Bill,

Excellant photo. Especially in the Wisconsin winter months.

Well, Steve - you could always sell me that Century Sea Maid you bought at the Mecum auction for what you bought it for!!

Matt, I too, have come to enjoy my morning dose of Woodyboater. While I used to check it out occasionally, I started following it more often as the Mechum Auction evolved. The latest series of events as the boats from "On Golden Pond" were re-discovered has now convinced me that I need to check in e...

Thanks all for the response. I think that a good axiom will be that I get all the oil out that I can and then if I get 8 quarts back in.....I can presume that I've "changed" most of the oil. I was going to do that today - but decided to wait until I saw any responses to my second question. Again, th...

Well, that's somewhat tenative. I guess somewhere between 5-12 qts, I'll have enough oil in the motor. As long as we're discussing that - there are two detents on the dipstick and then no other markings that I can see. On the dipstick what actually denotes a full crankcase?

I'm readying a 1949 U-22 with the "M" engine for launch in a week or so. I kind of got sucked into helping get this boat in and out of the water for the past 3 seasons. It does not get used much at all in a season. This M does not have an oil filter added and while I agree it would be a good additio...

I doubt it. But Conrad is Secretary of our club, and of course, one of the original founders. Connie worked his way up through the ranks with Century. It is highly informational to spend some time talking with him about some of the ways in which Century approached production challenges. The original...

Good info! Yes, the Century Boat Company had it's share of restarts over the years. The 1929 reorganization was just one of many. Two years ago, several of us met in Milwaukee to load a 1946 Sea Maid up for a trip back east. We decided to drive over to 333 Beecher St and see if we could find the ori...

AhHa! A little bird told me that there was now a forum established within the "Chris Craft Buzz" for Century boat enthusiasts. I thought I'd take a look. First, thank you to the CC Club for having the foresight to expand the forum and include those of us who love our Century Boats. A number of us ha...

This slides "off-topic" a bit, but the question begs a memory for me. When I was a boy (and wood boats were still manufactured - say 1951) a neighbor of mine had a late 40's model Century Resorter. One day I watched them from my back yard as they attempted to get the boat started so they could go ou...

There is a fairly decent looking Deluxe Runnabout on Craig's list if anybody's interested

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/610827681.html

The problem is that when I look at the Interlux color swatches on the internet - they all appear to be a light green color.

I know the boat should be copper-bronze. But it's kind of an orphan already with a sea-skiff style wood framed windshield, hull sides that are stained way too light, and a green interior. He's kind of partial to having the bottom paint match the interior. The bottom was supposed to have been refaste...

Because I have the space here in the north country, I'm helping a friend repaint the bottom of his U-22 - 1949. This is a varnished hull and his preference is a dark green bottom to match the interior. I've been looking on line and everything I see in a paint color seems to be much lighter than his ...

Well, the debate will go on - always, I guess about whether to restore or "resto-replicate", customize or make as original as possible - and I guess in the end the adage that rules is "Its my boat and I can damn well do what I please with it" stands. Thus; have more than a few 4 wheel classics also ...

Thanks! I did. EEEH BOY! Looked at the questions in the Q & A section too - a little bavarian stubborness apparent there too (I can say that - I'm one too)

I wonder who came up with the concept of those downspout tailpipes? I think I got a pair of those under my bathroom sink

Jim's post is blank? What are you guys looking at?

Well, now I understand why this subject was the rage of the news stations over the past several days. Quite and interesting piece of history. Wonder if "W" will do it too

http://www.youtube.com/theroyalchannel

I'm also confused as to the exact nature or the impact blogging has on anything. I just finished a mystery novel that centered around a heroine who blogged. In the story she checked her blog several times a day, and had complete control over what material submitted was actually posted to her blog. H...

Bret,

What a stunning picture of a stunning boat. That particular style of cruiser by Chris-Craft is so refined and elegant. The building behind it really also lends a timeliness and character to the shot.

David,

Guess I started an interesting discussion on this unique looking boat. I live in Jackson, WI, just north of Milwaukee. I don't remember where the boat is located - but, if you do need someone to take a look at it, I'd be happy to do so on your behalf.

I saw this very unusual example of a boat produced for the war by Chris-Craft on eBay this morning. My thought was that this would be an excellant project to restore to the condition and colors it was utilized for training during the war. While the circa 1954 Olds V8 would not be period correct, I d...

I'll second Andreas' notation on Lange Custom Woodworking. He is located on Highway 50 just east of Lake Geneva. I did a search for a website, but nothing came up. I know that Larry Lange started out as a custom cabinetmaker and ventured into boats someime in the 90's, I think. He used to advertise ...

I attended the show also. It was a very nice show and even though the weather started out a bit chilly (37F in AM), the day warmed nicely and I suspect a lot of people like me were wandering around realizing the season is over up north. Neat pictures. Those two big boats toward the end of the docks ...

I'm in need of a new choke cable for a 1948 U-22 with the CC M engine. I've done a search on line, but keep getting sent to vague and non-specific parts sources.

I'd second everything said so far. Figure out what you really want in a boat first. Then, set a budget. If you buy a boat based on price and it's not really one you want, your enthusiasm can easily wane. These boats are a lot of work. It is almost impossible to tell how bad or how good the frames ar...

I'm doing a touch-up on a U-22. Original plan is to scuff up the existing varnish which is in good condition - probably only 3-4 years old,and adding two coats of new varnish. This boat is now registered in Wisconsin but came with Ontario Registration numbers on the hull. The numbers have to come of...

Bill, I am new to the "buzz" web site. I like it a lot. I have to admit that by nature I am a Century nut, but I allow myself to take rides in Chris-Crafts whenever offered. I'm also the Treasurer of the Century Boat Club. One of my other passions is the Chrysler 300M's. They were sold as 1999 to 20...

I have read the thread on this subject. In summary it appears you have a Sportsman with at least 10 years on the bottom plus the years you have owned it. That's 15 years if I'm reading right. Even if the bottom was replaced 15 years ago, or longer. The condition of your bottom depends a lot on the c...

Any change I can get an actual copy of this diagram. When I expand the Image, it overflows my screen and only one half of it prints. I also find the printing to blurred to read.

Thanks again