Could someone tell me what year the triple cockpits went from a 3 gauge panel to a 5 gauge panel? I am specifically interested in the 24 footers if there was a difference. Thanks Dean
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- Brian Robinson
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For the 24-foot runabout the 5-unit panel started on the 1930 models. It was used on the 26-footer beginning in 1927/28.
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1923 Hackercraft 23' Dolphin #03
1938 Gar Wood 22' Streamliner #6256 Empress
1952 Chris~Craft 19' Racing Runabout #363 Thunderstruck
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1923 Hackercraft 23' Dolphin #03
1938 Gar Wood 22' Streamliner #6256 Empress
1952 Chris~Craft 19' Racing Runabout #363 Thunderstruck
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- Brian Robinson
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At that time period in the late 1920s/early 1930s the CC model years paralleled the calendar year very closely. Later in the 1930s this changed dramatically and followed the automotive industry model year schedule closely (late July-late July). So, your May boat was mid-year.
What is your hull number? A friend with #2329 replaced his original 3-unit grape leaf panel with a 5-unit. He still has the 3-unit available, I believe. Good original 5-unit grape leaf panels are worth their weight in gold.
What is your hull number? A friend with #2329 replaced his original 3-unit grape leaf panel with a 5-unit. He still has the 3-unit available, I believe. Good original 5-unit grape leaf panels are worth their weight in gold.
-Brian
1923 Hackercraft 23' Dolphin #03
1938 Gar Wood 22' Streamliner #6256 Empress
1952 Chris~Craft 19' Racing Runabout #363 Thunderstruck
Robinson Restoration, LLC (760) 468-1009
1923 Hackercraft 23' Dolphin #03
1938 Gar Wood 22' Streamliner #6256 Empress
1952 Chris~Craft 19' Racing Runabout #363 Thunderstruck
Robinson Restoration, LLC (760) 468-1009
- Bill Basler
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I just saw a 3 gauge grape panel on eBay as recently as this morning. The auction has ended and it was on a "But it Now" for $1,500.00. Did not sell. Panel included the gauges as well.
The seller was "nutsforboats," who is, I believe, a member of ours. If anyone wants more info about the seller of this panel, contact me, and I will put you in touch with him.
The seller was "nutsforboats," who is, I believe, a member of ours. If anyone wants more info about the seller of this panel, contact me, and I will put you in touch with him.
Bill Basler
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