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New Project 79 Chris Craft 22' CC Dory

Discussion in 'Chris Craft Connies, Commanders & Catalinas' started by Trapshot, Apr 30, 2013.

  1. David Hoder

    David Hoder New Member

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    My plan is to use 3/4 marine plywood over the existing deck, with new stringers and beams that match the height of the existing deck, everything epoxied.
    Then add 2 layers of glass to the top. Trying to rebuild a new deck with new core would be difficult unless I make it up as a sheet and cut to size. I think its more work than the first method, but we will see. I did new core on a Bristol 32 and then plywood on a Gulfstar 39 and the ply was the way to go.
  2. Capt J

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    You do not want to put anything over the rotted deck you have. You will end up with garbage in the bilge forever. I would buy sheets of divinycel or similar, cut the sheets to fit with some space around the edge, glass the bottom and sides of it with 2 layers of thin matting, then glass the top and tie it into the hull sides.

    Why is plywood the way to go?
  3. David Hoder

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    I have been a woodworker my whole life and I know wood. My boat builder suggested marine ply on the previous project. I don know much about divinycel
    bur will research it.
  4. Capt J

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    You can save a lot of weight with coring instead of wood and also not have it rot and more strength. However if you have something like a leaning post or seats to mount, I'd recommend glassing in a thin sheet of aluminum in that area for the screws to mount to.
  5. David Hoder

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    The boat builder thinks one half inch marine ply will be good. I concurr.
  6. Chip eichhorn

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    Just joined the thread. I bought a 79 cuddy- my dream boat (sort of). Has anyone ever converted a cuddy model back to a center console? My plan is to change it after my daughter gets over the novelty of the boats "downstairs"
  7. Chip eichhorn

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    Just picked up a 22' cuddy model 1979
    Has anyone a lead on a center console? I hope to get another year as a cuddy and then switch it to a cc
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  9. Chip eichhorn

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    Iron man
    I'm in shark river hills. Only two dories left here in shark river. Glad to know they're still in the area
    I might want to check out your console someday
    Chip
  10. David Hoder

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    I am toying with the idea of putting a teak windshield om my dory. If so, I may have one for sale. I'm in Fair Haven, NJ
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    Good to know. I know teak is pricy. I'm not far away and anxious to check out the project. I used to build the Asay lifeguard boats in Asbury years ago and still have quite a few tools if you need them
    Chip
  12. beerman

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    Hello
    Im about to tackle my soft deck problem I have been putting it off for a while but its time
    wish me luck.
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    Keep us posted on progress with pictures.
    Have fun & Good Luck.
  14. David Hoder

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    The Chris craft is looking good. Flag blue. Running into colder weather though!!
  15. David Hoder

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  16. beerman

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    Finished my deck project
    Now I might as well pull drive train while it's all open
    I can pull down to jersey if you have any paint left:)
    Last edited: Oct 2, 2017
  17. David Hoder

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    Beer man, what state are you in?
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    I'm in Ct.
  19. Jackman

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    Great thread! Future Chris Craft Cutlass owner here. Looking for a good high volume site to gain info on Chris Craft Cutlass, any suggestions?
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    Just came across this pic of a CC 22 modified with a bracket for an outboard. Thought I was seeing things but it sure looks like a chris craft cutlass. I know they made an outboard version of the cutlass but I am certain it was not with a bracket. I have now officially seen it all with these great boats. I am curious as to how it performs ! Screen Shot 2017-11-17 at 3.44.08 PM.png