Functional vs. Original
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
Forum Discription: Discuss maintenance of your Correct Craft
URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17
Printed Date: September-28-2024 at 11:23pm
Topic: Functional vs. Original
Posted By: Guests
Subject: Functional vs. Original
Date Posted: November-13-2003 at 5:12pm
| As I work on my classic Correct Craft, I'm often asking myself if I should replace a certain part with a newer/better functioning part. Everything from new upholstery and gauges to adding a radio or depth finder, I'm not what I should keep original at the expense of function. What do others think? What will help resale value? |
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Posted By: tryan
Date Posted: November-13-2003 at 6:13pm
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my lowly opinion, but i have added blowers, bilge pump ect to the '60 .( safety first )
try to stay original or at least save the originals parts for future owners. i nuked a motor because the original tach said 3k when the number 8 rod said 5k. i bought a new tach ( and motor ), but i save the telalieflex tach. you can have your gauges restored. the depth gauge went into the hour meter hole. the hour meter was mounted under the dash. i'm not much for a radio on the lake, but you chould stealth mount it under the dash. i have been looking into the sunbrella type fabric to redo the interior. i would follow the same pattern, but upgrade to better material. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=146&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - promo http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=192&yrstart=1925&yrend=1970 - #2 |
Posted By: 882001
Date Posted: November-14-2003 at 12:25am
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i dont know about resale. but on mine im goin with function. i have thought about what your talkin bout. and i want it to be comfortable and have a clean look and everything to work, good. i bought it to have fun on not to worry about resale ------------- kemah texas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=163&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990 - 1988 skinautique "2001" |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: November-17-2003 at 2:46pm
| I prefer function while maintaing the originality as much as possible.I've been asked a couple times if my boat was new with a "retro" look or if it was truely old. Personally, resale value does not factor into my decisions. |
Posted By: 882001
Date Posted: November-17-2003 at 11:06pm
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hey barracuda . post some pics would be interested to see the retro look. i think i might be on the same track
------------- kemah texas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=163&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990 - 1988 skinautique "2001" |
Posted By: 882001
Date Posted: November-17-2003 at 11:14pm
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here is mine http://planetnautique.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=87&sid=4b529e14edd584938ba094e7af4bccaf http://planetnautique.com/forums/album_personal.php?user_id=156&sid=4b529e14edd584938ba094e7af4bccaf ------------- kemah texas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=163&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990 - 1988 skinautique "2001" |
Posted By: administrator
Date Posted: November-18-2003 at 4:00pm
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882001,
Do you have more pictures than that? If so, post them to the Diaries section so we can see the entire boat. The outside looks great -- I'd love to see the inside. -Keith |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: November-25-2003 at 5:14pm
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I completely understand the issue. My /diaries/details.asp?ID=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980 - '79 Mustang is all original except for the carpet, rear seat frame, and front seat mounts. All the upholstery, seats, 95% of the engine, etc. are all from 1979.
Some of my gauges are little foggy, the cigarette lighter is rusty, the upholstery is faded, etc. I'm not sure what parts of the boat are best kept original? -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: yellowdog
Date Posted: December-21-2003 at 5:47pm
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Quite a topic; purist vs. the daily driver.
My wife recently bought a '78 SN from the original owner, her sister. The interior was redone a few years ago with more current materials (how can vinyl be up-to-date) and with a bit more flair than the original blue-on-blue. Other than that and a cd player, the boat is original. This winter I will be rewiring the entire boat, replacing all the engine gauges with new ones from Teleflex (still black-on-black), replacing the switches and fuses, converting to electronic ignition and replacing the anchor/stern light assembly. Just gotta leave those Airguides in place though. From what I have seen in the marketplace, it is the style of the older boats that attracts people, not if it has the original upholstery, carpet or cigarette lighter. Biggest problem I am having is finding someone to repaint the exterior graphics. In my opinion, that and the Airguides must remain a constant, see how some people are? We have 3 TR-6's. A '75 my wife bought new, a '74 I just got out of a farmer's barn and a '76 parts car. When we are done rebuilding them, her '75 will be as it rolled out of the showroom. The '74 will be updated and used as a daily driver. The difference in market value of these cars will be dramatic, but, one is for show and the other for go. Take your pick. There have been a lot of advances in engine technology in 30 years, why deprive yourself if the boat is to be used for its intended purpose? Just my humble thoughts, Don ------------- Caretaker of the wife's '78 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: PKster
Date Posted: January-22-2004 at 12:25am
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I have tried to keep my '69 Mustang as original as possible. My latest decision is whether to get it painted or not. The Original gelcoat is a faded green. As far as parts go, I'm guessing that everyone with an older boat like mine is running into the same problems as I am.......NO PARTS AVAILABLE! It's getting to the point where you have to purchase another boat and strip it for parts.
Paul |
Posted By: tryan
Date Posted: January-22-2004 at 2:07am
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pk, if your gel coat won't come back with a wet sand, look into the 'awl grip' paint.
is it the green one? i know internet pictures are deceiving(sp), but look at http://www.donzi.net and go to other boats topics and look at the hibernation thread. that black hull looks awesome. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=146&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - promo http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=192&yrstart=1925&yrend=1970 - #2 |
Posted By: PKster
Date Posted: January-22-2004 at 3:48am
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It is the green one. I reworked the floor a couple of years ago.
Thanks for the info.....I will look into it. |
Posted By: SS-201
Date Posted: January-22-2004 at 8:57am
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When I bought my 81 Ski Nautique my thought was to keep it as orignal as possible. The more original the better.Unless you have a wooden hull they are not considered an antique in the boat world. I go and participate in the antique show and combination APBA functions, believe me if I could I would have my boat there. I participate only as a driver in the past race boat. The older glass boats are past race boat class, not considered a antique.They go out and have drive by's, as antique race boats, however not judged. So put it together as nice, safe as possible and enjoy.
Bring it to the Correct Craft reunions, have a good family get together. The idea of the reunion was just to bring them and show them off. A great get together, they are judged by different class, years etc. If you bought to make money forget it, enjoy it. P.S if you want to make them go faster you have to make mods. My opinion ------------- SS 201 |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: January-23-2004 at 2:25am
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PK Paul,
I'll bet that green will come back quite well. The white deck looks great from the pictures. What parts are you in need of? I've got some old Interceptor engine parts, but everything else on your boat looks great. Some misc parts may be available that don't show up on the main pages of your typical marine parts catelog. The simulated wood gauge panels on this vintage end up looking pretty bad and I found a source for a near identical custom piece if anyone's interested. I need a source or solution for cleaning up or replacing a mid-late 60's metal gauge panel also. Anyway, don't give up. Reid ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: February-02-2004 at 5:25pm
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Here's a good example of functional vs. original. There's an '82 SN dash mount mirror on eBay right now that I would love to install on my '79 Mustang. There's also brackets for an '82 SN rearfacing bench seat. Now, my mustang didn't/wouldn't have had that mirror nor the rear facing bench seat but they would make the boat more functional as a ski boat. Is there a compelling reason not to go with function in this case?
Thanks, Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: tryan
Date Posted: February-02-2004 at 10:42pm
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bill, this may be of interest. i pulled it from the donzi board. is the acbs the same as the abpa?
Just read this in a letter from A.C.B.S. President Jeff Stebbins to Lee Wangstad in the Winter 2004 copy of the A.C.B.S. Rudder: "Thank you Lee. for your comments and contributions to the Rudder. As you may recall, we had a great conversation about fiberglass boats this last summer. You'll be interseted in hearing about the sweeping changes regarding the acceptance of these boats, their judging class, and broad new membership potential. Stay tuned. Jeff Sebbins" i'll let you borrow the woody for a APBA show, but i have never had it above 25mph.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=146&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - promo http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=192&yrstart=1925&yrend=1970 - #2 |