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- Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:34 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1961 17' Ski Boat configuration questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 601
Re: 1961 17' Ski Boat configuration questions
I'm with Jim on the bow eye, not standard. I would get the hull card from MM and then decide if you want to restore to original or make it look like your fathers old boat. Step pads, cleats, lights, were all added by the dealers usually if not on the build sheet. It's up to you after you get the bui...
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:28 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1962 CC Skier - New to Me
- Replies: 9
- Views: 809
Re: 1962 CC Skier - New to Me
Welcome aboard, nice project, like Matt said, put on a fake a lake and get motor purring, then get it in the water, lots of instruction on first time soaking in the archives. Work on her pretty later.
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:33 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: New Owner looking for manuals
- Replies: 2
- Views: 653
Re: New Owner looking for manuals
Best place to watch is ebay. There isn't any source for model year and/or engine manuels that I'm aware of. It might take a while but you can find them.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:35 am
- Forum: Chris-Craft Today
- Topic: Where have all the True Experts Gone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1787
Re: Where have all the True Experts Gone?
Amen, this site sourced and help me build my boat. I hate it's lack of activity. I understand but....
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:14 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: ski pole for 327F
- Replies: 4
- Views: 732
Re: ski pole for 327F
search the archives, this subject has been gone over repeatedly. Lots of pictures available.
- Wed May 27, 2020 11:39 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1956 Capri - Dash control question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 635
Re: 1956 Capri - Dash control question
vernier throttle cable
- Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:40 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Round brass tag?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1376
Re: Round brass tag?
following, never seen one before
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:13 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: carb wedges for chrysler hemi (m 45)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1104
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:10 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: carb wedges for chrysler hemi (m 45)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1104
Re: carb wedges for chrysler hemi (m 45)
And post some pics please
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:32 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Sparton Corp. marine horns
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1019
Re: Sparton Corp. marine horns
I smell a WoodyBoater story here!!!!
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:31 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Crate 350 engine in a '56 Continental 18'
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8202
Re: Crate 350 engine in a '56 Continental 18'
What no Motor pics?
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:49 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 327F possible wrong dipstick?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1680
Re: 327F possible wrong dipstick?
placement as well
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:40 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 327F possible wrong dipstick?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1680
Re: 327F possible wrong dipstick?
Mine is not between exhaust and the head
- Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:15 am
- Forum: On the Hard
- Topic: Fuel Additive
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1750
Re: Fuel Additive
Yes, Sta-Bil
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:42 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 283 cooling question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 833
Re: 283 cooling question
pictures
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:10 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Threaded lifting ring rod
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1408
Re: Threaded lifting ring rod
mine has been pulled around with both skiing and trailering so that makes my decision easy.
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:53 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Threaded lifting ring rod
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1408
Threaded lifting ring rod
do most of you change out your threaded lifting ring rods for age? Not at my boat but what material are those rods. Upgrade to stainless?
- Wed May 08, 2019 7:47 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 327Q hull clearance 1955 Sportsman
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1582
Re: 327Q hull clearance 1955 Sportsman
On the shaft I have had good luck with Henry H Smith & co.
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:56 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Modern Power with Orginal Floor Shifter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1437
Re: Modern Power with Orginal Floor Shifter
Thanks Jim, old dogging here
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:36 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Modern Power with Orginal Floor Shifter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1437
Re: Modern Power with Orginal Floor Shifter
doesn't all the 59-60's runabouts qualify. 283's ? Mine has the floor Shifter
- Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:16 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: New Issue - Logged out on multi page posts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2523
Re: New Issue - Logged out on multi page posts
it's been taking me 6-10 attempts to log into forum. The site has saved my user and PW and I keep hitting it until I get in.
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:03 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Propeller
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1315
Re: Propeller
Bob,
I have an extra 670 you could borrow/test.
Bill
I have an extra 670 you could borrow/test.
Bill
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:56 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Cleats (small) on '52 Riviera
- Replies: 19
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Re: Cleats (small) on '52 Riviera
Any sources for cleats, Perko has similar at 2" but I think these are 1-3/8" length
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:58 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: REAR DECK VENTS
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5866
Re: REAR DECK VENTS
Dang, now mine are on backwards
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 10:08 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Water Pick Up Scoop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1658
Re: Water Pick Up Scoop
Hey Bob remember to double clamp.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:32 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Replacing starboard shaft
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2222
Re: Replacing starboard shaft
Henry H Smith, 810-794-4222, very knowledgeable, probably in stock with coupling
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:00 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1959 CC Ski 18'
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4978
Re: 1959 CC Ski 18'
So are we estimating that most of the early v-8 runabouts are being run with the gauge running one side of the engine and monitoring that? I'm not seeing many red lights or second temperature gauges. Bout to launch mine after years and was planning to monitor with a laser spot pistol. Anyone put a s...
- Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:58 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1959 CC Ski 18'
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4978
Re: 1959 CC Ski 18'
anyone care to share an early 283 picture with multiple temp. gauges. I dont think I've seen one on a single engine. My early 283 had one gauge. Dec 58.
- Tue May 01, 2018 8:23 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Windshield to deck rubber 1958 CC 17' Ski
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2018
Re: Windshield to deck rubber 1958 CC 17' Ski
Woodies Restoration has it, but get your financial affairs in order before inquiring.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:22 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Short block (350) installation in our '59 Ski Utility
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3216
Re: Short block (350) installation in our '59 Ski Utility
does this help