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by George Emmanuel
Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Engine tag missing
Replies: 5
Views: 3006

Re: Engine tag missing

I saw your post and thought it was timely in the sense that I just got my engine from VanNess and it does not have the serial number tag on the manifold. I know reproductions are available and I'll be ordering one soon, but the questions is, for folks with the same dilemma, what serial number do you...
by George Emmanuel
Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:22 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Re: Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman

Does anyone have pictures of their completed floor showing linoleum and hatch trim? So far all I've been able to see are decks with the black ribbed rubber w/out trim. And I'd love to see the port side of an engine box housing the KLC carb. I'm unable to find the gray Royelle so I'm substituting For...
by George Emmanuel
Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Pulled the engine tonight
Replies: 12
Views: 4648

Re: Pulled the engine tonight

[attachment=0]Cavalier at Homosassa show 001.jpg[/attachment]Hi Josh, I had the same Cavalier but with the 4cyl 60hp that I did a total resto on. I loved that boat and the beauty was,---no leaks! I always wanted to see how the same boat with the K would perform and I'll bet yours will scream! Your b...
by George Emmanuel
Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Floor on 1955 17' Sportsman
Replies: 3
Views: 2970

Re: Floor on 1955 17' Sportsman

Hmm, I thought I posted a reply but it doesn't appear!~ Anyway, thanks for the reply Pete. My hull card says the boat originally had red flame upholstery and gray royelle flooring. The previous owner had new green upholstery installed and I'm going to stay with it. It should look nice with the royel...
by George Emmanuel
Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: 1956 Capri Deck Seam Caulk Removal
Replies: 1
Views: 2060

Re: 1956 Capri Deck Seam Caulk Removal

I just finished removing the deck caulk from my 1955 Sportsman. I learned a bunch of new cuss words doing that! Especially when the dental tool I was using would pop out of the groove and leave a scratch on the deck. There is a product called Un-Hesive that I bought that worked remarkably well in lo...
by George Emmanuel
Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:11 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Floor on 1955 17' Sportsman
Replies: 3
Views: 2970

Floor on 1955 17' Sportsman

[attachment=1]DSC02610.JPG[/attachment]Making nice progress on the boat however I'm still dealing with incorrect previous work. The floor boards are not original. I've viewed Jim Godlewski's photos and some pictures Pete DeVito previously posted. Both are different, however I think Pete's are origin...
by George Emmanuel
Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:35 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Mercruiser
Replies: 5
Views: 2159

Re: Mercruiser

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

George
by George Emmanuel
Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Mercruiser
Replies: 5
Views: 2159

Mercruiser

Yes, I know this is not the typical forum for Mercruiser, but I do know most of us fooling with these boats also have experience in other propulsion systems, so----- Who is a good source for parts/repair/advice on Mercruiser drives? I met a fellow at the Tavares Boat Show who lives in my town. He's ...
by George Emmanuel
Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:24 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Re: Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman

Thanks for the information. I like the original style better and have returned the boat to the original style decking.

George
by George Emmanuel
Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Awlwood
Replies: 6
Views: 4178

Re: Awlwood

I think that is what the previous owner of my '55 17' Sportsman used on the decks. Nothing will touch it except heat, and if you have to strip a boat with a heat gun, it is not the easiest thing in the world. I'd vote "no" on using it..

George
by George Emmanuel
Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:48 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: My First Wood Chris Craft (1958 15' Cavalier)(K Engine)
Replies: 27
Views: 13841

Re: My First Wood Chris Craft (1958 15' Cavalier)(K Engine)

Correct would be varnished sides with the white band at the top. I previously had a picture of mine underway near the top of these posts but the spray prevents the entire side of the boat from being shown.

E-mail me and I'll send a scan of the original brochure: [email protected]

George
by George Emmanuel
Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:13 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Maintaining moisture content when planking
Replies: 2
Views: 2408

Maintaining moisture content when planking

I live in Florida and am restoring a 1955 Sportsman. The decks were done previously and incorrectly so I'm replacing them. Some days we have very low humidity in the Spring followed by damp days, then dry again. It drives me nuts trying to anticipate a day when the humidity is low so I can fasten th...
by George Emmanuel
Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Location of gas tank overflow outlet
Replies: 5
Views: 3388

Location of gas tank overflow outlet

Working on my 1955 17' Sportsman....At the Tavares show there were 2 Sportsman's in attendance, one was a 1955. Both had their gas overflow outlet on the stern. Mine is on the starboard side and the planks are original (I think). So where is the correct location? Did Chris Craft make changes during ...
by George Emmanuel
Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Block Drain
Replies: 2
Views: 2005

Re: Block Drain

Hey Mark, Sorry this is so late of a response but I only get on here once in a while,--and it just so happens I returned from Tavares and attended Dave Van Ness's lecture there. I did just what you suggested on a Graymarine 620 I had in my Cavalier years ago. There is nothing wrong in my opinion abo...
by George Emmanuel
Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: 5200 for seam cracks
Replies: 16
Views: 13195

Re: 5200 for seam cracks

If the heads of the screws are coming off and the shanks are (seem to be) sound, there is a tool to remove broken screws. Fuller makes "Unscrewums" and I've used them with great success. They look like roll pins that have teeth cut into the ends. You run them counter clockwise over the top of the sc...
by George Emmanuel
Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Bronze Bowden Cable
Replies: 0
Views: 1852

Bronze Bowden Cable

Anyone have a source for bronze Bowden cable? I can find stainless but I need bronze.
by George Emmanuel
Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: flooring correct type covering for 1956 sportsman
Replies: 1
Views: 2403

Re: flooring correct type covering for 1956 sportsman

Probably the best thing to do is order the build sheet from Mariner's Museum in Newport News V.A for the specifics. I have a 1955 model and it came with grey royelle linoleum. It also had the red naugahyde. Somewhere later they went to the black ribbed flooring
by George Emmanuel
Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:17 am
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: flooring correct type for custom sportsman 1956
Replies: 10
Views: 7105

Re: flooring correct type for custom sportsman 1956

Royelle was the correct color/pattern and is listed on my hull card for my '55 Sportsman. I paid a visit to Southern Crown Supply in Georgia (Google their info) and viewed all the sample patterns Jeanne had. I'm going with # 3032 Mist Gray from Forbo Flooring. The pattern is tighter than the Royelle...
by George Emmanuel
Sun Jun 01, 2014 5:45 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Grey Royelle Linoleum
Replies: 1
Views: 2416

Grey Royelle Linoleum

I've seen earlier posts for Raybelle linoleum or perhaps it is Rayelle?? Anyway, the build sheet for my 1955 17' Sportsman indicates " Grey Royelle Linoleum installed on floor". Those letters "Royelle" on the build sheet are very distinct. So my question is where might I find the matching product? I...
by George Emmanuel
Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:03 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Re: Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman

Thanks Pete---that confirms my suspicions! My hull # is CC-17-979 but it is incorrect in the ACSB directory. I had the green bilge paint duplicated as best as possible using pieces inside the boat that had some spilled on them that was not affected by bilge water. I had George Kirby Paint Co. make i...
by George Emmanuel
Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman

My 1955 17' Sportsman has what I think is incorrect decking on the stern area. The bow of course has the striped decks but the rear deck is striped also with the planks running fore and aft, and those planks overlap the top transom board. This boat had new decks installed a number of years before I ...
by George Emmanuel
Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:35 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decals and finish over them
Replies: 5
Views: 3504

Re: Decals and finish over them

Thanks everyone!
by George Emmanuel
Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:02 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decals and finish over them
Replies: 5
Views: 3504

Decals and finish over them

I've got the hull stained. Many "Thanks" to Maritimeclassics for recommending the Jel stain. It is wonderful. Now to the question. The boat is a 1955 17' Sportsman. Where can I get the correct "Chris Craft" hull side decals? I've seen the correct style and they are silver. When I got my boat the dec...
by George Emmanuel
Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Green Bottom Paint
Replies: 14
Views: 6502

Re: Green Bottom Paint

[quote="Jackson Cove"]Bottom has been completed. Flip took place 10/19/13 after nearly 1 year of stem. gripe. keel. chines, frames and transom. Coated with 2 coats CPES, 4 of 2000e and 2 of TriLux "green". Not sure if the "green" is best match for what original would have been for this 17ft 1938 CC ...
by George Emmanuel
Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Staining Technique
Replies: 20
Views: 9527

Re: Staining Technique

Charles, Oh, I know that, but the goal was to try to blend as best as possible. It is more of a grain difference than color at this point. You mentioned in an earlier post that bleaching will remove the remaining filler stain,---is that correct? So far it has been a pain trying to get it all off. St...
by George Emmanuel
Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Staining Technique
Replies: 20
Views: 9527

Re: Staining Technique

All I can see is a grain difference! Nice job.
by George Emmanuel
Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Staining Technique
Replies: 20
Views: 9527

Re: Staining Technique

It looks like you have all new planking??--If so, that does ease the application. In my case the planks have been bleached 4 times and neutralized. So I'm not sure you would have experienced the same thing I did. To clarify my hull issues, the shop that did my bottom suggested that I re-do the sides...
by George Emmanuel
Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Staining Technique
Replies: 20
Views: 9527

Re: Staining Technique

Charles, will the bleach remove the remaining stain?? If so, that would be a much simpler procedure.
by George Emmanuel
Sat Oct 12, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Staining Technique
Replies: 20
Views: 9527

Re: Staining Technique

I ordered the gel stain and it arrived. I started stripping off the recently applied filler stain and removing it is difficult. Stripper rejuvenates the filler stain and it continues to stay in the pores. So I've been washing the planking with liquid stripper and trying to wash it downward to the bo...
by George Emmanuel
Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:42 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Staining Technique
Replies: 20
Views: 9527

Re: Staining Technique

Thanks for that information. I've done 2 boats with filler stain and achieved beautiful results, but both were small and were plywood. With the Sportsman I'm working on I was concerned about the bleaching having an effect on the staining but I had to bleach because someone replaced 3 planks with Hon...