Boat Drs new toy!!
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Topic: Boat Drs new toy!!
Posted By: 62 wood
Subject: Boat Drs new toy!!
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 8:06pm
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I'm playing "secretary" for Billy again.... Here's some pics of his new toy he just brought back from FL, A 1949 Correct Craft Dart... (someday I'll hafta teach him how to post photos!)
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 8:17pm
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Nice looking boat. Glad to see we'll have more company in the 6 banger class. ------------- |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 8:22pm
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Billy's Baby Blue...I like it!
But how will he get a V-8 in there?!!?  ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 8:23pm
I don't know if it's a 6, but it's sure not an 8?!!?  ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Riley wrote:Posted By: dwcar
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 8:44pm
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Wow!! Thats unbelievable. Very nice! ------------- 83Ski |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 9:09pm
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Great find Billy,thats a sharp looking boat. It will be a tough decision on which one to bring. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 9:10pm
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Wow, you learn something new every day, if you'd had told me " Billy's goin' to look at an old blue Dart" I would of thought... 
But I like his better!!! Nice find Boat Dr!!! 
------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 9:21pm
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Come on Billy, let's hear about this boat. It's a rare Correct Craft runabout. It looks pretty original, but appears to have been restored. It looks turn key. I'm sure theres a lot more to add. ------------- |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 9:26pm
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I never thought the day would come that something this nice would fall in my lap. Most all the resto work is done , just a matter of doing the finishing touches.
I do not have to be as anal with this one as I was with The Boat Nurse's '64, hope to find some "middle ground". Have spoken to Pete today and she is beyond a doubt a "DART".Power is a Grey Marine Phantom-Six 112.Build date 7/49 it was the 135th boat built that year in Titusville Fl. Very few were built and only 2 versions were available . Standard and deluxe. Mine is the standard w/ the optional 112 hp engine.The deluxe was a double planked version of the same boat . Steve will post some more pics later.Not a major resto but there is a lot of work to do between now and Green Lake. Needless to say the fast boat will stay here and the Dart will make a run North. Sure is a good feeling to own my own boat..................Billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 9:32pm
Yeah, must have been a drag having to drive around in your wife's boat! ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 9:33pm
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I think I've started a epidemic. Alan and now Billy!!!
------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 9:56pm
Billy, be careful of Pete...he's started using emoticons!  ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 10:04pm
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Billy, that baby indeed looks as sharp as a dart!!!
She is a true beauty! ------------- https://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50377&title=what-have-i-been-up-to-on-my-89-2001" rel="nofollow - My '89 SN2001 |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 10:19pm
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Boar Dr. - Can't wait to see it at GL! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 65 'cuda
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 10:45pm
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Wow!
Beautiful, Congratulations! ------------- Gary http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=941" rel="nofollow - 1965 Barracuda SS |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: February-20-2009 at 11:47pm
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Billy . Thats a great looking boat . I s that the boat you have been hunting for several months ? It should look nice with a Tee Nee trailer under it ! ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: critter
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 12:06am
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Looking good there Billy. You said that you would be taking a New boat home with you but you said nothing about it being this Old.
Congratulations on the find. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 12:26am
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Talked to you on the phone Dr. so I had to hurry home to see it. Beautiful boat brother. Looking forward to a joyride in her some day. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 12:28am
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A beautiful find and it sure is going to the right guy.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 12:31am
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Very nice doc, once again, left out in the cold....no tranny shots ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 12:32am
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Now that's a really neat boat. Has to be pretty rare. Also probably the oldest CC owned by a regular here on CCFan. I look forward to seeing it at Green Lake. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 12:33am
Eric you crack me up! LOL
Congrats Doc! that's an awesome machine! ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 12:36am
Here ya go Eric!  ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: The Godfather
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 1:23am
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Billy, what can I say.....
You found the gem from a southern state! Rare is not the word here, it's HONOR.. 
Dave |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 7:09am
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Boat Dr, Great Boat now more boat envy in the UK. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 10:36am
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Beautiful boat Doc and it is just what I would expect out of Eric..... always wanting a peek under a girls skirt.
bj ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 10:43am
Sure! It's the good old Parragon:  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 10:54am
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Beautiful boat Billy, and You are the right guy to have it.
How about some pics of the side and the transome? ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 11:04am
 ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 11:11am
I love these two shots as well. Congrats again Billy !!
she is SHINY!! 
Mike ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 12:24pm
Congrats on the new find. I don't know much about the older CCs but I am looking forward to checking it out in GL 
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Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 12:31pm
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wait till you hear that rattle box in reverse, that man/woman has got to be from Fla with hair like that, 24 packer, now thats one boat i want to take a ride in ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 1:16pm
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Billy,
Amazing find dude !!! Can't wait to see that beauty this summer at GL.... You best learn how to post pics !! We're all going to want to see every one !! Congrats ... Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 7:15pm
Eric, They don't rattle in reverse!! The planetary's do whine a little though. BTW, there are more running hours on those things than on those PCMs you have to keep rebuilding!! Guess what, In all my years of being into the old boats, I have never once heard of someone having to rebuild one because it needed to be. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 7:20pm
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I think I'd rather have a Paragon than a Dearbo. ------------- |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 8:36pm
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sht, pete, they dont put any HP in front of them ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 8:38pm
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......Luckily, I know a guy out of Brunswick Ohio that has a couple of those obsolete planetary drums....knowing him he may not part with them lol ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-21-2009 at 9:25pm
sht, Eric, Did you forget your Physics 101 from school? It's the twisting force of Torque that will tear apart the trans. Those old mechanicals were on the tail end of 6 and 8 cyl. flat heads that were 600 - 700 Cu.In. with torques up in the 700 ft. lb. range!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: February-22-2009 at 12:13am
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Awesome find Boat Doc. I can't wait to see it in person and possibly grabbing a ride. You might have to sell tickets in GL for people to line up to get a look.
I can't believe Boat Nurse got another boat. You're such a giving husband. ------------- |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: February-22-2009 at 3:02am
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The way I heard it, this one is Billy's boat. Karen is going to be the Dart Widow for a while this spring.
------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: February-22-2009 at 8:40pm
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Billy, now there's a boat with a story . . . when you get around to it, we're all ears.
Chuck PS Congrats, what a joy to have such an incredible piece of history. ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: nautiquefanatic
Date Posted: February-22-2009 at 11:45pm
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Awesome boat Billy.......love the colors! God bless the U.S.A. !!!!!!!!!!!!
pc ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3448" rel="nofollow - 1973 Ski Nautique http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=830" rel="nofollow - 1979 Barefoot Nautique |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 1:41am
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Billy,
Beautiful! About time you got yourself a boat after being on this site for so long ...
Can't wait to see it, and maybe drive it, in Green Lake this July! -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 11:09am
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Paul, tried to call over the weekend, all I got was the Voice Mail, and I do not talk well to machines.
Give me a call....... I kinda like the color scheme also. Got it home and took her all apart, to see what and where . Boy what a step back in time. Pete has informed me of all the "original stuff" and what needs to be changed. I will try to hit a happy middle ground. Got the motor to hit and run for a short period last nite, still have a long way to go and only a short time till Green Lake. We will see what boat we bring, Old Boat/ Fast Boat .........Boat Dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 12:51pm
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Billy,
Congrats on your new boat! I remember you talking about wanting to get an older wooden CC last summer at Green Lake. I was looking in the reference section for info on the 49's but did not see too much. What are some of the specifications for the Dart: Length, Beam, etc. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 1:18pm
Let's not forget nates78ski and Terp. FINS too? Cool boat Billy! ------------- |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 1:18pm
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Beautiful! I want to hear the story of the where, what and how. If only that gorgeous boat could talk....
Chelle' ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 3:20pm
Some 49 literature (courtesy of "cudas51") has been emailed to Keith so he can get it in the ref. section. The Dart is 17'2" with a beam of 74". Billy's has the then, "top of the line" Graymarine Phantom model 112. 115hp at 3200 rpm. Premium gas required!!! In it's day, it was a fast boat. Billys is a plywood. The Dart was also available as a "double plank" which was the addition of planking (on top of the ply) to the bottom and hull sides. Two base versions were made. The bottom was a "utility" which means it had the dog house (engine enclosure) over the engine. Then, the next level was a twin cockpit forward "runabout". A runabout has a deck over the engine. Billy's is the runabout version in the "delux" version which according to the literature had cockpit side trim W/glove boxes, linoleum floors and all the other options. I'll let Billy explain the history (when he gets a chance - I'm sure he's out playing with his new toy!!) ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 3:21pm
Michelle, The next boat you do needs to be wood! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 3:31pm
LOL! Oh, boy! You know, Pete. A wood boat is always what I wanted to restore, but I ended up with a 66 Mustang and a 66 Barracuda. I love them both! I am a "step" parent of an 82 Nautique 2001 and together we have the Carver. That said, "if" a wood one would ever pop up and it was feasible, how could I say NO? Blink will kill me if he reads this.
Did you see my new trailer post? I was awaiting an emoticon from you and that way I could tell what you think.
Chelle ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 3:32pm
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Pete your going to have to take the Atom to GL this year can't let Doc run off with another Best of Show award he's going to need some competion and I'm not sure if Allen's will be finished by then. But what a tough choice it'll be if all three are there. Might have to get the book out and deduct points for non-orginal components.
Billy man words don't describe what a gem you latched onto, hell it's even Blue, might have to make a road trip this year since the date has been moved back just to take agander at that beauty. and how the hell did you make it home with that *************** ass grin on your face the whole way. Great find my friend hats off to you. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 3:39pm
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There are only 3 - 49's in the diaries...
I don't even know what to say. I keep looking at the pictures on this thread.  ------------- |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 3:47pm
Chelle, sometimes you make it way too easy. This doesnt even need to be Hollywooded. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 3:52pm
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Larry,
At least I know you are paying attention and reading through all of the posts. 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 3:52pm
Yes I did see it but I've just been busy talking about Billys boat. Not that your trailer isn't important because it is. I was planning on commenting. Glad you went with the Rustoleum because it sprays so easily. Fantastic practice for the gel! I'm however curious as to why you went black. White would have been more original! Looks great from the pictures. Any runs or sags?------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 3:56pm
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Pete,
I'll move over to my trailer thread and reply, as to not threadjack Billy's beautiful new toy thread. Chelle' ------------- |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 5:30pm
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Pete,
Thanks for the info. That must have been quite a boat in it's day (and still is). -Phil |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 7:04pm
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Hey Guys,
The http://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/1949_brochure/ - 1949 Correct Craft literature that Pete mentioned is now up in the Reference section. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 8:47pm
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Sweet boat, Doc!
I want to know how you got two boats back home from FL? ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 8:53pm
Doc, Its a beauty, congratulations. I was wondering the same thing but then I think I figured that one out, weren't you in FL with a friend, is that how the second one got back? If not, is Karen's boat still down in FL, waiting for me to run down and pick it up?
Others have asked but I'm curious too..how did this come about. How did you find it? How long did you have your sights on it? ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 9:11pm
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Is the boat still a 6 Volt system. Battery looks like 6 V. My old Chris Craft was 6 and I went to a 12V. Changed starter, coil, condenser and lights.
Steve ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 9:15pm
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Don't let Pete hear that Steve. 6V should be fine he's not going to run CD players etc. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 10:36pm
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As some of you know we left Astor headed to Key West to spend some time there before coming back to La.
Karen and I had already made a verbal buy on a 1954 Atom Skier, but after unwrapping the dealership found it was missing one important part. The motor and tranny were removed for the transport of the boat and no one knew of it's whereabouts.There were two of the Atoms there, but not wanting to get into another rebuild and God only knows the can of worms the engine swap was to uncover, we bailed on the Atom purchase. While inspecting the two Atoms and talking Karen "OUT OF BUYING ANOTHER PROJECT",we found this one still in shrink wrap hidden in the corner. The owners did not "really know what she was.Various names and year models were tossed around but uncertainty was rampant. Names and dates did not mean much, cause I saw a boat that "I" wanted.I did not know what she was , but I knew there was a reason the Maloons had bought and restored this boat. All of this happened on Friday AM, armed with little info on the beam and length , I questioned Bud Sellers at the river run on Sat. He really did not know what it was, but he did know what it was NOT. Monday we return to the dealership to sign papers and and say goodbye to her for at least a month and we head out to Key West and arrive there at 10:30 pm Monday nite. Tuesday AM I get a phone call from Woody giving me Motor #s & Hull ID #s. This info is passed onto Pete and to Bud, this info along with length and beam prove she is indeed a Dart. Now here Karen and I are in Key West and all I can think of is how do I get TWO BOATS HOME??????????? Idea #1 rent a U HAUL and pull it back to La. Karen will pull her boat , I will drive the U Haul. I love it when a plan comes together. Then the hiccup, 1500.00 to use their truck to pull a boat 850 miles,NOT GONNA DO IT........... Idea #2 Call my Son and have him drive from La. to Orlando pick up the boat and we will caravan back, this plan WORKED. We left Orlando at 2:00 pm on Thursday and arrived in Monterey La. at 2:00 AM Friday .We drove 3000 miles in 8 days, what a trip , what a great time at the Astor and to top it all off Billy Got a new boat for his birthday. Karen just went to the bank and paid off the loan I took out to buy Her, what a Great Wife.............Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: February-23-2009 at 11:08pm
You can say that again! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-24-2009 at 1:24am
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Hey Karen, You and that Dr still getting along yet? ... wanna get hitched?
OR---- maybe you could talk some sense into Pam? I have a hard time to get her to even pay for some of those parts I "occasionally" buy!? How fitting!! .... two of the nicest boats for two of the nicest people I know! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-24-2009 at 1:53am
Better not let Pam see this with all those toys you have Steve ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: February-24-2009 at 2:04am
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Billy, You definitely have the second best wife on the planet!! ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: February-24-2009 at 10:08am
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Billy,
that is great!!! remember what we talked about on the phone...good things happen to people who stay faithful!! we got moved,, not fun but done. give me a ring when you get a free minute. god bless shawn |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-24-2009 at 10:27am
Maybe Karen would let you go to GL and not the wedding!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-24-2009 at 11:11am
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Pete that was a cheap shot at my boy Steve, true, but still a cheap shot........
I get to go to GL and possibly bring my own boat this time, how COOL is that.We all know how to say "Karens Boat" now to learn a new one.............Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: February-24-2009 at 11:30am
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Billy, was the Dart part of a not-so-secret stash of boats that we've heard bits and pieces about over the last year or so?
Outstanding choice. Is she named or are you going to name her? I suggest "Boudain"! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: The Godfather
Date Posted: February-24-2009 at 9:52pm
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Billy, remember me steering you to number one.
Dave |
Posted By: The Godfather
Date Posted: February-24-2009 at 9:56pm
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Also remember the talk we had at your hotel on Friday morning.
Man, you were right!!!!!! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-25-2009 at 7:19pm
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Billy,
Just to make sure, you do not have one of these? You did say you didn't see any other thru hull fitting besides the engine water intake. 
BTW, 6V bilge pumps are still available. I do have the siphon bailer in my Atom but never thought there was a need for a bilge pump. As explaned to Dave (moj), I don't need to soak my wood because it doesn't leak like some do. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-25-2009 at 7:58pm
Gary, Your probably right. It's taken almost 35 years to get Pam "broken in" .....I would hate to start all over!
In thinking back, I think the only time I "lost" was when she found out I was looking at a Harley a few years ago. I think her exact words were "I know your going to do what you want,BUT"....... .....I bought another boat instead. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 65 'cuda
Date Posted: March-24-2009 at 11:27pm
The Boat Dr. has been making good progress on the Dart:
Looking great Billy! I can't wait to see her at GL. ------------- Gary http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=941" rel="nofollow - 1965 Barracuda SS |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-24-2009 at 11:56pm
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Still gotta long way to go,but the end is in sight.New bottom paint, 1 side completed along with the "boot top" . Now to do the stern and begin on the port side.
No motor work required, as I am truly a "NEWBIE" when it comes to that old iron. Parts sent to the platers today,more parts on order, completion and maiden voyage the end of April......Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: March-25-2009 at 12:25am
| good job billy!!! |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: March-25-2009 at 12:57am
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Billy - so who's the artist that can create such graceful stripe curves - You or Karen?
She is looking great. Definitely a keeper. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-25-2009 at 1:43am
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I will take all credit , both the good and the bad that comes with boat. There were existing paint lines under the many layers that I ground off.
The colors were the light blue under the cutwater and boottop, base color was some strange bright green with a sun yellow interior combing pads. Do not know about the seats tho.The blue and white with light blue combing pads will work for me .........Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-25-2009 at 2:01am
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Looking great Doc! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: March-25-2009 at 9:11am
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I know this is a bit random. But every time I here the dart mentioned. It reminds me of this old TV ad that had cult status in Australia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk6pO7eLeiM - Not the Dart Every time you needed a part for anything it was "Oh.. No.. not the dart" ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-25-2009 at 10:39am
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Looking great Billy. ------------- |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: March-25-2009 at 10:47am
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Slicky slick!
It makes me think of Betsy Ross.  ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: March-25-2009 at 11:56am
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Billy,
That's beautiful!!! The picture that Pete posted. Is that the "outlawed"-for lack of better words - piece they used to use for a bilge? The one that would suck water back up into the boat (reverse)? Would you want one of those? Sanity ------------- |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: March-26-2009 at 4:53am
That's the old bilge pump, worked by the vacuum of the water moving by the through-hull fitting. Have one that came on my Atom as Well. From what I hear, they worked pretty well. Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-26-2009 at 10:35am
Nate, They are referred to as "siphon bailers". A common problem with them is the small vent hole on the top of the U tube can get plugged up and then they will reverse siphon if the boat is left in the water. If you get hull insurance some companies will require a hull survey and the surveyor will ask for the bailers removal or to render it non operable. This is what Michelle (sanity) is referring too with a previous post I made. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: March-27-2009 at 12:38am
| Doc, that sure is a really nice boat !! Where in the world did you find that one !! |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-27-2009 at 1:15am
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Mike , glad to see you surfaced. This boat was bought while we were in Orlando for the river run.
It was one of the museum boats that "WERE" going on display at CC corporate office.All that blew up and I was able to acquire title to said "1949 CorrectCraft Dart" Had always wanted one , just did not want the RESTO Job that comes as part of the purchase price. This one was basicly complete, all lacking was a first rate paint job,and this I am trying so hard to give the old girl. More pics later, she is now sitting on the trailer for a trial fit.......Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: The Godfather
Date Posted: March-29-2009 at 10:46am
| Billy, looking good buddy!!!! |
Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: March-31-2009 at 1:03am
| Doc, it was great catching up with you on the phone tonight. Congrats on the awesome boat, It is looking Great!! |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 3:18am
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Latest update!!! She's back on the trailer!!! Check it out!!
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http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2614669920103439384HyAduM">  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 4:12am
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The Dart looks awesome!!!!! ------------- |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 11:49am
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Next thing we'll hear is "she's in the water!" You do wonderful work! Beautiful...
Chelle' ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 12:01pm
Great to see Billy as the "caretaker" of this boat,nothing sadder than it sitting in a museum. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 12:02pm
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you know what would look good on the sides?
In big letters.....Trailer Sailor ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 12:16pm
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Are those handles on the hatches staying on it? ------------- |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 12:23pm
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all kidding aside, thats what i consider a queen, it really is a beautiful boat and its in the right hands, it should say Sophia Loren on the back ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 1:31pm
Bruce, I'm assuming you mean the "towel bars". Of course they they will stay - they are original!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-09-2009 at 2:19pm
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I didn't want to call them that Pete, but that is what they look like, and knowing Correct Craft, what they probably are. ------------- |