Leo Bentz, Ski Nautique and Boat #1

Just a quick update on the boat, although I've done nothing on the hull yet there's been some parts sourcing going on. Seems like this boat may be a bit of a community project as I've had many people step forward to offer help.

First and foremost is the engine. A while back site member Brian Ferrin (mourningwood) posted some Interceptor parts for sale, I contacted him and purchased the parts but then we started talking about the boat. Brian is in the process of restoring a Dunphy X55 and is getting ready to paint and detail a 312 he rebuilt for it. Brian has a long history with Correct Crafts on the West Coast and also restores vintage cars. When he learned about what I was sourcing parts for he volunteered to put an engine together for it for cost of parts and machine work just to be a part of the project.   He is well versed in Interceptors and promises a "concourse correct" motor which is probably more than I could do on my own so his offer was graciously accepted.

As for other "Donations" Steve Workman has offered a pair of YH carbs which ironically he got from me several years ago that came from the Hurricane.   John Beeman has offered his spare velvet drive.    Scott Z and Art Cozier are both working on a windshield, something will materialize there eventually.    I was also lucky enough to find the elusive bellhousing for the velvet drive so that's another piece I can cross off the list.    The biggest item left right now is a set of Interceptor exhaust manifolds so if anyone has a line on a set let me know please.

So THANK YOU to everyone for helping and keeping an eye out for the items still needed. Slowly but surely we'll get her back together and go skiing.

Wow ! Alan this boat needed you. It could not be in better hands. I will watch in amazement as usual as you turn the years back for us yet again.

Yeah, taco has a ton of rub rail related stuff.

As for the Taylor Made windshield I ordered one from them about 10 years ago. It was built to order. At that time they told me me they were about out of the aluminum trim that surrounds the plexiglass. They also still had the gasket available in white.

What a great story Alan! That would be a cool boat to put on display at the Masters one day!

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Thought this would be a nice addition'

And I agree, the #1 couldn't be in better hands.

[QUOTE=81nautique] Got back to the boat this weekend and a quick look confirms that the boat had a different windshield on it at some point. I think it's safe to say it started with the split windshield and it got changed out somewhere along the way to the one piece style.

Alan, all of the Glas Crafts and all the CC SNs up until about 1968 had the plastic Taylor windshields on them. Several years ago when CC resumed buying from Taylor, I asked one of their reps at a Dealer Meeting if it was still possible to get a plastic one-piece. He said they don't stock them buy that they still had the ability to make them on a one-off basis at that time. I need one for my '63, so if you find a source, count me in!

62 wood wrote: Did you measure the width?

No I didn't,   I'll ask Todd to get a tape measure on it for me and report back.

Got back to the boat this weekend and a quick look confirms that the boat had a different windshield on it at some point. I think it's safe to say it started with the split windshield and it got changed out somewhere along the way to the one piece style.

KRoundy wrote: Any ways we can make this a sticky? Maybe I should add a link to it in the FAQ?!?! That's not a bad idea... If enough people approve I will make it so. Kevin

Sticky and the link!

SNobsessed wrote: To start a thread back out to the forum level & click on 'new topic'. .

Steve,
Here's a new thread. We'll be waiting on the pictures!

Steve - Welcome to the forum. These guys know their stuff & can be entertaining at times too. I suggest starting a thread about your boat. Art Cozier was a CC engineer & can help you fill in blanks on the history,.

To start a thread back out to the forum level & click on 'new topic'.

To post picture, click on the icon that looks like a tree. Looking fwd to seeing your boat.

Steve,
You still haven't mentioned what model the 19' CC with that 409 is!

ArtCozier wrote: 8122pbrainard wrote: It's interesting that the prototype was patterned off a Higgins even having the port side helm. I wonder if the Y block was a lefty? ATTN: Keith, You must put a sticky on this one!!! Pete, Leo told me that the reason that he built some boats LH drive was that it lent to more efficiency at the dock at his ski school. The way the docks were set up, the drivers could dock and tie up the boats without having to leave the drivers' seats. Yes, the LH drive boats had LH engines in them. To my knowledge, CC never built any lefties.

But a lefty pulls the aft starboard in reverse!

8122pbrainard wrote: It's interesting that the prototype was patterned off a Higgins even having the port side helm. I wonder if the Y block was a lefty? ATTN: Keith, You must put a sticky on this one!!!

Pete, Leo told me that the reason that he built some boats LH drive was that it lent to more efficiency at the dock at his ski school. The way the docks were set up, the drivers could dock and tie up the boats without having to leave the drivers' seats. Yes, the LH drive boats had LH engines in them. To my knowledge, CC never built any lefties.

This site is one of the greatest things about the internet. I'm so happy that this boat is in good hands. It is great to have others join the CCF family just because of this story too! Welcome to all.

If I were to travel to Illinois could I come see the boat?