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by 737flynfish
Wed May 28, 2014 8:44 am
Forum: Roamer Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: Comet Owners (Custom and Silver)
Replies: 14
Views: 17156

Re: Comet Owners (Custom and Silver)

1962 Chris-Craft Roamer Silver Comet Hull ID RXB-27-0112R
by 737flynfish
Tue May 27, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Aluminum Hull Corrosion Repair?
Replies: 3
Views: 2588

Re: Aluminum Hull Corrosion Repair?

Thanks again Doug,
But I have already done that and still did not find any valuable information. I was hoping some one with some experience would respond with there solution.
by 737flynfish
Tue May 27, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Aluminum Hull Corrosion Repair?
Replies: 3
Views: 2588

Aluminum Hull Corrosion Repair?

I have a 1962 Aluminum CC Roamer Silver Comet that has some corrosion on the hull. I have 2 questions. 1) What kind, or Brand of primer should I apply to the bare aluminum inside the hull to prevent corrosion, and on the outside prior to painting? 2) is there a 'Bondo' type of filler that I can appl...
by 737flynfish
Tue May 27, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 283 Engines; Rebuild, repower, or service?
Replies: 21
Views: 11798

Re: 283 Engines; Rebuild, repower, or service?

Well I pulled the engines out of my silver comet. Two cylinders on each engine are full of corrosion. I took them to a local engine rebuilder and he said not to waste my time find some new blocks. So I'm at a crossroad, try to find a pair of 283's that I can rebuild or repower with 350s. One problem...
by 737flynfish
Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Roamer Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: Aluminum Hull corrosion Repair?
Replies: 2
Views: 6237

Aluminum Hull corrosion Repair?

So, I got my 1962 Chris Craft Roamer Silver Comet on a trailer so I can begin the restoration. I noticed about 15-20 paint blisters on the hull below the water line and a few around the struts. After scraping the paint off, I see there is white powder (like sea salt) and some pitting in the aluminum...
by 737flynfish
Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 283 Engines; Rebuild, repower, or service?
Replies: 21
Views: 11798

283 Engines; Rebuild, repower, or service?

Hello folks. This is my first post, for my first restoration. I have been eyeing this boat for the past 11 years, and finally had the cash and opportunity to buy her. She was purchased up in the DFW area and came down to the Houston area 18 years ago. She is a 1962 ChrisCraft Roamer 27' Silver Comet...