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by Captain Nemo
Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Color for seats/ cushions for a 56 CC Sedan cruiser.
Replies: 11
Views: 2035

Re: Color for seats/ cushions for a 56 CC Sedan cruiser.

I was hoping someone would come up with the old samples. 🙂
by Captain Nemo
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Color for seats/ cushions for a 56 CC Sedan cruiser.
Replies: 11
Views: 2035

Re: Color for seats/ cushions for a 56 CC Sedan cruiser.

Judging from the condition, I believe the upholstery to be original.
by Captain Nemo
Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Color for seats/ cushions for a 56 CC Sedan cruiser.
Replies: 11
Views: 2035

Re: Color for seats/ cushions for a 56 CC Sedan cruiser.

Hi, My ‘56 has the original upholstery in flame as the hull card says. It is more of a yellow color Naugahyde.
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Sorry for the flipped pic🤨
by Captain Nemo
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Hatch drawings for a 56 CC Sedan Cruiser with flying bridge
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: Hatch drawings for a 56 CC Sedan Cruiser with flying bridge

Sorry, :( I am trying to hang on to as many original parts as I can. I may someday refasten the windshield to gain clearance for the trim piece.
by Captain Nemo
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Hatch drawings for a 56 CC Sedan Cruiser with flying bridge
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: Hatch drawings for a 56 CC Sedan Cruiser with flying bridge

Assuming that the hatches are the same size. Outside of the opening measures 21” wide x 21” long. The hatch is 22 1/4” wide and 21” long overall. The fwd half is 10 3/8” and the aft section is 10 1/2”. I removed the drip edge because the windshield has settled and caused a clearance problem.
by Captain Nemo
Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Hatch drawings for a 56 CC Sedan Cruiser with flying bridge
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: Hatch drawings for a 56 CC Sedan Cruiser with flying bridge

I can get you some close up pics and measurements when I get down to the boat.
by Captain Nemo
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Hatch drawings for a 56 CC Sedan Cruiser with flying bridge
Replies: 11
Views: 2985

Re: Hatch drawings for a 56 CC Sedan Cruiser with flying bridge

My 28 footer has a two piece hatch with a piano hinge. There was like a drip edge gutter thing that runs across where it meets the top of the cabin door. I could get you some pictures if you really need them.
by Captain Nemo
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Slow Power Loss a Mystery
Replies: 2
Views: 2260

Re: Slow Power Loss a Mystery

Hi Ray, Seems like you have been pretty thorough with your diagnostics. One thing that might be suspect is the pertronics unit, you might want to swap that out with traditional points. Might be worth a try?
by Captain Nemo
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: water pump grease
Replies: 6
Views: 5033

Re: water pump grease

Hi, Yes, you do remove the cap. Clean out any funky grease that might be in there. Pack enough grease in the fitting on the pump and in the cap to allow the cap to turn on a few threads.
Before a day of running give the caps a turn to keep grease in the pump.
by Captain Nemo
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Newbie - 1962 Chris Craft Ski Boat
Replies: 2
Views: 3594

Re: Newbie - 1962 Chris Craft Ski Boat

Welcome to the Buzz and to the CCABC! First off, post pictures of your boat if you can. We would all like to see your new purchase. You described your boat has a traditional bottom and has been out of the water for some time. Depending on the condition it will probably need some soaking before launc...
by Captain Nemo
Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Repair damage to transom/deck corner
Replies: 2
Views: 2376

Re: Repair damage to transom/deck corner

Ouch! The easy fix would be put some good filler in it and sand to shape, patch in some stain and varnish. The best fix would be to cut that section out and put in a dutchman.
by Captain Nemo
Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Help new bottom or fiberglass?
Replies: 4
Views: 2419

Re: Help new bottom or fiberglass?

The old rule of thumb was $1,000.00 per foot for a bottom replacement to start. I’m sure that has changed. So the numbers are probably not too far out of line.
It’s really all about what sort of cost you are willing to incur.
by Captain Nemo
Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:13 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Help new bottom or fiberglass?
Replies: 4
Views: 2419

Re: Help new bottom or fiberglass?

Hi, Welcome to the Boat Buzz. The question you're asking really isn't an either or answer IMHO it's an emphatic no on glassing over an existing bottom. If there are any problems glassing just encapsulates them and exacerbates any rot that may be there. You may get by for a season or two but anything...
by Captain Nemo
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Fog Bell location
Replies: 3
Views: 2225

Re: Fog Bell location

Thanks. :)
by Captain Nemo
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Fog Bell location
Replies: 3
Views: 2225

Re: Fog Bell location

I don’t know where they would have placed it at the factory, it’s hard to say. I’d say any place convenient would do. I have mine mounted to Stb of the helm on my 28’r.
by Captain Nemo
Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Suddenly poor running, KBL
Replies: 3
Views: 1534

Re: Suddenly poor running, KBL

Check and see if you fouled something around your prop or shaft.
by Captain Nemo
Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Another deck seam question
Replies: 5
Views: 3317

Re: Another deck seam question

Hi Jim,
This usually happens on the live seams, which looks like here. It helps on the deeper seams if you pay in a little cotton before you caulk those.
by Captain Nemo
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Vapor Lock Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1567

Re: Vapor Lock Issues

Did you rule out the coil? They can fail when hot and start back up when cooled back down.
by Captain Nemo
Mon Mar 21, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: Ask Hagerty
Topic: Hagerty discontinues classic boat insurance
Replies: 3
Views: 3778

Re: Hagerty discontinues classic boat insurance

Hi, I just within the last couple months renewed my policy w/ Hagerty for my cruiser. I didn’t get any notification like that.
I hear a lot about Grundy insurance. I couldn’t tell you what they might require to get a policy for your boat though.
Good luck.
by Captain Nemo
Mon Feb 28, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: ‘57 CC Sedan bow decking
Replies: 4
Views: 3445

Re: ‘57 CC Sedan bow decking

Originally the foredeck on these sedan cruisers had a plywood deck covered in canvas painted a sand color.
by Captain Nemo
Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Old original K motor start up
Replies: 6
Views: 2752

Re: Old original K motor start up

I see www.classiboatconnection.com has user manuals for Chris Craft engines. The rotations are referred to as right hand or opposite. Right hand engines were used for single screw applications, meaning turning clockwise as viewed from the aft end. In twin screws the opposite rotation was installed o...
by Captain Nemo
Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Hot K exhaust elbow
Replies: 2
Views: 1636

Re: Hot K exhaust elbow

Not unusual. The elbow will get pretty hot towards the flange at the manifold where the cooling water doesn’t reach. The burnt paint there does look unsightly but it’s normal. I have bronze replacement elbows which I leave unpainted, they gain a nice patina.
by Captain Nemo
Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: CC Porthole Rod Support
Replies: 3
Views: 4524

Re: CC Porthole Rod Support

Glad to see one. Mine sits precariously in a notch on the edge of the wood. I wondered what was supposed to be there. I think that it was removed because it looks like it might cause some interference when clambering in and out of the hatch.
by Captain Nemo
Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Old original K motor start up
Replies: 6
Views: 2752

Re: Old original K motor start up

Good point, also stay away from any synthetic oils too. The reverse gear will not work because they are too slick.
by Captain Nemo
Sun Jan 02, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Old original K motor start up
Replies: 6
Views: 2752

Re: Old original K motor start up

Welcome to the Boat Buzz. First I assume the K turns free. You can begin by doing a compression test to rule out any problems like stuck valves, which these are notorious for if they have sat for extended periods without being turned over. If that goes well I would still spray the cylinders with som...
by Captain Nemo
Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Correct Burgee
Replies: 1
Views: 3031

Re: Correct Burgee

Welcome Les, to the Boat Buzz. In the Essential guide the photo is what I assume is one of the earlier model which has the straight style burgee with the postwar script. From what I understand the runabouts had red burgees and the cruisers were blue.
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by Captain Nemo
Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: 1963 constellation 42
Replies: 1
Views: 3825

Re: 1963 constellation 42

A free boat that’s useable, sounds good. Post some pics if you can.
by Captain Nemo
Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: New owner of a Chris Craft 1964 36 foot Challenger
Replies: 1
Views: 3352

Re: New owner of a Chris Craft 1964 36 foot Challenger

Welcome to the Boat Buzz! There are many knowledgeable individuals here, so feel free to post any questions here on the board. We’ll do our best to answer any.