Sunday, April 12, 2009

"I still don't want bowling shoes ..."

Despite the most major of set-backs on the first sea trial for Paramount - Captain Doug isn't willing to trade in the deck shoes.

After months of labour & tons of TLC everything is restored to as new - all systems have been upgraded, the engines bench tested - Miss P is a looking and feeling like a new boat and she's ready to go for a first burn.

  

Everything was going beautifully for the first 1/2 hour at RPMS below 3000. Paramount was up and out of the hole at 2800 making 9 knots in a 4 knot tide on the bow. On a slack or slower tide she should be out of the hole sooner and a knot or two quicker.


Below is the view from the bow at around 3000 RPM running around 14 knots, into the tide. Paramount is up and sitting pretty. She's hasn't run this well for Doug, she's feeling sporty at the wheel, a slight correction and she is on her new heading with no delay.






A fine moment - the Captain at the wheel, feeling the difference in power and response. His beautiful boat is running like new.
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3 comments:

  1. ChrisCraftCommanderApril 13, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Hey that was some fun watching those videos. I own a 38 Commander with the same motors and I also get a real kick out of hearing those big dogs doing their job. Hope the motors and the boat give you the long term performance you are looking for.

    I noticed you are in the PAC NW, Vancouver, and the PAC NW chapter of ACBS (Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc.) is hosting the International Motorboat Symposium on April 24, at Seattle. There is a special program on the fiberglass Chris Craft Commander (and 427 motors), which is quite a feat considering this is generally a "wood boat venue". Here is that link in case you are interested, you may have to cut and paste it carefully in order to see it (the ACBS and WET EDGE invitation)

    http://www.acbs.org/downloads/seattle-042409.pdf

    You can also Google "Wet Edge Symposium" and find the info there too.

    Regards, best,

    Paul

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  2. MikeApril 13, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    We'd love to see you at the Chris Craft Rendezvous at Port Orchard, WA July 9-12, 2009 and certainly hope you will be at the Canadian Chris Craft Rendezvous at Telegraph Harbor on July 17-19, 2009.

    Happy boating,
    Mike Forrester

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  3. UnknownApril 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    What a labor of love! It appears all the blood, sweat, tears and dollars have paid huge dividends in what looks to be a stellar example of Chris Craft design and function. We hope you are able to join us in Maryland, this coming July for the 10th Annual Chris Craft Commander Club's Rendezvous. Why not stop by our website, if you haven't seen it already (www.commanderclub.com).

    Looking forward to your membership, input and discussion.

    Regards,
    Rob Cutchins
    68chriscraft42@gmail.com

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