Cutwater Needed

[Larry Exum]

I would like to put a Stainless Steel Cutwater on the bow of the Chris Craft Constellation 45'. Now I know it was not on it originally, but I really like the look. I do not find a single thread on the subject in Wooden Boat Forum, and on internet search, I find Cutwaters by Mike, but the site is not open.

Who out there knows where I can have a Cutwater made for the Chris Craft?

[Larry Exum]

Thanks rkrough, I will contact them. I am still looking for more potential sources, as surely I am not the first to need a replacement (or Original) Cutwater.

[ 08-21-2002, 10:45 AM: Message edited by: Larry Exum ]

[Adam C]

It's not a cutwater. What you are thinking of is called a stem band. Simply a piece of bronze or ss that protects the leading edge of the stem.

Try searching for "stem band"

[Ian McColgin]

A really good cutwater will have a precision ground lasar checked edge. Toledo steel would be better than 316 SS but you'll need your paid hand to polish it hourly to prevent rust.

[brad9798]

Get on the CC website and link to the antique boat club. They have a "forum/board" and listing for parts, pieces, etc.

Also, there is Hundley's Classic Boats ... outside of Dallas???

Finally, Classic Boat Connection, in Mankato, MN. phone: 507-344-8024.

Get one ... I wouldn't be without one on my boat- they look good and are functional.

Brad

[pcford]

Cutwater is the correct name.

A good marine welding shop out to be able to do a custom cutwater like this.

Walrus Machine here in Seattle made one for a 1926 55 ft. Fellows & Stewart.

I know. I wouldn't have put it on either.