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- Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:07 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: water intake scoop - facing forward or aft?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4852
Re: water intake scoop - facing forward or aft?
My 59 Continental 18' is forward facing.
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:15 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1959 Continental Windshield
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1709
Re: 1959 Continental Windshield
Couldn't find them but they were recommended by Brent Howard in Grand Lake.
- Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:37 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1959 Continental Windshield
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1709
Re: 1959 Continental Windshield
somebody did mine (half) down in OK, might be mine they have a pattern of.
- Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:49 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1959 Continental Windshield
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1709
Re: 1959 Continental Windshield
what are they making the glass out of? Plexi is fairly forgiving. I'd GUESS they are the same.
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:55 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 283 to 327 swap?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1758
Re: 283 to 327 swap?
Correct, more similar than not!!
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:08 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Restore Steering Wheel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1600
Re: Restore Steering Wheel
lots of stories in archives and an easy and rewarding job. Sand filler paint. Oatey Fix it stick all-purpose bonding putty
- Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:33 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Sherwood L9980 brass impeller pump
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2695
Re: Sherwood L9980 brass impeller pump
not sure if this will help
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:08 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Steering Wheel 61 Capri
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2939
Re: Steering Wheel 61 Capri
I believe a good chrome shop can do a remarkable job with that level of pitting. You may want to try Aluminum wool in prep to the chrome shop.
The broken area could be soldiered before chroming, as mine was broken similar.
The broken area could be soldiered before chroming, as mine was broken similar.
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 11:22 am
- Forum: Cavalier Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: 1959 Chris Craft
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5373
Re: 1959 Chris Craft
Paul at Woodies Restoration or Al at California Classics is where I would start.
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 7:59 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 283 rubber mounts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7508
Re: 283 rubber mounts
Got mine from Jim at Finewooodboats.com
- Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:04 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Swim/boarding ladder
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7998
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:34 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1961 17' Ski Boat configuration questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11559
Re: 1961 17' Ski Boat configuration questions
I'm with Jim on the bow eye, not standard. I would get the hull card from MM and then decide if you want to restore to original or make it look like your fathers old boat. Step pads, cleats, lights, were all added by the dealers usually if not on the build sheet. It's up to you after you get the bui...
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:28 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1962 CC Skier - New to Me
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6719
Re: 1962 CC Skier - New to Me
Welcome aboard, nice project, like Matt said, put on a fake a lake and get motor purring, then get it in the water, lots of instruction on first time soaking in the archives. Work on her pretty later.
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:33 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: New Owner looking for manuals
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1902
Re: New Owner looking for manuals
Best place to watch is ebay. There isn't any source for model year and/or engine manuels that I'm aware of. It might take a while but you can find them.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:35 am
- Forum: Chris-Craft Today
- Topic: Where have all the True Experts Gone?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15047
Re: Where have all the True Experts Gone?
Amen, this site sourced and help me build my boat. I hate it's lack of activity. I understand but....
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:14 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: ski pole for 327F
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5583
Re: ski pole for 327F
search the archives, this subject has been gone over repeatedly. Lots of pictures available.
- Wed May 27, 2020 11:39 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1956 Capri - Dash control question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3301
Re: 1956 Capri - Dash control question
vernier throttle cable
- Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:40 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Round brass tag?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7312
Re: Round brass tag?
following, never seen one before
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:13 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: carb wedges for chrysler hemi (m 45)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4323
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:10 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: carb wedges for chrysler hemi (m 45)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4323
Re: carb wedges for chrysler hemi (m 45)
And post some pics please
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:32 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Sparton Corp. marine horns
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3784
Re: Sparton Corp. marine horns
I smell a WoodyBoater story here!!!!
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:31 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Crate 350 engine in a '56 Continental 18'
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13349
Re: Crate 350 engine in a '56 Continental 18'
What no Motor pics?
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:49 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 327F possible wrong dipstick?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4048
Re: 327F possible wrong dipstick?
placement as well
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:40 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 327F possible wrong dipstick?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4048
Re: 327F possible wrong dipstick?
Mine is not between exhaust and the head
- Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:15 am
- Forum: On the Hard
- Topic: Fuel Additive
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6928
Re: Fuel Additive
Yes, Sta-Bil
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:42 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 283 cooling question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1721
Re: 283 cooling question
pictures
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:10 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Threaded lifting ring rod
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2856
Re: Threaded lifting ring rod
mine has been pulled around with both skiing and trailering so that makes my decision easy.
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:53 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Threaded lifting ring rod
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2856
Threaded lifting ring rod
do most of you change out your threaded lifting ring rods for age? Not at my boat but what material are those rods. Upgrade to stainless?
- Wed May 08, 2019 7:47 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 327Q hull clearance 1955 Sportsman
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4226
Re: 327Q hull clearance 1955 Sportsman
On the shaft I have had good luck with Henry H Smith & co.
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:56 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Modern Power with Orginal Floor Shifter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3605
Re: Modern Power with Orginal Floor Shifter
Thanks Jim, old dogging here