Any good wooden CC Corinthian resources?

If we had a $50 bill for every part that is changed needlessly and charged to the customer, we would be on a private yacht living the good life. Everybody has a learning curve. Some never get off the curve.

 

Richard I agree with you on that. I don't charge my customers if I change a part and it doesn't solve the problem. Of course sometimes there are related problems. For example, you can make an engine start to find out the risers are corroded through.

 

You would loooove Florida. Risers rust out fast, tied to a dock year round. $$$$$$ My brother in law had his almost sink tied up. Party boat.

 

"... I'd like to see you take the flywheel of an outboard at sea to change the points. I continously hear opinions against electronics from people totally ignorant of them.."




I have pulled outboard flywheels on the water, and yes
I carry a puller.

Have also changed a pump impeller (and yes I had the
spare impeller)

You are entitled to your opinion, but the last time I did not
return "to the dock" powered by the same outboard motor that
took me out was back in 1979 and it was due to electronic
ignition.

I may be ornery but I sure aint' ignorant.

 

Lets get back to helping Salimbag

 

Lets get back to helping Salimbag
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Gonzo






You diverted this thread to ignition systems,
and you set the tone, my friend.


As for Salimbag, the best advice I
can give him is what I already have;
walk away from this project and find
something much more modest to start
with.

 

Salimbag, Here is an example of a beautiful old boat that needed minor repairs.
A friend of mine bought an old wooden boat (24 ft) that needed minor repairs(beautiful lines). Well at the same time I started building my first boat (28ft) I finnished before him and spent less money.
But good luck with what ever you deside to do.
Now with the word war going on. I have been reading Gonzo's posts for a while now and 99% of the time when I have disagreed with what he has stated I ended up wrong. He has been in the business for a while and I havent seen him give bad advice yet.
Ben

 

Sorry I haven't been on board the forum for a bit; eveything's on hold as I'm working out of the country for a spell, and internet cafes are difficult to find here.

Anyway, Bill, thanks for this. This message is not directed at you, just at the forum in general.

I SELECTED this boat because I BELIEVE, after extensive research and examination, that the boat needs "minor" repairs. Isn't that the approach I should use? That said, my HOPE is that MINOR repairs means, say, months of dedicated work and five, say ten thousand dollars (considering that virutally all the labor is free). More than that, and I'll be disappointed, but it won't kill me. I have a shed to work in and time to dedicate.

Some people like projects; don't discount that. Remember my cousin, the yacht broker in Long Beach whom I mentioned purchased a beat up old wooden sailboat to refurbish? He's a YACHT BROKER; he has a marina with dozens of the best boats manufactured that he can sail anywhere anytime. So why does he have a hopeless beater in pieces in his garage?

Again, this is not directed at you, Ben, but I think it's unfortunate that my time on this forum has been spent for the most part defending myself.

I hope to put the whole project on a website so naysayers et al can chart my progress.

Thanks to all, I have gotten some good stuff here.

 

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What decisions did you make on the Corinthian?
I notice it's still at Willie's.
Nice original that needs some work. Looks like it would be a great inland lake or weekender boat. Don't think I'd want to Loop cruise in it though.

For all interested, here is the link to said vessel. I was inquiring into it as well but having it delivered to my area added to much cost. Over 5K in trucking fees.

http://www.boattraderonline.com/addetail.html?75117843

The boat really is in decent shape. It has some cosmetic issues inside and roof, window and seam leakage has caused water damage on some of the interior wood.
I was thinking of about a two year restoration for an inland lake boat. I was also thinking of removing the huge fuel tanks for much smaller formed poly tanks for space. No need for 300 gallons of fuel on our lake, it would spoil or the tanks would condensate before being used. Comments?

The Ford 427's are of concern due to lack of available parts but for a lake cruiser and weekender it would have very intermittent duty anyway.
There is another for sale in this area, 38 footer with Chevy 283's, much more practical for puttering around a lake and engine parts are more available. But the price is more than double.
I have to agree that I don't see a reason to switch ignitions. The carbs would probably be fine but personally I'd overhaul both engines. The generator looked questionable and the wiring defintely needs an upgrade and get rid of those fire starting room heaters, but the hull work needed was my major concern. I'm sure she'll leak like a seve as she's been out since '03 and in a severe freeze thaw climate.

From what I've seen of this boat there is no way I'd do anything less than a complete resto, even if you do most work figure at least 15K and two years. 6 months to a year might get her back functional but not where I'd want her to be. All depends on how much time you have.
She'd be a beaut, and would turn heads but high maintainence, kinda like other beaut's that turn heads.