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Jim Bell
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Post by Jim Bell » Thu May 10, 2012 9:42 pm

Hello all. I couldn't even hazzard a guess at the last time I posted on this site. Joined back in 1998 (although my profile says 2005?) We have just purchased our 7th Chris Craft,a 1965 24' sea skiff. My wife and I are headed to the tiny community of Britt, Ontario, Canada in northern Georgian Bay, tomorrow to bring her home to Penetanguishene in southern Georgian Bay and start the resoration process. I had a lot of help on this site over the years restoring 6 previous Chris Craft's and I look forward to asking for advice on this one too. For the past 4 years we have enjoyed restoring our 1974 F36 Trojan tri cabin which we love. Yes, it is a glass boat but loaded with teak. This sea skiff will serve as a great boat for evening cruising and picnic trips to the many beaches in our beautiful area. Probably a trailer trip to the ACBS show at Grace and Speed in Gravenhurst as well. But not until next year.

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Post by Jim Godlewski » Sat May 12, 2012 7:23 am

Welcome back Jim,
Congrats on your purchase and good luck getting her home. Post some photos when you can.
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Post by Oberon01 » Mon May 14, 2012 8:22 am

Hi Jim -

These are quite simple boats in most respects, and we love ours. I will be getting it in the water for the season in a few days, and can send youany information you might need. Mine was extremely original with very low hours when we bought it last year, so it is likely a good reference point for others.

In my opinion, the various lapstrakes offer the best bang for the buck in the classic boating world and they are so versatile and user friendly it is hard not to love them.


Paul H.
1926 Mullins 16' Outboard Special
1940 CC 19'Custom
1946 Gar Wood 22' 6" Sedan
1946 16' Peterbrough Falcon
1947 CC 16' Special Runabout
1947 Chris Craft 22' Sportsman
1948 CC 25' Sportsman Sedan
1959 Feather Craft Islander Express Cruiser
1961 CC 21' Continental
1965 Glastron Futura 500 V -164
1965 CC Sea Skiff 24'

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