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- Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:52 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Color for seats/ cushions for a 56 CC Sedan cruiser.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2241
Re: Color for seats/ cushions for a 56 CC Sedan cruiser.
You could call Woodies Restoration and see if they have it or can get it made.
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:23 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Color for seats/ cushions for a 56 CC Sedan cruiser.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2241
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Distributor cap with no wire boots
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2056
Re: Distributor cap with no wire boots
Not sure why so many photos in the last post. They came from the factory with no bots on the wires. You do not need a special cap for this.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:30 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Distributor cap with no wire boots
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2056
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:30 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Distributor cap with no wire boots
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2056
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:49 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1964 Prop Shaft Stuffing Box
- Replies: 2
- Views: 993
Re: 1964 Prop Shaft Stuffing Box
We use Boatlife to bed all running gear hardware.
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:09 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Where to start
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2419
Re: Where to start
I have a series of videos that may help. More to come as well so subscribe, its free! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_iZgx ... t__8wa7U7Q
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:41 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Proper Fasteners for Step Pads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1657
Re: Proper Fasteners for Step Pads
That is correct, they should be chrome reed and prince I belive #8 X 1 1/4 in the thick part outboard and #8 X 1'' in the narrow inboard part.
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:06 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: The Art of Fine tuning the KFL for Lake Tahoe...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1629
Re: The Art of Fine tuning the KFL for Lake Tahoe...
I don't think shoehorning a V8 into a 17-foot boat is the answer, not sure it would fit under the hatches and you’re talking about changing a lot more than just the engine to make it work. I would call Sierra Boats in Carnelian Bay and ask them about the prop which is the biggest difference from run...
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:22 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Engine hatch handle hardware. 1930 model 100
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1559
Re: Engine hatch handle hardware. 1930 model 100
Yes but I have not seen a square nut on them before. Most likely it was a chrome or nickel (depending on the month the boat was made) machine screw with a brass washer and a brass nut. In mid to late 1930 they switched from nickel to chrome.
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:18 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Another stain question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1784
Re: Another stain question
Your boat would be a pre-war boat. Here is a video I did about staining a pre-war Chris Craft if you have any questions let us know. https://youtu.be/92LepvReAtw
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:25 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Bedding shaft log
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1917
Re: Bedding shaft log
We use BoatLIFE Life-Calk Mahogany color.
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:44 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Bedding shaft log
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1917
Re: Bedding shaft log
We use BoatLife to bed most under water hardware but SikaFlex will work just fine.
- Wed Nov 16, 2022 8:56 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Trailering Boat on Highway
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1812
Re: Trailering Boat on Highway
Our traveling covers we use al inner cover made of a car cover soft felt on the inside that goes down to bottom of the chine that fits the boat tight. Then and outer cover that goes down about 3 inches under the boat that is also tight fitted. Then we strap that outer cover to the trailer so wind do...
- Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:39 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Winterizing a KLC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1745
Re: Winterizing a KLC
That’s the way we do it in northern Michigan. We do not drain the water anymore because we have had too many problems over the years with rusted treads and it is hard to remove and reinstall the petcocks or plugs. We just use an extra gallon of antifreeze. We go through 6 gallons to make sure the bl...
- Thu Sep 01, 2022 7:24 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KBL , at the end of its life?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6420
Re: KBL , at the end of its life?
Dave Moore at Northwood Boatworks most likely has one. 231-331-6516
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:45 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: First varnish project (new flag pole) how to for a newbie?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3969
Re: First varnish project (new flag pole) how to for a newbie?
Here is a video I made of the Cobra we stained. I do have another video out about staining on youtube so you may want to check that out. We are doing a video on varnishing so you may want to subscribe and check that out. Hope this helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLJxi6HcKnA&t=7s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLJxi6HcKnA&t=7s
- Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:24 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Another deck seam question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3408
Re: Another deck seam question
It happens all the time. Just tape off the seam and push in some more sikaflex, smooth it out and then paint the seam white. You can't stop it, but you can reduce it by adding a little more caulk. I would not use the cotton method because your planks are not thick enough and they are not beveled to ...
- Wed May 11, 2022 8:50 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1953 Chris-Craft 22’ Express Cruiser
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2397
Re: 1953 Chris-Craft 22’ Express Cruiser
You came to the right place, there are a lot of guys that can help you get it sorted out on the Buzz. We would need a little more help with what you need with the bottom stuff and pictures would help for us to see the condition. The varnishing and stuff you may find some help on my channel so look a...
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:56 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Caulking bottom seams.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3085
Re: Caulking bottom seams.
We use SikaFlex lot 291 for all seams and it works very well.
- Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:39 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 48 18 Sportsman Builkhead
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3415
Re: 48 18 Sportsman Builkhead
It is original and called fiber board. We get the stuff from Menard’s and then paint it white for insides of engine boxes or whatever color needed for bulkheads or behind the seats to engine compartments.
- Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:24 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: 1956 17' Sportsman 5200 Bottom
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6328
Re: 1956 17' Sportsman 5200 Bottom
You for sure want to use epoxy gluing joints also the traditional 5200 bottom is the best in my opinion. We are doing 4 right now and making some teaching videos on the methods used. Hope this help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ukBhmnwl6U
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:01 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1942 17' Special Runabout Battery Box, Tool Box
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7062
Re: 1942 17' Special Runabout Battery Box, Tool Box
I've seen them built in a few different ways but mostly they were made from pine or butternut front and back and bottom and then deck planking for the sides which would be 3/8 to 1/2 mahogany. The dimensions are just as the artical was written with screws and nails. I have even seen deck seams in th...
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:20 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Pre War Windshield Chrome
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4656
Re: Pre War Windshield Chrome
They are under the rubber bottom gasket. Should be 2 fasteners on each corner, then 2 on the side at the bottom corners then the bottom frame can drop down.
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:19 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1958 Sea Skiff hull number
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5789
Re: 1958 Sea Skiff hull number
My cruiser is stamped in a couple of places. One is on the hatches for the engine and also look on the bottom of your floorboards. Dig a round, you should find it.
- Thu May 13, 2021 8:45 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Rule bilge pump wiring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5237
Re: Rule bilge pump wiring
Make sure you have power. It should be hooked directly to the positive battery terminal, then turn the pump upside down and it should turn on. Some pumps though need an external float switch.
- Wed May 05, 2021 7:49 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Small hole repair in hull.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4971
Re: Small hole repair in hull.
I use West System epoxy.
- Tue May 04, 2021 7:36 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Small hole repair in hull.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4971
Re: Small hole repair in hull.
Drill it out to make sure you have clean wood on the edges of the hole. Make a plug out of some mahogany and epoxy it in. Fair it out and prime and paint.
- Tue May 04, 2021 7:34 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Vent duct tube
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4293
Re: Vent duct tube
There were a couple of different kinds used. What year?
- Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:30 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Prop shaft packing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3743
Re: Prop shaft packing
This is what I do and most of the time it works. Obviously you have put in new packing and when your tightening it on the shaft for the first time do it by hand as tight as you can get it. Then with a wrench give it a quarter turn and most of the time this is the right amount. You will have to check...