Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft

sknowlton777 · 08-24-2016, 11:38 AM

Hello-

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, I completely realize finding the exact boat is crazy, but stranger things have happened.

I am part of ChrisCraft.org. I have searched their database but there are no matches. I have contacted the NH registry. Do to privacy, all they can tell me is that it is not currently registered. Running out of avenues, so I figured I'd take a shot here.

I was hoping to at least get a lead on anyone named Tilton who had a cottage across the street from Christmas Island. That I think would be the biggest lead I could get if the boat does not exist in the registry.

Thanks !
Scott

Rich · 08-24-2016, 12:19 PM

If you're sure about the name and location, perhaps search the county registry of deeds, perhaps you can find a lead?

HomeWood · 08-24-2016, 12:24 PM

No new suggestions here but I wish you the best with the search. I think it's wicked cool.

ishoot308 · 08-24-2016, 12:28 PM

Here ya go! All public knowledge on the net...

{names, addresses and phone numbers removed by request}

salesguy77 · 08-24-2016, 12:44 PM

Shoot me an email richtilton@gmail.com. I will see what I can do to help you. The boat isn't here any longer. Rich Tilton

sknowlton777 · 08-24-2016, 12:57 PM

wow - thanks.
I had found some, but not these.

Appreciate it !!
Scott

salesguy77 · 08-24-2016, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sknowlton777

wow - thanks.
I had found some, but not these.

Send me an email. Richtilton@gmail.com.

Rich Tilton
Appreciate it !!
Scott

I've tried to reply to this via my phone but doesn't look like it was posted. I will try to help you. Richtilton@gmail.com.

Rich

sknowlton777 · 08-24-2016, 03:59 PM

OK - Got some news - I think a nice lead.

The boat was most likely sold to a Roger Duhamel.

If that rings a bell to anyone, please let me know.

The boat was named At Last - I know that for sure

thx

Scott

TiltonBB · 08-24-2016, 04:07 PM

Roger Duhamel, (603) 893-6029, 8 Ave Sycamore, Salem, NH

sknowlton777 · 08-24-2016, 04:28 PM

TiltonBB -

thank you for the info - I appreciate it

do you think this is the guy - did he have a condo at Whispering Pines do you know ?

thanks again

Scott

-- P.S. - I appreciate all the help from this forum - amazing

Descant · 08-24-2016, 04:43 PM

I knew a Roger Duhamel from Nashua, now deceased. He had a sailboat in Meredith last I knew, but could have had a runabout in earlier years. I have a call in to an old friend who might know more.

KDL · 08-24-2016, 05:58 PM

This is very cool. Good luck with your search.

Begonezvous · 08-24-2016, 07:23 PM

Original message posted at 10:25 am and all this information by 6:00 p.m.

I am impressed!

sknowlton777 · 08-24-2016, 07:55 PM

Hey -

Thank you for all the help -

I really appreciate it

Scott

sknowlton777 · 08-25-2016, 01:16 PM

For those of you who are interested - !

Got a new lead. I spoke to Roger Duhamel. His father had the boat until 1968. He remembers it well. It was given to the cousins in Groton, MA. That is where the trail ends at this point. He is asking the cousins what happened next. Pretty exciting !

jbolty · 08-25-2016, 01:25 PM

Glad this is working out so far.

But, I would be inclined to remove the persons physical address and phone numbers; this is the internet after all.

HellRaZoR004 · 08-25-2016, 01:40 PM

Keep us posted. It would be really cool if you tracked it down.

Phantom · 08-25-2016, 02:51 PM

Wayyyy cool !!

But TOTALLY agree with advice given by jbolty .....

that's what Private Messaging is for.

.

sknowlton777 · 08-25-2016, 03:12 PM

Any clue how to delete those addresses ?

Cant figure it out

joey2665 · 08-25-2016, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

Wayyyy cool !!

But TOTALLY agree with advice given by jbolty .....

that's what Private Messaging is for.

.

As iShoot stated when he posted names and addresses the information supplied here was public and retrieved from the Internet in the first place

Kamper · 08-26-2016, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich

... perhaps search the county registry of deeds, ...

Deeds are for real-estate. Titles are for vehicles. NH does not require titles for boats. A title search needs VIN, or equivalent in those states that do title a boat.

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That's a nice pic. I've seen a couple boats like that around the lake but I don't know if they're original or reproductions. There's a boat museum and an annual antique boat-show. You may have some luck there.

SIKSUKR · 08-26-2016, 12:27 PM

We had a very similar Chris Craft in the mid 60's.

P-3 Guy · 08-27-2016, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamper

Deeds are for real-estate. Titles are for vehicles. NH does not require titles for boats. A title search needs VIN, or equivalent in those states that do title a boat.

The suggestion to check the registry of deeds was to assist with locating someone by the name of Tilton who had a cottage across the street from Christmas Island (see post #5 this thread); it was not meant as a suggestion to look for documentation on the boat.

KDL · 12-18-2016, 05:45 PM

This was an interesting thread back in the summer. I wonder if the OP had any more luck in his search.

lake4life · 01-17-2017, 12:50 PM

Definitely interested to see if OP has an update.

I'm searching for a particular boat as well. 1986 Wellcraft St. Tropez. It was sold in NH two or three years ago, so if anyone has any leads.. please PM. Maybe I'll make a thread about it depending upon where the search leads.

Just Sold · 01-17-2017, 06:07 PM

I saw a posting from late December on Craigslist for the long lost Chris Craft. http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/5935179378.html

denmark219 · 03-15-2017, 02:10 PM

I searched through the 2016 ACBS directory by hull number, year, length and name and was unable to find any information. Sorry! I think it's ridiculous that NH DMV considers registrations/titles to be private. IL and WI don't care at all. I'm also hunting for information on my boat and have hit a dead end with NH DMV.

Outdoorsman · 03-15-2017, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmark219

I think it's ridiculous that NH DMV considers registrations/titles to be private. IL and WI don't care at all.

I for one do not want ANY State, Local or Government agency making my private information PUBLIC.

Imagine if just anyone could "run my plates" to see who I am and where I live.

denmark219 · 03-15-2017, 09:13 PM

ok ok fine. They should be able to at least tell me the town. I can work on the research from there.

jbolty · 03-16-2017, 11:00 AM

A compromise would be for DMV to forward your request to the current owner and let them decide if they want to respond. Seems like that would be worth a $10 fee or some such thing.

sknowlton777 · 08-16-2017, 02:20 PM

FOUND !!!
In an amazing chain of events, I have found the actual boat. Hull number matches my bill of sale !! It was sitting in a guys back yard for 40+ years. I now have the boat at my house. Thanks for all the help on the forum - it was the craigslist ad that found the boat

jbolty · 08-16-2017, 02:29 PM

Awesome. Thanks for reporting back.

Picture?

ishoot308 · 08-16-2017, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sknowlton777

FOUND !!!
In an amazing chain of events, I have found the actual boat. Hull number matches my bill of sale !! It was sitting in a guys back yard for 40+ years. I now have the boat at my house. Thanks for all the help on the forum - it was the craigslist ad that found the boat

That's awesome!! How about posting some pics of your find. Would love to see no matter how a bad a shape she is in!!

Thanks!

Dan

Slickcraft · 08-16-2017, 02:59 PM

Great! photos, photos, photos.

KDL · 08-16-2017, 08:08 PM

So cool. Yes, pictures please.

08-24-2016, 12:19 PM	#2
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,247 Thanks: 74 Thanked 346 Times in 236 Posts	If you're sure about the name and location, perhaps search the county registry of deeds, perhaps you can find a lead? __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

08-24-2016, 12:28 PM	#4
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,371 Thanks: 2,422 Thanked 5,350 Times in 2,094 Posts	Here ya go! All public knowledge on the net... {names, addresses and phone numbers removed by request} __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

08-24-2016, 04:07 PM	#9
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,062 Thanks: 726 Thanked 2,236 Times in 956 Posts	Maybe Roger Duhamel, (603) 893-6029, 8 Ave Sycamore, Salem, NH

08-24-2016, 07:23 PM	#13
Begonezvous Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 50 Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Amazing! Original message posted at 10:25 am and all this information by 6:00 p.m. I am impressed!

08-25-2016, 02:51 PM	#18
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Wayyyy cool !! But TOTALLY agree with advice given by jbolty ..... that's what Private Messaging is for. . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

08-24-2016, 11:38 AM	#1
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	Hello- Thanks for the replies. Yes, I completely realize finding the exact boat is crazy, but stranger things have happened. I am part of ChrisCraft.org. I have searched their database but there are no matches. I have contacted the NH registry. Do to privacy, all they can tell me is that it is not currently registered. Running out of avenues, so I figured I'd take a shot here. I was hoping to at least get a lead on anyone named Tilton who had a cottage across the street from Christmas Island. That I think would be the biggest lead I could get if the boat does not exist in the registry. Thanks ! Scott

08-24-2016, 12:24 PM	#3
HomeWood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clayton,NC / Sanbornton,NH Posts: 611 Thanks: 126 Thanked 137 Times in 75 Posts	No new suggestions here but I wish you the best with the search. I think it's wicked cool.

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08-24-2016, 12:44 PM	#5
salesguy77 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bedford NH Laconia NH Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Shoot me an email richtilton@gmail.com. I will see what I can do to help you. The boat isn't here any longer. Rich Tilton __________________ A little common sense goes a long way. If you have to think about it, or tell yourself it's a good idea, then it probably isn't a good idea!

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08-24-2016, 12:57 PM	#6
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	wow - thanks. I had found some, but not these. Appreciate it !! Scott

08-24-2016, 03:59 PM	#8
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	OK - Got some news - I think a nice lead. The boat was most likely sold to a Roger Duhamel. If that rings a bell to anyone, please let me know. The boat was named At Last - I know that for sure thx Scott

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08-24-2016, 04:28 PM	#10
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	TiltonBB - thank you for the info - I appreciate it do you think this is the guy - did he have a condo at Whispering Pines do you know ? thanks again Scott -- P.S. - I appreciate all the help from this forum - amazing

08-24-2016, 04:43 PM	#11
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,478 Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	I knew a Roger Duhamel from Nashua, now deceased. He had a sailboat in Meredith last I knew, but could have had a runabout in earlier years. I have a call in to an old friend who might know more.

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08-24-2016, 05:58 PM	#12
KDL Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	This is very cool. Good luck with your search.

08-24-2016, 07:55 PM	#14
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	Hey - Thank you for all the help - I really appreciate it Scott

08-25-2016, 01:16 PM	#15
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	For those of you who are interested - ! Got a new lead. I spoke to Roger Duhamel. His father had the boat until 1968. He remembers it well. It was given to the cousins in Groton, MA. That is where the trail ends at this point. He is asking the cousins what happened next. Pretty exciting !

08-25-2016, 01:25 PM	#16
jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 677 Thanks: 325 Thanked 258 Times in 154 Posts	Glad this is working out so far. But, I would be inclined to remove the persons physical address and phone numbers; this is the internet after all.

08-25-2016, 01:40 PM	#17
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Keep us posted. It would be really cool if you tracked it down.

08-25-2016, 03:12 PM	#19
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	Any clue how to delete those addresses ? Cant figure it out

08-26-2016, 12:27 PM	#22
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	We had a very similar Chris Craft in the mid 60's. __________________ SIKSUKR

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12-18-2016, 05:45 PM	#24
KDL Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	This was an interesting thread back in the summer. I wonder if the OP had any more luck in his search.

01-17-2017, 12:50 PM	#25
lake4life Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Definitely interested to see if OP has an update. I'm searching for a particular boat as well. 1986 Wellcraft St. Tropez. It was sold in NH two or three years ago, so if anyone has any leads.. please PM. Maybe I'll make a thread about it depending upon where the search leads.

01-17-2017, 06:07 PM	#26
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	I saw a posting from late December on Craigslist for the long lost Chris Craft. http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/5935179378.html __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

03-15-2017, 02:10 PM	#27
denmark219 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I searched through the 2016 ACBS directory by hull number, year, length and name and was unable to find any information. Sorry! I think it's ridiculous that NH DMV considers registrations/titles to be private. IL and WI don't care at all. I'm also hunting for information on my boat and have hit a dead end with NH DMV.

03-15-2017, 09:13 PM	#29
denmark219 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ok ok fine. They should be able to at least tell me the town. I can work on the research from there.

03-16-2017, 11:00 AM	#30
jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 677 Thanks: 325 Thanked 258 Times in 154 Posts	A compromise would be for DMV to forward your request to the current owner and let them decide if they want to respond. Seems like that would be worth a $10 fee or some such thing.

08-16-2017, 02:20 PM	#31
sknowlton777 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	FOUND !!! In an amazing chain of events, I have found the actual boat. Hull number matches my bill of sale !! It was sitting in a guys back yard for 40+ years. I now have the boat at my house. Thanks for all the help on the forum - it was the craigslist ad that found the boat

08-16-2017, 02:29 PM	#32
jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 677 Thanks: 325 Thanked 258 Times in 154 Posts	Awesome. Thanks for reporting back. Picture?

08-16-2017, 02:59 PM	#34
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,344 Thanks: 1,249 Thanked 2,121 Times in 970 Posts	Great! photos, photos, photos.

08-16-2017, 08:08 PM	#35
KDL Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	So cool. Yes, pictures please.