Rick: I belive about 48-52 10oz tubes will do the bottom of a 17' deluxe CC.
Phil

Thanks to all who post there oppinions and info on this site, for that is what makes it what it is. I guess I will ponder the "QUESTION" a little longer, while I make new frame out of this hard $$s white oak.
Regards Phil

Al, I am working on the D-17 a present. Didn't mean to point fingers.I am just so new to the hobby and I am really struggling with this. I have people who say 5200, and I have good boat restorer's that swear by west systems applied correctly.

Regards
Phil

PS.all the hulls I have seen rode good not becaue of flex, but hull design?? Hmmmmmmm
Regards
Phil

Al: I am in the procces of reframing the entire bottom,and will sheet with 6mm 1088 on bottom all the way to the gunnels. I will then apply 3/8" ribbon Mahg. over this. I agree carvel would not work. I KNOW THIS IS NOT AS FACTORY. You have been debating this term. How many on this site have an "AS F...

I have struggled with the "5200" or West system dilima as a rookie . I will ask you ( the membership)the question I was asked that stumped me. If the plank on frame must "flex" . WHAT FASTNERS ARE YOU USING THAT FLEX ???????? I build custom furniture and am well aware of wood properties, but that qu...

Bill, thank you. Phil

Bill:
How do I change my IM address on my membership info?
Thank You
Phil

Has anyone on the form viewed the videos from "Classic Connections Inc." I am interested in Vol.2, Use Of West System's in restoration and repair of classic boats. How good are they and how much detail???? There is no return policy, so advance info would be helpful. If you would feel more comfortabl...

You did not say what area you are in. Find a distributer that carries 8/4 White oak and have at it.
Phil

Thanks Al that's the way I was leaning because they look so good. That saves me $236.00 that I can drop into another hole somewhere down the line on this project

Need a metallurgist imput. I am replacing the stringers on my Deluxe 57 17'and I have noticed that the #14x4" silicon bronze screws are in great shape. They are beefier than new replacement #14's. There is very little if any blueish corrosion. Should I replace these with new or reuse? Phil

Al:
Has anyone noticed that most all of these original vent pipes are a dead ringer for good old downspouts of the era?????????? Maybe / cheap and avalible.
Phil

Just a guess but I would say a 1947 - 49 Deluxe runabout with a KBL, (see the large scoop beside rear air scoop). Wonder how close I am????
Phil

Brian:
The last twelve did not have a Temp gauge??
Phil

Al Thanks for the photo's, but Jim and Brian agree that there are only two gauge's, 4" OIL/AMP and 4" Tach.??? Should I be confussed. Roger Smith has a 52and his looks like your last photo.
Thanks
Phil

Thanks for the info, it appears a V8 transplant did occur, original equipment was MBL. Does anyone have a good clear picture of a 54 dash they could post.
Thanks
Phil

Sorry had to resize photos of the dash instruments.

Phil

Hope someone can help me out. I recently purchased a 1954 Racing Runabout Hull # 496, and am puzzled by the dash instruments. I have talked to Pat Powell and he said they are correct, but would like further comfirmation. They appear to all be of the same age. On the port side I have a 4" Oil/Amp gau...

John
I was under the impression Frank wanted to replace the bottom , not patch quilt it:). This opinion may not evan rate monitary value, just a thought.
Phil

Frank:
I would suggest West Systems anytime you get into plywood. A good book is "The Gougeon Brothers On Boat Construction". It's the West System boat building bible. Hope this helps.
Regards
Phil
D-17-2062 Custom 1957
R-19-496 Race Runabout

Thanks for the quick but discouraging replies. Guess I will try to beat the bushes and see what falls out. Al if I find anything I'll let you know, and please do the same. I know the "Bear" has a new one but I don't think we can sneak in while he is sleeping:) /(Tom)
Phil

Does anyone know of a source for 2 3/4" copper pipe.
Any help would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks Phil


D-17-2062 Custom

Al I belive this boat came original with one pc. plex. winshield/ not the post-wars that are on her. All other equipment looks like it belongs there or has been there a very very long time.I have taken off her bottom and transom and she is original structurally. The previous owner had her for 15 yr'...

This is a picture of her fresh out of the barn.
Phil

I will try to post some pics this weekend/ 22. I have her upside down now, started a complete restoration.
Regards Phil

I have a 1957 Deluxe 17 2062 runabout. This boat has much more tumble home than 50 thr. 56. The hull card states " Built as a complete custom. The transom is almost a full barrel. I would like to locate others who have a 57 or 58 D-17 to view pics and other info pertaining to original equipment, and...

A fir strip, plunge router, spiral up cut bit and a patient steady hand. Hope this helps??
Regards Phil

Razz do you have a souce for 2 3/4" copper pipe and a person to bend it.
Thanks Phil