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Composite Research, Inc.

Composite Research, Inc.
Makers of Sundance, Sea Born, and Spyder Boats

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What are the gel coat color codes CRI uses for Sea Born, Sundance & Spyder?

The following codes represent the current gel coat color codes for all CRI boats from 2018-2022.

Admiral Blue PCU FV 953-LP-576
Black PCU FV 953-BD-127
Graphite PCU FV 953-AT-154
Ice Blue PCU DX 953-WP-684
Ocean Blue PCU FV 953-LP-559
Platinum PCU FV 953-AP-505
Sea Foam Green PCU FV 953-WP-714
White Exterior PCU DX 998-WP-732
White Interior PCU DX 99F-WF-671

I’ve lost one or more letters of my boat’s 3D-logo. How can I replace?

In almost every case replacement lettering for 3D-Logos can be found at our online store: https://www.criboats.com

As for how to remove adhesive residue from your boat’s gel coat, we suggest slightly warming the material with a hair dryer. Next, as the temp rises, carefully test the adhesive’s bond using WD40 and a damp rag.

I often have visible water in my Spyder near the aft drain plugs while fishing and at rest is this normal?

Where many of our boats are self-bailing, the Spyder FX19 and FX17 do not have this ability when occupied and while trolling at very low speeds or at rest. By design, the cockpit has minimal slope which allows for aSpyder’s low profile in the water.  Given this, all new owner kits provide plugs which should be inserted when fishing, low speed trolling, poling, or at rest with passengers. While underway, the cockpit will self bail and the drain plugs can be removed while docked and unoccupied.

Should you require a self-bailing vessel, we recommend our FX Bay Boats, LX Center Consoles, or SX Offshore models.

Will the Spyder FX17 Flicker fit in my garage?

There are three factors to consider when answering this question. The first and most obvious is, what is the length of your garage or storage building. Typically, a two-car garage will be 18-feet wide by 20-feet deep.  Next you’ll add in the length of the boat, it’s outboard, and the trailer’s tongue. Combined, the FX17 will almost certainly need a folding tongue to fit within a standard-sized garage.

Measurements:
Spyder FX17 Flicker is 17′ 1″
Typical Outboard Clearance 30-36″ *Approximate

Folding Tongue
Your trailer’s tongue should fold as close to the bow as possible to ensure proper clearance.

Owner / Advisory
Given CRI as of the date of this post does not provide trailers with a folding tongue feature, you should seek the assistance of your local dealer regarding exact trailer dimensions. Secondly, where you may find additional aft-clearance by trimming their engine upward please be aware that doing so may damage the steering cylinder and void the warranty on all related parts. Do not over trim you boat’s outboard.