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- Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:17 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: WI area - wood source
- Replies: 12
- Views: 407
Re: WI area - wood source
We have done a couple of 17' deluxe model Chris craft and always go to 1/2 inch planking. You are only talking 1/16th of an inch and it makes for a stronger boat and you don't have to worry about fairing if you frames are fair. I would go with 6/4 lumber re-sawn in half then plane to 1/2 inch thick....
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:54 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Crack in keel by rudder
- Replies: 10
- Views: 829
Re: Crack in keel by rudder
You could if you wanted to but the crack is pretty thin and the keel is fastened to the large transom frame with 2 large screws. Then the rudder log is bolted through the keel into a 3/4 inch block of wood that I believe on that boat is fastened to the stringers so there's no worries of structural f...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:27 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Crack in keel by rudder
- Replies: 10
- Views: 829
Re: Crack in keel by rudder
Epoxy with some filler would be best. Make sure it's cleaned out and dry then mix up some west system epoxy and some 404 filler until its the consistency of peanut butter. Fill the crack completely, let it dry and then sand flat.
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:08 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 21' capri deck replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 627
Re: 21' capri deck replacement
Steve, the saw and router method works for sure but my only concern is one false move and your deck is ruined. I go with the chisel method which probably takes longer but much safer in a couple different ways, at least that's the way I have taught my guys to do it. This method is for someone not sup...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:33 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 21' capri deck replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 627
Re: 21' capri deck replacement
We do it by hand with a very sharp 3/4 inch chisel. Lay the old deck out on the floor so you have something to look at when you need to. Then take the windshield and position it one the old deck just to see how it sits there (you may have forgotten if you took the boat apart a while ago) to remind y...
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:48 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: wire colors for a 1939 19 ft Barrel Back with a M
- Replies: 3
- Views: 518
Re: wire colors for a 1939 19 ft Barrel Back with a M
The engine and year really doesn't matter. They used 3 different sizes of wire but we just use 2 because using a #12 wire in some places just seems a bit light. I have seen the #10 wire to the generator a #10 yellow with red cross stich but that was just one Barrel Back. I have a lot of pictures or ...
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:44 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: wire colors for a 1939 19 ft Barrel Back with a M
- Replies: 3
- Views: 518
Re: wire colors for a 1939 19 ft Barrel Back with a M
This is the most common way I have seen it. #10 red on top to the generator and #10 yellow next goes to the start solenoid. #14 yellow to the start solenoid from the push button. #14 black to the coil and the #14 yellow all the way back to the stern light. The negative from the stern light is #14 bl...
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:58 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1948 Chris Craft Runabout Deluxe Storage Cradle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 548
Re: 1948 Chris Craft Runabout Deluxe Storage Cradle
Shipping cradles are just as there are called and where for shipping only because they don't support the boat completely. It would work but I'm not sure I would not support the boat long term or winter after winter that way. The best way is like a trailer is set up with bunks running forward and aft...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:15 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Looking for restoration shops in WI area
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1110
Re: Looking for restoration shops in WI area
Just curious, what would be a fair hourly wage to pay for antique boat restoration work?
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:40 am
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: 1967 57’ connie
- Replies: 5
- Views: 711
Re: 1967 57’ connie
That's in my backyard and I didn't even know it was there.
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:38 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Driveline vibration, what’s normal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 859
Re: Driveline vibration, what’s normal?
That all depends on the RPM rate on the engine. I don't have a manual for that engine so I can't tell you what that is but you should not exceed that RPM rate. The 12x14 is going to give you more RPM but not by much. The best thing to do is to find out the rating for the motor and then run the boat ...
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Driveline vibration, what’s normal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 859
Re: Driveline vibration, what’s normal?
Yes it should be tight.
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:55 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Driveline vibration, what’s normal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 859
Re: Driveline vibration, what’s normal?
Vibrations are usually one or more of 4 things. 1. Miss alignment from engine which can be fairly easy to fix. It should be .003 face to face coupler to engine. 2. Prop is bent or out of balance. You can remove it and send it it for repair. 3. Shaft is bent. 4. Cutlass bearing is worn. To check it g...
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:00 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: 1937 Chris Craft 19' Custom Runabout Bottom Woes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4475
Re: 1937 Chris Craft 19' Custom Runabout Bottom Woes
I think 2 quarts may do it and you only need one coat of it now but I would mix it all and use it till its gone to see if you get 2 coats out of it. The stuff dries fast so it should be dry to the touch before coating again. I have had problems with it effecting the first coat if I don't wait till i...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:38 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: 1937 Chris Craft 19' Custom Runabout Bottom Woes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4475
Re: 1937 Chris Craft 19' Custom Runabout Bottom Woes
I have been following this thread and it sounds like you are asking all the right questions and are going to be a great steward for this boat for years to come. You definitely have an original bottom that has not been replaced. Although in fair condition it is as old as the boat and in need of repla...
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:47 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Restoring Deck
- Replies: 4
- Views: 619
Re: Restoring Deck
They never used plywood on the decks of Riviera. It should be solid 1/2 inch planking.
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:08 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1930 Badge Restoration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 944
Re: 1930 Badge Restoration
The proper sheen is to use semi-gloss black and then don't clear it or it will be shiny again.
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:06 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1941 K Distributor Cap and Rotor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1140
Re: 1941 K Distributor Cap and Rotor
I don't have any numbers for the Napa but the Standard number is AL-5661X. It's probably the same box but Napa has there own numbers for some reason.
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 7:47 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Missing Horn
- Replies: 10
- Views: 953
Re: Missing Horn
There were 2 major companies that I know of back in the day that provided horns for boats, one being Sparton and the other being Klaxon. They made mostly horns for cars at the time but did provide horns for boats. You can buy a new horn from a couple of sources but what you fill find is that they al...
- Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:20 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Leaking Fuel Pump
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1166
Re: Leaking Fuel Pump
If its the only way for now I say go for it but like Jim said do it right with a Marine grade pump and with a oil pressure safety switch. You should never run a mechanical fuel pump with out a oil safety switch to turn off the pump when theirs no oil pressure.
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:50 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel Line
- Replies: 1
- Views: 504
Re: Fuel Line
The copper bends easier. I believe that is what they originally used until the later 60's. Remember that in most boats the fuel line is the ground to the fuel tank.
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:42 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Blow By
- Replies: 4
- Views: 843
Re: Blow By
You may want to check your crank case breather tube that comes off of the valve cover plate to the top of the carburetor. It should be right over the carb spark arrestor so when it sucks its taking the crank case fumes and runs them back through the engine. Also to boat should have good ventilation ...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:00 am
- Forum: Chris-Craft Today
- Topic: Where have all the True Experts Gone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1787
Where have all the True Experts Gone?
I'm not trying to start something here but I'm noticing a trend that's not good for the hobby. There is a lot of questions that get asked here that do not get the correct answers and it begs the question on where have all of the real experts gone. This site when it started and quite a few years to f...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:49 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Pull switch knobs pre war?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 764
Re: Pull switch knobs pre war?
Neither one is right if you are going for factory correct. It should be a small knob with a knurled ring holding it not a hex bolt holding it in the dash.
- Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:49 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Blond deck stain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 975
Re: Blond deck stain
Mike Mayer at Lake Oswego Boat Co. has the correct stain you need.
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:00 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Screws for rub rail on 1960 Capri
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1938
Re: Screws for rub rail on 1960 Capri
The correct screw for the rub rails on your boat would be #8 X 1 1/4 chrome plated brass reed and prince oval head. If you use #6 you will find they are sunk into the metal to much and a 3/4 will most likely pop out over time up towards the bow where the bend is. Top Notch Fasteners have the correct...
- Thu May 21, 2020 1:13 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1956 Capri - Dash control question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 635
Re: 1956 Capri - Dash control question
Throttle but its missing the black knob on the end of it.
- Tue May 19, 2020 8:04 am
- Forum: On the Hard
- Topic: New trailer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 748
Re: New trailer
We can make one and give you a quote. We made a really nice trailer for a 1953 35' Chris Craft a few years back and its super easy to load and launch. Let me know if I can help, Maritime Classics 231-486-6148
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:07 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: A few more “what is it?”
- Replies: 2
- Views: 691
Re: A few more “what is it?”
The stud through the frame under the forward deck is for the horn to mount to. The 2 metal clips I don't think where original to the boat and neither was the funky copper pipe which looks like it went to the fuel system. The fuel line would have been 1 piece of 3/8 copper line from the tank shut off...
- Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:51 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Round brass tag?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1376
Re: Round brass tag?
I have never seen anything like that. Not saying it couldn't be from the factory but we have done a lot of bottoms and restorations for almost 30 years and Iv'e never come across one. The open end of the self-bailer should be over the top of it because that's where it would have been from the factor...