Help with boat ID...
 

I just picked up a '82 Sunbird by Chris Craft. Does anyone know about this boat. I can't post pics on here for some reason but the hull is Scarab like 26' . It originally had twins in it but now it has a single BBC in it.The upholstery is very nice but the cuddy not so much. I've already gutted it completely. I am going to bring it into the 21st century. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Gator

Gator: what does the Hull ID # start with? CCT is Chris Craft. I looked at NADA website and a 26 foot Sunbird was not built. They did built a 26 foot Scorpion by chris craft. The Hull Id # will tell you who built it.

Wannabe

The hull ID starts off with CCA, Which I think is Chris Craft Columbia,SC. I ren the HID# and it came back as a '82 SUNBIRD, CHRIS CRAFT, but I have been unable to locate any type of information on it. The hull is a Scarab style hull. I wish I knew some stuff about this paticular hull. If I can provide you anymore information let me know. You may be able to come up with something. I keep drawing blanks. Thanks for your time. I wish I could post a pic on here, that may help.

Is the boat red and named Instagator? There used to be a red boat named Instagator (the name was in yellow) running around south Louisiana several used ago. It had twin engines and was either a 26' Chris Craft Stinger or Wellcraft Nova, can't remember which.

The boat is red but it says "SHOWTIME" down the sides.

See Ccn Ccu Ccf Ccr Ccd Cct Ccv Cca Ccc Cit Ccb Cch Vbc. Out Of Bus Per 7th Dist3/89 Ccb Ccn Ccv Currently Active. Mic Of (cca) Formerly Used By Chris Craft Corp At: 2001 Point Trimble R Algonac Mi 48001 (dist #9 Mso Detroit. Mfr Type: Miscellaneous--18) Originally In Business From: 1-1-72 To 5-7-76 Vwm. This Mic Currently Reserved For Use By Chris Craft To Be Used At The Plant In Charleston Sc Where Sunbird Is Actively Manufacturing Boats. Cca Activated For Use By Omc/chris Craft In Columbia Sc As Per Omc Ltr Dated 19 Mar. 96/ Building Outboard Glass Fishing Boats. The Facility In Columbia Is Omc's 'sunbird' Boat Facility - Rjd 11/20/02 For Those Looking For Chris Craft Records For Boats Built Prior To Its Bankruptcy Sale To Outboard Marine Corp, Contact The Mariners Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, Va 23606-3759, Phone 800-565-6846, Fax 757-591-7310. 040503 Bsc 83 Ret.

Here is photo

Thank you Wannabe for posting the pic of my boat. I have been told that it is a Chris-Craft Stinger 260. If I understand what Sean posted correctly "CCA" is the designation for boats manufactured in Columbia,SC. by either OMC/Sunbird or Chris-Craft. "Cca Activated For Use By Omc/chris Craft In Columbia Sc As Per Omc Ltr Dated 19 Mar. 96/ Building Outboard Glass Fishing Boats. The Facility In Columbia Is Omc's 'sunbird' Boat Facility". Lst me know what you think or if I am misunderstanding Seans information. Thanks again, Gator

Its a Stinger from what I see.

Wannabe