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- Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:53 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1947 17 ft Deluxe Runabout (R-17 series) Factory Drawings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5644
Re: 1947 17 ft Deluxe Runabout (R-17 series) Factory Drawing
Rudy, You have a great model boat there. My first boat was a 1948 17' Deluxe R17-1224. Let us know what you are looking for. There are a couple of folks on the Boat Buzz that are currently restoring the same model boat. Do you have the hull card? What do you want to do with the boat? Will it be a us...
- Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:12 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Proper Boat Lift
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4596
Re: Proper Boat Lift
Thanks all...
I researched a little more and I am going with a 6,500# electric hoist with aluminum framed cradle with carpeted wood bunks to match my trailer.
I researched a little more and I am going with a 6,500# electric hoist with aluminum framed cradle with carpeted wood bunks to match my trailer.
- Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:45 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Bow Chocks for 1948 Deluxe Runabout
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4164
Re: Bow Chocks for 1948 Deluxe Runabout
Call Jim Stabb 815-344-9663 email him at finewoodboats@finewoodboats.com and he will fix you up with the correct chocks. Tell him your story and let him know exactly what you are looking for. Look up the part in the parts list for the 48 deluxe and give him the part number. If Jim does not have the ...
- Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:48 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Bow Chocks for 1948 Deluxe Runabout
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4164
Re: Bow Chocks for 1948 Deluxe Runabout
Pete
- Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:54 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Proper Boat Lift
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4596
Proper Boat Lift
Well we have talked a lot in the past about the correct trailer and bunks for our antique boats. Now I would like to hear from some of you about what you think is the best boat lift in your boat house for our boats. I am installing a new lift in my boathouse and before I charge out and create someth...
- Wed May 18, 2016 7:42 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1959 Chris-Craft KFL Engine idling issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4319
Re: 1959 Chris-Craft KFL Engine idling issues
I posted this back in 2013. "I have a KFL and if you pulled the carbs off the engine you had to remove the linkage. If you did not pull the carbs apart your problem is most likely the linkage is mis connected to one of the carbs. Remove the linkage and hook it to the proper hole in the carb lever. I...
- Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:35 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Breather - model K
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5143
Re: Breather - model K
On my KFL the Ventilating Valve Assembly is (AC 1552603)
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:32 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Registration numbers under varnish need changing
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10094
Re: Registration numbers under varnish need changing
Just a thought but maybe you could go to your DMV and ask them to accept the registration numbers you currently have on your boat. It is just a number and I am sure if it is from another state it would not be a duplication. I sold my 17' Deluxe to a fellow in Texas and he never did change the regist...
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:22 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Deluxe correct rubber floor?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3525
Re: Deluxe correct rubber floor?
Sorry here is the Restoration P/N RUB015 36"wide and RUB020 48"wide
I used the 48" wide There was also a thread on the BUZZ on this way back in 2005 I think
Pete
I used the 48" wide There was also a thread on the BUZZ on this way back in 2005 I think
Pete
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:18 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Deluxe correct rubber floor?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3525
Re: Deluxe correct rubber floor?
For my 1948 17' Deluxe I found it at Restoration Supply Company www.restorationstuff.com 1-800-306-7008 they had the correct black mat
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:53 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Proper Hose Clamps KLC engine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2040
Re: Proper Hose Clamps KLC engine
Ed,
The photo of the clamp you have is not correct. You can still find the correct clamps just phone a couple of the engine guys in the Rudder. I have enclosed a photo of the correct clamp.
Pete
The photo of the clamp you have is not correct. You can still find the correct clamps just phone a couple of the engine guys in the Rudder. I have enclosed a photo of the correct clamp.
Pete
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:29 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Oil Cooler Leak
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2758
Re: Oil Cooler Leak
There is a gasket on the top and bottom side. The gaskets can be purchased from VanNess
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:05 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Woodyboater Bryant's Marina 1946 Runabout
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5456
Re: Woodyboater Bryant's Marina 1946 Runabout
On my 1948 17' Deluxe the decks were putty filled and the cover boards and side planks had bungs. The 46 in the photo looks like they went light on the stain also. These old photo's are great to have when researching and wanting to put the boat back into original condition. I found some very valuabl...
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:06 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Woodyboater Bryant's Marina 1946 Runabout
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5456
Woodyboater Bryant's Marina 1946 Runabout
Take a look at Woodyboater today at the 1946 17' deluxe runabout. It really caught my eye to look at the stain on the hull sides with every bung standing out like dot's down it. Wow! the judges wouldn't even let them in the show with a look like that.
I call it Originality!
Pete
I call it Originality!
Pete
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:41 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 'K' Engine Fuel Pump Assembly Details
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3717
Re: 'K' Engine Fuel Pump Assembly Details
If you are rebuilding your fuel pump you should have the gaskets included. I keep a fuel pump around rebuilt so if I need it.
- Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:04 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 'K' Engine Fuel Pump Assembly Details
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3717
Re: 'K' Engine Fuel Pump Assembly Details
I documented a lot of this when I restored my Capri and engine.
Pete
- Fri Feb 12, 2016 7:53 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Steering Gear Lube
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4318
Re: Steering Gear Lube
Pete
- Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:52 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Correct Flooring 1951 19' Holiday?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3208
Re: Correct Flooring 1951 19' Holiday?
Why can't finding Raybelle be that easy? It is not a she.. 1951 flooring is available and 57-58 is almost unheard of... I am hoping one day someone calls me and says they have found a roll of Raybelle NOS laying on the shelf in the corner.
My only missing piece go figure "Raybelle"
My only missing piece go figure "Raybelle"
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:22 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Year or Date CC Switched from 6 volt to 12 volt?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4567
Re: Year or Date CC Switched from 6 volt to 12 volt?
6 volt Instrument with Resistor for 12 volt.jpg The battery may have been a 12v but many of the instruments were still 6 volt until the factory used them up. Example the 19' Capri changed from 6v to 12 on 6/14/57 but my Capri still had 6v instruments with resistors on 9/5/57. Chris-Craft wasted not...
- Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Year or Date CC Switched from 6 volt to 12 volt?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4567
Re: Year or Date CC Switched from 6 volt to 12 volt?
Brian, I did a lot of research to finish up the 19' Capri last year at the MM and I went through all the cards for the changes and this was the date of the 19' Capri voltage change. 6/14/1957 CP-19-636 Change from 6v to 12v electrical system Knotty Blonde was 9/5/57 and it was 12V Fun Stuff! Pete
- Tue Jan 05, 2016 9:57 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: capri crash pad
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3522
Re: capri crash pad
what are you looking for in the Capri Crash Pad? We may be able to help you.
Pete
Pete
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:00 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine Oil - What Do We Use
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13131
Re: Engine Oil - What Do We Use
Thanks much for the reply.. I looked at all the different reviews again and I have settled on the Brad Penn 30w.
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 7:59 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine Oil - What Do We Use
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13131
Engine Oil - What Do We Use
In the past I have always used Shell Rotella Straight SAE 30 motor oil. This week I started searching for the Rotella SAE 30 and only found Rotella Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil SAE 30. I spoke to a well known engine person and he directed me to the API website to check out the API designations on th...
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 6:54 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Chris Craft and Quality Control
- Replies: 37
- Views: 15358
Re: Chris Craft and Quality Control
My 1957 Capri Hull # CP-19-668 shipped on 9/5/57 and was built by several Craftsmen. I think the workmanship was absolutely fantastic for the time since my boat lasted 54 years before I touched it. I now have a boat that I am caring for put back into the most original state as possible for the next ...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:23 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5447
Re: Decks on 1955 17' Sportsman
George,
I have not spoken to Jeannie at Southern Crown Boatworks in a while but try and give her a call and see if they handle something close for you. 1-800-746-3857.
Also have you pulled up anything on Boat Buzz? Are you sure about the spelling? Could it be Raybelle?
Pete
I have not spoken to Jeannie at Southern Crown Boatworks in a while but try and give her a call and see if they handle something close for you. 1-800-746-3857.
Also have you pulled up anything on Boat Buzz? Are you sure about the spelling? Could it be Raybelle?
Pete
- Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:12 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Floor on 1955 17' Sportsman
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2969
Re: Floor on 1955 17' Sportsman
Some additional photo's of the floor boards. It never hurts to have more photo's..
Pete
FYI The fuel vent is in the stern
- Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:01 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Floor on 1955 17' Sportsman
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2969
Re: Floor on 1955 17' Sportsman
Hey George, My 55 Sportsman had original floor boards in it. I have my thoughts as to why Chris-Craft built the floor boards this way. My boat was a Special Sportsman which had ceiling panels. If you would have purchased this boat in a standard sportsman, I don't think it would have come with ceilin...
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:00 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Smelly KFL Breather Pipe
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5081
Re: Smelly KFL Breather Pipe
Ok it took me a minute to locate my KFL manual
P/N 5640 The "Ventilating Valve Assembly" (AC 1552603)
The other item is P/N 5396 The Flame Trap Assembly I believe
Located on page 8 in the manual
Pete
P/N 5640 The "Ventilating Valve Assembly" (AC 1552603)
The other item is P/N 5396 The Flame Trap Assembly I believe
Located on page 8 in the manual
Pete
- Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:27 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Smelly KFL Breather Pipe
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5081
Re: Smelly KFL Breather Pipe
The cigar looking thing that comes out of the valve cover is a filter and I just cleaned mine real good and reinstalled it. It keeps the oil out of the PCV. I had the number off the PCV and when I put my hands on it I will post. I cleaned both parts and they were fine. When you get the engine warm s...
- Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:21 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Smelly KFL Breather Pipe
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5081
Re: Smelly KFL Breather Pipe
The correct KFL as you will see in the factory brochure lower right bottom photo and also on my original engine. I never get those stinking oil fumes.
pete
pete