Almost hate to tell you this, but the best way to determine the water line is to float it.

Water will accumulate in my 17 as well. Its dry storage, but I will dry as much as I can so that only a few small puddles remain. It being florida and warm the water evaporates within about 6-7 hours. Is this ok? It "should" be ok, your problem may actually be that your boat dries out too much in t...

Yes!

Davis Slick Seam. Like drrot said it has been discontinued, but you may be able to find some out there. If not send me a PM.

Interlux seam compound is the next best thing. IMHO.

Try the Mariners' Museum. https://marinersmuseum.org/library/#chris-craft

And to think this all started by just trying to figure out the correct nomenclature for a board.

Nice to see some constructive activity on The Buzz!!

Sounds like the general consensus is the same. FB and the like have ruined many forums. John in VA also points out a reality. Many people got frustrated when the system had glitches and went away without returning. The current leadership and BOD's is doing a fantastic job trying to bring the focus b...

The drop from 12.6 to 9 volts in the start position is most likely due to the starter draw. If you are getting that much drop I suspect you either have a weak battery (load test it at 1/2 the CCA rating of the battery) or you have a worn out starter. (perform a starter draw test) There are other gre...

Thanks Nemo! I will still be lurking around. I continue to have the honor of caring for Yorktown, the Chris-Craft my parents purchased when I was only 2 1/2 years old. She is truly a member of the family. ModME_to_FL_2008_011.JPG I will admit my passion and focus have turned to longer cruising and o...

Good luck!

Unfortunately the picture did not come thru.

We will need a LOT more information if we are going to be of any assistance.

BTW: It took me about 3 years to get our 38' Connie to her her new steward.

American Beauty has moved on to a new Steward.

Yahooooo!!!!

It worked!

Another test.

Nope! Doesn't look like it is working for me either.

I'll contact IT again.

Picture posting test!

I believe this has been fixed.

Please try again and let me know if it works!

If all you are looking to do is turn the engine over, not trying to start it manually, a simple fly wheel turner should work well.

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1911tex: I am not sure what kind of corrosion you are looking for internally. Any surface rust would be meaningless, and any corrosion on the bearings would not be detectable unless you removed the bearing caps, which would require disassembly anyway. Having personally performed annual inspections w...

Since it is now Monday and you were planning on doing this over the weekend I am more curious how / what you did?

The two products "SHOULD" work fine together, however I have always been told that if you are happy with the results that you are getting why change things.

Keep us posted.

As far as building coats of varnish without sanding in between, I believe that will depend on the product being used. Some varnishes allow for no sanding in between coats while others suggest sanding every coat to help adhere the next coat. It would be a shame to have poor adhesion between boats 9 a...

Hi Jacob: Before I answer I want you to understand that I am an armature "do it yourself-er" who has never used Sikaflex so take anything I say with a grain of salt and with an attitude of "from whence is comes". I would think that one would want to use the Sikaflex prior to any varnishing. I will b...

Hi Steve:

That would be a good place to start. You could also contact the officers of CCABC at [email protected].

It would be a shame to lose any of that history.

Hi Steve: On November 9th I sent Mark a PM explaining that there is a shortage of volunteers offering to help run the club. This would mean that even though bringing Danenberg files into Boat Buzz sounds like a wonderful proposition, The Club would NEED to have someone, like yourselves, who is passi...

I would start at finewoodboats.com. Jim (AKA drrot) has just about everything or knows where to get it. Check for plugs in the intake manifold (above the carb) and disconnect any low hoses (usually the lowest one is at he stern of the engine going into the exhaust manifold). Also, don't forget the p...

One very simple solution can be to crank the trailer down as low as possible in the front, block the stern, and crank the trailer nose up as high as possible. This may get you enough clearance to paint where the bunks are. Be aware this can add a lot of stress to the boat since it is being supported...

What a GREAT boat!

Thanks for posting some pics.

Yes, YES, YES!!!!!!!!!! The fuel we are getting at the pumps is not very good and does not have a very long shelf life. (especially if you are using an ethanol blend.) Personally, I am using PRI-G from Power Research Inc. and use it every time I fill up, not just for winter storage. (I use PRI-D in ...

I have said it before and will again!

Varnish is like a LOVER, you are the only one who sees the flaws. Live with them and DO NOT POINT THEM OUT TO ANYONE ELSE!

Good to have you back!

It seems that password resets often go to your Spam file. If you are not in the habit of checking Spam you may miss it.

After that if anyone is still having trouble they should send an e-mail to [email protected].

Costaplenty could turn into Burnaplenty!

Your method sounds reasonable, but wire nuts do not belong on vehicles of any sort.

Keep safe!

Sounds like you are on the right path to me. I tend to use 320 grit for my last coats so the scotch pad should be fine as long as you are breaking the gloss. Final coats are always touchy. If I recall correctly I like to thin to about a nine drip consistency. (Stir with a paint stirrer and lift out ...