Just purchased a 1965 CorrectCraft
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Topic: Just purchased a 1965 CorrectCraft
Posted By: Lucky boy
Subject: Just purchased a 1965 CorrectCraft
Date Posted: October-03-2018 at 2:24pm
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My Uncle passed away and I purchased his 1965 CorrectCraft. It is 16' but I would really like to identify the model. I will attach pictures. The engine is a Ford 289 by the casting #. Thanks to anyone that can help.    ------------- Better in a boat |
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: October-03-2018 at 3:22pm
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There are no 65 mustangs in the 65 brochure, but there are a ton in the diaries, so it could be a mustang, or Star Flite, which is in the 65 brochure, but they are as scarce as hen's teeth. So I will go with mustang. Dash emblem is gone, looks like the boat may have been painted, so the emblem might have disappeared then. Look for a serial number plate with a letter or two and then a 3-4 digit number. Starts with M, its a mustang. SF its a starflite. Pretty sure that scoop is somebody's add-on. ------------- _____________ “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: rolleronariver
Date Posted: October-03-2018 at 3:59pm
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That's a pretty cool find either way. Does it run? ------------- 92 Sport nautique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-03-2018 at 4:17pm
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65 is second on the list of most produced Mustangs,beaten by 10 in 67. Possibly could be an American Skier too but I think Larry's got it. ------------- 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: Lucky boy
Date Posted: October-03-2018 at 9:30pm
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The starter was not working. Just got it rebuilt, but have not got it reinstalled yet. Since it has a 289 my bet would then be a American Skier. My uncle moved to Florida in 1968 and then relocated to Georgia about 10 years ago. He got the boat while living in Florida. He has said that its first home was Cypress Gardens. The ski pull is gone and that is one thing that I would like to reinstall. Any idea where to get one like original? Also I have looked for a manufactures plate, but no luck. Any hints where to look. ------------- Better in a boat |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-03-2018 at 11:07pm
Marine engines didn't go the same years like cars,my 69 originally had a 289 in it.If it was a AM it might even had had a 260 in it. A rarer boat would be one that was not used in Cypress Gardens  Tag is usually on the main port stringer nailed to it's top with 2 roofing nails in the area near where the engine and belhousing meet.------------- 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: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-04-2018 at 12:44am
I'm with Gary. The Mustangs typically had the V8's and most of the Skiers had 6's. ------------- /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 < |
Lucky boy wrote:Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: October-04-2018 at 9:16am
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Cool acquisition! I am no expert, but it looks like the steering wheel is from a Chevy Vega?? As far as the Cypress Gardens history, you should ask Donald80SN, as he is the site expert in this matter. Good luck with it, and welcome!! ------------- Js |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: October-04-2018 at 2:36pm
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Neat little boat. I had a '66 (parted-out, all over the US) Nothing on the top deck is original parts. (edit: except for the windshield) (just sayin', not being critical...it's still cool.) So, later on, if you decide you would like to locate some original parts, I have an original steering wheel and original lifting rings. Sorry I don't have a pylon for ya. ------------- Keep it....from sinkin' |