Star Flite/Collegian Restoration (by The Boat Dr)
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Printed Date: June-22-2024 at 11:34pm
Topic: Star Flite/Collegian Restoration (by The Boat Dr)
Posted By: uk1979
Subject: Star Flite/Collegian Restoration (by The Boat Dr)
Date Posted: February-10-2011 at 8:13pm
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Billy has ask if I can post his restoration as he has IT issues with the pictures so here we go,Billy found this boat on Ebay after Marty (MartyMabe) spotted it and post it first,and with the help of 65 Cuda (Gary Blackburn) bought it not knowing for sure what CC he had, many things just did not add up but was sold as a Starflite, he just had a good feeling about the boat, so a round trip of over 2200 miles it was sat in his shop ready for the Doc to bring back to life.
The pictures tell the rest of the story and finds he has a one off boat made by CC The Collegian Utility 
Back At Billys Shop 
Part two to follow. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
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Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-10-2011 at 8:29pm
part three after a tea break. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-10-2011 at 9:04pm
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Thank you so very much Roger........When you are here in March you can teach me.....Ha Ha
I hope everyone enjoys the resto as much as I have >>>>> ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-10-2011 at 9:13pm
Billy you let the cat out the bag its not you its the PC right 
Cheers Roger. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: February-10-2011 at 9:21pm
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WOW! ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: February-10-2011 at 9:36pm
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I think Billy is now a Boat Surgeon.
Way to go - so few people (& we have most of them on this site) have the skills or motivation to bring a marine piece of art back to life! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-10-2011 at 11:04pm
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Chris, I guess I wanted to bring her back to her former glory.
I have received help from other members that have a desire,also, to save a part of Correct Craft history.I want to thank everyone involved in the inspection,storage,trailer swap, and the safe return trip in Sept. I have some time left before River Run, maybe a first showing there???? ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: February-10-2011 at 11:38pm
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Really cool boat and you have moved quickly! So sad I am going to miss the run. I know it will be a great time as always. ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: dillon5
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 12:51am
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Beautiful job. I can only imagine how much fun it must be to put that first coat of finish on and see that mahogany come back to life after all those years. Keep that boat in your family forever. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Mark ------------- 95 Nautique 351 |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 6:54am
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Billy,
One word my friend: A-WE-SO-ME !!! ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 9:42am
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she's a beauty ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: scottb
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 12:17pm
| Wow! That really looks great. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 12:40pm
Wow! Doc, she's come along way since Marty and I were there in October. She's absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to see her in person, and the look on Mr. Ralphs' face when he see's her as well. Great job as always Billy but then again, we wouldn't expect ANYTHING less from you.    ------------- "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: boat dr
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 12:40pm
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Kristof, There will be another classic CC for you to enjoy when you return.
I have had so much help from Pete, Allen and Roger on this project. I am sure they want her finished as much as I do.As far as we can tell, this is the only "utility " or aft seating version I have found. There are a lot of oddities on this boat as well,all custom welded aluminum exhaust, the unusual seat bases and backs just to name a few.I wish I knew more about the history of her birth. The SF serial number is being the biggest question, it clearly is not a Star Flite. The deck pattern and length and beam suggest it is a Collegian, late 1955 or early 1956......The saga continues....... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 12:58pm
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Another head turner for Billy boy!!!Quality and Quantity....You pretty much have that taken care of billy with all the boats you have!!!
Nice work....and Love the 312! Paul, ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: dochockey
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 1:18pm
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Awesome job Dr. !
What did you have to do to the engine?
Kirk ------------- 1989 Teal Ski Nautique 1967 Mustang Harris Float Sunfish |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 1:36pm
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The 312 had sat on on pallet since 1964, the bottom end was a reman short block that was never cranked. The top end was treated to a set of SS intake and exhaust valves, rebuilt the YH Carters along with the complete replacement of all fuel related parts.
Motor is completed and running fine, my only fear is of the Dearbomatic type A tranny.I would rather leave it OEM original, but at the slightest hint of slippage , I will retro fit a Velvet Drive. Thanks for the kind words Paul, I will hand the keys to ya at River Run if you show........Test run not far off..... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 7:25pm
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I think it's awesome...unless it has another one of those damn thumb throttles. ------------- 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: boat dr
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 10:21pm
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Greg, it had a heel/toe foot throttle, this was scrapped for a more modern Morse. The thumb throttles are cool , but the linkage to hook up for the Y block were too great.A used MV 1 served the purpose nicely.Also upgraded , under duress from Pete , was the steering . All new Morse NFB steering, along with a larger rudder.
More pics to follow soonof the front deck, sanding out the first two coats tonite.Many coats to follow.........boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: February-11-2011 at 10:39pm
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Holy ***************e, Billy. That is a beautiful craft. Amazing work you have done.
Hats off to you, Doctor. ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-12-2011 at 9:33am
I missed this, I'm sure this boat will be fast, as its had the odd tweak to help it.
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Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: February-12-2011 at 9:57am
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WOW Billy if you had let the cat out of the bag earlier I might have been planning a trip to the SJRR myself.
The fore deck on that boat is almost an artwork!!! Billy now that the pictures have been posted we need the story to go with it. ------------- 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: connorssons
Date Posted: February-12-2011 at 11:40am
| Amazing attention to detail! that thing is beautiful. Jeff |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-12-2011 at 12:19pm
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Lewy, Not much more to add to the story that Roger started, but I will try for the hi lites...
We have little verbal history of the boat,but this is what the seller told me. The boat was used untill 1963/1964 when the engine developed a small oil leak , possibly caused by the #5 connecting rod exiting the block.With a bit of aluminum welding, on the oil pan, to the close up the wound, along with a fresh short block, the engine sat on a pallet for 45 years. The owner suggested a revarnish on the hull while the motor was removed, this was started, but after the owner death in 1964 no more work was done on the boat. The dealership in Cinncinati kept her inside till the fall of 1986, when the building and all contents sold to a new owner. At this time she was moved to a less desireable, but covered storage. Fast forward to Oct. 2010, The boat and motor are found intact in a pole barn with many old cars and trucks.The tip led to the purchase of several classics including the boat. The new owner was a car guy, not knowing what he had, he placed it on E Bay for a quick sale.I contacted the owner and offered him a buy it now price. He agreed to allow Gary Blackburn to survey the boat and it's hardware before making payment. Gary's opinion was less than what I hoped, but I still wired him cash to "make the deal go down". Mr. Blackburn was good enough to be my point man, from start to finish.I am sure his wife was happy to see another CC in his drive. In September Karen and I drive to Gary's house to remove it from his driveway and take her on her first road trip in 45 years.From Ohio to Charlotte for a survey from Pat Crusse @Crussen Classic's. He suggested transom work and a major refinish of thre deck and sides.Very little rot was found, as the boat was a jewel in the rough. That is a shortened version, but hopefully that tells most of the story as I know it.I still have a long way till I wet her back side,but when I look at those pics in Gary's drive, I know I have come a long way baby.......Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-13-2011 at 10:46am
New Pictures from Billy
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Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-15-2011 at 11:45am
Billy is on a roll now,there no stopping him great work.
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Posted By: dwcar
Date Posted: February-15-2011 at 12:15pm
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Very nice boat Dr. Great work!! ------------- 83Ski |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: February-15-2011 at 1:03pm
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Looking great Billy. Is that nautolex vinyl on the floor? ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-15-2011 at 11:07pm
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YES,the floor is Nautalex Sandstone, tho not OEM , nor period correct, it is the product I chose to use. The covering boards are also covered in Nautalex, it is called "underliner" very durable...I think it was a good choice on both products.
------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: February-15-2011 at 11:24pm
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I like it. I was going to use that in my Skier as a more period correct floor cover but pennies started adding up fast and I figured since it is available I can put it in there after the kids trash the red carpet. ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: February-15-2011 at 11:25pm
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Dang, I didn't receive the 'NEW' PICS !!
Also, no mention of the 'Poster' of the E-Bay 'Find' ? 
You got any of the Nautalex left Billy? Enough for the Skylark? If so, bring it to SJRR and we'll settle up there. I've got the darker color on a roll but it's gonna be close. If I go back and section it off like it's OE look, I might have enough to do it, but I like that Sandstone color better! ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-16-2011 at 8:03am
Sorry Marty, your now in on the story Look now.------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
MartyMabe wrote:Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-18-2011 at 12:01pm
Billy on his 3rd coat of varnish and mopping up a few odds and ends
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Posted By: connorssons
Date Posted: February-18-2011 at 1:38pm
| What is in the seams looks way cool! I want one! |
Posted By: 65 'cuda
Date Posted: February-18-2011 at 9:59pm
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5200 ------------- Gary http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=941" rel="nofollow - 1965 Barracuda SS |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-19-2011 at 6:30pm
Enjoy Guys not long now.
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Posted By: Ranger
Date Posted: February-21-2011 at 12:37pm
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Wow, very impressive work.
I love those old boats. Jeff |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-21-2011 at 1:12pm
Here is you Monday Morning wood Guys, now outside in the sun in all her glory
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Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: February-21-2011 at 1:58pm
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------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Wacko
Date Posted: February-21-2011 at 4:50pm
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That looks really amazing. These wooden boats are works of art!!!
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Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-21-2011 at 6:48pm
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Thank you Roger for posting these pics for me. It has been a long time coming but we are almost home.......Water test is set for this week end,I will see if the "water gods" permit......... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: February-21-2011 at 9:34pm
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Boat Dr. that thing is lookin' real good. Get yourself the keelguard in red to match that bottom paint and you'll be all set right? Seriously, it looks real good. Was this more of a refurb than an all out restoration? Looks awesome regardless. ------------- Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09) |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-22-2011 at 12:35am
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Steve I would say a combo of both. There was a total restore on the transom frames, and knees along with a new inner ply w/ 5200 barrier. The original planking was installed over that. The factory transom was not the built to last 55 years, after my repairs and mods it will last another 50....
Complete rebuild of the stock 312 , the only mods there were the Stainless Steel Intake and exhaust valves. Water test coming soon. ......Billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-22-2011 at 11:24am
Billy this is what you have done since Aug 2010 along with my 312 build and a month off shooting plus your day job too 
Before 
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Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: February-22-2011 at 8:08pm
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Billy, as always great talking to you today! She looks beautiful. Wish I could be down at SJRR to see her in person! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: February-24-2011 at 1:44am
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Check out those SWEET Brass--although not period correct-- Script Correct Craft hull badges ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: February-24-2011 at 4:59pm
Here's the latest ENGINE pics GUYS!!!!
 ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: February-25-2011 at 11:56pm
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Billy,
Nice work. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing it at the SJRR. Donald |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: February-26-2011 at 9:00pm
MAIDEN VOYAGE GUYS !!!!!  
------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-26-2011 at 10:36pm
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CONGRATULATIONS BILLY!
She's beautiful! Not sure who's happier right now? You cause you got her done or; Karen cause she's got her husband back. ------------- "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: sweet77
Date Posted: February-26-2011 at 10:52pm
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i will be at the SJRR standing by this boat taking names and money for the DR. while he is giving everyone rides in this of a correct craft ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-26-2011 at 11:21pm
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We made about a 20 miles loop , good oil pressure , temp guage about 150, full tank of fuel, so lets have a go......I still have not found that sweet 500 rpm idle that Roger has. A bit more carb work will solve that issue, I hope.
It has been a long journey to get her to this point, but will have to say, " this one is a keeper" nuff said.The ride is everything I had hoped it would be.Good power out of the hole and a decent top end,40 plus.....SJRR is getting closer.... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: The Godfather
Date Posted: February-26-2011 at 11:45pm
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Billy, I would like to give that amazing boat a proper name on the stern. If you are gonna give it a name: "Second Chance" Great work Billy...Love to see it at SJRR soon and the story. I think you need to give Mr.Ralph a ride.. Dave ------------- Jbear, said to me wow if it was'nt for this site we would never had met for this to happen.... |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-27-2011 at 12:44am
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The name was chosen a while back, the sign painter is set for Monday.After a 3 day wait for the name to dry, I will add 3 to 4 more coats on the transom .
Next step , remove the hardware to a bare hull , 4 or more coats will complete the deck and then the final assy.........Maybe she will shine after a few more coats........ ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: February-27-2011 at 12:54am
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Roger, Sorry about posting these last pics, but figured I save you some space on your pic 'allotment'.
Names--Huh?? "Finding Marty" "Woodying Along"  ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-27-2011 at 9:35am
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Wow Billy there is not alot more we can add to how great she is its all over your face, to think this boat has not see water for close on 50 years and now on its first shake down, thanks all your hard work so we can all enjoy her
Thanks Karen for putting up with all us boat guys
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Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: February-27-2011 at 5:41pm
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Billy,
She is a real beauty!!! That big smile on your face says more than a thousand words...
------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-28-2011 at 3:10pm
More pictures on its second shake down real cool Billy
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: February-28-2011 at 3:51pm
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Looks great Billy! Wish I could make it down to the River Run to see it in person.
Any chance it will be at GL? ------------- |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-28-2011 at 7:24pm
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Here comes the name
Cheers Billy
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Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: February-28-2011 at 11:01pm
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great job mr. sutton ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-01-2011 at 12:02am
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My wife will be happy to see her finished, she has been a "boat widow " for too long. Vacation time in the near future, can anyone suggest a place for a quaint get a way in late March. Florida would be contender ?????? ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-04-2011 at 1:33pm
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Billy "Doc Time" sure looks good from this side of the pond,I'm getting closer to seeing her up close, keep up the great work on her.
Roger. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-04-2011 at 2:07pm
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She will go into the shop again tonite, 2 qts. of Flagship and a new badger hair brush. Can you guess what I will be doing this weekend????? ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: key
Date Posted: March-04-2011 at 3:34pm
| sweet, sweet, sweet!!!!! i dont smoke, but driving that thing, i would have a high dollar cigar hangin for ever outing!!! LOL |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: March-14-2011 at 8:09am
Billy's shake down all on track for the reunion 
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Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: March-14-2011 at 9:59am
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real nice. i didnt realize the trees in the Bayou lost their leaves ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-14-2011 at 10:51am
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She's gonna make some heads turn on the way to SJRR...
------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-14-2011 at 2:12pm
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Looks great Billy! Can't wait to see it in person! ------------- |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-14-2011 at 2:41pm
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Eric, that tree is a "bald cypress" they lose their "needles" leaves in early spring.As our native trees bud with new spring growth the cypress trees start to drop their's.
That is a picture of my back yard, behind the boat, 75 degrees and sunny in Louisiana . Cant wait for SJRR Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: April-20-2011 at 7:45am
The Time has come to upgrade the Dearbomatic type A tranny after Billy nursed it through SJRR to a Velvet Drive and a new raw water pump.
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Posted By: sweet77
Date Posted: April-20-2011 at 10:52am
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should would have liked t been there for this little project. Probably could have learned something ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5528&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 76 Nautique "If you do what you always did,You'll get what you always got!" "An empty wagon makes t |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: April-20-2011 at 12:37pm
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Sweet, I debated on the swap to a V/D before SJRR. Way too many parts and pieces to obtain and install in such a short time.
I will post some pics of the "old school" impeller type raw water pump, there was a time before Jabsco, Sherwood.This was a much needed upgrade as well as the new tranny. Drive shaft also needs mods,along with new mounts for the tranny, all this and still leave room for a tranny cooler , not needed before. Shifter cable and mounting brackets also ate a large amount of labor, I am at 50 plus hours for the swap, and the engine still sits outside the boat, I think the time and money will be well worth the time and money .........Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: April-20-2011 at 4:59pm
Billy sent over pictures of all the old parts he has had to change to run a velvet drive tranny, along with what's left of the Dearbomatic insides we were lucky it made it through SJRR
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Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: April-20-2011 at 6:16pm
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Can we guess what you call that thing bolted to the oil pan? ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: April-20-2011 at 9:39pm
Bolted inside, Windage tray? That pan must sit down real low, I don't see any room for the crank. Do these blocks extend down farther, by that I mean the bottom of the block is not at the center point of the crank right? ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-20-2011 at 10:25pm
Alan, Yes, that's why they got the nickname "Y" block. ------------- /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: uk 1979 part2
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 1:14pm
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Just had a call from Billy,he was flicking through ebay CC's and looked at this one again, with the new pictures it sure looks a lot like Billy's boat,what do the team think?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320738851631 - 1958 Cypress Gardens CC Edit Pic 
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Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 2:12pm
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I did not think twice about this boat when I first saw it, but after newer pics were posted on E Bay , I see the two boats have a lot in common.
The shot of the transom on both seem very close, the side veiw also has a lot of common features also. Granted the engine,and dash are all "updates" as are the interior covering boards. The last item that differs is the exit of the exhaust to the inside of the stringers/engine bed frames. There were a few "unique boats" that were built at the Pinecastle plant, time will tell if more exist out there in someones barn or boat house. We will keep looking and hoping for that next barn find............ Alert........ Wooden Boat Show August 26/27 Lake Ray Hubbard, Dallas Tx. We will be there with our CC Woody.........Billy/Karen ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 4:04pm
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Billy, I skied Ray Hubbard a few years back, I'm sure you will enjoy your time there!
If I remember correctly, it was either that lake or Lavon that had a cove full of trees with a channel that was cut out so people could drive their boats. Probably some of the scariest skiing I've ever done! As we were pulling the boat, a bass boat ran WOT across the channel and drilled a stump at the end of the run. I was glad we were done to say the least! ------------- |
Posted By: vondy
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 5:11pm
Sweet! That's our usual lake. We'll have to drive the Mustang out to see ya Billy. Those guys do a show every year at a small lake by our house, White Rock. The lake does not allow anything over 5 or 10 HP but they let those guys on once a year to show their boats. It's a good time. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4645&sort=&pagenum=1 - 69 Mustang HM |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 7:24pm
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Billy,
Looking at the pictures, it sure does look like they are matching hulls!! Yes, as you mentioned earlier today, it's really a shame so much money and so much none original was done to that boat. I don't feel he'll ever get it back!! The PO owner got lucky with the present owners "impulse" purchase. I have a feeling he didn't know anything about wood boats at the time and that engine with the blower on it "boggled" his mind!! ------------- /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: August-10-2011 at 8:25pm
Too Cool Vondy... We are staying at the Rockwall Hilton, arriving Fri. nite late. Boat show at 8:00 am Saturday, we will be there till afternoon on Sun. Bring the Mustang and come hang with the wood .....Give ma a call , we will xchange phone #s .......Billy/Karen 1-318-386-2825 shop ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-07-2013 at 5:15pm
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Had some pictures in of Billy's new low rider trailer rig for Doc-Time....some real neat work on the custom bow stop,She ready to roll and make a splash at SJRR. I'm sure back in 55 a 4 blade prop was the norm Billy       Its cool how the windshield folds down...  ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-07-2013 at 5:30pm
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Still a lot to do before SJRR, a bit of trailer work left.Wooden boats do not load as easy as the newer plastic ones, ha ha ....Saw a trailer at Mt. Dora with the same set up, adjustable bow stop,under a Gar Wood. Not my idea , but I sure seized on the simple but clever usage. I have the old tranny out now,front pump seal drip  .Reman setting on the table awaiting paint and cooler lines, should have it in by 5:30 pm. No more oily bilge ????? The fold down wind screen is a plus on those hot humid La. nites....Not a lot of these were installed during that time frame. This makes this boat even more unique, along with the left hand motor, a one of a kind,  ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-07-2013 at 5:49pm
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I'm digging the "Flower Pot Girl" on the Left fender. Is she an add on for your cigarette butts when your tinkering with the Trannz? Looks good Doc.... I bet she tows better than the one she's been sitting on. Ya know......while you've got the motor out; NOW would be a good time to add a pylon so your buddies can go for a ski run up river behind her. ------------- "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: boat dr
Date Posted: February-07-2013 at 6:07pm
Sorry for the photo whoops, that is Caroline, our moss girl, she resides at the side of our house, and not on the fender.........  The ride/towing is much improved, along with the ease of loading too.I wish I would have done this a year ago. ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-07-2013 at 6:27pm
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Posted By: vondy
Date Posted: February-07-2013 at 7:06pm
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Billy! Haven't seen you on here for a while. How you been? Did y'all make it to the boat show in Dallas last year? The girls were still a bit to small for the heat so we didn't see it but hope to this year. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4645&sort=&pagenum=1 - 69 Mustang HM |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-07-2013 at 8:23pm
NOPE  ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-08-2013 at 11:15am
More in from Billy.....Rebuilt VD ready to go in and new shaft too....no more oil in the bilge now.      ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-08-2013 at 12:25pm
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I am a bit tired of the labor and dollars that is needed to keep this woody afloat. Can anyone tell me if the bleeding will ever slow down, these money transfusions are taking a toll on my check book. Everyone cannot own a CorrectCraft, may be I have too many  ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: February-08-2013 at 1:33pm
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Billy - The bleeding stops when you run out of blood. There are those that appreciate what you do, a small consolation. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: February-08-2013 at 1:48pm
Is that possible?! ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-08-2013 at 1:56pm
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As I look back on the start of the resto, I did not think it would take as long .. Alan and his thread brought back a lot of memories andt the long nites required to bring the old girl back to her former glory days.. There are far too few wooden CC,s on this site as well as in the water. This alone will not fill the gap between Chris Craft and CorrectCraft but we need to at least try... I only wish there was more documentaion on Doc Time, as far as we know , this is a one off. Interior layout, Interceptor engine, and folding windshield all add to this being a unique build. At one time we assumed it was a Starflite, but the Data Tag info for a Starflite begins with a "ST " Doc Time has a Data Tag with "SF". There seems to be NO record of this designation in 1954... The plot thickens.........Anyone have any thoughts on this matter.......I have entered her in several boat shows, but have yet to gain more info than what we started with.........Ha Ha Ha ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: February-10-2013 at 11:26pm
Trailer wheels borrowed from the Delorean from Back to the Future? ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-10-2013 at 11:53pm
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I gotta agree, Tires and wheels before SJRR.Give me a break guys.. I want something "old school", but have not found the correct combo yet... Plain chrome w/baby moons ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: February-11-2013 at 12:00am
 Here ya go Billy, just swap the yellow for some nice matching red. ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-11-2013 at 12:07am
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That I like, send me more info..........Biiy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: February-11-2013 at 12:11am
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Wheel Vintiques has what you need friend. http://www.wheelvintiques.com/index.php/smoothie-bare-finish.html" rel="nofollow - Wheel Vintiques ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |