Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman

[Buttanic]

I have a chance to buy a 22' Chris Craft Tournament fisherman with a straight inboard. Any coments about this boat?<br /><br />Buttanic

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman

Always felt so-so about Chris Craft's.. Not bad, but could be better.. Then again, i'm pickey as all get out..<br /><br />My opinion, a straight shaft, especially in a offshore boat, is the only way to fly... Their not as fast as an outboard or i/o, and shallow water depth and sketchey single engine manuvering is always an issue..<br /><br />In any kind of seas, nobody in a similar size boat is running much more that about 18-20 knots anyway, unless their nuts.... <br /><br />Because the engine sits low in the boat, the center of gravity is lower, making a slightly more stable boat..<br /><br />What engine is powering the beast?

 

[Buttanic]

Re: Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman

 

[Buttanic]

Re: Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman

Most of the ones like it I have seen have 305's but I am planning on putting a 350 in it. It's a 1977 and is in need of a total keel up restoration. I have restored several boats in the past so I know what to expect, which is anything. I would reaally like to know how it's constructed below the deck. There are soft spots in the deck on either side of the console. I think I can get the boat and trailer for $1500 which would give me lots of room for the restoration. I really like the boat's lines and the straight inboard.<br /><br />Buttanic

 

[DJ]

Re: Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman

I do not think there is anything unusual under the floor of that boat. <br /><br />It's probably pretty straightforward construction with wood stringers and a plywood floor. I would expect to replace all of the wood. At least the transom shouldn't be an issue.<br /><br />I like the idea of the inboard set up in that type of boat. Very reliable and reasonably fuel efficient.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman

Yep.. Think of the worst-case scenario, and go from there.. I'd definately sit down with pen & paper and work out a game plan before you buy....<br /><br />If it has some useable mechanical parts, a good useable shaft, strut, prop, rudder, and all the other assorted running gear items, thats definately in the plus column... All those pieces are very expensive...<br /><br />here's a link to some pic's of my 21'... Mine was a total basket case, like what you might be in for...<br /> http://www.myfishingpictures.com/showgallery.php?ppuser=1189&cat=500

 

[Buttanic]

Re: Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman

Mechanicly everything is there and useable. I have all the makings for a 350 so thats no problem. Lots of glass work, paint and rewireing.<br />Good trailer. I ran a rough estimate and came up with about $3500 to $4000 doing all the work myself. <br /><br />Buttanic