Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

Pmccraney

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I am starting this thread as a gathering place of sorts for those who own Chris Craft Boats. Chris Craft boats have a rich history and tradition, and this will hopefully be a place to celebrate the classic lines and fine craftsmanship that make our boats unique. Whether you have classic woody, ski boat, speed, cruiser, fishing rig or yacht, let us know who you are and what you own.

Post No. 2 on this thread (below) will be a running inventory with links to various Chris Craft threads on this site. Either post your link (or send me a pm with it) and I will update the post periodically. Or, if you own a new or classic Chris Craft and just want to post a pic (or a few pics of it), feel free to do that as well.

Thanks and I hope you enjoy.

Patrick
 

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Re: Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

Here is a list of Chris Craft restore threads on the iboats forum.

Projects/Restorations in Process:

1. Pmccraney - 1975 19' Chris Craft Lancer.
2. rhtmarine - 1960 Chris Craft Sportsman Woody
3. Stinger23 - 1984 Chris Craft Stinger
4. Ingalp01 - 1982 Viking Cabin Cruiser
5. NorCalChrisCraft - 1984 Chris Craft Scorpion
6. FrozenHawaiin - 1985 Chris Craft Scorpion
7. Bkwarford - 1985 Chris Craft Scorpion 186s deck restore
8. Ponderosa - 1997 Chris Craft Catalina 25'
9. RobertD - 1972 19' Lancer

Completed Projects (you are here if you have a completed project or are just doing upgrades/enhancements to your boat).

1. CC254 - 1990 254 Sea Hawk
2. BSnB - 1987 28' 283 Amerosport
3. Kylejb2663 - 1987 Chris Craft AmeroSport 284, Twin 305 Engines w/ Rochester QuadraJets, OMC Cobra Out Drives
OMC 5.0 Rebuild Thread
4. Augoose - 1999 Chris Craft 200 br
 
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Re: Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

1988 501 Constellation....Not mine....I just act like it. I happen to be the Proffessional Garden Hose Rollerupper (Captain)

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Re: Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

Here is mine: 1975 Lancer (in the process of full-gut restoration and repaint).

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Re: Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

Great idea PMccraney. although I think mine will never be complete, there is always something to do. The bottom work i'm doing is the beggest project on her to date, atleast the most time consuming and muscle aching,lol:)

Pic of the middle aged girl. 1990 254 SeaHawk

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Re: Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

McCraney! Great idea! The best group of people working on a great boat!

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I think according to the Admiral, I'm a hose rollerupper too! Hey sasto, how did you get that rainbow to land right on top of the boat in your picture?!

Mike
 

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Hey sasto, how did you get that rainbow to land right on top of the boat in your picture?!

Mike


Mike, haven't you heard of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Well there you go,lol:)
 

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McCraney! Great idea! The best group of people working on a great boat!

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I think according to the Admiral, I'm a hose rollerupper too! Hey sasto, how did you get that rainbow to land right on top of the boat in your picture?!

Mike

Mike, haven't you heard of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Well there you go,lol:)

LOL....I just happen to be sitting at the marina with a camera.

I worked for CC in Bradenton, FL for a couple years. Keep 'em coming!
 

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Re: Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

DSC00406.jpgHere is my 1986 210 Scorpion
I have also started a facebook site for the Scorpion's to see if there is enough interest to do a web site, like the Stingers....

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LOL....I just happen to be sitting at the marina with a camera.

I worked for CC in Bradenton, FL for a couple years. Keep 'em coming!

hey sasto, what years did you work for them and what did you do for them?
 

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hey sasto, what years did you work for them and what did you do for them?

Not sure the year, chriscraft254......The boating industry was in a downturn at the time. Sometime in the mid 90's. I was an electrician, mostly dash panels and wiring harnesses.
 

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Not sure the year, chriscraft254......The boating industry was in a downturn at the time. Sometime in the mid 90's. I was an electrician, mostly dash panels and wiring harnesses.

Damn, i was hoping it was during the years my boat was built and you had stolen a bunch of building plans to give me at a later date.:D I would love to get my hands on some building specs/plans on this boat. ;)
 

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Damn, i was hoping it was during the years my boat was built and you had stolen a bunch of building plans to give me at a later date.:D I would love to get my hands on some building specs/plans on this boat. ;)

Nah....They practically escorted me out the door!

CC had a big lay-off. Many were let go. Just as well. This was the 2nd production builder I worked for. I prefered custom boats, more of a challenge for me. Went to Donzi Yachts after that.

I do miss some of the guys and gals I worked with at CC. They were a good group.

Great job on your boat......but I'm sure I already told you that!!!!!
 

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Keep 'em coming! Wow, Sasto, that's some great experience getting an inside look at both Chris Craft and Donzi....
 

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Ok trying this for the 3rd time this is the Lancer I'm getting by trading my tent trailer for it. 1972 with 327/penta outdrive03232012066.jpg
 

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Re: Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

Just want to say hi haven't been on in a while. Posted a picture and I'll be putting more on now that I know how. I'm hoping my boat won't be as much work as some I see here, she needs a little tlc. I've got my daughter talked into helping to redo the seats and maybe put new carpeting in. I'd like to know how to put in a padded sun deck on the back right now just have the bench seat. Later everyone
 

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Re: Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

Just want to say hi haven't been on in a while. Posted a picture and I'll be putting more on now that I know how. I'm hoping my boat won't be as much work as some I see here, she needs a little tlc. I've got my daughter talked into helping to redo the seats and maybe put new carpeting in. I'd like to know how to put in a padded sun deck on the back right now just have the bench seat. Later everyone

Nice looking Lancer - Looks like you've got the 21 footer with the cuddy... Nice boat! Thanks for stopping by... NorCal - Thanks for the link; I will correct above. Have a good one fellas.
 

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I was told 23 but whats a foot or two between friends,lol. Now to keep everyone hanging the deal may sink(pun intended) the owner finally gat back to me today and may change mind, not happy to say the least but keep you posted, later everyone
 

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Re: Chris Craft Owners: Register Your Boat or Restore Thread Here.

yeah finally have my boat will upload pic as soon as I can. Question, on hin which # is the yr? The last 3 # on mine are 730, so let me know thanks. Btw I'm thinking I own a chris craft formula but not sure. thanks
 
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