Lake St Clair Criterion

[smidgen too]

Here are some restoration pic's of a very cool Lake St Clair Criterion belonging to Chip Miller. What makes this Donzi really unique is Chip bought it from the late William Clay Ford from the Ford Motor car company & owner of the Detroit Lions hence the name SEA LION. Ford had kept her @ Chips marina Miller Marine since new, so when Ford was ready to sell it early last year Chip bought it. These pic's don't do the Donzi justice, it's perfect.
Chip also bought the 28' Bertram Baron that Bill [redaleart] & I had that Chips Dad raced in the mid 70's, that restoration will start when this Donzi is finished..

[Greg Guimond]

Now THAT is very, very cool

[smidgen too]

Chip found a brand new Trs drive & gimbal that was still in the box for this restoration as the original was shot from corrosion . The big block Merc engine had less than 100hrs so a good clean up is all that's needed. The one thing Chip has not found is a new calculator that sets in the dash, but the original is still usable.

[olredalert]

----I used to go by Millers every now and then before I knew Chip and check that this Critter was still there and it always was. Just sitting there in that boat slip under cover. Chip is certainly doing a near perfect job on the resto! I cant wait to see it this summer.......Bill S

[Lenny]

Port helm, interesting... ???

[Conquistador_del_mar]

Chip found a brand new Trs drive & gimbal that was still in the box for this restoration as the original was shot from corrosion . The big block Merc engine had less than 100hrs so a good clean up is all that's needed. The one thing Chip has not found is a new calculator that sets in the dash, but the original is still usable.

What was the purpose of the calculator and what does one look like?

[MDonziM]

Very cool provenance on that Criterion. Chevy or Ford power?

[olredalert]

----It is, indeed, a Chevy 454. That actually surprised me when I found out. Back when I used to see this rare piece I never saw the hatch up. I just assumed it was probably a 460 or some other big cube Ford engine......Bill S

[Ed Donnelly]

I thought all the Criterions with the exception of the Criterion 11 came with
The 454. My Criterion SS came with a 370H.P. 454...Ed

[Lenny]

What was the purpose of the calculator and what does one look like?

It's for keeping track of how much you have spent on your boating "hobbie" . Also comes with a handgun.

[smidgen too]

What was the purpose of the calculator and what does one look like?

Bill, Purpose, Chip & I have no idea, . It's built into the dash & looks a typical 70's calculator 3"wide x 5" tall . Chip said it's always been there & still works, just a little faded.. Mark

[Sweet Cheekz]

Sweet ride and a cool history
Parnell

[smidgen too]

Here are the latest pic's of Chips Millers Criterion restoration that he plans to have at this years Lake St Clair Offshore Reunion.

[woobs]

It's for keeping track of how much you have spent on your boating "hobbie" . Also comes with a handgun.

Lenny, That's flippin' hilarious... best comment ever (for those that have done a restoration)!
I might have even hurt myself laughing!!!

[Greg Guimond]

Here are the latest pic's of Chips Millers Criterion restoration.

That interior looks to be very unique. Not only is the tuck and roll super straight and tight, the vinyl almost looks like it's cloudy with slightly different blue hues. Very cool