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- Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:58 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: What's Your Key Chain of Choice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4426
Re: What's Your Key Chain of Choice?
A great read is "The Marlinspike Sailor" by Hervey Garrett Smith. Wonderfully illustrated for all types of ropework. Monkey's Fist, fenders, rope mats, canvas work etc. Great winter projects that accent any vessel.
- Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:50 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: new distribution and shore power
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3000
Re: new distribution and shore power
Nice clean installation you can be proud of. Good job!
- Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:36 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Jet Speed Varnish
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2920
Re: Jet Speed Varnish
I've had great results with Epiphanes Gloss Clear. No sanding between coats if re-coated w/in 72 hours and can be re-coated in 24 hours. Sand final coats and top coat with Epiphanes.
- Sun Oct 12, 2014 11:00 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Looking for Tach cable
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2458
Re: Looking for Tach cable
You might try a local big-rig truck supply store. Mobile Fleet Supply (MFS) custom cut the proper core and supplied me with both ends for less than $15. Has worked flawlessly since.
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:16 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Tango Uniform
- Replies: 1923
- Views: 455238
Re: Tango Uniform (Restoration of a 1940 44 foot Chris Craft
Laclede - A note to "the guys doing the work".
Many of us are paying attention and are in awe of your expertise and accomplishments. Great job! "Sweet Nails" - Gotta love ingenuity. Thanks
Many of us are paying attention and are in awe of your expertise and accomplishments. Great job! "Sweet Nails" - Gotta love ingenuity. Thanks
- Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:20 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Transom Guard Screw Pattern
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2138
Re: Transom Guard Screw Pattern
Thanks so much. Your picture was a real help. - SteveH
- Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:19 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Transom Guard Screw Pattern
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2138
Transom Guard Screw Pattern
Can anyone advise me on the screw spacing and pattern for the SS transom guards on a 17' Sportsman?
- Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:09 am
- Forum: From the Club
- Topic: The Brass Bell, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 2
- Replies: 56
- Views: 70241
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:58 am
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Mahogany and Merlot, Lake Chelan Washington
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4226
- Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:31 am
- Forum: Chris-Craft Today
- Topic: How many of us Classic Boaters own a modern Chris-Craft??
- Replies: 18
- Views: 26765
- Fri May 04, 2012 9:42 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Bow Eye for 17' Sportsman
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8084
- Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:31 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Keel Replacement
- Replies: 98
- Views: 41129
- Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:34 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Sewing Machine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5005
Rob
Try the Sailrite website. They are a DIY supplier and will have everything you need, including "How To" videos. Good Luck.
www.sailrite.com
Try the Sailrite website. They are a DIY supplier and will have everything you need, including "How To" videos. Good Luck.
www.sailrite.com
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 11:01 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: uh Oh!
- Replies: 438
- Views: 173723
While I post very little, the Boat Buzz has been invaluable to me and my projects. The knowledge that is out there and shared has prevented many a mistake and streamlined the process on many occasions. I don't sweat not receiving the "Bell" on time, but I would probably be lost without hte "Buzz". T...
- Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:50 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: uh Oh!
- Replies: 438
- Views: 173723
I would second Mike's choice for Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss for build coats and the top coat with a high ultraviolet protection varnish. I also want to thank Mark campbell for sharing his roll and tip technique. I've never had such good results on vertical surfaces until now. Currently finishing my ...
- Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:01 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Advice on part sources and flex couplers KLC - '53 Sportsman
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3983
- Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:40 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1961 ski boat speedometer gauge ticking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4887
- Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:26 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Am I The Only One...Seam Fill
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10565
Mark - Thanks for the detailed explanation. It makes good sense to have the boat swelled, cut to bare wood, then fill the new seam with 5200. While I know I will need a new bottom within the next few years, but my shop needs to be completed first. This method seems superior to Interlux 30 seam fille...
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:26 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Large Cruiser Battery Config
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7615
The Square D switch pictured is a 200 amp, 250 V Transfer switch. Typically the "Load" is connected to the center terminals, and the two "Supplies" are con nected to the upper and lower terminals. Thus if you put the switch in the "Up" position, you supply the "Load" from one source of power, and wh...
- Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:09 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Refastening
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7492
Some old tools are new again. I've found that an Easydriver ratcheting driver works well for "feeling" the removal of old screws. I've had this tool for 20+ years and now found its great for removing brass screws in old hulls. Great control, quite good mechanical advantage, and it just seems to work...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:21 pm
- Forum: On the Hard
- Topic: Trailer Question for a 1954 Super Express 28 '
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9486
Tom Frye's post is spot on. The long bow stop padded boards are a great help when you retrieve your boat on launches of different angles. A steep angle launch will place the bow of your boat near the bottm of the bow stop. As you pull up the launch the bow will rise and be in the proper position for...
- Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:38 am
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Mahogany & Merlot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4831
Mahogany & Merlot
Listed as the First Annual, The APBA and the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum are sponsoring a combined event of Vintage Hydroplanes and Antique and Classic Boats on Lake Chelan, WA. The dates are October 2nd and 3rd, 2010. While the thunderboats have put on demonstrations in the past, the addition of...
- Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:24 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Stern Flag Pole and Flag
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2438
- Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:12 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: deck on 56 cc sportsman
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8788
56 Sportsman Deck
My 58, 17' Sportsman's kingplank and center rear deck board is "blonde", but not stained blonde. The wood is left unstained and the varnish was applied directly to it. The natural color of the varnish gives a surprising light color to the wood. Good luck with your project. - SteveH
- Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:54 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Ready to Re-Wire!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12081
Marty - My 1958 Utility was re-wired using a Blue Sea ST Blade Fuse Block. It is small enough to be tucked under the dash and still be "relatively" accessable. The West Marine catalog has a wide variety of components in their electrical section, along with some good "West Advisor" information. Good ...
- Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:33 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: striping varnish
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2992
I totally agree with using a heat gun, sharp scraper and Rebecca J. Wittman's book "BRIGHTWORK - The Art of Finishing Wood". I've tred chemicals, but the wood still needs to be bleached and re-stained prior to varnish. The heat gun is fast and rewarding (with a little practice!!). GoodLuck and let u...
- Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:37 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Cutting Out New Bottom Planks
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4364
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:06 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Deck Fill Cap ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2253
Deck Fill Cap
Mark - You might try Classic Boat Connection. They have been helpful to me in the past.
classicboatconnection.com
507-344-8024
classicboatconnection.com
507-344-8024
- Mon May 18, 2009 10:13 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Throttle Lever Disassembly
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8760
- Thu May 14, 2009 6:14 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: refinish bottom
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9577
Steve - From my research on this forum and other aeas, I think that the CPES treatment will probably be the best for preserving the wood. It should not affect the bond between the primer and wood, as it can be used prior to staining. That being said, I have also experienced the greenish undercoating...