helm steering box for 1972 correct craft
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Topic: helm steering box for 1972 correct craft
Posted By: macjava
Subject: helm steering box for 1972 correct craft
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 3:43pm
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Folks I'm working on a 1972 Correct Craft (precursor to the Ski Nautique). I think it is 17'. There seems to be more than a desirable amount of play in the helm. It's tight at the rudder connections and the play seems to be in the helm unit. Is this a teleflex unit? are there any replacable parts inside ... what's the solution here? thanks xx rick ------------- rick 706 540-3285 |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 5:39pm
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The ski nautique has been around since 1961, FYI- it was the first fiberglass CC so I wouldn't say a '72 of any flavor was it's precursor. I actually can't think of any 17' boats they made in '72... The last year of the Cuda was '70 I think, the mustang 17 didn't come out until '74. Got a pic of your boat? Assuming it's a late 60's or newer cc, it's probably a teleflex Big-T rotary helm. They aren't serviceable to my knowledge, full replacement may be required. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 7:37pm
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Rick, Welcome to CCfan. Considering your confusion, please post some pictures. We would have asked anyway!  How are the stringers? ------------- /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: Gary S
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 8:52pm
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I think there are some plastic bushings something like http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-sleeve-bearings/=wd98yk" rel="nofollow - these on the input shaft but they might be there to reduce friction. Seems like these things are pretty sloppy no matter what. Might be why they went to rack systems? ------------- 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: macjava
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 9:13pm
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Hello, It looks like the boat is perhaps a 1972 SKIER since that is what it says on the dash .... maybe 16.5 feet? the teleflex folks also identified the helm as a BIG T. So, how much play should there be at the wheel (holding the rudder stationary) The teleflex guy said several inches was normal. how does one upload photos? or do i have to link to them somewhere? thanks xx rick ------------- rick 706 540-3285 |
Posted By: macjava
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 9:24pm
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Posted By: macjava
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 9:25pm
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Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 9:33pm
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 9:40pm
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Rick, That's for the pictures. I'm glad you figured out what boat you purchased. When you get a chance, take a look at the brochures in the reference section. They are a valuable source of info. It looks like some work was done to the Skier. Tell us more about it. Work done? Engine? Paint buff or re gel? Stringers? ------------- /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: March-18-2015 at 9:45pm
On the outside of the helm wheel, I say this is accurate. Do check the bushings for wear. You would be able to detect radial movement in the helm shaft. ------------- /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 < |
macjava wrote:Posted By: macjava
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 9:48pm
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Well, first of all it's not my boat ... i'm just the hired gun with a reasonable amount of planes, cars, printing presses, motor scooters and boat repair skills. I'm more of a cruising sailor than a ski boater although i can water ski, still, at 60. The boat is usually on seed lake in north georgia and it may have come from there or lake rabun. Boats up on those lakes are not driven very far since the lakes are small and they are usually boat house stored and i suspect this one was. The gelcoat is shiny and looks original to me. The owner and his crew did some floorboard replacement and recarpeting in, i am sure, a substandard manner, but it's solid. I assume you mean the stringers that the engine sits on? i should probe them and see if they are solid. The less they touch, the better the boat will remain. When it's warmer, i'll go up to the lake and drive the boat and see how it actually is in operation. thanks xx rick ------------- rick 706 540-3285 |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 10:17pm
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That is a pretty Skier. Don't know that I have seen a full on red one, top and bottom. I am jealous of the ski rope guard on the back that keeps the rope off of the vents and lift ring. The one on my '73 is a dinky, flimbsy excuse, that everyone wants to try and pull up on when they are getting out of the water, and it's sharp so it feels great when you rake your shin on it. ------------- "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: macjava
Date Posted: March-18-2015 at 10:25pm
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it's a pretty sweet boat. I actually told the owner NOT to buy it because of its age.... he used to own a mid 80's ski nautique which was a very nice boat with a straight 6 that i used to work on a bit... but he sold that one for some reason This Skier has a ford 351 V-8 .... is that a correct engine or someone's mod? i'd rather have a straight 6 .... simpler ------------- rick 706 540-3285 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-19-2015 at 12:24am
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Rick, I say the 351 in the Skier is a re power. The straight 6 in the 80's SN is confusing. It would be the first one I've heard of?? A common engine for the Skier's was a 6 and the SN would have been a V8. ------------- /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: 74Wind
Date Posted: March-19-2015 at 12:30am
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Just FYI, if a skilled old inboard mechanic is ever required, there is a great shop on Rabun. Lakemont Marine at Halls Boat House. Been there since the 30's. Ben McCracken is the owner. ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-19-2015 at 8:20am
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Ah, this boat. http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1448 A few non-original bits (like the ladder and clearance bar from a newer boat) but the red looks nice. Grab the hull number off the plate by the throttle (SK-xxx), I suspect it may be a '71. Original engine would have been a 302, what makes you think it's a 351w? |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: March-19-2015 at 1:15pm
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^ Tim, the PO even marks it as a 351 TE engine in the diary post back in 06'.. Special order?? Nice Skier for sure ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-19-2015 at 1:25pm
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All red skier. Nice. The only downside for me is the ladder. I'd like an all red (or blue, or green, or orange) boat. Would take a lot of annual buffing to keep nice, tho. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-19-2015 at 1:27pm
| Not likely, 351w's were not even common in the 18' SN by that point. It was never offered in any of the 16' boats as far as I know. I suspect it was a 302 originally (and possibly still is), they look quite similar to the untrained eye. |