Hurricane in Alabama

Ooooohhhhhhh Mannnnnnnnnn ......

is that KOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!

Any idea of the year? If the 327 is original, would have to be mid 50's or newer?

Where did that drawing come from? Would love to see pics or more drawings!

I just checked my home email and did get a responce from Tim. I asked him some questions regarding the bottom (5200?), originality and engine.

Here's his responce:
"The original bottom, got stopped on it because of health. It's all
original, the engine was replaced by the original owner, 6 with a
Greymarine V-8 in 1958. The chrome has been replated.

Tim Brown
3293 Hoot Owl Lane
Irondale, AL 35210
Phone: 205-956-9304
Cell;     205-960-7111"


Greg,
He's on the NW side of Birmingham not to far from Atlanta!! How about a new woodworking project? Maybe Amy would like a wood boat?

Billy,
What about yourself?

Reid,
You need at least one wood boat in the fleet!!

Sounds like it's going to need flipping and the bottom re worked. I can safely say that sitting in the barn for all the years that the bedding compound between the double hull has been completely dried out. Wood may be ok - it would be removing the outer planking to the waterline (all the bottom planks plus the one above the chine)and then rebedding it with 5200. Remember that CC was one of two boat manufacturers that double planked the hull sides as well as the bottom. (per Don Danenberg)

The pictures don't show the deck but if covered, it should be ok. The hull sides look to be in decent shape but sides and deck would need to go down to bare wood.

The engine not being original isn't that bad. The 58 Gray is "period" correct and would only be a 1 point deduction with the ACBS judging guidelines.

Hmmm asking 5K paid 1100.....

Nice ROI if he gets 5K....

I'm with Greg....price is too high.

behindpropeller wrote: Hmmm asking 5K paid 1100..... Nice ROI if he gets 5K.... I'm with Greg....price is too high.

Tim,
How versed are you in the wood boat market? I ask because I have to disagree with your price comment. Keep in mind the asking price is never the sale price and regarding the ROI he bought it cheap as I don't feel the farmer really knew what he had. Joe is correct that there aren't many double plank CC's out there and I have a feeling the seller is correct that this is the only Hurricane still around.

I took another look at the Rudders classifieds so I could give you a idea of asking prices. The 5K is the second to the cheapest listing. The next price up are several around 10K, then the 30K's and after that the prices "sky rocket" up to 110K. This Hurricane is actually fairly priced considering it's condition.

Granted this boat does need work but not as much as you may think. Let me explain my comment on the bottom. Bottom repair/maintenance is very common with a double planked wood boat. Chris Craft recommended that refastening (larger and longer screws) may be needed every 5 years and that the outer planking be removed for a new canvas/bedding compound job every 10 years.

Refinishing a wood boat is also considered a maintenance item. Now I certainly don't know for sure as I haven't see the boat but from the pictures it really looks it pretty decent shape. Stripping down to bare wood, staining, varnish/paint is needed but it's typically done every 20 years (to bare wood) or so depending on the usage.

We do not know the condition of the engine but it does sound like it does have low hours and may be fine. I have emailed the seller asking him the engine condition.

Joe's correct that the chrome being done needs to be considered. This is worth between $500 and $1000!

Now it is true that CC's don't get the big $$ like other better know antique and classics but this boat is truly rare. A person putting in his own time and factoring in a fair wage to restore this boat will get a ROI!

I wish I was in a position to grab this boat!

Edit: I've been thinking about the dollars. Without a engine rebuild, I'd say that out of pocket you would need to put in a additional 2 to 3K on the bottom, refinish and upholstery. Then in todays market and considering it's a CC, I'll say it would be worth 20K min.

Alan,
Sounds great! Keep in touch. Looks like I'm going to have to make a trip to Big Rock in the near future. I'm anxious to see it!!
If you haven't gotten around to refinishing the garage door yet now you have a reason to do it. Practice!!

Will it be at Green Lake in July?

Damn I want a ride, I think that will end up a stunningly good looking boat. A perfect executive cruiser, glad you ended up with it Alan...well if I couldn't have it anyway.   

8122pbrainard wrote: Alan, Heritage Harbor in Ottawa 2010! Brand new facility that the Blackhawk Chapter is just finishing up the negotiations on. We plan on making it bigger than our Lake Geneva show. Possibly the international in 11! .

Pete, I motored through Heritage Harbor last time we were on that part of the river, that is going to be an impressive place.

Nice move Alan. Make sure to document the resto for us when you get moving on it.

Gary S wrote: Good to see it will be in good hands Alan. When you going to get it?

I need to get it within a couple of weeks but it does not have a trailer so I've got to find one to borrow or rent.


Steve, You already came to mind with the motor, I don't think I'll have any time to work on the boat this winter but I'd like to survey the engine and posibly fire it up so I know what I've got.

I'm sure I'll be calling on the full resources of the site for this one but I'm realy looking forward to the challenge.

Congrats Allen. That's a great wooden Correct Craft to restore.

Good for you Alan! I could almost taste it when Pete put this topic up.

Now, if you only knew someone who knew something about wood work!

Sorry, I couldn't resist that(LOL)...I'm sure it'll turn out nice as the rest of your work!!!

tjlake wrote: Alan, I'm about 20 mins. from this boat. Not much of a wrench turner, but am local if you run into anything "unpredicted"..

Would you mind emailing me your phone number just in case. Right now the plan is to pick it up this saturday. The biggest issue will be transfering it from the floor dollys to the trailer. My wife and I have done this before but it might be a good idea to have a little more muscle around. I don't anticipate any issues but it' nice to have a fallback plan just incase.

Thank you.

skicat wrote: Alan, Let me know if you need anything on this one. It is not that far from me & I would be glad to help you out if you need some help picking it up.

Greg, could you email me your phone number just incase we need it. Appreciate the offer.
Thank you

Mojo wrote: any local help flipping Moj'

We'll have one of our "Chicago Beers" get-togethers at Alan's for the big roll it over!!