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New Project 79 Chris Craft 22' CC Dory

Discussion in 'Chris Craft Connies, Commanders & Catalinas' started by Trapshot, Apr 30, 2013.

  1. Lee Dashiell

    Lee Dashiell New Member

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    Finally have this one complete. CC copy.jpg
  2. chesapeake46

    chesapeake46 Senior Member

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    NICE
  3. beerman

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    This is about the best site I've found for info on the dory thanks to iron man and trapshoot for posting
  4. beerman

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    Not a big fan of the outboard sorry
  5. Be Rad

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    Gentleman, I am pleased to report that I recently found and purchased a 1974 Dory Cutlass in original condition from the original family that owned it. It will take a lot of work getting this boat back where it needs to be, but I can't believe I was lucky enough to find this with all its original canvas and everything. It will be a long road, but you all have inspired me, that this was a great investment and well worth the effort!
  6. jamesfrancis

    jamesfrancis New Member

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    Do you happen to know the size prop you are using ? thank you
  7. Lee Dashiell

    Lee Dashiell New Member

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    I'll have to check. I did switch from the original Michigan wheel 3 blade to an OJ 4 blade and it was like night and day. Here's a video of her running.
  8. Capt Ralph

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    Hey Now!
    That was sweet.
  9. jamesfrancis

    jamesfrancis New Member

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    Thanks - 42 mph is pretty good for the 350. thanks for checking. I am spinning a 13x11 3 blade right now...
  10. Captbob626

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    Maybe someone can help. I recently a 1974 Dory. I’m missing some trim parts. On the inside the hull at transom over top the fuel tank, I have a hole where a trim piece seems to be missing. Does anyone have a picture?
  11. David Hoder

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    On my boat, the fuel fill is on the top and below the rub rail is the stern light.
  12. beerman

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    Inside the boat at the transom in the fiberglass fuel tank cover I have a small stainless steel inspection door is that what your missing?
  13. beerman

    beerman New Member

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    Is it a square hole?
  14. Captbob626

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    Yes,
    It is a square I’m guessing 8 x 4 in that neighborhood, without measuring.. I see sea dog has a rectangular on made of stainless. I could also make one from starboard
  15. Captbob626

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    Does anyone have any secrets on how to get the cockpit to drain faster?
  16. David Hoder

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    I rebuilt my floor last year and raised the floor on inch. It should help.
  17. Captbob626

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    Thanks Dave, I was looking for an easier answer. Lol
  18. Buzz Bussey

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    Hi - Don't know if you're still looking, but I have a lead on a 1974, pretty nice shape, just needs a good cleanup. Location is MA shore. Available for $7500. ~ Buzz
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  19. Captbob626

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    Thanks, my wife would shoot me if I came home with another one
    Really enjoying the one I have it cleaned up pretty well. I was going to replace the covering boards and almost had a heart attack when the fellow at the lumber yard said 1000.00for 2 boards 3/4x9x11’. Re-did the old ones and looks pretty good.
  20. David Hoder

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    Yes I’m trying to figure that one out, the teak boards $$$$