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- Wed May 01, 2024 6:10 pm
- Forum: Cavalier Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Chris Craft Cavalier Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 170
Re: Chris Craft Cavalier Question
That model was built from 1955-59. Given your high serial number I would guess 1958 or 59. K engines are a simple rebuild for a good shop. Parts are available from a few suppliers. Finewoodboats.com is one of the best. Looks like you might be in Alabama. I am sure there are restoration shops availab...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: Cavalier Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Chris Craft Cavalier Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 170
Re: Chris Craft Cavalier Question
Not sure what you have here. According to the Essential guide, V 16 was a small Cavalier cruiser with an outboard engine and the hull numbers went up to 600. Do you have a photo?
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:39 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1964 Prop Shaft Stuffing Box
- Replies: 2
- Views: 993
Re: 1964 Prop Shaft Stuffing Box
I think any of those would work. Just try not to get too much in the shaft opening. Clean up any excess before it cures.
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:15 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: 1942 18' Utility Deluxe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1035
Re: 1942 18' Utility Deluxe
I have restored two of these boats. It should have marble-ized linoleum on the floor and planking on the inside hull. Please submit any other questions and I will do my best to answer them.
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:20 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Chines - do they protrude below bottom?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1272
Re: Chines - do they protrude below bottom?
Pretty sure it should be flush. Is the new bottom thinner than the original?
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:02 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Newbie 1948 Runabout owner
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1820
Re: Newbie 1948 Runabout owner
You correct in thinking you should start from the bottom and I think most would agree that the 5200 system is the way to go. You should also use all new planking for the bottom as well. The old planks are just too tired and dried up. Take them off carefully and use them for patterns to easily make n...
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:16 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Varnish over paint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1680
Re: Varnish over paint
Mask them off. Varnish will yellow the white paint.
- Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:12 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Winterizing a KLC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1745
Winterizing a KLC
Normally I just open the drains (block, water pump and at the lower end of the exhaust manifold) on a K engine but this one does not have a plug or petcock in the block behind the water pump. I think I will try connecting a hose to the water pump inlet and put the other end in a bucket of anti-freez...
- Mon Oct 17, 2022 4:31 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Cutwater for a 1928 Cadet
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2433
Re: Cutwater for a 1928 Cadet
I believe Mike Schreiber is still in business at cutwaters.com. I just saw a post. He has some patterns in stock but can show you how to make a pattern that he can then reproduce the cutwater. I think he has videos on YouTube. Also, someone just took over Al Scinnerer's Californisclassics hardware o...
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 3:45 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Chris Craft XK22 need of chrome parts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2382
Re: Chris Craft XK22 need of chrome parts
Try Jim Staib at finewoodboats.com
- Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:51 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Another deck seam question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3408
Re: Another deck seam question
It absolutely would help if you don't mind getting dinged by a judge at a show. Treat it like a 5200 bottom. Seal 1/8" marine plywood with CPES on both sides and seal the back of your new deck planks. Spread a thin coat of 5200 on the plywood as you install the new thinner deck planks with screws an...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:27 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1956 Chris Craft 18ft Sportsman
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2763
Re: 1956 Chris Craft 18ft Sportsman
For engine parts and most anything else see finewoodboats.com. For engine specifications see classicboatconnection.com. Click on Classic Boat Restoration Information.
- Sat May 14, 2022 2:24 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Engine bed and interior of the bottom
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2515
Re: Engine bed and interior of the bottom
It is very likely oil and must be cleaned up prior to painting. Tide powder and water hose and a scrubbing brush are a big help. After cleaning be sure it is dry prior to painting.
- Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:22 pm
- Forum: Cavalier Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: converting a 15' cav utility to a fine gentleman racers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11400
Re: converting a 15' cav utility to a fine gentleman racers
I actually have been thinking of doing a similar project but I was thinking of using an 18' boat' Fifteen seems a little small and might be a little squirrely with a big engine and a longer boat would ride a little better. I am not interested in your Cavalier but I wanted you to know at least someon...
- Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:53 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Membership
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4038
Re: Membership
Check out the new trading dock. Just opened. Many boats for sale.
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 1:32 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Fender Cleat Placement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2733
Re: Fender Cleat Placement
I think I would go with three per side. Placement is usually right by or forward of the windshield or where the boat is the widest, and then another about 18-24" forward of the transom. You don't want it too close to the transom because it possibly could "roll" around the transom and you would lose ...
- Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:15 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Plywood inner planking
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2779
Plywood inner planking
I have been talking with a guy that has a 17' 1953 Sportsman. It appears that it has plywood inner planking. I was under the impression that plywood inner planking did not begin until later like 55-56. Would this be original?
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:17 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1956 17' Sportsman Steering and Choke rigging
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3387
Re: 1956 17' Sportsman Steering and Choke rigging
The first picture shows the two bolts that hold the original steering gear box to the stringer. The box would have an arm that connects to the "pipe" below that goes to the rudder. That sliding cable which is not original would connect to the base of the throttle. The throttle lever would have been ...
- Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:58 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: CC Porthole Rod Support
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4610
Re: CC Porthole Rod Support
Mine also sits in a little notch. Maybe that is how they came?
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:09 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Membership
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4038
Re: Membership
I looked on the site and found a membership list. No telling how current it is but it shows about 1290 members. (10 per page- 129 pages, in no particular order).
- Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:08 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: MCL 175 hp, for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1763
Re: MCL 175 hp, for sale
You could put it on the Trading Dock on this site. Rumor has it that there will soon be classifieds in The Brass Bell.
- Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Opinions needed on how to repair
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8111
Re: Opinions needed on how to repair
The best book is Wooden Boat Restoration by Don Danenberg. Unfortunately it is only available on digital or occasionally on Ebay. Don does have a website forum where he will answer your questions or others may join the conversation. Danenbergboatworks.com
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:46 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1958 CC Sea Skiff instrumentation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3894
Re: 1958 CC Sea Skiff instrumentation
There are two companies that specialize in marine instrument restoration for our boats. Kocianinstruments.com.
markclawson.com. They may have instruments available as well. If you need instruments. finewoodboats.com probably has used ones.
markclawson.com. They may have instruments available as well. If you need instruments. finewoodboats.com probably has used ones.
- Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:34 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Notifications
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3717
Re: Notifications
Thanks
- Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:02 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Notifications
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3717
Notifications
Is there any way that I can be automatically notified that someone has posted a new question on the Buzz without having to scroll through the whole index looking for recent dates?
- Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:30 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Where do I stop with the varnish at the water line
- Replies: 33
- Views: 22824
Re: Where do I stop with the varnish at the water line
I am going to agree with Troy here. If you have replaced the bottom with a 5200 or cold molded bottom the boat is going to float higher than it used to because it is lighter. It will not soak up a few hundred pounds of water. Paint the bottom to the chine while it is upside down. Turn the boat over....
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:47 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Horn wiring - '59 Continental
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4679
Re: Horn wiring - '59 Continental
Inside the column.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:05 am
- Forum: On the Hard
- Topic: Boat shipping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5496
Re: Boat shipping
Do you have a trailer? There are companies and individuals who can tow it for you. I think it is going to be very difficult if you don't have a trailer.
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:28 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Rudder Stuffing Box 18Ft Sea Skiff
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4753
Re: Rudder Stuffing Box 18Ft Sea Skiff
I don't know exactly but since no one else has answered I will offer an opinion. The rudder log is pretty much the same as the shaft log. I would guess that it needs three lengths of 3/8" packing with each one cut so that it circles the rudder shaft with the ends butting snugly together. Be sure the...
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:22 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Bleaching Riviera center section
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5019
Re: Bleaching Riviera center section
I like Lite-N-Up wood bleach. Available from wood floor supply store. So far I have only found it in gallon jugs so you will have plenty. It is a two part process.