The one you saw on eBay was about 2 years ago,and I bought it. There haven't been any since then, I monitor that section on eBay daily and I would know if and when any of these appear.

Do you know anybody with a tanker that will meet you half way there. I just looked in "The Essential Guide" and a 42 foot Connie of that vintage only carries 225 gallons of fuel...better bring some paddles along

Yes..It happens all the time. I carefully wet sand the roughness out and re-stain areas where I burn through. Then apply a complete coat of CPES. This coat will dry much smoother that the first one. If you still have rough spots, repeat the procedure as needed.

If you only burn 1 gallon per mile you will be doing good.
I've had quite a few of these big Chris Crafts and that's about the best fuel consumption I have experienced.
As far as insurance goes, I've found it to be so expensive on these older cruisers that I go self insured and hope for the best.
BILL

I know It's hard to believe, but the boat is 100% authentic and verified by the Mariners Museum archives. The Hull number is: ORAZ-23-3004 which makes it an early production 1968 model. It was shipped from the Corsair plant in September of 1967. It is a one owner boat in pretty good original conditi...

I recently purchased a 1968 Chris Craft Lancer which is factory equipped with twin Volvo 120's When I first saw the boat I questioned its authenticity, as I or anyone else I know has ever seen one produced with twins. However I have since verified its history through the Mariners Museum research pac...

If you need a quick fix to get you through just 1 or 2 seasons.Dig out the bad wood and replace it with reinforced epoxy, If done properly a repair of this kind can actually last several years. At worst if done poorly it may only last one season. I have successfully performed repairs of this kind wi...

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What a cool project. I hope the future owner is a member.

Come on No Gin, you are just starting to enjoy the joys of antique boat restoration.Don'T give up now! Plus you haven't spent nearly enough money yet. We usually don't give up and abandon a project until we have spent at least 20 grand.

For what its worth.... About 25 years ago I owned a 1962 18 foot Sea Skiff. It had white and green hull sides with the ugliest green seats I've ever seen. The good part was the motor, which was a factory installed 283 putting out 185hp. I toasted the original motor and replaced it with a 327 which I...

I have been using automotive urethane clear on wood for many years and have posted several times on this subject. From my experience I have determined: 1. The automotive clear offers as much or more UV protection per micron of build as varnish does. 2. Don't apply automotive clear over varnish. They...

Put some fresh batteries and fresh gas in the boat, drop it in the water and get it running. Who knows..it may run great and you just saved yourself a lot of work and money. If it doesn't run so good make the necessary repairs or sell it and move onto something better.

Your boat weighs 3000 lbs. Add that figure to your trailer weight(probably listed on the trailer title or registration) and you will have the total.
Your choice of hitch will depend on the vehicle. Get something that is made specifically for your vehicle that bolts to the frame.

I replaced the old nautolex on my CONNIE with a new style vinyl deck covering which is made by Nautolex. Its called "Deco Dot" and comes in a variety of colors.

KEYS: Any good locksmith will be able to make some keys for you. Simply remove the locks and he will disassemble them and cut a key based on the existing configuration of the lock cylinder. Metal Plate: That number which you see, 288880 is not the factory serial number. Most likely it is some kind o...

I have twin Ford 427's 300HP in my 1967 40 foot Connie. I have heard these referred to as "side oilers" and being linked in some way to Carrol Shelby racing.
Does any one know what a side oiler is and if I have them in my boat? Whats the real deal on these motors? Wood Commander, do you know?
Bill

WOW...what a great and informative discussion. I am especially impressed with WOOD COMMANDERS expertise on this topic. I have a follow up question regarding my engines which I will now post as a new topic in engines and power train. I hope to get a response from wood commander.
BILL

I prefer PPG 2021 however, since it is so expensive, on large areas I use Transtar 6841
Bill

It works great! Ive used it for several years and it holds up much better than varnish. The key is to apply multiple coats for a high build surface. You will need to apply 3 times as much clear as you would for an automotive application. Also,you need to seal the wood with a penetrating epoxy before...

Billy, I hate to tell you this, but the experts drinking the beer were right. You completely screwed up big time. In order to get the thing looking presentable you will need to strip off all the existing finish and stain and sand the wood down to the bare wood. Then bleach and apply the correct stai...

If anyone wants to contact this seller, his eBay user name is: auctionittoday-canton

This is going to be a fun topic to watch. I'll throw in my 2 cents worth. For me, there is nothing more fun than running a big boat hard and fast. My Connie has twin 427's with 4 bladed 22X22 props. When I open her up she planes off nice and fast. I then continue to run her a full throttle for a cou...

John's procedure is probably the best way to go as any paint, even the best catalyzed epoxy, will eventually crack and chip off a steering wheel under normal use. One idea I will add: Don't stop sanding with 600 grit. Keep the procedure going all the way to 2000 grit. By the time you finish with the...

Hi Tom, My boat is a 1967 40' Connie. It came from the factory with striped white nautolex. I removed all the old stuff a couple of years ago and replaced it with a newer style vinyl deck covering made by Nautolex.It is called "Deco Dots". It is solid white(it also comes in several other colors) and...

Take a look at this ebay listing(Item number: 270089243548) and read this guys story. He has to be the dumbest guy on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... Track=true

Don't limit yourself to Boat or RV suppliers.Go to Home Dopot, Lowes or your local Kitchen & Bath Store and look around. Their stuff works just fine on a boat.

For a long lasting repair do the following: 1.Strip all existing paint and primer from the parts with a chemical stripper like zip strip. 2.Scuff all surfaces with 180 grit sandpaper. 3.Clean all surfaces and spray 2-3 coats of PPG DP primer/sealer 4.If any scratch marks or flaws are showing coat wi...

The CBA designates a 1964 CHALLENGER SALON.The 38 designates the length. The 0056 designates the 56th hull built. I have no idea what either the H or M suffix represents; however your hull number is clearly one which was assigned to a 38' 1964 CHALLENGER SALON.

John....I believe that you are completely wrong on ALL of your assumptions. First ,although CO2 is heavier than o2, it does not settle to the lowest point, rather it mixes immediately with the other gasses which it comes in contact with. Just examine our earths atmosphere. If what you assume was tru...

Hi Chuck, The scotch brite pad is great for sanding between fresh coats.However I feel it is not aggressive enough to properly prepare the surface for the initial coat. A wet coat of varnish does in fact partially soften the previous FRESH coat of varnish to a certain extent which is determined by t...