Hi Ian
Wasn't aware that the forum had started up again, found email in inbox a few weeks ago so finally got round to checking it out.
Have seen a few Chris Craft 245s for sale on the net but most seem to be in Europe, not come across a 245 for sale in the UK yet, its currently sitting with scaffolding all round it with the engine out, drive and transom mount off etc. Bought it with engine fault but managed to pick up a brand new engine and complete transom mount for it, basically all new apart from the drive. Just been gathering all the bits n pieces needed to refit it all.
Bit of a nightmare locating some OMC parts now but got everything apart from one seal but working on that, found a marine dealer in the states that appear to have a few in stock so fingers crossed. Its taken a while but getting there.
It is a big heavy boat but its 340hp and meant to pull 57mph, according to specs anyway but the few I've seen in you tube vids do seem to be quite quick and its also very easy tune these big V8s, the drive is meant to be able to handle around 500hp so plenty scope for a few add ons later
All just takes time and lots of cash