help identifying correct craft

I was looking just behind the front seat and there is no hole for a ski pole. Did all of these come with ski poles or not. Will this be something i have to build in when i tear it apart?

Thanks for the help so far. Im sure ill need much more. I hope to start working on the boat in 2 weeks and be done by July of 2012. I think the hull is still in good shape so i hopefully wont have to pull that big v8 out.

Pete, cut the guy a little slack!   He will learn one way or the other, the job he is about to undertake will educate him more than any reading he can do about this "simple task".I can only speak for my "education into wooden boats" .I too have a small amount of knowledge since my purchase and "resto" of 4 wood CC's. I chose to use info from a number of sources, both novice and old timers,to do the best job I could.The bottom line of all this "resore back better than the factory" to me is a poison pill.Why have a boat that you are afraid to use?Why spend more on a preservation than the boat is worth, then leave it on the trailer to be shown off like a "trophy wife". Allow him to make the same mistakes the rest of us have made, some times an education can be very expensive, Almost as much as following blindly with misinformation that came from the "PRO's"....Let him ask the questions.............

jjcorrectcraftfan wrote: How long can you leave these boats in the water. We go up to a camp in Michigan for a week. The boat would be in the water for 6 days. Can you leave them in the water that long or not.

6 days would be the max. The topside paint used on the bottom should be fine even though it's not a "below the waterline paint" I suggest Pettit Easypoxy.
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jjcorrectcraftfan wrote: Also did these boats have swim platforms? 8122pbrainard wrote:   &     JJ, Spend some time exploring the site. The reference section as well as the diaries are wonderful tools. In the ref section, you'll find catalogs and price sheets that will list the details.

I believe the "rope tie up" is the lifting ring, it is designed for vertical loads only (Lifting)and is not a good tow point, keep an eye out for the right vintage pylon and add it during your restore. I cant wait to see what Pete has to say about two tubes behind that boat.

ultrarunner wrote: JJ, if you haven't done so already, I'd canvass that barn really good, just to be sure you're not leaving any parts behind. Having grabbed a few barn-finds myself over the years...mostly cars and planes, I have usually found a few pieces sitting on the floor, in the rafters, ect...that belonged to my find. Good luck with the resto, and we all look forward to following your progress. Mark

This is my barn that i put it in so i havent moved any parts. I looked at the guys house i got it from but i didnt see any either. I have a ski pylon on ebay but never the clam vents or correct craft name plate. Any ideas were i could get correct craft parts?

boat dr wrote: Why spend more on a preservation than the boat is worth, then leave it on the trailer to be shown off like a "trophy wife".

Hummmmmmm, I need to get one of those "Tropy wife's" Are they good with working on wood!

The proper place to attach two tubes is the tow point on the back.....of a Bayliner!

too funny Peter..........Chummin maybe?