Need help w I.D.-vintage CC-twin engines-old

There's a story about that boat I read somewhere a few years ago and how the Woolworths had Correct Craft build it to beat another boat on the lake, maybe a Chris Craft?

Hi folks-I made a 3rd dive on the Correct Craft and filmed it again this time trying to stay centered on the engines; Visibility was miserable but the link below is the best I could do; I looked hard for VINs/HINs on the manifold etc. but the engine is too badly corroded to get anything at all but I tried.

https://youtu.be/VlbWoM9SctQ

Thank you everyone for your help.
HH

8122pbrainard wrote: I'd say they were made for Cypress Gardens!!

kenwolfb wrote: Similar/identical boat is on Lake Cobbosseecontee in Maine. The boat and owner are well known in the wooden boater circles. Original power was twin 6 cylinder Grays, which are now in storage. Current power is twin big block V8s. Local legend is that CC made two. Boat on bottom is very similar, with twin 6 cylinder Grays, the remains of the aft cockpit and the vents on the transom. Although transom vents are located in slightly different locations, that would not be unusual for the hand crafted boats of that era. Hopefully the pics post ok. ]

Wow what cool CC, is there anymore history on these (two) boats? I wonder if they were special orders, one-offs for boat shows, or some other special situation. SO COOL!

Similar/identical boat is on Lake Cobbosseecontee in Maine. The boat and owner are well known in the wooden boater circles. Original power was twin 6 cylinder Grays, which are now in storage. Current power is twin big block V8s.

Local legend is that CC made two.

Boat on bottom is very similar, with twin 6 cylinder Grays, the remains of the aft cockpit and the vents on the transom. Although transom vents are located in slightly different locations, that would not be unusual for the hand crafted boats of that era.

Hopefully the pics post ok.

Here's a link. Lots of inline flathead 6's looked pretty much alike but, I thought I recognized the T stat housing to be a Gray Marine. Next time down, see if you can detect a name cast into the top of the exhaust manifolds.

Here is a 2nd video; As clear as I could get it under the conditions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRUDbHfXP_A

Just possibly Ken would remember the tail end of wood era but when your just a kid you wouldn't pay attention to that stuff.

Gary S wrote: I also think that by the time Art was active at the factory, the wood boats were a memory

With the exception of Mr. Ralph, I don't believe anyone at the factory goes back to the wood boat era.

40's or 50's. Highly doubtful 60's. Art probably didn't know they were flat heads.

I hope your ear heals well. Post back and let us know of your progress.

fanofccfan wrote: I am far from an expert on boats but she looks a bit older than 1960's. Cool video tho.

Your are correct. I feel Art is off base on this one or he was given bad information.

We all agree Alan did some amazing work on the Hurricane. Maybe he's ready for a new challenge ? Some cpes and a lick of paint and she be ready to go.

Hi All,
I knew you folks could help thanks. I love old boats as well as a good mystery. I also decided to call CC in Florida today and I spoke with a man who knew immediately who I should call, one Art Cozier.

Here is a summary of what Art and I talked about:

Very few twins were made. Original business started was in Ossipee, NH (about 10 miles east of Wolfboro, NH and Lake Winnipesaukee, where I found this boat).

One of 3 possible models:

Fish Nautique
- 23 feet
- Very few Fish twins-less than 5 of these models total were ever made

San Juan
- 24 feet
- 3 versions of the San Juan: Cuddy, Flybridge (might have a cuddy too)
and straight open cockpit
- Deep V, tubby kind of boat

Sea Nautique
- 27 feet
- Very few Sea twins-less than 12 of these models total ever made

My boat is probably a San Juan; Early 1960’s-1976; Powered with 302’s.

One San Juan model in the 1950's was all wood.

All 3 Models had wooden stringers; Later they were ‘glass and wood.

More to come. Thanks again everyone. I can't wait to dive this thing and get clear piks and video in the Spring.

Looked a lot like this Pete.

Kermath

Such Cool Lettering and valve cover

skutsch wrote: find an ID tag stamped with the hull number. Typically they are of the format X-### (an alpha character with a dash followed by a number). They are typically very small, 2"x 3" or smaller. Cool Stuff!

Stave,
I believe the big cruisers were made in Titusville. I'm not sure what serial numbering system they used. Maybe someone will have an answer. Art? Dave?