Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft

Outdoorsman · 08-25-2016, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sknowlton777

Any clue how to delete those addresses ?

Cant figure it out

You can't delete those addresses because you did not post that info. ishoot308 or webmaster are the only ones that can remove that info from this thread.

ishoot308 · 08-25-2016, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

You can't delete those addresses because you did not post that info. ishoot308 or webmaster are the only ones that can remove that info from this thread.

Those addresses were posted publicly on the Internet. I see no difference with posting them here....

If sknowlton77 wants me to delete them for some weird reason he can PM me and I will delete, other than that they are staying up....or Don can take them down if he wants...

Dan

NoBozo · 08-25-2016, 06:27 PM

Is Ishoot308 a Moderator..? I thought the Webmaster did Everything....

Just wondering..NB

tis · 08-25-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NoBozo

Is Ishoot308 a Moderator..? I thought the Webmaster did Everything....

Just wondering..NB

Because it was I Shoots post. You can only delete your own posts.

NoBozo · 08-25-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

Because it was I Shoots post. You can only delete your own posts.

I think I understand that..but the Webmaster.. Or a Moderator can also delete posts. NO..?

NB

ursa minor · 08-25-2016, 07:09 PM

This is a really cool thread, hope the OP gets even more information than he has already. Great job by those that have helped.

I don't think any of us can delete posts (webmaster excepted of course) but you can return and edit your own posts.

NoBozo · 08-25-2016, 07:17 PM

If you START a NEW thread..you can Edit your first post...but you can't Delete it. Any post that you make afterward..in that tread...you CAN Edit OR Delete it. NB

NoBozo · 08-25-2016, 07:43 PM

Back to the original question. THE 1956 Chris-Craft 17' Sportsman:

If you have a copy of "The Real Runabouts III", by Bob Speltz, on Page 274, there is a picture and specs for that boat...and all the other Runabouts and Utilitys offered by Chris-Craft in 1956. The Sportsman was considered a "Utility".

NB

EDIT: Cabin Cruisers not included.

Dad sold the C * C · 08-25-2016, 08:24 PM

I know you are looking for a specific boat, but I happen to find this:
https://moreboats.com/boats/chris-cr...portsman/53313

Good luck with your search. I think I know where our 1960 Chris Craft ski boat is but don't think the wife would be happy if I found it. My dad and I re-powered it with an oversized engine in the early 80's and it was shaking its self to pieces by the mid 90's. But I do miss it more now since we bought the cabin.

tis · 08-26-2016, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NoBozo

I think I understand that..but the Webmaster.. Or a Moderator can also delete posts. NO..?

NB

Yes you are right.

sknowlton777 · 08-26-2016, 08:19 AM

Hello -

* Dad sold the C*C * - funny you should give me that link. I actually talked to them a couple of weeks ago asking for the hull number on that boat, just in case someone has mistaken the year. The guy at Irwin was so cool. Checked it for me. I told him why I was asking- and he was able to go back to their records and found the actual bill of sale from when my grandfather bought the boat from Irwin and had traded in a Penn Yan for it.

sknowlton777 · 08-26-2016, 08:35 AM

I 'll have to go out and get that Reall Runabouts III book. Hadn't seen that one yet.

sknowlton777 · 08-26-2016, 08:52 AM

Pic of the boat from 1957 with my dad driving and my mom and their friends in the back. I have about 8 pics of the boat. This is the best one.

ursa minor · 08-26-2016, 08:57 AM

That's a great picture. I hope your luck continues and you can track the boat down.

Outdoorsman · 08-25-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Those addresses were posted publicly on the Internet. I see no difference with posting them here....

If sknowlton77 wants me to delete them for some weird reason he can PM me and I will delete, other than that they are staying up....or Don can take them down if he wants...

Dan

I was only answering a question posted by sknowleton.

Don't shoot the messenger

08-25-2016, 07:09 PM	#6
ursa minor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tuftonborough & Franklin MA Posts: 265 Thanks: 99 Thanked 143 Times in 64 Posts	This is a really cool thread, hope the OP gets even more information than he has already. Great job by those that have helped. I don't think any of us can delete posts (webmaster excepted of course) but you can return and edit your own posts. __________________ " Any day with a boat ride in it is a good day"

08-26-2016, 08:52 AM	#13
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	Pic of the boat from 1957 with my dad driving and my mom and their friends in the back. I have about 8 pics of the boat. This is the best one. Attached Images

08-26-2016, 08:57 AM	#14
ursa minor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tuftonborough & Franklin MA Posts: 265 Thanks: 99 Thanked 143 Times in 64 Posts	That's a great picture. I hope your luck continues and you can track the boat down. __________________ " Any day with a boat ride in it is a good day"

08-25-2016, 06:27 PM	#3
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Is Ishoot308 a Moderator..? I thought the Webmaster did Everything.... Just wondering..NB

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08-25-2016, 07:17 PM	#7
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	If you START a NEW thread..you can Edit your first post...but you can't Delete it. Any post that you make afterward..in that tread...you CAN Edit OR Delete it. NB

08-25-2016, 07:43 PM	#8
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Back to the original question. THE 1956 Chris-Craft 17' Sportsman: If you have a copy of "The Real Runabouts III", by Bob Speltz, on Page 274, there is a picture and specs for that boat...and all the other Runabouts and Utilitys offered by Chris-Craft in 1956. The Sportsman was considered a "Utility". NB EDIT: Cabin Cruisers not included.

08-25-2016, 08:24 PM	#9
Dad sold the C * C Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 273 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts	I know you are looking for a specific boat, but I happen to find this: https://moreboats.com/boats/chris-cr...portsman/53313 Good luck with your search. I think I know where our 1960 Chris Craft ski boat is but don't think the wife would be happy if I found it. My dad and I re-powered it with an oversized engine in the early 80's and it was shaking its self to pieces by the mid 90's. But I do miss it more now since we bought the cabin.

08-26-2016, 08:19 AM	#11
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	Hello - * Dad sold the CC - funny you should give me that link. I actually talked to them a couple of weeks ago asking for the hull number on that boat, just in case someone has mistaken the year. The guy at Irwin was so cool. Checked it for me. I told him why I was asking- and he was able to go back to their records and found the actual bill of sale from when my grandfather bought the boat from Irwin and had traded in a Penn Yan for it.

08-26-2016, 08:35 AM	#12
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	I 'll have to go out and get that Reall Runabouts III book. Hadn't seen that one yet.

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