Need help...What is this CC and what's it worth?

Good Morning--my father is looking at this 1978 Correct Craft. The asking price is $4900. He knows virtually nothing about Correct Crafts and asked me to help him, but I don't know much about these older Correct Crafts so I am turning to the experts. He has a place near Lake Havasu in Arizona and is basically just looking for a boat to cruise around in and take the grandkids out for rides, skiing, etc.

Allegedly, it has the original Ford 351 in great working order, had the interior replaced last winter, and is otherwise mechanically sound and in good condition. I have not seen it in person-only the posted photos--and it is too far away for me to go see it in person anytime soon. I know the usual drill for looking at used boats: compression test, stringers, etc., but wondering if you could all chime in on the specific model and its value range. Any additional tips on what to look for on these would also be appreciated. Thanks guys!

Clean looking boat! Shes a beauty.

I'm guessing here but it looks like the side stripes and letters have been repainted. There is a couple of wows in the lines. No biggie.
The observer seat panels are larger than factory, or at least larger than mine. And the box under the driver's seat? Extra storage?
The rear seat is homemade too. Again, big deal, unless you are looking for original mint. Again, if I'm wrong let me know.
Also my 78 has two sets of the teak step grips on the sides. This one is missing the rears, unless they were an option.
Looks like a nice clean boat though. I had a blast finding out how much of a rocket ship these narrow hulls are last summer.

Looks like a bargain to me.

I would guess-timate just the trailer at around 1500.00
So 3400.00 for the boat isn't bad.

The interior has been re-done with just a plain flat lower cost vinyl.
And looks like perhaps a re-paint.
Transom lettering not factory.

Thank you gentlemen. I knew that I could count on you for quick and legitimate information.

Since posting, I have also learned that the original motor allegedly has just 1364 hours on it, and like most things, the boat can be had for less than the asking price.

Here are a few more pictures:



Any and all additional comments or pointers welcome.

Thanks again!

CrazyCanuck wrote: Is it me or is there rust on the fasteners on the exhaust rings and the transom brackets? Salt water use? Motor looks great.

Funny! Come on down to Fl. and Ill show you what sea water use looks like. That trailer has never seen salt... Anyway the speedo pitots are new style and Pete maybe onto sump'n RE a paint job.
I'm guessing the fasteners are Chinese-ium alloy and showing their pedigree. Maybe a refit and paint job?
The boat look sharp, no lie.
I have about 7K into my '79 and agree that its the most fun you can have on the water... especially with your cloths off.
If its really that clean and the stringers have some life left its worth 4K all day in my book.

Hollywood wrote: I'm not sure the OP is primarily concerned with originality.

I'd say he may not be worried about originality but, I brought it up since to me, it looks like the boat has had a cosmetic job. Cosmetics can cover up some issues. Yes, I wouldn't be surprised if it has been painted. I should have been clearer in my wording with my intention of mentioning originality.

Yup, cheap stainless screws! Probably from the factory!!

I have been to Havasu, it was rollers the day we were there.

I would not get this boat for that lake. +1 on a V hull. Maybe a southwind, or (gasp) Century resorter.

Commander motor so extra brownie points...love those manifolds. Motor looks very clean...

I'd be makin' an offer...



john

My first CC was a 77' Ski Nautique, pretty much the same boat, running in heavy chop can be really bumpy, bow up and relatively slow (+/-15mph) makes it more tolerable. You will also need to be very careful about burying the bow at idle speed over wakes, like when coming around to pick up your downed skier, particularly if you have 3 adults in the front. That hull also can be somewhat wet for the passengers via spray, particularly with any kind of wind, although in AZ maybe that could be a good thing?? Also keep in mind when pulling from the pylon you should not have anybody in the back seat, any extended pylon can solve that and would be fine for all recreational skiing.

As mentioned above, great boat, once dialed in they tend to be very reliable and it will be a blast to drive, just not ideal for chop and big waves.

Good Luck

Funny Zach! Although my 1999 SAN can probably be considered "old school" at this point, my pops is considering this boat.

Thank you everyone for your help! I have passed all the information along and will leave it to the old man to decide what to do.

That brings back memories of GL in Mars Tique hahah.

Tim sailing by about 50 mph in the footer while I was bow up about 15 mph.