New guy here: from NJ , PICTURES!!!
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Topic: New guy here: from NJ , PICTURES!!!
Posted By: silverstang84
Subject: New guy here: from NJ , PICTURES!!!
Date Posted: May-27-2008 at 11:52pm
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Hello everyone. I am new to this site and the proud new owner of a 16' 1964 correct craft. I have no idea what model exactly. I don't know much about these boats yet, and i hope some of you can shed some light on some things. i just bought the boat yesturday off of the ORIGINAL OWNER!! How much you ask??? FREE!! I just had to pay 175 for the trailer. The boat has not seen water in some time. The engine is a strait 6 ( owner said its a Ford 170???). I would like to find a place that sells parts for this motor. The boat is in great shape for 44 years old. dont let the faded paint and hull fool you. I tried to upload pics and the window said they had to be "zip" file? is there any way i can change the file so i can get some pics up? Thanks in advance ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
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Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: May-28-2008 at 2:29am
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Ian,
Welcome to the site. Too bad you got such an obsolete boat tho.. there is absolutely no-one that even wants those old tugs! especially with that 6 banger!! You'll be the laughing stock on the water! (I would be glad to take it of your hands) Actually, what a great deal! (I happen to have one of those "bad-boy" 64's with the same engine) What parts are you looking for? btw, Im guessing its an American Skier,like mine? as for pics ...try downloading them into Photobucket ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-28-2008 at 7:45am
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Ian, You can get parts for the engine at a good auto supply/parts. Try a Napa rather than a "Auto zone" type store. If you have a problem finding a specific part, post it her. You'll find this to be a great place because of the knowledge and helpful members. I'm surprised that you being in the trade that this is a issue.
Posting pictures seems to be a problem at times. I'm not a computer type and had a problem with it at first. I, as well as others, have found that using photobucket.com has worked great. There is a thread on using it that you should take a look at. Glad you found us and we'll be waiting for pictures! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PN=1 - thread on posting pictures with photobucket ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: May-28-2008 at 12:47pm
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Ian, will have to agree with 62 as to your boat.No one wants old boats..........
Even tho the drive is far Karen and I will drive up there and give you back the money you wasted on the deal. Welcome to the site and good luck with the diamond in the rough, and the 6 bangers are too cool.... Gas at 4.00 a gallon makes them even more Correct.... There are several American Skier owners here, 62 and I are but a few.Get the pics up on the site...WE LOVE PICS...Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 12:15am
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Well thanks for the warm welcome guys. But get this. The boat has not seen the water sine 99. Since the original owner lost the key to the boat, i stopped by the local West Marine and bought a new ignition switch. after i installed the switch i could'nt resist the erge to see if the old gal would crank. so i threw in a old battery, gave the carb a little shot of ether, and BOOM!! she fires right up!! but only for a second until it ran out of either. needless to say, i'm amazed. I cant wait to get some fresh gas and hook up the garden hose to really let her run.
On a side note: i stopped by Advanced Auto and found out they have alot of general parts for the motor. as a far as points, oil filter and thermostst goes. I'll try to post up pics again. Talk to you later Ian ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 12:45am
ok well here she is. she looks a little rough but this boat is SOLID!! just needs some tlc on the outside. hope you like it. oh yeah, what model is it??? ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 12:52am
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It's a customized American Skier. ------------- |
Posted By: k.o.
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 12:58am
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man what a small engine. interesting to see. what make is it.. does it push those boat good?? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7587" rel="nofollow - 86 ski nautique |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 12:58am
customized?? the steering wheel is def custom right? ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Riley wrote:Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:00am
its a Ford 170 strait 6. i just got the boat 2 days ago, i have no clue how it rides yet ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:11am
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Congrats on your find.
That wheel is something else. Ahoy! Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:12am
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Pretty common engine on the older boats.
I'd say the windshield and just about all of the hardware has been added, and the steering wheel and throttle. Great boat. Good luck with it. ------------- |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:14am
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Ian,
Customized? For starters, yes the steering wheel. Also the deck hardware, the funky windshield and deck railing,the throttle (probably had a foot pedal),of coarse the paint,etc. Also , I think its got the wrong carb on it. Make sure you check and/or replace ALL of the fuel lines! It doesnt appear to have a bilge blower? Mine didnt when I got it. Have you ever had an inboard before? Still , for the price a GREAT deal! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:20am
I'm trying to get a engine manual to see about that carb. No, this is not my first inboard. yeah,lol, it's going to need a blower. so all that railing is custom?? ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:26am
I had a 64 Skier with a gray marine 4 cyl. It would pull pretty good until the algae built up on the hull around August  . I think you can see it in the back ground in my diaries. Kind of wish I'd kept it.------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:30am
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594/7+
7 +7.7.+ 7 .+4..4 4. Edit: This is what happens when you turn your back and you 18 month old pounds on the computer. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:31am
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The railing? Its the first time Ive ever seen it.
Heres a pic of my carb, its a Carter YH sidedraft. 
Also, your alternator looks like a GM,its common,but not safe to see them replaced with an automotive one, can you tell? Heres a pic that shows mine. 
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:36am
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62 wood: man, your engine is spotless. yeah, maybe the guy changed the carb and alt to automotive? quick question, where do you find parts and where can i get a pump impellar? ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 3:30am
It didnt always look like that.. heres a pic when I was installing my blower and new floor... 
You can have a Carter Yh rebuilt, but you may need a core. You will also need the angled intake adapter, which I assume is no longer available? It looks like the PO added a raised flange for the engine cover to set on for your carb clearance? As for the impeller,what kind of pump is it? You may have to pull the existing one out and check its size..(width,dia,and shaft size) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 4:24am
W H Y ?!?!?!?!!?? 
------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 7:56am
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Ian, The PO probably had a problem with the YH side draft and instead of rebuilding it with the correct up grade parts took the easy way and installed the down draft. Very common but the bad thing it required the customization of the engine box. Look for the correct set up. The tall box is the first thing you spot when someone has put on the down drafts. The side drafts were also used on the Inteceptor V8's as well as some Gray V8's. It made for a very nice low profile engine. The carbs do show up on ebay.
"Try a Napa rather than a "Auto zone" type store." Not Advanced Auto ether for parts! The engine manual can be found on marineengine.com The railings have got to go!!! Looks like Sally had a tendency to fall out of the boat! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 9:23am
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The manual is here at CCF:
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/downloads/Interceptor%20Manual.pdf - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/downloads/Interceptor%20Manual.pdf ------------- |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 10:27am
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Thanks again for all of this important info. Looks like i'll be doing some researching tonight.
another question: i can't seem to find a drain plug on the bottom of the oil pan. I stuck my hand down there all under the motor and did'nt feel it. how the hell do you change the oil!?!?!?!?!? ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 10:43am
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You pump it out of the dip stick tube with a small pump. ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 11:06am
The railings have got to go!!! Looks like Sally I don't know Pete. It's been set up for the ocean, might be a good idea to keep them on, and it has a one of a kind look. It would be a good boat for the Grand Marshal if Keith organizes a parade at one of the reunions. ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 12:51pm
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That boat reminds me of a lot like the stuff you see in front yards in Ohio. Truly custom. ------------- |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 1:20pm
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Hi silverstang84
Great boat will look good with work. As for the wheel it made me smile, is there a barometer under the midd hub cap? I don't think we have that model over here in the UK. Roger ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 2:59pm
hand pump or electric?? where can i get one?? ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 3:25pm
Ether! http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SiteSearchView?catalogId=10001&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&keyword=oil+change+pumps&Ntt=oil+change+pumps&N=377+710&y=11&x=34&storeId=10001&Ntk=Primary+Search&ddkey=SiteSearch - oil change pumps ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 64 Skier
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 3:39pm
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Go to www.fordsix.com There are a lot of guy's running 6 banger mustangs that just can't wait for a stock V8 to pull up next to them and the referenced website is the company helping them make all that power. A friend of mine bought their cam and can't say enough good things about it.
Just keep looking at Boat Doctors ride when and if you lack motivation. ------------- 64 Skier 66" HO VTX and 67" HO Triumph http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1071&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 71CC |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 4:59pm
http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SUC01 - "SUCK UP" Vacuum Pump ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 8:43pm
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i'll be picking up an oil change pump sometime this weekend.
on a side note: i got the boat running on its own today. man it sounded nice. the only problem is that after it has been running, once you shut it off, it's hard to start again. even if the motor has been running for an hour and is fully warmmed up, it wont start with out choke or starter fluid. whats happening? i also blew out the exhaust hose...... the one that comes off of the riser. but other than that. not a bad afternoon.lol ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 11:23pm
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i want the wheel how much gilligan ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: May-29-2008 at 11:33pm
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Ian,
When you say it wont start after warming the engine up, is it cranking over, and how fast? A few things to check.. the ignition timing and dwell, points, weak/leaking coil. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-30-2008 at 12:14am
what i mean is that when you get the engine running, it will run beautifly. but when you shut it down, and go to start it right back up, it will crank, but not start. but if you give it a little starter fluid, or choke the motor, it fires right up. i think its fuel related. i had to clean out the carb pretty good today to get it to run on its own. I understand that a cold engine will need some starter fluid or choke to get running but my boat needs it each time you start it, even when its hot!! i can't figure it out ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-30-2008 at 7:29am
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Go easy on that damn starting fluid. Some people don't realize that ether is a very strong solvent and washes the oil off the cylinder walls. My late father-in-law was addicted to the stuff and several of his older outboards and snowmobiles died from very little compression left after using it. I would keep telling him that all they needed were tuneups but he said that the cans of starting fluid worked just fine!!
Pull the fuel pump and manually operate it. See if you get any gas coming out the backside (the crankcase side). That would indicate a old bad diaphragm that won't deliver the needed pressure. Also see if the check valves in the pump are ok. If leaking, it won't hold the pressure. The old rubber parts in the old pumps aren't the greatest plus if they have ever seen our newer gas, don't last very long. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: May-30-2008 at 8:21pm
gotcha!! i'll check it out this weekend, i will also pull out the gas tank, drain it and flush it. ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: June-02-2008 at 6:50pm
Nice base to work with...... take all that crap added off and make it original......that's what i would do.(next time) right pete ( yea i know i have no room to talk) silverstang.....any info needed just ask pete!!! He is the man when it comes to boat knowledge!!
steve.....you have the coolest old boat(s)!! good luck with your project! paul, ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: silverstang84
Date Posted: June-06-2008 at 12:25am
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thanks again guys. its gonna be a little while before she hits the water. but it'l be a cool project ------------- 1964 Correct Craft straight 6 |