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Date Posted: 22:07:15 03/31/03 Mon
Author: Jay
Author Host/IP: NoHost / 68.37.151.162
Subject: Chris Craft Dory

Can anyone provide me with some additional information about the 22ft dory that CC built? There is one in my marina that has very attractive lines, looks some what like a skiff but is made of fiberglass and has a center console. My guess is that it was built in the 70s. I own several wooden boats and 2 sail boats and thought this would be a good boat to do some fishing from with out too much additional maitenance.

Thanks,
Jay

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[> Hi Jay!! My friend has one of these dory's, and from what I understand they are extremely rare. He asked Chris Smith about the dory at a show last year, & I think the response was they were only built for 3 years, 1964, 1965 & 1966....From what was told, there weren't too many built, & again, I think they are pretty uncommon. & are well worth restoring & using. My friend is working on his, & his is also powered by a 283 Chevy engine. If you can get it reasonbly, I would certainly suggest doing so! Alan may have some additional information...let's see if he checks in, LOL!!!! -- Jennifer, 09:49:52 04/01/03 Tue (NoHost/65.207.137.22)

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[> [> Re: Hi Jay!! My friend has one of these dory's, and from what I understand they are extremely rare. He asked Chris Smith about the dory at a show last year, & I think the response was they were only built for 3 years, 1964, 1965 & 1966....From what was told, there weren't too many built, & again, I think they are pretty uncommon. & are well worth restoring & using. My friend is working on his, & his is also powered by a 283 Chevy engine. If you can get it reasonbly, I would certainly suggest doing so! Alan may have some additional information...let's see if he checks in, LOL!!!! -- alan, 20:17:47 05/21/03 Wed (cache-dl06.proxy.aol.com/205.188.209.42)

Sorry it took so long for me to read and answer. I tested this model when I worked at CC in Fla. Had a ball with it.
It handled good and was fast and safe with the 283.
I saw one before I got the 22 skiff that I now have and some times I wish that I had one of each.By the way, my skiff now has a 350 swinging a 14X14slight cup at 4100rpm doing only 38mph

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[> 1966 18' sea skiff -- Drinks4u, 23:02:11 04/14/03 Mon (cache-dp01.proxy.aol.com/205.188.209.101)

Does anyone have a 1966 picture of an 18' cc sea skiff. I just purchased one and am looking to restore to original condition but can not find an pictures

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[> Re: Chris Craft Dory -- Dan Pennell, 21:34:11 06/09/03 Mon (cache-dl06.proxy.aol.com/205.188.209.42)

Hi Jay. I'm the proud owner of a 1965 dory. I bought it in 1994 and spent most of a summer rebuilding it. It has lapstrake sides of 3/8 plywood and the bottom is 1/2plywood covered with fiberglass, which I'm told was a factory option. It has a motorbox, the front portion of which is the helm seat. It has a seat across the stern which covers a 50 gallon fuel tank. The console is made of mahogany, with a seat in the front. The foward deck is just ahead of the console and raised up about 11/2 ft with storage underneath I guess it could be called a casting platform. It is a very safe and seaworthy boat. I have been out in the ocean in all kinds of weather, and never felt the least unsure of the boat. There are a few of these boats around here, at one time they were very popular. There are also a few fiberglass models around, the main difference with the glass ones is that the engine was moved ahead and put under the console, and then it had 2 plastic seats on pedestals behind the console. I was told that these boat gave a very wet ride, that is not the case with my boat. Regards, Dan

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