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57 ' connie resto need some help with parts

Discussion in 'Chris Craft Connies, Commanders & Catalinas' started by bob bokar, Oct 10, 2010.

  1. bob bokar, Oct 10, 2010
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    bob bokar

    bob bokar New Member

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    hi guys ...new to the forum ... i am restoring a 57' connie and need the teak hand rails the ones that are on the boat are shot ... also need a 32 volt charger for the battery banks ....also the screens that go in the raw water sea strainers .. thanks in advance for any help ...
  2. Kevin, Oct 10, 2010
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    Kevin

    Kevin YF Moderator

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    Hi Bob,

    Welcome to YF.com. I've deleted the second thread you started on this same topic in the General section. It keeps things cleaner to have one thread per subject.
  3. P Jardine, Oct 20, 2010
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    First of all, your hand rails are likely to be Mahogany, and not teak, although if they aren't original, they could be teak. Two inch thick mahogany is readily available and new hand rails could be easily fashioned by a woodworker with some basic tools. Check with your local specialty lumber store.

    The sea strainers will have a brand on them: Perko, Groco, etc... going to their websites or phoning their helpline should let you know whats available.

    32 volt battery charges are available from most of the major charging companies: Promariner, Charlescraft being two of them.

    For hardware and other specific parts, keep an eye on Ebay, using a general search for Chris Craft. Most parts for your boat are relatively easy to find.
  4. whaler23, Oct 27, 2010
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    You will find abundant information on www.chris-craft.org including BoatBuzz forums. What is your hull number? My '68 57' is 0020. Let me know if you need specifics on anything and I'll try and help.