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BEAR	05-18-2009 11:01 AM

New (to me) Float

Hey Everyone,
Thought its about time I introduce myself and share some pics of my new toy.

Just picked up this sweet 1982 Chris Craft with low hour 502 HEI's and TRS drives.
So far 65.4 mph on GPS at 4500rpm , I am hoping to get over 70 with a prop swap.

She will be between Lake Tahoe and the California Delta all summer so any West Coasters feel free to say hi!

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/371...scraft0111.jpg

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/695...scraft0031.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/961...scraft0021.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9750/img0529p.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/4066/img0521j.jpg

wannabe

05-18-2009 02:27 PM

Welcome fellow Chris Craft owner.

Actually 65 mph is pretty good for that boat. The TRS is not known for being a really high performance outdrive. You got lots of power those engines are newer 502's I think.

Enjoy!

Stinger390X

05-19-2009 09:17 PM

Welcome aboard. Nice ride!
I see it's in very good condition as well.
Kudos!

BEAR	05-20-2009 08:48 PM

Thanks you guys!
Yes the engines are newer, installed in 97 but only 60 hrs on them.
The 502's are rated at 415hp from the factory, I can probably get around 430 or so with some mods.

I bought her from the original owner that is a friend of mine so I have all the history on this thing, as well as recipts and such:D

She is in great shape with the exeption of the cabin that was stripped for an upgrade that never happened, but I am working on that now and will post pictures as things progress.

Thanks again

areyouliving

05-26-2009 01:21 PM

Hey Bear great looking boat. I think I saw you going up the Sac River over the weekend. I was tied up at Scotts on my Chris Craft. I actually pointed your boat out to some people I was with and commented what a nice boat it was.

Bill

BEAR	05-26-2009 10:36 PM

Hey Bill,
Yes, that was me with my family out for a late day run.
The day was great and we had fun until I lost a drive while waiting for the dock to open up.
We only had the right side working and I couldn't figure out why untill we put her on the trailer.
Then it was clear as to why..........the entire shaft, bearing retainer, bearings and prop fell out of the housing:lolhit:
The gears are a bit messed up too.

I have to laugh because I am notorious for breaking the strangest things at the wierdest times.
Any idea how to retrieve it from the bottom of the river?

Anyway, I remember seeing your ride also, very nice.... next time wave me down, I enjoy meeting new people!

Here is a picture of what I pulled out of the water:eek:
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/395/img0578v.jpg

Its off to Jory at SOS Marine tomorrow............:ernaehrung004:

areyouliving

05-27-2009 12:19 PM

Wow! Which launch? Discovery?? Dude lets go fishing! Let me know if you need help getting it fixed. Next time you're heading out give me a shout and lets meet up. I'm planning on doing a Delta run on June 6th with a group. If you can make lets go.

Bill Louder

BEAR	06-01-2009 05:24 PM

Not Discovery, the launch across from the big concrete building (dont know the name).
I have an idea on how to fish it out but with the current, who knows if it is even in the same general area.....

Sorry, cant make the 6th, I am waiting on a new lower and it wont be here by then.
Maybe the next trip though!

BEAR	04-18-2010 02:37 PM

Got her all tuned up and swapped props.
So far 74 mph!
Still have some prop tunuing to do, hopefully I can get close to 80 this summer.

Heading to Havasu next week for Deasert Storm, Say hi if ya see me.

BEAR	05-02-2010 03:34 PM

Some Pics

BEAR	05-02-2010 03:53 PM

More pics

BEAR	05-02-2010 03:59 PM

She is for sale
:flag:

BEAR	06-04-2012 09:50 PM

New upholstery and billet seat frames!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attac...1&d=1324492143

Still 4 sale...
$28,000 obo

cbrahs

06-04-2012 09:59 PM

you are not making this easy on me are you! I NEED TO SELL MINE FIRST DANG IT! only if I had waited 1 week longer before buying my Scarab. this monster would be in my driveway!

CigaretteSam

06-06-2012 07:15 PM

The way the deck is looks like an older Fountain w/o the beak!

Great looking boat!!!!!
Sam

InstaGator

06-12-2012 06:18 PM

What size Stinger is she, 32' or 39'?

ESCOBAR

06-12-2012 07:56 PM

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/3059929785.html

BEAR	06-25-2012 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InstaGator (Post 3708086)

What size Stinger is she, 32' or 39'?

32', and it gets a bit tight in some of the parking lots around here I couldn't imagine hauling around a 39'

Fenderjack

06-25-2012 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigaretteSam (Post 3704350)

The way the deck is looks like an older Fountain w/o the beak!

Great looking boat!!!!!
Sam

More then likely its a excalibur hull, which would make it a pre beaker. :lolhit:

Beautiful boat for sure. Love the lines of older boats.

John jr

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