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by Peter XK19
Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: Replacement bilge pump
Replies: 7
Views: 5382

sorry you guys

I am so sorry for the bad advice! I just read Jeff wanted to "replace" his old pump. So why chose a bigger one? Why use a set-up with dual pumps? Why not just replace his old pump with a new one the same size. I got the feeling the old pump had gone bad and he wanted a new one. So back to my advice ...
by Peter XK19
Thu Oct 21, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: Replacement bilge pump
Replies: 7
Views: 5382

bilge

Hey Jeff, get anything that runs on the same volt you have in your boat. 12V most likely. If you find one more pricy then it will probably last longer.But most any bilge pump will do the job.

Good Luck
by Peter XK19
Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:04 pm
Forum: From the Club
Topic: Building Chris-Craft: Inside the Factories - new book
Replies: 15
Views: 13556

Xk-19s

Hey could anyone tell me if there is anything on the early fiberglass boats in this book? The 19 foot Commander SS or the follow up model XK-19.
Thanks
by Peter XK19
Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: Never saw one of these before, cool!
Replies: 8
Views: 6685

???

wood commander writes:there is a maroon XK 19 in need of restoration for $3500.

In my opinion anybody who DOES NOT buy an XK-19 for that kind of money needs a serious head check.

:shock:
by Peter XK19
Wed May 12, 2010 2:58 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Guardian 454 motor for XK 18
Replies: 53
Views: 41444

pics

Please share some engine pics from these very rare boats.
by Peter XK19
Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: my first boat, a chris craft xk 19 ss
Replies: 27
Views: 25198

Italy?

Bill, if you could ask next time you talk to Herb if there is any way to find out more about the European boats. I know Chris-Craft had production in Italy so I assume the XKs were built there too.But where and at what plant? There must have been at least 35 boats made since Francois has number 35( ...
by Peter XK19
Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:19 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: my first boat, a chris craft xk 19 ss
Replies: 27
Views: 25198

My 4 digit boat

Bill, all the 1970 XK-19s I have seen also have the Super Sport badge on the engine hatch.I have two of them. My burgundy XK-19 I bought in france a couple years ago is what I believe to be a 1970 manufactured in Italy. The Hull number was way up front and read(very hard to read due to extreme wear ...
by Peter XK19
Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: my first boat, a chris craft xk 19 ss
Replies: 27
Views: 25198

also

just wanted to point out the fact beeing some boats have a hull # suggesting they were manufactured one year and then most probably had to sit around for a year (due to low sales) only to be sold next year with the new hardware and everything.
by Peter XK19
Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: my first boat, a chris craft xk 19 ss
Replies: 27
Views: 25198

but....

Bill.Francois says the original colour ( gelcoat this would be)is blue hull, white deck and blue stripes.
by Peter XK19
Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: my first boat, a chris craft xk 19 ss
Replies: 27
Views: 25198

custom order?

Ok, with the color scheme you mentioned , confusing hull number and the odd seating arrangement. I wouldnt be surprised if it turns out this boat was originaly a custom order. A custom water-ski boat, delevired like this from the factory. Would be interesting to see what the Mariners museum can find...
by Peter XK19
Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:50 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: my first boat, a chris craft xk 19 ss
Replies: 27
Views: 25198

welcome

Hey, The registry is not very active and there are no clubs dedicated to these boats alone. So this is the best place to be. Here is where people know old Chris-Crafts. I have never seen any plans with meausrements to the interriors. I guess the best way is to find another XK or SS in France and tak...
by Peter XK19
Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:26 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: got one of boats on the 2010 Stockholm Boat show
Replies: 14
Views: 9149

this just has to be paint........... right?
by Peter XK19
Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Red Nautolex flooring
Replies: 5
Views: 11739

wine red

Yep they seem to have it in a red color they call wine:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... rchResults
by Peter XK19
Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:29 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: got one of boats on the 2010 Stockholm Boat show
Replies: 14
Views: 9149

1970

Yes 1970
by Peter XK19
Sat Mar 06, 2010 5:10 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: got one of boats on the 2010 Stockholm Boat show
Replies: 14
Views: 9149

Yes to all your questions
by Peter XK19
Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: got one of boats on the 2010 Stockholm Boat show
Replies: 14
Views: 9149

got one of boats on the 2010 Stockholm Boat show

It is there and you can go see the show :)
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by Peter XK19
Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:26 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Hull Construction
Topic: Older fiberglass hull construction, better or not?
Replies: 29
Views: 43001

good and bad

The early fiberglass hulls were thicker because they just didnt know enough about the fiberglassenforced resin as a material. Chris-Craft actually tried fireing a gun at an early hull and found it held up and thought well this seems good enough :) Also no one knew at the time how long fiberglass hul...
by Peter XK19
Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Hull Construction
Topic: gel-coat newbie- help
Replies: 10
Views: 14398

yes

Yes Bill got it down pretty well. Would just like to add why it is so important to have the old gelcoat taken away. Regardless of its condition. The total thickness of gelcoat is what is important. Not too thick and not too thin. Since gelcoat doesnt have the glass fibers in it it doesnt bend very w...
by Peter XK19
Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Lancer 270 Transom removal How?
Replies: 2
Views: 3652

aha

What do you want to do? Replace the inner transom that is rotten? In that case you are ten times better off if you lift the engine out of the boat. If you dont take this advice like you should then yes you need to support the engine. Hoisting the engine is in the worst case of cases NEVER more work ...
by Peter XK19
Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: XK19 video
Replies: 3
Views: 4482

Way

Cool!

Working like a dawg this summer and will not ride any XK-19. This clip makes me sick for a while.......

All the best
by Peter XK19
Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
Topic: Lancer 19
Replies: 8
Views: 16620

Not a model

Hey Bret,

The Lancer pics are not from a model ,they are "only" computer generated pics! I think Bo Zolland used his own boat for measurments and details. Pretty good job huh?
by Peter XK19
Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
Topic: Lancer 19
Replies: 8
Views: 16620

Lancer 19

Hey,
Check out these pics made by Bo Zolland of www.viztech.se


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by Peter XK19
Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: synthetic oil
Replies: 10
Views: 5751

Naw, them wooden boats just dont do it for me....

:wink:
by Peter XK19
Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: synthetic oil
Replies: 10
Views: 5751

Hm....should have stayed in the fiberglass forum where I came from :)
Old stuff for me is 60s and 70s. Oldest boat engine I have worked with is from 69.
by Peter XK19
Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: synthetic oil
Replies: 10
Views: 5751

transmission?

Transmission?
are we not moving on to cars now...........
by Peter XK19
Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: synthetic oil
Replies: 10
Views: 5751

old engines yes, old gaskets no

The simple answer would be no, but that is only because the gaskets might start leaking. Some (old)engines are fitted with newer gaskets if a recent rebuild has been the case. If so sythetic oil can be chosen.

Hope this helps.
by Peter XK19
Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
Topic: JUST BOUGHT A 71 XK-19 NEED HELP
Replies: 12
Views: 22905

Pics?

Hey Mike, have we seen any pics of your restored XK-19?

If you feel like it please share with us.
by Peter XK19
Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Hull Construction
Topic: Picture of hinges on '70 XK19
Replies: 10
Views: 16996

Hinges

Mike,
I am 99,9% sure the teak peaces are original. I got em too and ive seen others. My hinges were too rusty when i got them so I was unable to read the number casted in them. Can you read the numbers on yours? Would be a great help when trying to locate new ones for my other boats.
by Peter XK19
Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: XK19 V-Drive vs. I/O
Replies: 5
Views: 6299

Go fast?

Tom, The XK-19 performs alot better with the I/O set up. Apart from better manouverability the wheight distribution is further back with the I/O which helps top speed. The V-dr boats were manufactured in a total of 75 (1970) and the I/O in a total of 201 (1970-1975). In my opinion the I/O also looks...
by Peter XK19
Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:28 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Prop steer
Replies: 5
Views: 11433

hm.......

Hey wood commander; Your non feed back system has had to be giving some feed back. Look at all racing drives, they never have trim tabs! Anyone who has experienced these problems can easily understand the great importance of heavy duty installment when mounting your steering system to the transom. P...