driver's seat. I don't like the combo bunk/tilt tailer so I will be looking for a different trailer. Oh, it also has a bow eye and snaps along the top of the windshield. That's about it as I remember.

Yes, it has a 4 bbl. 238 hp. The motor box was modified at the factory to accomadate the carb. I'll post some pictures when I get it out of storage.

It has the little addition on top of the standard motor box. It is open on each side making the carb visible. Talk about cold air induction.lol