Info help request

Tri-newb

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May 27, 2011
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Hello all.....
First time post here and would love to pull knowledge from those with it. I have been given a 1972, 17ft "California" bowrider tri-hull. It has a Waukesha 302 Ford with a Chrysler Marine 270 outdrive. The boat needs HEAVY elbow grease cleaning but appears in really good, solid shape minus a few minor items that I will eventually try to source here. my question to start with is this: Can anyone help with info on this boat & mfg. and sources of components. The tag says "California boat mfg. inc." out of Santa Ana, CA. I did find that a Wilkes marine performance center is currently at that address but have not called them to investigate. The only google based info I could find on these boats was 2 listings, 1 for a parts boat and 1 for a private sale. Thats it! Nothing more. :facepalm: Any info anyone can supply would be a step in the right direction. A big "Thank You" in advance!!
 

Bondo

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Re: Info help request

It has a Waukesha 302 Ford with a Chrysler Marine 270 outdrive.

Ayuh,... I imagine the hull was built by a long dead company, 'n the same can be said for the motor, 'n drive....
There have been Thousands of such companies...
 

Piece715

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Re: Info help request

Pictures could help... and everyone loves pics ;) Welcome to Iboats!
 

Tri-newb

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Re: Info help request

Thanks for the welcome! I will get pics as soon as I get it to my house. Just found out I was getting last night so now I need to make a place to park it! Lol.....
 
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