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Another Terrific Day - 1958 Redfish Shark Capri 14 years 4 months ago #45164

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Today I scored a 1958 Redfish Shark Capri. I just got off the phone with the current owner and will be picking it up either tomorrow or Saturday (hopefully). Its amazing how short a 5 hour drive is when it involves picking up a boat.

As soon as I get it home, I'll post some pics.

I now have plenty to do over the winter with the Hydrodyne and the Redfish. I must give credit to my very understanding wife with my addiction to old fiberglass boats.

Thanks again to everyone who's been helping out with assistance on the site, advice and information on my boats.

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Re:Another Terrific Day - 1958 Redfish Shark Capri 14 years 4 months ago #45192

Hi Todd:

Be sure to post some pics. I have a RF Capri and I am documenting all the others that I come across. They are quite rare.
Cheers, Andrew

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Re:Another Terrific Day - 1958 Redfish Shark Capri 14 years 4 months ago #45194

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I also have an understanding wife and that makes a ton of difference with the addiction.
Nice score on the Shark, can't wait to see it.
Neil

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Re:Another Terrific Day - 1958 Redfish Shark Capri 14 years 4 months ago #45196

great todd,i cant wait to see it,i love the lines of the sharks,have a safe trip,john

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Hi Andrew,

I will gladly share pics and anything else I come across on the RF. I would appreciate some help in the form of information, as I understake a very extensive renovation/restoration. As you'll see by the pics, she needs a lot of help!

Thanks a million in advance.

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Any info anyone might have, to include pics of other RF Shark Capris original or restored, is very much appreciated.

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Re:1958 Redfish Shark Capri Pics 14 years 4 months ago #45453

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Re:1958 Redfish Shark Capri Pics 14 years 4 months ago #45489

Thanks for the photos Todd. I will email you some photos from the others I have located. Can you do me a favour and let me know what the serial number is on the inside (port side) of your metal transom plate. I am still trying to decifer the coding Redfish assigned. Nice fish by the way. You are right, lots of work ahead of you. ;)

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Re:1958 Redfish Shark Capri Pics 14 years 4 months ago #45491

Mine is currently split in half with a new transom installed. Floor replacement in next. I have a period correct motor and steering wheel ready to be installed. I am on the five year reno plan...
Andrew

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Re:1958 Redfish Shark Capri Pics 14 years 4 months ago #45505

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Here is one we have done except interior,it doesn't show it but it has a green tinted windsheild, the tee nee is done,it is all gel coated,with a mark 55, Bill
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Re:1958 Redfish Shark Capri Pics 14 years 4 months ago #45509

Very nice Bill!! Did ya see my "new" 1969 Merc 1000 yet?
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Hi Andrew,

There is only one way to describe your boat - FANTASTIC. The whole package is just amazing! Great job. Please share pics of your reno.

I notice your vents in the front are sealed. Mine are open right now but I see that as a quick way to fill her with water. Any thoughts?

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Hey Bill,

Between you and Andrew, I have my work cut out for me just to try and come close. Both of you should receive an award for the boating history you saved. Again - BEAUTIFUL just doesn't even come close.

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Re:Another Terrific Day - 1958 Redfish Shark Capri 13 years 8 months ago #62567

Todd:

I am thinking the vents were cut open after the fact. I am going to black out the vents rather than cut them out when I get to the deck restoration. It is curious that some I have come across have the vents cut out. Was this done by the manufacturer or the dealers (or owners after the fact)?

Did you ever find a serial number? PM me your email and I will send you some photos. I have 11 Capris catalogued thus far.

Andrew

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