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STOLEN! 1937 Chris-Craft barrelback, Hull #42044

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STOLEN! 1937 Chris-Craft barrelback, Hull #42044

Post by Bill Basler » Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:56 am

This member boat was recently stolen from a suburban residence. We are enlisting our members and the public to help locate this boat.

Stolen 16’ Chris Craft Barrel Back Special Race Boat 1936
Special identifying features:
1. Hull #42044
2. HIN #082-47091-F835
3. Ohio boat registration number OH 4187-AK
4. Engine #F-10AB3850
5. Natural Varnish special ordered hull only by original owner
6. Gauges individual in dash, no panel
7. Steering on left side – black wheel, originally red
8. Ford flathead engine, Sandusky gear marine transmission
9. Two model 92 twin downdraft Stromberg carburetors protruding through deck hatches – cut out crude for clearance
10. Red upholstery, 2nd seat with deck hatch – large chrome thumb turns for locks
11. Four bear claw vents on decks, factory rigged Chris Crafts only have two.
12. Wind shield brackets are early post-war deluxe (finger pincher style)
13. Throttle lever on left side of driver cockpit, not on steering wheel.
14. 18’ dual axle Custom Haul trailer brown/maroon in color, chrome rims, pipe style bow stop.
15. Polished rudder and propeller
16. Currently no name on transom
17. Red bottom paint

$2,000 reward for the arrest and conviction
Please contact Jack: 614-571-4155 (cell) 614-294-7067 (office)
Or Dublin Police: 614-410-4800 Case #09-4771

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Post by tom king » Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:31 pm

Bill, I added a cross post to the Wooden Boat Forum thinking every little bit helps. Hope Jack gets his boat back and in one piece.

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Post by Bill Basler » Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:35 pm

Thanks Tom. It is hard for me to believe that a person can get away with this. Let's hope for the best.
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Post by Don Ayers » Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:34 pm

A 19' Barrel was stolen a few years ago. It was found and recovered.
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Any word?

Post by dragonfly » Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:55 am

Good morning all. Just curious, any word on the stolen Barrelback?
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Post by Bill Basler » Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:24 am

Peter:

I have not heard any updates as of yet.
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Post by Bill Basler » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:49 am

This boat has been found. Great job putting the pressure on!
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Post by tom king » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:06 pm

Was it lost then found or stolen and recovered? Curious minds are wondering if any details are forthcoming?

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Post by Chad Durren » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:15 pm

Tom, Matt has some details to the story on www.WoodyBoater.com
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Post by Matt Smith » Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:40 pm

Oh Chad! The plugmaster....Thanx, I am going to get more news this week. Will update.
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Post by THE RAZZ » Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:05 am

Very interesting. Thought she was a goner. Nice work Dublin Ohio police. Maybe Oakland, CA police can get with it and find my cherry 1972 240Z stolen from the driveway :( Keep hope alive!
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Post by Al Benton » Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:04 pm

It is great news that the runabout was found. Good police work. Just wish the interior wasn't molested.

I had a 1970 240Z years ago. I wish I would have kept it. The carbs were a pain to keep tuned but it was a fun ride when it ran right.

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