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STOLEN! 1937 Chris-Craft barrelback, Hull #42044
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- Bill Basler
- Posts: 1996
- Joined: Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:48 pm
- Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
STOLEN! 1937 Chris-Craft barrelback, Hull #42044
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
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
Last edited by Bill Basler on Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Bill Basler
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.
Tom King
http://www.ccmanuals.com
http://www.ccmanuals.com
- Bill Basler
- Posts: 1996
- Joined: Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:48 pm
- Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Any word?
Good morning all. Just curious, any word on the stolen Barrelback?
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- Bill Basler
- Posts: 1996
- Joined: Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:48 pm
- Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
- Bill Basler
- Posts: 1996
- Joined: Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:48 pm
- Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Was it lost then found or stolen and recovered? Curious minds are wondering if any details are forthcoming?
Tom King
http://www.ccmanuals.com
http://www.ccmanuals.com
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Tom, Matt has some details to the story on www.WoodyBoater.com
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