Help with boat ID...
10-22-2011 | 11:14 PM
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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
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10-23-2011 | 06:33 PM
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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.
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10-23-2011 | 07:54 PM
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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.
10-26-2011 | 08:35 PM
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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.
10-27-2011 | 01:55 PM
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10-27-2011 | 01:56 PM
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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.
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10-30-2011 | 03:06 PM
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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
