1967 Nautique Interceptor
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Topic: 1967 Nautique Interceptor
Posted By: TX Wind
Subject: 1967 Nautique Interceptor
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 8:43pm
| I just purchased my first Correct Craft. It is a 1967 Nautique with the 352 Interceptor option. Is there any info from Correct Craft on how many Nautiques were built in 1967 and how many may have had the Interceptor upgrade? I have never seen another one anywhere. Also, I am wondering about the motor cover. It's missing but the previous owner said it was rotten. I'm assuming it's wooden. I know some of these boats had the wood cover but I thought they were the 318's and not the interceptor. Anybody know about that? |
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 8:57pm
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There are some with the 352/250 HP Interceptors, but it appears not nearly as many as the 318's. Was that the boat on Craig's list last week that appears to be seafoam green, but painted over? Is the engine gold and out of the boat? Can you post some pictures? ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 9:00pm
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Bruce, thats the boat. It was listed in the diaries as well. Roger said he was corresponding with the seller and said that it was missing the motorbox, and that it went to a guy who drove up from Texas...
The box would have originally been wood over the larger engines like the Chryslers and FE motors. Ive never seen a 1st gen SN as new as a '67 with the 352, but there arent a lot of 1st gens to make that observation worth much. The seat bases and frames would have been made out of wood- the dimensions are posted here on the site somewhere- maybe someone will post a link. Welcome to CCF! ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 9:06pm
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Tim, I figured it had to be. It didn't take long to sell. That looked like a great boat to restore! Our motor box for our Intercepor is wood. It appears huge, but when I measured it up it doesn't leave much extra space for that big block Ford. I'd make sure the engine is a righty before doing much with it. The rotor should spin counter clockwise. If you turn the engine clockwise looking at it from the rear and the rotor spins counter clockwise, it's a RH engine. ------------- |
Posted By: critter
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 9:09pm
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to CCF.
Here is a link to the post with the Link to the zip file for the reverse engineered seats for the 60s. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8832&KW=reverse+engineer&PID=87800&title=span-classhighlightreverse-span-span-classhighlightengineer-spaned-60s-cc-seat#87800 - Link to posting I was looking at this boat as well and think that you got a good one to bring back. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 10:49pm
| You are correct. It is the boat that was on the Craig's List. It now resides near Dallas, TX next to a 35,000 acre reservoir where it will hopefully see more water than it has been. |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: March-29-2011 at 11:17pm
| What is the importance of the righty? It is my understanding that a velvet drive can be switched to accomodate either by rotating the front plate or am I mistaken? |
Posted By: dwcar
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 12:10am
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Welcome TX wind.
Congrats on the boat. Good to have another TX member on the site. ------------- 83Ski |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 12:24am
You are in the right place for learning about your new classic- welcome. The hull is designed to balance out the weight of the driver when the engine is turning clockwise. Pretty cool huh! ------------- "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 |
TX Wind wrote:Posted By: ky82sn
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 12:38am
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Congrats on the 67. Welcome to the site. You will learn everything you ever wanted to know about CC boats from these guys. ------------- 1982 ski nautique 1966 Al Tyll Skier |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 7:53am
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Thanks everyone for the hospitality. I drove 2000 miles through 2 snow storms and 4 thunderstorms in 2 days for this boat. Woulda been quicker if I hadn't stopped in Nashville to see my cousin who insisted on going through a half gallon of Jack (there's something akin to dedication in there). When I left TX it was 85 degrees so I was in my shorts and flip flops when I got to Indiana where it was snowing. The stringers are not the best but hey...this is a first gen big block. It has to be restored all the way to the sea foam green. This is my first Correct Craft. I am about 70% of the way through an 85 Mastercraft and I am loving it. I plan to spend a great deal of time on restoring this Correct Craft. I want it to be right.
So does anyone know just how many Nautiques were built in 1967? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 8:49am
I too what to welcome you to CCfan. I feel you've found the spot that will be a great help with your project. I'd love to see you do a full true restoration to a classic boat. The reverse rotation engine all comes down to handling. With the narrow beam of your 1st generation SN, it makes a big difference. Keep it RR. Yes it's true that a Velvet's pump can be indexed for rotation but keep in mind it does NOT change the direction of rotation. Indexing simply allows the pump to run in the direction it needs to to build pressure. The CC records are not the greatest. I've never seen a listing of models produced for a given year back then. One of our members is a CC employee so maybe he can get a count and post it. Dave, go for it!!! When are we going to start seeing some pictures?? 
If you want, fill in your profile with at least your first name. Unlike other forums, we have a tendency to use them rather than screen names. ------------- /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: March-30-2011 at 10:43am
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Correct Craft put RH engines in their starboard side helm boats and LH engines in their port side helm boats. If you have a LH engine in a starboard side helm boat, the engine was swapped out at sometime for a standard rotation engine. IMO, if it's a LH and the engine runs good, there's no harm in using it, although it won't be correct. If you have to sink money into it anyway, you might as well convert it to RH. ------------- |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 1:11pm
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Bruce, be careful about that statement. "Most" were fitted out as you describe, but the demand was so high for the early Y Blocks that the factory installed inventory on hand.
My boat is a good example of a LHand motor w/ starboard steering, I am sure I do not have the only model rigged as such.......We are talking about CC, and their misson to build 'em and ship out.... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 1:21pm
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Congrats on the 67. I have one I am in the midst of restoring/modifying. Stringers are done. Motor is half done. I have a complete interior, including wooden motor box if you ever need measurements or anything.
My tag is SN1486 and was born on 3/11/67. Chrysler 318. ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 1:32pm
Mike, when you gonna finnish that thing? Do I need to come up for a weekend and do it myself?!  ------------- |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 1:44pm
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Chris,
Be my guest! Plenty of good food and beer await you. I have all the materials even. I don't know, probably most of it next winter. I will get the motor done and back this summer yet. My wife sort of commandeered my shop this winter for the hogs. I will be negotiating a shared occupancy deal for next winter. ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 1:47pm
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Hogs? My wife's sister and her husband raised 2 hogs about 20' behind their house this past winter. It would be pretty rugged sharing a shop with them. ------------- |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 2:18pm
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Bruce, He has a different type of "hog".........It will only eat "C" notes, and does not like to get dirty ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 2:22pm
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Damn, no wonder he's always smiling. ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 2:44pm
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Damn good looking Hogs at that!!! ------------- |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: March-30-2011 at 7:29pm
Mike I could sure use those measurements and pics if you don't mind. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:09am
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Jeff,
Send me an email. Will do it this weekend. ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 4:55am
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Mike, maybe you should drive down with a boat and hand deliver them, the nice weather might prevent a psychotic episode. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:42pm
Yes Dave! Please do! Gosh. You picture whores. The diary will be up now and my computer didn't like cookies so I was having trouble with the profile. It's fixed now.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:49pm
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Notice the aura on the driveway from the Generation 1 Ski Nautique... ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 12:58pm
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Ahhhh. Yes soak it in.
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-31-2011 at 3:21pm
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Nice trailer! That boat is a great project between its color and the engine. We picked up a basket case of a '68 Barracuda a while back with a 250 HP Interceptor that had been swapped out with a 390. Nothing like an FE block! ------------- |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 1:41pm
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From a restoration perspective, is it reasonable to stay with the 390 or should I seek out the 352? It's almost impossible to tell the difference without pulling a plug and taking stroke measurements. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: critter
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 1:54pm
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Many on this site are for original restoration. But all are for getting
these boats on the water where they belong. IMO... I would tear down the block and make sure that it is indeed rebuildable. If so, I would get that motor together and get that boat in the water for the summer. You have all winter to look for or build a 352 if you feel the need. As you say, it may be a 352 and not the 390 that was advertised. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 1:54pm
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Id opt for the 390- like you said, there are no visual differences. The 38 extra cubes would be nice to have!
I believe even Pete (Mr. Original) and the ACBS are ok with non-visual internal engine modifications. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 2:17pm
I'll confirm what Tim says. Yes, it's cool with the ACBS as it's really the outside appearance that the judges look at. A 289 to 350 SBC/Chris is a very commom rebuild/up grade to more power. ------------- /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-01-2011 at 2:23pm
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I'd stick with the 390, also. The 352 is the lesser popular engine of the FE series. They all look the same. If it needs rebuilding and it is a LH rotation, I'd convert it to RH as that is what it would origonally had. If it doesn't need rebuilding, I'd run it as it is.
As far as the purists go, unless you let someone pull a plug and measure the stroke, they're not going to be able to tell what it is anyway and would be inclined to believe you, if that was important to someone. ------------- |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 3:45pm
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I think that's all good advice. I actually did find a complete 352 Interceptor that was put away and pickled in running condition. It is a LH rotation but from the digging I have done this was not really uncommon with the FE block as many of them were being outfitted into the larger twins. That meant the RH rotation was quite limited to come by even for the factory at the time. I will probably live with what I got and go from there. The rest is splitting hairs. If I have a LH rotation that can always be remedied some other time. The important thing is as you said to get it on the water. In these boats even ugly is still cool. So we may roll ugly this summer and look to the winter for improvements. I appreciate the reassurance on the 390 Pete.
That being said....the guy wants like 500 bucks for a complete 352....It's up there above the Mason Dixon line if anyone is interested. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 4:16pm
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TX, I think if we had better records, from CC ,we would see a lot more L/H installations than we were led to believe.
If there was a price break to boat builders for buying a "matched pair" of engines , that alone, is reason enough for the lefty that came in my boat. The rest of your post I totaly agree with, Run it.........Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 7:40pm
Ooooohhhhh... so it is only SURFACE deep? I feel so cheap.... btw... its a 283 not 289... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 8:13pm
I feel sorry for Pam.
Opps!! Thanks for the correction!! I just don't remember things like I used too! I'm surprised you did! ------------- /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: kapla
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 8:14pm
isn´t the sbc supposed to be 283? 289 sounds like a SBF number... EDIT: jaja answered....didn´t get to the end of the post. Not usual to see Pete get corrected...lol ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-01-2011 at 10:27pm
The verdict is in. She's a lefty. Possibly she was re-propped, I'm not sure. I'm researching that now. Could be like you Doc. Could be a lefty.
Just a shot in the dark here....but something tells me this ain't factory. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 3:28pm
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Okay, we got her started this weekend. Pops off nice but needs a new carb. I have a 2 barrel from a 351 Merc. that should do the trick for now. Gotta put the freeze plugs back in and get rid of that gosh awful gold color on the engine. I have some issue with the stringers and was looking for a little advice.
They will need to be replaced this winter for sure but just wondering if it's reasonable to brace them up with angle to get through the season? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: ky82sn
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 7:56pm
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TX,
That's an awesome sound when you first fire them up. My 66 CC AT Skier has a Buick 300, 202 HP and it fired on the first hit after not running for three years. I was surprised. Glad yours fired. Why do you think you need a new carb? Jerry ------------- 1982 ski nautique 1966 Al Tyll Skier |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 8:23pm
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Jerry, you'd just have to see it to understand. Probably a miracle that it fired with it on there. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: ky82sn
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 9:33pm
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copied that. ------------- 1982 ski nautique 1966 Al Tyll Skier |
Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 9:35pm
Would I be out of line asking that you post some pics and commentary of your MC rebuild in the OFF TOPIC Forum section? I'd be interested in seeing your boat and work. Of course, I'm interested in following your work on this one too, but an 85 MC S&S is a sweet boat too. Is it a power slot S&S? ------------- 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: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 9:49pm
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Steve,
My friends keep getting on me about taking pics of the M.C. It's not really a 100 point type of restoration. The gel has some knicks and dings from use. Some aftermarket stuff was used and so on. The real point was to get it back into operation. I was about to send it in for interior when I bought this boat so there is a cash flow setback. No stringer work is necesarry on these boats. All fiberglass floors from the factory. But it's looking pretty good so far. I will see about doing just that. I agree. The Mastercraft S&S is a classic. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 9:52pm
Well, that would be cool. I asked my question b/c I'm not sure others on here would be interested in seeing it on this site as this is a CC site and there are MC sites out there (or at least one). This site, however, is different. More mature crowd. Interested in classic boat restoration moreso than stereos and ballast placement (not that there's anything wrong with that). I just like the mid 80s tournament boats, especially CC and MC. I'd love to see your work and if i didn't say it earlier, "welcome to the club" ------------- 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: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 9:56pm
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Well...like I said Steve. Not really putting the love and muscle in it to make it a show stopper. I want to use it. So I am sure it will evolve. But she is coming along nicely. Bump starts with ease. A long way from perfect but close to ski worthy.
I will post something in off topic and they can scream at me if they don't like it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 11:52pm
I dont think you will get too much flack in the off topic area(a joke or two,maybe ). There have been some other brand x "classic inboards" in there...
...Some of us own other brands besides Correct Craft. Go for it! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: April-05-2011 at 2:08am
TX, air your dirty laundry here, we will still let you play...  ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-05-2011 at 2:45am
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Well not too dirty Doc. I believe CC is a very high quality boat but then so is Mastercraft. You could do a lot worse. I could have used that other M word. What's it called? Moombo Jumbo or something like that? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 4:38am
Well I couldn't stand that gold paint so I decided to clean her up a bit. Glad I did. It's amazing how much you start to find and understand as you tear into things. Looks like this engine came out of a truck. It's a bit of a Frankenstein but it runs, I had to replace the carb. Just so happens I had a two barrel Rochester off of a Mercruiser hangin around the original Interceptor had a 4V. Now I need an alternator, distributor, starter, and fuel pump. Currently has automotive version of these. Go figure. OH...and the boat was repropped for the lefty engine. Sorry Billy. Anybody recognize these exhaust manifolds or know who made them? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 9:36am
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Jeff,
Those are Interceptor manifolds. They made them for a very short time but had problems with keeping them sealed up. They are fabbed up using aluminum extrusions. BTW, try downsizing your pictures so they fit the page. Many (including myself) find it hard to see the complete picture having to scroll left to right. ------------- /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-13-2011 at 9:42am
| My 68 manual shows those manifolds. |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 2:54pm
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Sorry Pete. I checked in the preview and it looked fine. So what you're saying is these Manifolds would be damn hard to replace?
Bruce, do you think you could put your 68 manual online in the Reference section? And let me know on that ignition if you will.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 4:32pm
| Jeff, I'll send the manual to Keith when I get a chance to scan it. |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 9:54pm
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Bruce, is that your 427 he's got on the web site? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 10:44pm
I doubt it. Bruce does not have a big enough tree for a 427 
 ------------- 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: Riley
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 10:56pm
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Jeff, it's my sons.
Gary, we're constantly updating. We increased the capacity so it'll handle a Y block and with a little more work, Im sure we can hang an FE from it.  ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 10:59pm
 ------------- /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: April-13-2011 at 11:04pm
I saw this one on TV once, The guy in front of the boat yells" Hey Bubba watch this"  ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 11:10pm
I'm sorry Bruce to have underestimated you,I know you are not one to rest on your laurels  ------------- 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: Riley
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 11:12pm
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Notice we made an investment in a leveler. It works great with nylon rope. ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 11:17pm
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No I didn't see that,I was looking for the extension cord and if your neighbor changed his blue tarp yet ------------- 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: Riley
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 11:22pm
Mike Succi, 05210 nailed the description of that photo really well. He picked up on stuff I never even noticed. Must be why all my stuff has to stay on that side of the yard.  ------------- |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 11:27pm
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Gary, ROFLMAO Too Funny ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-13-2011 at 11:37pm
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Yea,I'll never forget that Bruce,the way he described it just hit my funny bone.
Doc glad I could get you to chuckle,as you get older you don't take things too seriously anymore,time is too short. ------------- 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: April-13-2011 at 11:49pm
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Gary, sure enjoyed the time together at SJRR. Life is TOO SHORT Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-14-2011 at 5:49pm
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Theres a http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/2307959388.html - Interceptor on CL in Dallas that came out of a Century... which probably means its a righty. Might want to consider grabbing it!
Edit: upon second glance, I noticed its not an FE. Is it a Y-block? ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-14-2011 at 6:44pm
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Tim,
It looks like a Y block to me. (distributor aft) It also may be a lefty - See it's got a down angle Dearbo on it which will reverse the rotation. ------------- /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: April-14-2011 at 7:31pm
I got home and looked up the engine number in my book. I've run into this before that the numbers really do not match the Interceptor code system plus there isn't a "L" or a "R" indicating rotation. The closest I can ID it is it's a 292, 185HP and a 1963. I'd still say it's a lefty since Century did run RH props and the down angle trans reversing the shaft rotation. ------------- /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: GottaSki
Date Posted: April-15-2011 at 12:52am
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We summized last year that the 352 was quickly identified by the absence of a front balancer. ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-15-2011 at 3:39am
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Pete,
He indicates that the carbs (plural) were removed and replaced with a four barrel indicating that it had side draft carbs. Cool feature but that is a feature of only the Y blocks. The FE blocks came with an AFB 4V. Also, 59 would be a bit early for the 352 in a boat I would think but I could be wrong. The engine was in production as early as 58 but I haven't noticed any indications of an FE Interceptor that early on in the 352...perhaps in a 332? I don't know. All that aside, the "carbs" reference gives it away as side drafts from a "Y" block. As for the numbering from Interceptor. My FE block has no date code that I can find anywhere. This happens to be more common than you might think with engine parts of that era. I don't see why Ford's marine engine division would be any better than their casting division. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-15-2011 at 8:19am
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The "N" in the code is there and that indicates it is a 292. ------------- /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-15-2011 at 10:10am
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No doubt a Y block, but it is has a weird number that doesn't make much sense according to their code. The Interceptor Y blocks used an Interceptor timing cover. The Interceptor FE's seem to use a Ford timing cover. That's got the funky old style exhaust manifolds which were from the 50's. What's the 2nd filter for? ------------- |
Posted By: 70CC
Date Posted: April-15-2011 at 3:19pm
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It's good to see that 67 found a good home. TX WInd, I have a 63 Nautique with an FE (it's in the Diaries)that I bought as a basket case. The 352 is long gone and I'm putting a 390 in it. I'll look forward to watching your progress.
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Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: April-15-2011 at 8:49pm
Thanks Phil. I saw your Classic and that's a sweet boat. I know where a complete 352 is minus the carb that came out of 65 Chris Craft if you are interested. The guy wants 500 bucks for it. Has the manifolds on it, so it's worth that much for sure. Would be an easy swap to put a 390 block under it. The heads are basically the same and so is the manifold. I'm a little concerned about the stringer configuration. The 390 will put out in the 350 to 400 HP range with very little effort. Anybody have thoughts on this since I'm looking at a stringer job anyway? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-15-2011 at 10:27pm
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Jeff,
Just following the layup in the stringer threads, a decent job on the wood, epoxy resin and trust me, you will have a hull that can handle way beyond your planned HP. Your stringer job will be WAY beyond what the factory did! ------------- /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: 70CC
Date Posted: April-16-2011 at 1:18am
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Hi Jeff,
I'm good (I think) on motors as I have 2. The first one I bought, not such a good deal, was also a frankenstein motor with a heavy non-original 390 FT block and pickup heads. The second, I won on ebay for $100 was a better deal and more complete with an FE 390 block. Both came with aluminum exhaust manifolds, so when I'm done I should have a few spare parts. The Barracuda (similar to Classic) now belongs to my friend Dave (Beentowed) -Phil |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: May-01-2011 at 9:35pm
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I see that Mike was able to get a born on date with his SN 1486 serial number. These hulls have no hull I.D. My serial# is SN 1498. I'm just taking a shot in the dark here but I am guessing that the SN is for Ski Nautique and the 1 could possibly be a first gen marker? I've seen some #'s for earlier models and they were similar. I doubt seriously that CC was putting out 1500 Nautiques in a year back then. Can anyone help with this? And what information is available....if any...from CC regarding the boat and what options it was equipped with? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-01-2011 at 11:03pm
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Jeff,
The early system of IDing the hulls weren't the best but, the "SN" does stand for Ski Nautique. The serial numbers were sequential and not by years. ------------- /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: TX Wind
Date Posted: May-02-2011 at 6:35am
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Pete,
I saw a 63 or 4 with an ID of SN 12xx. Thats why I am assuming the numbering did not start at 0001. I'm really in the initial stages of the restoration on this boat. I fully intend to "keep it original" and since you are Mr. Original, I have some ACBS perspective to gain here. The larger 390 is going to pump out a bit more power, my understanding is 300 without really trying much. That will exceed the 71 series V drive capacity. I have purchased a late model 72. Will that be an acceptable ACBS upgrade? I'm assuming glassing the floor in and "no foam" will be acceptable as well from reading your suggestions in the stringer threads? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-02-2011 at 8:48am
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Jeff,
The 390 hooked up to a 72 would not be a problem. If judged, you would not get a point deduction for not having the original engine since it's one that was available in the SN that year. FYI, if it wasn't available but still appropriate for the year, it would be a 2 point deduction. If modern power, then 7 points!!!!! ------------- /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: May-02-2011 at 3:34pm
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Jeff, when we were trying to sort ours out, I was told that the 390's and 427's came with a 72. ------------- |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 4:37am
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Pete, I think that's kind of what I'm driving at. In 67 the 352 with a 71 tranny was available from CC. Would the 72 tranny be a problem? I'm learning that the boating industry is not nearly as well documented as the auto industry so the judging is not as critical over these more trivial issues. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 8:41am
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Jeff,
Documentation really depends on the manufacturer of the boat. Chris Craft on one hand is well documented down to the color and type of upholstery. Correct Craft is the opposite. Your lucky to find out what year it was built in! Engine/trans packages were universal to all boats and well documented however the 390/72 was available so no worry.
------------- /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: TX Wind
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 1:00pm
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So you're saying I could put a multi carb 427 in there with a 73? Uh oh... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 1:40pm
I think a judge would spot this combination! Then, a point deduction unless you were to back it up with some documentation like a brochure showing the engine option.------------- /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: TX Wind
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 1:53pm
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Hmmmmm....I don't know Pete....a 3 deuce 427 might be worth a point. What do you think? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 2:10pm
However, you'd have to find a marinizer of a 427 that produced one with the 3 deuce back around 67 then sweet talk the judge for only a 1 point deduction. ------------- /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: TX Wind
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 4:40pm
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Of course I'm being a little tongue in cheek but I have actually considered the tri power set up just because of cool factor when cruising the lake. I'd rather be original though. Now if we could talk Carrol Shelby into Shelbyizing a 1st gen for us....well...now that might be different. Probably fat chance on that...my college roommate's dad was partners with Steve Saleen for a while...maybe a marinized Saleen pkg for the Mustang LOL. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 5:06pm
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2x4's would be original. ------------- |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 7:53pm
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anyone remember the century resorter for sale last yr wth a side oiler 427 dual quad? .. whats with me and the centuries lately..I need a slap ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 9:52pm
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Why yes Bruce, I do believe you're right. I think some of the Chris Crafts had a Weber induction option as well. I just always loved the look of 3 deuces. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 10:42pm
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I've never even seen a picture of one, but I've read they made them. The FE stuff is really expensive if it's something the Cobra guys also want. 3 deuces is cool. I hear there's a Dunphy at the ACBS show in ME each summer with a 312 that's got tripples.
Peter, I never saw that Century. How much were they asking? ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 10:48pm
I've seen the pictures. It's real sad the hack job he did on the dog house. Wasn't 55 MPH fast enough for him!! ------------- /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: May-04-2011 at 10:59pm
Is it the red one on the left? I bet the engine looks cool. How come those boats don;t have windshields?
That's a decent little show. I haven't gone to it for a few years, maybe this year. ------------- |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 11:13pm
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Bruce i think the boat was a 67 or 8 and 20k.. thought about selling cc/and harley but am glad i passed ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 11:42pm
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Bruce, notice the "hood scoop/ hack job" on the red one.The green one would have the twin YH set up . Not real hard to figure that one ....JMHO...Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 11:46pm
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I can see that Billy, just wondering if it was the same one Pete was talking about. The guy that told me about it said he just ran it without the cover. ------------- |
Posted By: TX Wind
Date Posted: May-04-2011 at 11:49pm
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Aaaah....somebody says dual quad, triple deuce, and weber and what do you know....the Boat Doc shows up LOL.
Well Pete, cool part is on these, you don't have to rework the dog house to put stuff like that under there. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5622" rel="nofollow - 1967 SN Interceptor 1985 |