bdrannik
Contributor
This weekend I'm probably heading over to the east coast of
FL to check out a possible dive boat.. It's a 21' Chris-Craft
Center Console with a 260hp V8 I/O. The engine needs
rebuilding, thinking about a 350hp 383 should do the trick. hehe..
It has an interesting drivetrain layout: the V8 is in the
center of the boat under the "steering station" with a
driveshaft running to a standard MerCruiser sterndrive in
the back with power tilt/trim etc.
Plans for it so far:
--Roll Control adjustable tank holders.
--Strip hull to bare and buff/polish it.
--Replace wood in sringers/transom with SeaCast
composite replacements.
--New cushions/seats with Chris-Craft embroidery logos.
--Add a T-Top and possibly a rear canvas bimini that
would snap to the rear of the hard top.
--48" 4 step "T" ladder on the rear that can be climbed
while wearing fins.
--New engine (Drag racing buddy has plenty of spares )
--Possibly a new/rebuilt DuoProp or Bravo 3 outdrive.
Does anybody have a source for reasonably priced T-Tops
to keep the sun off? Any other recommendations on
needed accessories?
FL to check out a possible dive boat.. It's a 21' Chris-Craft
Center Console with a 260hp V8 I/O. The engine needs
rebuilding, thinking about a 350hp 383 should do the trick. hehe..
It has an interesting drivetrain layout: the V8 is in the
center of the boat under the "steering station" with a
driveshaft running to a standard MerCruiser sterndrive in
the back with power tilt/trim etc.
Plans for it so far:
--Roll Control adjustable tank holders.
--Strip hull to bare and buff/polish it.
--Replace wood in sringers/transom with SeaCast
composite replacements.
--New cushions/seats with Chris-Craft embroidery logos.
--Add a T-Top and possibly a rear canvas bimini that
would snap to the rear of the hard top.
--48" 4 step "T" ladder on the rear that can be climbed
while wearing fins.
--New engine (Drag racing buddy has plenty of spares )
--Possibly a new/rebuilt DuoProp or Bravo 3 outdrive.
Does anybody have a source for reasonably priced T-Tops
to keep the sun off? Any other recommendations on
needed accessories?