1979 246 CCP

[jdupree]

Here is my new toy.  I could not resist so I picked her up.  She is very dirty and looks like a crime scene, but this is a very solid boat.  The deck is 95% solid with only two small areas to address.   I was under the assumption that the deck would need to be cut out, but to my surprise that is not the case.

The previous owner was going to remove the cap.  The rub rail is off along with the cap screws.  It will not be necessary to remove the cap so I plan to buckle her back together.

I plan to replace the transom because of her age, but I honestly think based on what I have seen you could strap a motor to her and go.  I am sure it is damp but not rotten.

I think this will be a "sooner than later" project.  I will post additional pictures once I get her cleaned up.

[RickK]

We've had a few new members with CCPs in the past week or so, so they'll be checking her out and hopefully commenting.
Doesn't look too bad though.

[Blue Agave]

Congrats John!

As you are aware I came very close to purchasing that boat. Look forward to seeing you getting her back in the water.

[gran398]

Awesome JD!

You'll love the way she performs. Will keep an eye out for some 2 stroke Yammie power

[jdupree]

Thanks guys.  Nando, this 246 is in better shape than I thought it was.  Glad you passed on it

Maybe I should be inducted in the CCP hall of fame.  I have to be one of the only members to have owned all three models of the CCP.  My Tahitian Tan 200 CCP, my current 222 CCP, and now the 246 CCP :rolleyes:

[kaptainkoz]

Congratulations! I can't wait to see what you do to it!

[jdupree]

Ok, getting ready to screw the cap back down.  The original screws to the cap are long gone.  I basically know what size to get but one question.  Are the screws for the rub rail basically the same ones that were used to secure the cap??  Reason being is there are plenty of screws left in the old rub rail that look fine.

Last question.  I assume the screws holes that are lower with the indention of the head are the cap screws and the ones above are for the rub rail?

[Capt. Bob]

I assume the screws holes that are lower with the indention of the head are the cap screws and the ones above are for the rub rail?

JD,
You would think so since the cap goes on first.
Screws are all over the place on this one too.
http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data//500/IMG_1809.JPG

Doesn't look like you'll need many anyway with all that extra "resin" oozing out.

[RickK]

Based on the bazillion holes that are in my cap lip I think they put a screw every 6" on the cap and then maybe that often again when they screw the rubrail on.

[jdupree]

Ok, I have made a little progress. I have removed 10 years of pine straw, leaves, trash, etc., from the inside. I still have not washed her yet but getting there.

Garry (gman) was in town so he gave me a hand with a couple of things. The tank coffin was actually cut away from the liner so we removed it as well as the tank. This turned out to be a good thing because now I have much more access to everything with the tank coffin out of the boat. Not sure how I will mount the tank yet, but I don't plan to install the tank coffin back in.

Now the tank. It is a 120 gallon tank. It was made by Florida Marine Tanks. I can't make the date out on it. The tank is in great condition. It looks to good to be the original but who knows. It does have two places that have pitted pretty bad near the filler neck that are about as big as the fingernail on my pinky. The rest of the tank looks great with no pitting. Not sure how I will handle the tank yet. I know most will say replace but I am not sure on that based on the condition.

Here are some pictures.

[Capt. Bob]

Fla. Marine made both (originals) my CCP and WAC. I'll bet yours is original too. Mounted correctly and kept dry, an aluminum tank can last for a long time. Clean it good and maybe a pressure test. You may get another ten years out of it.

A lot of teak. It's going to look really nice.

Good luck.

[jdupree]

Ok, just a little progress. Got the outside hull cleaned up. It had 10 years of "growth" attached to the hull. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the gelcoat looks. The bottom still has a nice shine to it. Looks like the rest of the hull should buff out nicely.

[RickK]

Looks great JD.  Nice platform to start with.

[CLM65]

I agree!  Good looking boat - should make the rebuild that much easier!

[Capt. Bob]

That's a lot of hull to polish JD.

Does the electric winch work?