Working on my 1955 17' Sportsman....At the Tavares show there were 2 Sportsman's in attendance, one was a 1955. Both had their gas overflow outlet on the stern. Mine is on the starboard side and the planks are original (I think).
So where is the correct location? Did Chris Craft make changes during the model year?
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Location of gas tank overflow outlet
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Re: Location of gas tank overflow outlet
Personally, I like all the hardware on the stern. It cleans up the sides. I don't know the answer to your question, unfortunately.
Try searching on Google in the Images section, might help.
Good luck,
Try searching on Google in the Images section, might help.
Good luck,
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Re: Location of gas tank overflow outlet
I would encourage you to investigate but I am pretty sure you are going to find that your side vent is correct.
Greg Wallace 23 Custom 22166 former Chris-Craft dealer Russells Point, Oh.
Re: Location of gas tank overflow outlet
I like it on the side too. Having it in the transom sometimes messes up the artwork of the name.
1930 Chris-Craft Model 100 20' "MOXIE"
1940 Chris-Craft Red and White 25' "Old Paint"
1946 Chris-Craft Sportsman 25' "CinCity"
1940 Chris-Craft Red and White 25' "Old Paint"
1946 Chris-Craft Sportsman 25' "CinCity"
Re: Location of gas tank overflow outlet
Every 17' sportsman I've seen in the CC-17 hull series the gas vent is on the transom. One way you might be able to tell is if the vent is plumb in copper or rubber hose. Copper tubing would be original. If its rubber hose then it's probably been moved.
Re: Location of gas tank overflow outlet
My hull is the same as the 17 Sportsman and my tank vents to the transom.
You just have to plan your transom graphics right and there is no interference problem.
Here is a shot from inside.
Mark
You just have to plan your transom graphics right and there is no interference problem.
Here is a shot from inside.
Mark
1953 CC Rocket Runabout "Rocket Man"
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