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- Fri May 29, 2020 2:32 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Unable to Post Pictures
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7380
Re: Unable to Post Pictures
Troy, I tried to post pictures today without luck. Even made the resolution very small.
- Fri May 29, 2020 6:31 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1956 KLC Exhaust Elbow
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2067
Re: 1956 KLC Exhaust Elbow
Replace with a bronze elbow is best option. Jim Staib might help. www.finewoodboats.com
Metal stitching may be possible is it's cracked. But must be solid, enough material thickness and no previous repairs (Ie. welded) Frank Casey in Millbury MA has 40+ years experience stitching. 508 865 6613.
Metal stitching may be possible is it's cracked. But must be solid, enough material thickness and no previous repairs (Ie. welded) Frank Casey in Millbury MA has 40+ years experience stitching. 508 865 6613.
- Fri May 29, 2020 6:08 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Screws for rub rail on 1960 Capri
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6656
Re: Screws for rub rail on 1960 Capri
I used No. 6 x 1 1/4" (3.5 x 30 mm) SS oval head screws for my 7/8" (22 mm) SS rub rails. The holes was countersunk for No. 6 screws. www.ccfastners.com here in the US has the screws.
- Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:02 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: installing new sideplanks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9488
Re: installing new sideplanks
I use epoxy thickened with West 405 (wood flour) in the seams. The color of the mix is brown like and it sands flat. 5200 (or you adhesive of choice) between batten and backside plank.
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 8:31 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: MBL length?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2525
Re: MBL length?
HA! Beat all the others to the answer
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 5:31 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: MBL length?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2525
Re: MBL length?
Length is 47". Thanks to DrRot, aka Jim Staib!
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 3:59 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: MBL length?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2525
MBL length?
Does anyone have information on the over all length of a CC MBL with 1:1 trans? Missing the engine on a project and thinking of re-powering.
Thanks!
Bjorn B.
Thanks!
Bjorn B.
- Sat Sep 23, 2017 6:14 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1957-58 18' Holiday.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5575
1957-58 18' Holiday.
I am working on a 1957-58, 18' Holiday that is throwing me a couple of unknowns. First, the hull number is a little odd. With the Mariners Museum's research dept. still closed, I'm not able to get info from them. The back seat frame is stamped with 18-HY-262. Hull markings on other Holidays seems to...
- Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:58 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: 1/2 round and stuffing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4946
Re: 1/2 round and stuffing
Jack Mayeaux may have this for you. http://www.jacksupholstery.com
- Sun May 08, 2016 8:31 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Cracks in plank? Acceptable or not?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6434
Re: Cracks in plank? Acceptable or not?
Seal the crack with something, a little epoxy with mahogany colored filler and go boating!
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:41 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Barrelback dashboard stain
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12244
Re: Barrelback dashboard stain
Bring it ON Mark!! PS: watch that oil pressure..
Bjorn B.
Bjorn B.
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:36 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Barrelback dashboard stain
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12244
Re: Barrelback dashboard stain
Ohh boy... Bringing some fire and fury back..
Bjorn B.
Bjorn B.
- Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:17 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Barrelback dashboard stain
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12244
Re: Barrelback dashboard stain
Don, you are right. Consensus may been a poor word choice. It is however the opinion of the people who are to judge my work later, that walnut was used. Again, right or wrong, I can't call. These are a couple of pictures of the back side of my old dash. You can see the red on top and a darker walnut...
- Mon Mar 07, 2016 7:11 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Barrelback dashboard stain
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12244
Re: Barrelback dashboard stain
Thanks everyone for inputs, and the PM's. Seems like the consensus among those the pro's and researchers is walnut stain. Right or wrong, that's what I'll go with.
Bjorn B.
Bjorn B.
- Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:31 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Barrelback dashboard stain
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12244
Barrelback dashboard stain
Working on staining interior parts on my Barrelback project, and wonder what the consensus is on whenever the dash is Walnut or CC red stain.
Thanks!
Bjorn B.
Thanks!
Bjorn B.
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:16 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1940 17' Deluxe seats
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3388
Re: 1940 17' Deluxe seats
Thanks Don! I will. This club is just great!
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:16 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1940 17' Deluxe seats
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3388
1940 17' Deluxe seats
With the last transom plank now installed on my 1940 17" Deluxe, it's time for the interior parts. It was a gray boat and I have no remains of the seats and the seat backs. I want to recreate as original, and i am asking if anyone have some detailed pictures of these parts. Any and all information i...
- Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:40 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Plywood Bottom
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8958
Re: Plywood Bottom
Richard, I personally think 5 layers is redundant and more work. Using 3 x 6 mm as described by Dan Nelson will be plenty strong, but I second Brian that 3 layers of 4 mm should be sufficient on a 17' boat. If your not a purist, I think a properly done cold molded bottom is just as good as a planked...
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 4:50 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Plywood Bottom
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8958
Re: Plywood Bottom
Doug P wrote:3mm .....is that 3M with an echo?
No, it's 3 more money
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 4:24 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Plywood Bottom
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8958
Re: Plywood Bottom
Here is a little report on my first attempt on a cold molded bottom. Using 3 layers of 3 mm BS1088 plywood on a 18' Riva. This boat originally had a 8 mm single piece molded plywood bottom.
http://www.rivaflorida319.blogspot.com
Bjorn B.
http://www.rivaflorida319.blogspot.com
Bjorn B.
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:47 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Plywood Bottom
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8958
Re: Plywood Bottom
Just playing devil's advocate here, as I would put a planked bottom on myself. Using 5 layers of proper 1/8" BS-1088 Marine plywood should not be any different than 3 layers of 1/4", for a 'West-System" (aka cold molded) bottom? Other than more work maybe? 1/8" would be much easier to shape to the c...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 1:36 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 6 Volt Bilge Blower
- Replies: 61
- Views: 35558
Re: 6 Volt Bilge Blower
Since 6V blowers are harder to get than a kidney transplant, I am trying to find a repair shop for small electric motors to restore mine. I have a 6V Italian made bilge blower for a Riva Florida that took a dive, and the motor is seized up. Can anyone offer a recommendation?
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:05 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Upper Steering Column Bushing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6439
Look up this old tread, should be correct for your prewar steering.
http://www.chris-craft.org/discussion/v ... highlight=
Bjorn B.
http://www.chris-craft.org/discussion/v ... highlight=
Bjorn B.
- Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:55 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Drawing terminology
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7965
- Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:47 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Drawing terminology
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7965
- Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:06 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 17' Barrelback Engine Replacement
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7661
You could also go with a 121hp KB engine. That was an option for the 17' BB in 1940-42. You will not remove any value or get dinged at a boat show either. Dave Van Ness (Van Ness Engineering) or Peter Henkel (Chris-Craft-Parts)can build you one. Bjorn. http://s10.postimage.org/ld1jv7c9x/KB_flyer.jpg...
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:30 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine Repairs - Expert needed in New Jersey!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1972
- Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: How much steam?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4218
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:46 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: How much steam?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4218
I've found that using aluminum "bubble wrap" insulation works very well. Not much dead air to heat up. I used the 12" wide, folded over and staple together. And I did the steaming in two passes on the chines for my 17' Deluxe. I placed the chine on the boat, clamped to the two center frame knees, an...
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:05 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Prewar bilge color
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1943
Prewar bilge color
I have gathered three, considered known, paints of Chris Craft bilge color. No. 1 is a mix from a classic boat parts/accessory supplier. No. 2 is Sherwin Williams #2301 Farmhouse considered a match to prewar red. No. 3 is a mix that's considered to be correct postwar. My hull is 70+ years old and th...