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by Kerry Price
Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Polishing stainless steel cutwater, transom bands and rub rails
Replies: 0
Views: 829

Polishing stainless steel cutwater, transom bands and rub rails

I am looking for suggestions on how to best go about polishing a cutwater, transom bands, and rub rails.
by Kerry Price
Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Polishing stainless steel cutwater, transom bands and rub rails
Replies: 1
Views: 1700

Polishing stainless steel cutwater, transom bands and rub rails

I am looking for suggestions on how to best go about polishing a cutwater, transom bands, and rub rails.
by Kerry Price
Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Horn repair
Replies: 12
Views: 9167

Re: Horn repair

Tagging on to this old post; I am putting my 1938 CC 19' Sportsman back together after a long restoration and just now taking a closer look at the horn which was not hooked up since purchased so I have no idea if it even works. For sure it is 6V and the boat has been converted to 12V. The (ground ?)...
by Kerry Price
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Sportsman framing
Replies: 3
Views: 2134

Re: Sportsman framing

What do you mean by 1/2" bigger? Longer, wider, deeper?
by Kerry Price
Sat May 27, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Steering Wheel Removal
Replies: 1
Views: 2248

Re: Steering Wheel Removal

For some reason, your pictures aren't showing up. It just says:
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by Kerry Price
Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:23 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: cutlass bearing length
Replies: 1
Views: 1886

cutlass bearing length

I need to replace my cutlass bearing. My strut is 1-1/4" dia X 5" long but the only bearings I can find are either 4" or 6" long. This is for a 1" dia. shaft. Will the 4" long bearing work or do I need the 6" bearing and cut it down to 5"?
by Kerry Price
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: water intake scoop - facing forward or aft?
Replies: 7
Views: 4487

Re: water intake scoop - facing forward or aft?

Revisiting this old post to clarify the position of the water intake through hull fitting. I did this procedure several years ago but with my boat currently kept out of state I can't readily look at it for reference. I am ready to install one on a current restoration that I initially disassembled so...
by Kerry Price
Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: repacement coil for a Model B
Replies: 1
Views: 1813

repacement coil for a Model B

I am needing to advise as to which replacement coil is needed on my 1938 Model B which was previously converted to a 12V system. The one I am replacing simply says "Use Without External Resister". I cannot find any information specifically for this engine. I have tried Tractor Supply locally and the...
by Kerry Price
Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Bedding shaft log
Replies: 3
Views: 1843

Re: Bedding shaft log

Hey Michael. Thanks for responding. Do you use the Boat Life: Life Caulk, or Life Seal?
by Kerry Price
Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Bungs or no bungs
Replies: 2
Views: 1701

Re: Bungs or no bungs

The topside and transom planks should all have wooden bungs. Not a filler. Your post wasn't clear whether you have already removed any of the topsides bungs. What did you find? I can't think of any substitute for wood that would take stain and varnish and blend with the planks. Send pictures if you ...
by Kerry Price
Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Bedding shaft log
Replies: 3
Views: 1843

Bedding shaft log

I'm getting ready to install the shaft log onto my 19" runabout. It had been previously installed with a (cork?) gasket and some type of bedding compound. I happen to have some Sikaflex 291 LOT handy and wondering if this would be a good product to use for this installation. I know others have used ...
by Kerry Price
Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:56 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: What are you working on during lock downs?
Replies: 12
Views: 6705

Re: What are you working on during lock downs?

Well, it's been a while since I've posted anything on this site but since you've asked I just finished installing a new 5200 bottom on a 1938 19' Sportsman that I first laid eyes on while attending the 2015 ACBS show in Minnesota while attending the pre-show day cruise on Lake Minnetonka. It was lov...
by Kerry Price
Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Engine ID Plate Brass Hammer Screws
Replies: 4
Views: 4769

Re: Engine ID Plate Brass Hammer Screws

Thanks, guys. Unfortunately, the only source I have found for brass is in the UK where they can be found through several sources. I went ahead and ordered some on ebay uk and having them sent to a family member there who will mail them to me. Otherwise, the shipping alone for 6 screws was going to b...
by Kerry Price
Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:13 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Engine ID Plate Brass Hammer Screws
Replies: 4
Views: 4769

Engine ID Plate Brass Hammer Screws

I am trying to locate some #4 X 1/4" brass hammer screws to attach my engine ID plate onto the exhaust manifold of my MBL and can't find them anywhere. I only need 6 or so. Does anyone know where to find these?
by Kerry Price
Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:05 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: How to increase oil pressure on MBL
Replies: 2
Views: 2562

Re: How to increase oil pressure on MBL

Jim, Thank you for your thorough explanation and fast response on this. According to the restorer, who incidentally was Van Ness Engineering, the oil pump was completely restored prior to shipping off to my mechanic up at Lake Muskoka, Canada. I will take your advice and first attach an oil gauge di...
by Kerry Price
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:10 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: How to increase oil pressure on MBL
Replies: 2
Views: 2562

How to increase oil pressure on MBL

I just installed a fully rebuilt MBL long block and while the oil pressure was showing to be around 40lbs when tested prior to putting into the boat it is now reading at only 15 +/- lbs on the dash gauge when running at around 2500RPM on the water. The oil gauge itself was rebuilt and has less than ...
by Kerry Price
Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Riviera Boot Stripe Widths
Replies: 5
Views: 3678

Re: Riviera Boot Stripe Widths

I can share with you what I know about the water line on my 1946 Custom which was the predecessor to the Riviera so maybe they used the same configuration. Her is a picture of the original paint lines which were buried under several coats of paint. If you look closely you can see the scribe lines. R...
by Kerry Price
Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Boot Stripe Colors
Replies: 9
Views: 8516

Re: Boot Stripe Colors

Ed,
I love this club! Thanks for sending me the the right direction. I just called and ordered a pint of the Robinson Apple Green boot top today.
by Kerry Price
Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Boot Stripe Colors
Replies: 9
Views: 8516

Re: Boot Stripe Colors

I was about to make a new post this morning on this very topic so I hope it is OK to add my inquiry to this thread. I have a 1938 19' Sportsman that has a red bottom and white boot stripe. Both are wrong. The bottom I know should be copper bronze and the boot stripe should be green. I have the botto...
by Kerry Price
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Painting an original bottom
Replies: 2
Views: 2284

Re: Painting an original bottom

Joanroy,
I appreciate your comments and thank you for the sound advice.
Kerry
by Kerry Price
Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:51 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Painting an original bottom
Replies: 2
Views: 2284

Painting an original bottom

I recently picked up a 1938 19' Sportsman that is for the most part an original boat. It has been kept in a boathouse for most of its life and otherwise lovingly cared for. The bottom is original and looks remarkably good for its age. I have gone over it thoroughly and have found the wood very solid...
by Kerry Price
Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Throttle control mechanical connection
Replies: 2
Views: 2839

Re: Throttle control mechanical connection

Here are a couple of pictures of the throttle assembly off of my 1946 20' Custom. I'm not sure if yours is like this or not.
by Kerry Price
Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Famowood
Replies: 10
Views: 5372

Re: Famowood

Then there is the super glue ding repair method. It works amazingly well but needs to be done over existing stain and varnish as you can not stain over the glue. If you are a member of ACBS go to their video section and scroll all the way to the 3rd video from the bottom titled: Varnish Repair Part ...
by Kerry Price
Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Famowood
Replies: 10
Views: 5372

Re: Famowood

Chris, I've been giving some more thought to your question and wondering if you can share with the group some additional information. Are you going to be staining the entire boat along with the area you are applying the wood filler? Are you filling a hole, crack...how big and how wide? Is this in a ...
by Kerry Price
Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Famowood
Replies: 10
Views: 5372

Re: Famowood

I have only used (oil based) Famo on the bottom which gets painted. Where are you using it? Not where you are planning to stain and varnish I hope. It won't look right.
by Kerry Price
Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:01 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Retractable mooring cover
Replies: 2
Views: 2419

Retractable mooring cover

I am looking into keeping my boat on a lift in a covered slip here in Texas and have been looking at a couple of different options to keep the boat protected from the elements like sun, dust, wind, rain,bugs and whatever else that may mess with the boat interior and finish. At first I was thing to j...
by Kerry Price
Mon Oct 05, 2015 8:20 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: How to update hull registry?
Replies: 10
Views: 6142

Re: How to update hull registry?

Steve, Several years ago when I was in the process of restoring my particular boat I took it upon myself to see if I could find how many of the 366, 1946-1949 20' Chris Craft Custom Runabouts produced were still out there. When the registry was first implemented I was asked by the club to enter all ...
by Kerry Price
Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2261

Re: Oil Leak

Jim,
Good advise. Bought a roll today and laid it under the engine. Stay tuned.
by Kerry Price
Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2261

Re: Oil Leak

Wow...additional dip stick ports. That's so painfully obvious now. It went right over my head. So the screw is actually a dipstick plug. I don't want to mess with it if I don't have to. Thank you for that Jim! I have checked the lower sections of the pan looking for oil sources, including the rear s...
by Kerry Price
Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2261

Oil Leak

I am trying to address the source of oil in my bilge and found a fitting on my engine block that has some oil accumulated around its surface. I'm not sure what this fitting is or how to address it. It looks like a screw of some sort with a ridged perimeter like on a dime. The center of the screw has...