Bee Craft ---What happened?

[Mark Overfelt]

I purchased a 1978 Bee Craft tri-hull, and the only info I have on these boats is they were built in Paxton Illinois. Does anyone have any history on Bee Craft or know where you can get replacement parts. They dont make em like they used to!!!!!!!! Thanks Big Red

 

[JeffSmith]

Re: Bee Craft ---What happened?

I just bought my first boat, a 76 (or 75, but I think it is a 76) 14' Bee Craft. It's in pretty good shape, but missing some stuff - windshield, motor, controls...just some little things! I too can't find anything on them!! If you happen to find anything, please shoot it my way. My email address is:EDIT, not allow in open forum.
It's a cool little boat, and I figure it will be great for tooling around the lake with my kids (2, 4, and 6 years old)...good luck, and please let me know if you find anything!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Bee Craft ---What happened?

controls should come with motor, windshield watch ebay of have one made, expensive, shop the iboats marine store for accessories.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Bee Craft ---What happened?

Most of the bolt-on stuff was probably aftermarket (TaylorMade, Perko, etc.) so chances are you can find parts if you look around a bit. For most boat brands, the only thing they actually manufactured was the hull itself and maybe the seats & upholstery stuff. Instruments, engines, cleats, windshields, etc. were usually taken from outside sources, particularly with smaller brands like yours that didn't have the capital to make stuff inhouse.

- Scott

 

[Striketheiron63]

I just picked up a 1969 15' Bee Craft and was waiting to know if anyone knows how the floor originally looked. I am going to replace the stringers. Here's a pic of what it looks like now. Any help would be appreciated.