I finished a complete restoration of a 1971 XK19. Of course the original boats all had the gel coat the color of the boat. If it was painted you can look in an area that has the original color. You can either re-gel coat or paint the original color or color of your choice. The engine is painted Chri...

I just finished a restoration on my '71 XK 19. Yes the hinges are automotive. I actually think they are from a Chevy Impala but I'm not 100% sure. My hinges were actually bolted to the deck, a weak area that always showed signs of cracking. I used a polished piece of stainless on the deck to reinfor...

I found mine on ebay. I looked under both Chris craft, Century and found one quite inexpensively.
Mike

I recently completed a total restoration of my I/O xk19. If you are the least bit mechanically inclined the I/O is easy to rebuild because most parts are readily available and not as expensive to acquire. I'm sure in either case though your personal preference will prevail. The I/O is very fast and ...

The restoration is in the assembly stage!! The gel coat looks terrific and the chrome has been replated. I rebuilt the 350 and I'm ready to reinstall. There is an aluminum cradle the engine sits upon (motor mounts fasten to the cradle), the cradle rests on the stringers but there is no bolting, etc....

I appreciate everyone that responded to my questions that I posted. I'm still looking for a Stewart Warner speedometer, black face, black bezel. Any help would be appreciated.

Sorry about all the questions but I'm about to undergo a complete restoration of my xk 19. I've heard different opinions about whether you should paint or reapply gel coat. I plan to use the boat as often as possible. The current gel coat is in very good condtion with a couple minor spider cracks. I...

Does any know where I could get a 1971 era Stewart warner Speedo (black bezel) for my xk 19? By the way the Sttering wheel is a Superiior performance products "500". The center hub was a plain chrome. I have the hub but I'm missing the center emblem and retaing clip. It was only a plain chrome disc....

I purchased a 1971 XK19 that will need a little work. Two things I noticed were the steering whell has no center hub. Is there a chance that someone may have one or a replica close to the original?? The guages are are black bezeled Stewart Warner except the speedometer is chrome. Is this correct?? W...

I just purchased an xk19 with the 350/320hp and a Volvo outdrive. I'm experiencing torque steer to the port side.
Any suggestions as to how to correct??