so that’s what it’s like...

might want to concider a carb rebuild over the winter, these boats are a little on the rich side on start up when they are hot so it not uncommon to have to give it some gas to get it to fire. There are other issue that can cause your problem but most are within the carb.

It's also nice to have a couple of boats around just in case you need a tow.

I rebuilt the carb first thing this year. I did run the boat a lot longer this trip so maybe that had something to do with the starting issue.

Trying to decide what to do with her over the winter. I was hoping to replace the stringers and rebuild the engine but it's looking like it's not going to be in next years budget. May not be able to do much of anything really. I was hoping to at least do the stringers but looks like that alone would be around $2K.

After talking with a couple of people about the engine, common folks not mechanics, they suggest leaving it alone. "If it works don't touch it, it might get messed up." Now these are not the types of folks that would restore and old boat but do they have a point? Perhaps just repaint and replace any outer parts that might need replacing but leave the insides alone.

Guess I have the budget for a few smaller items, wiring, switches, new windshield, maybe upholstery. I have patterns for side panels, want to rebuild those, as well as the seats. I have some swivel buckets in there now. Really not sure what the original 69 seats looked like, are they the same as the 68's in the brochure? Weren't those frames made of wood? I can fabricate that for sure.

Anyway, too much to think about. Any opinions?

Thanks!

might just need to fine tune the carb a little then, might have the float just a shade high or a bad choke stat or chke setting, does the starter seem a little slower when it's hot vs cold, that would be a sign of the timing being a little to advanced.
doesn't sound to major of an issue. what shape are the plugs, cap and rotor in?

vondy wrote: I so have the aluminum mounts on my seats. Was the frame of the 69's seats aluminum as well or fiberglass? I was under the impression that the more square seats like in the 68 brochure had wooden frames. Am I wrong? Wish I could find that steering wheel too.

I should have been more clear- there are 2 parts to the '69+ seats: the aluminum frames, and the fiberglass shell. If your non-original seats still sat on the original frames, youre in luck! The fiberglass shells are nearly impossible to come by- but like I said, it shouldnt be a tremendous task to fab them yourself.

Youre correct that the '68 and earlier seats are much squarer and have wooden bases. These would likely be easier to create if youre starting from scratch. If you go that route, let me know if you decide to sell your aluminum frames!

Keep an eye out for the steering wheel- Ive seen a few different boats of the same vintage with them- so they werent a Correct Craft specific part. If you could find a boat scrapyard near you, that would be a good place to look.

TRBenj wrote: I need a set of these myself, and will be making a set of fiberglass buckets at some point- possibly over the winter.

Would you consider making a few extra? I would like to replace mine to the bucket (sorry Pete) and I don't have the skills. I have tried to buy one from Paul Carpenter but they are few are far between. There might be a few other guys interested..might be worht your while.

Thanks

john

Thanks Tim.

john