Hello to Everyone on this forum. I am a "newbie" to this site, as well as forums in general. I must say that I am absolutely addicted to this site. I have especially enjoyed reading the "Why Are Apaches So Great" thread, as well as all of the "Thad Allen" stuff from "Steve1".
I am in the process of reconstructing a 1983 Chris Craft Scorpion(because I cannot afford an Apache right now, haha). I will post pictures of the project as I go. I would surely appreciate talking with anyone who is interested in my project or anyone who knows about these rare boats.
Thank You,
Tom
Thread: 39' Chris Craft Scorpion Rebuild
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05-09-2010 02:41 PM
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05-09-2010 02:43 PMWelcome Tom. I have one of those too....
Can't wait to see more of your project.....Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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05-09-2010 02:49 PM
Here is the floating rotbucket leaving the previous owners dock on Lake Erie, headed for it's new home on Lake St Claire.
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05-09-2010 02:54 PM
Here is a pic from about a month ago while stripping the "cancer" out.
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05-09-2010 02:56 PM
Engine bay nearly stripped out.
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05-09-2010 03:08 PM
Professionals, feel free to chime in! I will be running the existing TRS drives for now. Should I consider raising the drives while I have the opportunity? I understand that this boat is never going to be a racer, but could I possibly see some increase in performance here? The bottom of the drive cutout in the transom is appx 6" above the notch in the transom, measured from the inside of the boat. What would be a target "X dimension" for this boat?
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05-09-2010 03:39 PMI will not tell u what to do, but if would be mine...i either raise them 1.5 inches or buy some bravo I's !!!
Also , i hope u set a cratle under the hull so it stays straight....u cut everything out and it will sag down...
By no means am i a pro tough !!!!!
Also relize by raising the drives u have to raise the engines as well !!!
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05-09-2010 04:02 PM
Thanks for the input DD. I do realize that I would have to raise the engines as well, I just figured that it may be worth doing at this time. The boat is very well supported underneath. Thanks again.
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05-09-2010 04:22 PM
The answer to your question is twofold. The first reason is because I am a newbie and connot get the real pic that I wanted to use, to upload. The second reason is that I am an Apache addict. Although I don't currently own one, my goal is to own at least one, some day. I guess that makes me a wannabee for now. I would really rather have my own avatar, and was somewhat reluctant to use the Apache avatar. Once I figure this thing out, I will fix it.
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05-09-2010 06:14 PMJetcruzr, First I would like to Welcome you. Then I would like to suggest you to start a thread in the glass section and post your progress. I have one running now. Jeffsway has a popular thread raising the X dimension. His is finished. There are a few more too.
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05-09-2010 06:15 PM
I retired from racing in 2005, as the sport was dying. The class has recently seen new growth and support, so I am currently building a new boat to race in the the 2011 or 2012 season...as if the Scorpion project wasn't enough!
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05-09-2010 06:40 PM
DD, Ocean city is in a couple short weeks...I suggest you stop fondling the mouse and start twisting the wrench
P-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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05-11-2010 08:24 AM
Jetcruzr, Great to see another guy in the neighborhood into these big boats. Do you have a shop over on Hatchery Rd?
Big boats rule!