The Marion Leigh belongs to the Musser family from the Grand Hotel fame. It is a 1955 53' Constellation. The "Essential Guide" has a picture of the 53' Constellation without a hard top, but 42 of this model were built so I would guess that it must have been an option on this large of a boat. The 54'...

I would give Ryan Trailers a call in Portland. Little bit of a hike, but worth the trip. They are well versed in wood boat trailer construction.

there is a small forum on www.iboats.com. Maybe one of the owners on the forum would make a copy for you?? You may also try to discuss with a broker if you see one for sale on yachtworld. I would suspect a broker may help you out, for a small fee of course??? The only other option you would have is ...

Don,

It will not allow me to add my hull #. It gives me an server error message when I try to submit my information. Also, you need to add model 104 and 105 to the 17ft. series. They are missing.

Once you fix that, I will add my #71769 to the site.

Thanks,

David De Horn

In addition to the 4 deck vents, and the fuel tank vent line terminating on the starboard side, starting with my hull #71769, the hole cut under the stern flag pole for ventilation was eliminated in lieu of the 4 deck vents. So, boats after 71769, will not have a deck hole vent cut under the stern p...

Steve,

Where did you get your Aquamarine interior material? I have a 1941, 17 deluxe as well, and I am searching for the proper materials. Thanks, David

I would offer this advice. If your boat is under 20ft. you should NOT get a tandem trailer. The maximum load capacity for a single axle trailer is well above the loaded weight of a small runabout. It is critical that the weight of the boat "use" the springs and let the springs cushion the ride. If y...

Well, I think the Silver Arrow name would compliment the Silver Bullet name. Yes, they are close, and that is why they should use it.

David

I think it looks like a "Silver Arrow"

Let's bring that one back!!!

David

Al,

Thanks much!! The empty trips back from the mailbox are very depressing!

Thanks!!

David

I have yet to receive mine. How do I sign up to have another one sent? I checked my account and all of the information is correct.

Thanks, David

Don,

I am in as well with the 1941 Aqua Marine. My hull is #71769.

Let me know how things are progressing.

David

Please use caution if you are using a wet-dry vac in the bilge of a gasoline powered vessel. Most if not all vac's are not ignition protected, and you may introduce the possibility of a spark. This could cause an explosion.

Keep this in mind for any tool you may use in the bilge or engine space.

Just a quick note to let everyone that did not attend the Muskegon Port City Vintage Boat Show this past weekend, it was a great success. Jeff Rogers did a great job coordinating this show, so hats off to Jeff. We had very COLD weather 55-65 degress, and a NW wind blowing at 20-25, but that did not ...

Al, Sorry for the late reply, as i have been trying to use my boat over the last week. My boat 71769, does have the rear seat barriers in the bilge to enclose the engine room. From my research and discussions with previous owners, I believe this to be original. since everything else on the boat (UGH...

Matt, I have asked this exact question in the past. My boat has exactly the same thing. So, I guess it is good to know that it is "normal????" My 1941 17, is hull number 71769, the first one with the 4 vents, and the copper fuel line vent tube to the gas tank. The 4 vents don't help a bit. I just sa...

Bill,

AHHHH, thanks for creating the poll, and thanks for the explanation on the reults. I never cease to embarrass myself.

I am just trying to save my lines the same embarrassment. Thanks again.

95 views and no answers?? Am I sensing that this is to be a well kept secret amongst our members and no one is willing to divulge the answer, or hasn't anyone ever done this before??

Anyone? Anyone? ha ha

Getting ready to paint the deck seams. Can I get a poll on what people do? How many of you have taped the seams, and how did that look?? Did you have nice crisp lines? Or how many of you use a Buegler line painter?
I know they are expensive, but are they worth it?

Thanks!

Thanks Steve, I would love to have access to a boat house. I don't. I live in Chicago, and the boat is used in Michigan on the weekends, so it is soaked in the spring very well, then it is used on the weekends. So, the problem does lie in the fact that it is in and out. Tough conditions. I am planni...

I have a 17ft. barrelback, and it needs a new bottom. I am planning a new bottom next winter. However, in the meantime, I am trying to squeak a couple more summers out of the bottom. My bottom leaks when fully soaked. I have it timed down to about 30 seconds of bilge pump running every 30-45 minutes...

Thanks I'll give a little coarser paper a try.

I am hoping to get some suggestion on how to best repair a small spot on the top side of my boat. While docked last year at a show, a bolt sticking out of a dock, scraped the varnish of a small area of the side of my boat down to the bare wood. I sanded this area, but am having a terrible time tryin...

The production for Wellcraft has officially moved to Cadillac, Michigan. The plant is now referred to as Genmar Michigan since there are more than Four Winns built there now. As for a few particulars, the Stinger series was a boat that Wellcraft built in 1980 and 1981 but it was a 165. The Stingers ...

Just as an aside, I own hull number 71769. Coincidentally, I did see the actual engineering change notices while at Russ Arrand's shop two days ago. Brian is correct, as are the engineering change notices starting with 71769. My boat has four deck vents along with the fuel tank vent from the top of ...

Looks like a Grand Craft to me, so I went on their website and it looks to be the 20ft. Grand Sport Runabout.

Very nice boat.

Thanks for all of the leads. The 1939 GBOE brochure lists Miami Chris-Craft Co., Inc. as the dealer in Miami Beach. I did get an address of 1710 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, FL.

So, no names, nothing else. Maybe a dead end.

David

It just says, Destination, Miami FL

My boat was delivered to Miami in 1941, and I am trying to research the history of my boat. I have the paperwork from the Mariners Museum also. I know this is a longshot, but is there any documentation out there that would tell me who the dealer in Miami was at that time? Or any possbile leads? At t...

Here's a question for the experts. I have a 1941 17ft. Deluxe Runabout, and I have the gray faced gauges. In addition, I have two gold trim strips that run horizontally across the gauge panel (dashboard). My question is are these gold strips correct? I have seen silver strips, and gold, so which is ...