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by 10blade
Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: 1969 CC Ski Boat, eBay listing.
Replies: 7
Views: 6283

Well I thought about it. And I looked at the boats posted and how frequently (or infrequently) they are posted...and went with eBay. The actual posting charge was only just over $12. BUT, if it sells, I pay $125. I'm guessing it'll sell, there's already been a bid. The choice of where to post it was...
by 10blade
Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: 1969 CC Ski Boat, eBay listing.
Replies: 7
Views: 6283

1969 CC Ski Boat, eBay listing.

My little ski boat is up for auction. I've greatly, greatly appreciated the sage advice from contributers at this outstanding resource for Chris-Craft. Ya'll helped me through an issue with my shaft log (no snickering, please, this is a serious post...) and with the Ivalite and the rudder. You've ta...
by 10blade
Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Alternator
Replies: 5
Views: 4555

Thanks to everyone for the prompt advice!

Unfortunately the boat's up at the lake so I can't take the alternator out. I'll give the ARCO folks a call and see if they can tell me with some certainty which alternator I need. If not, I can always go with chris-craft-parts.com

Thanks again
Nate
by 10blade
Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Alternator
Replies: 5
Views: 4555

Alternator

Hey all! Quick question for the experts: I need a new alternator. Well, I think I do. The battery in my 1969 ski boat doesn't hold a charge AND if I unplug the battery (while the motor's running) and then turn on the Ivalite, the engine cuts off immediately. That tells me that it's not producing eno...
by 10blade
Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Ivalite repair
Replies: 0
Views: 7138

Ivalite repair

Let me start by saying that if I knew the repair was actually going to work, I'd have taken some photos. Alright. The signs: the inner cable of my Ivalite was visible when the handle was in the neutral (i.e. light is on the horizon) position. So either the cable was too long, or the housing around i...
by 10blade
Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: I found something. Can anyone help identify a part?
Replies: 4
Views: 4635

Under an hour and I have an answer. Thanks.
by 10blade
Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: I found something. Can anyone help identify a part?
Replies: 4
Views: 4635

I found something. Can anyone help identify a part?

So I'm busy cleaning the bilge of my little ski boat and I come across a piece of metal (see photos). It was sitting unattached to anything half submerged in bilge water in the narrow area just to the side of the main engine compartment. I'm not sure what that area's called, it's the space through w...
by 10blade
Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:38 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: water in bilge
Replies: 3
Views: 4731

I think you may have something with the exhaust area being the culprit. I plan on resealing beneath the rub-rails when I replace them this winter and I'll reseal around the exhaust too. I've heard good things about 3M 5200 and 4200. Hey, while I have your attention, it's clear that my current rub-ra...
by 10blade
Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Is my rudder bent?
Replies: 5
Views: 11733

No, it's an inboard 327Q. The offset of the assembly is easily explained as a convenience feature during removal of the prop shaft. I should've figured that out immediately. The slight angle of the rudder itself...not so easy. You see, it wouldn't be a stretch to imagine that a previous owner smacke...
by 10blade
Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Is my rudder bent?
Replies: 5
Views: 11733

So I'm looking things over: the whole rudder assembly (including the fiberglass depression into which the external rudder support bracket sits) is shifted about three-quarters of an inch to port. So that's shifted AND the rudder's bent. This has to be part of the design. I have to leave things alone...
by 10blade
Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Is my rudder bent?
Replies: 5
Views: 11733

That should read "7-8 degree shift" sorry
by 10blade
Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Is my rudder bent?
Replies: 5
Views: 11733

Is my rudder bent?

My rudder veers slightly to port. It's straight until emerging from the hull then makes about a 7-8 shift to the left and is perfectly straight (albeit directly slightly left) throughout it's course outside the boat. I've removed it and given it a good looking-over. It's not damaged. It truly seems ...
by 10blade
Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: water in bilge
Replies: 3
Views: 4731

water in bilge

Hello all! The short version of my question goes like this: when does one diagnose a leaky stuffing box? Should the shaft log be turning? or idling? or neither? The long version goes like this: On the maiden voyage with my 17 foot glass ski boat, I noted quite a bit of vibration at moderate speeds. ...
by 10blade
Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Electrical Systems
Topic: Help with tachometer-1969 Ski boat.
Replies: 7
Views: 13897

Well I couldn't believe my eyes, but, it worked. Worked fine. Worked all weekend long. So I guess if it ever stops working, I can fix it, but more importantly, I can rest assured that the tach itself works.
Thanks,
Nate
by 10blade
Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: 1966 CC Corsair Sport V
Replies: 13
Views: 15808

Nice. Get the photos online and get ready for some fun times.
by 10blade
Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:23 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Electrical Systems
Topic: Help with tachometer-1969 Ski boat.
Replies: 7
Views: 13897

Thanks drrot. I think everything may be ok. I got behind the tach and removed an L-shaped connector. I took this apart, cleaned/greased the gears well and lubed up the spinning bit on the back of the tach itself (so that it spun freely and so that I could see the tach needle move). I reassembled the...
by 10blade
Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Electrical Systems
Topic: Help with tachometer-1969 Ski boat.
Replies: 7
Views: 13897

I unscrewed the tach cable from the rear of the tach and was surprised to find that the small metal pin which attaches to the cable EASILY fell off and remained with the tach. After dislodging it (and removing quite a build-up of crud) I unscrewed the cable from the rear of the engine to inspect the...
by 10blade
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Electrical Systems
Topic: Help with tachometer-1969 Ski boat.
Replies: 7
Views: 13897

That is exactly the kind of info I need. Thanks. If it's not turning, I'll start this thread up again.
Nate
by 10blade
Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Electrical Systems
Topic: Help with tachometer-1969 Ski boat.
Replies: 7
Views: 13897

Help with tachometer-1969 Ski boat.

Hello all, The tachometer in my recently purchased 1969 ski boat doesn't work. The gentleman who owned it prior casually remarked that it needed a new cable. I think I laughed and that was that. Well, it may be the cable...or it may not. I have no idea. Is there a diagnostic work-up one might underg...