Now that I can post some pictures, progress on the big boat is being made. Some big pieces of wood.
Steve
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- Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:27 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20710
- Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:21 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20710
Re: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
Trying again to post pictures
- Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:06 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Paragon 25 XE Transmission Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3032
Re: Paragon 25 XE Transmission Question
I have had similar plates cut for automotive clutches and truck clutches. I would not recommend Laser cutting as this tends to harden the cut area and creates distortion due to heat stress. We tend now to water jet cut these as this is a cold abrasive type of cut. For material I would use surface gr...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:59 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20710
Re: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
Attempting to post pictures
Thanks
Thanks
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:37 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Picture test.
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:09 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20710
Re: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
Sorry but I guess the pictures were to big of a file. I will try again.
Steve
Steve
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:48 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20710
Re: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
So this is what we have been up to staying out of everybody’s way
The big job is underway.
Steve
The big job is underway.
Steve
- Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:57 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hull Construction
- Topic: Older fiberglass hull construction, better or not?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 43521
Re: Older fiberglass hull construction, better or not?
Although not fiberglass, the prior owner of our other boat used Epithanes on the top sides,over fiberglass on the decks, and epoxy primers on the planking. 4 years later, still looks like new. This was sprayed on. The Boat is in salt water year round. Very happy with it, has good UV resistance. Steve
- Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:30 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Thermostat for MCL
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1994
Thermostat for MCL
Having fitted manifolds and original style Holley thermostats to the MCL's in our Constellation, one has failed. Can anybody supply a part number or a supplier.
Thanks in advance.
Steve
Thanks in advance.
Steve
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 9:20 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Hard to start
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2884
Re: Hard to start
Steve, these engines when in good condition should start and run well at all times. The biggest thing that I have seen affecting this style of engine recently is the crap that we are being sold as gasoline. I have had 3 different old fire engines in my shop this year already with corroded inlet valv...
- Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:46 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20710
Re: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
Pictures to show all how bad this boat has become over the years.
- Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:22 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20710
Re: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
Thanks for the reply. We moved Wanderlust into the workshop last spring after being outside for many years elsewhere. First job was to level and straighten the hull. There has been poor repairs done to the starboard stern area years ago obviously to keep the boat floating. Over the months we straigh...
- Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:59 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20710
Re: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
Wanderlust has over the last year been moved into the workshop and restoration has begun. Recently I received a photograph of Wanderlust with the original owners onboard. Looking at the flags on the dock, Wanderlust is docked somewhere in Ohio and therefore must be on Lake Erie, or the Ohio River. F...
- Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:29 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Classic Chris on Mackinac Island
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4827
Re: Classic Chris on Mackinac Island
Looks like it could be Dulcinea, a 1954 53ft Constellation that is listed in the registry. We saw this great boat and tried to purchase 3-4 years ago. Dulcinea was being stored in Mackinac Michigan, maybe now has new owners if this is the same Constellation.
Steve
Steve
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:14 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Distributors
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7381
Re: Distributors
It seems I have had a similar issue. Heat may be a common problem with the newer Pertronix distributor conversions. When I purchased our Constellation in 2014, the boat was fitted with Pertronix distributors on the M engines. During the '14 boating season, no issues. While rebuilding the engines las...
- Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:48 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Gone boating
Lake Erie sunset last night
Steve
Lake Erie sunset last night
Steve
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:19 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Thanks to all for the comments and replies over the last 18 months. I got inspiration from the others posting on here as well as to be brave to undertake the repairs needed. Looking at the work done by Joanroy, and Troy on A B. was the help I needed to undertake this, plus others. To all, keep the p...
- Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:45 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
This past weekend was the 41st Annual North East Ohio ACBS Boat Show at Portage Lakes, Ohio. We decided to put Miss Conduct on the trailer and make a showing for two days to support the local Chapter. Amongst 50 or so runabouts a Constellation stands out above the rest. So much so that the Judges vo...
- Fri Jun 03, 2016 2:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Roof Spot light
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3113
Roof Spot light
Can anyone supply info or pictures of the correct roof mounted spotlight as fitted to a 1957 30' Constellation. Not sure if it should be fixed, or electrically moveable at this time. There is no signs of control rods for the manual types on the top windshield frames. Currently has a non working 1970...
- Sun May 29, 2016 12:40 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Launched Friday afternoon with a short run up the Grand River to the dock with a renaming ceremony yesterday.
A 2 hour run out on Lake Erie was successful as it was flat calm
Boating after 18 months
Steve
A 2 hour run out on Lake Erie was successful as it was flat calm
Boating after 18 months
Steve
- Wed May 25, 2016 9:44 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Doug, Wanderlust was last registered in Detroit in 1978. I am currently working thru the paperwork to keep the Documented Ship number, as some Coast Guard records conflict the information. Mike, as per the Decorative Styling Specifications dated 7-19-56 for the 30' Constelation, Aft Cockpit Floor, N...
- Tue May 24, 2016 10:10 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Thanks for the comments. As you all know these are not easy boats to maintain and take a lot of time to repair correctly. It has been a solid 18 months of work. Pulled the boat outside for a test of the engines and bilge pumps. Now with the sprinkler on the outside to start some swelling. Joanroy, a...
- Mon May 23, 2016 9:42 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
A couple of months have passed and we now have the engines installed, boat rewired, and finally have the floor finished.
Launch planned for the weekend
Steve
Launch planned for the weekend
Steve
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 11:08 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Thanks for the ideas on the roof repairs, that is the same idea that I had, but I wanted to see if anyone had experience with that type of repair. As to paint, I have used Interlux primer,4 coats sanded between each, and 2 coats of brightside white at full strength and then 2 coats with 50/50 bright...
- Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:54 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Progress has been good over the last months. Could not understand why the starboard engine would run 300-400 revs better than the port engine, only to find that the starboard engine is a MCL with a single carb fitted. When we purchased the boat 2 sets of MCL manifolds and carbs were included. Thanks...
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:51 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Joanroy, thanks for the info, the mahogany I have was purchased last winter and was stickered and on a shelf next to the boat. 6 quarter and then band sawed, planned and sanded to finish at 1/2". Therefore both garboard planks are from one piece of wood. Moisture content is 8-10%. I have cleaned out...
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:52 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
The question that I missed above is, when replacing the garboard planks, what is the recommended gaps, if any, for sealer to the keelson and second plank. Planking and boat is very dry after being in the workshop for the last year.
Thanks
Steve
Thanks
Steve
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:43 pm
- Forum: Constellation Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Cockpit floor
- Replies: 83
- Views: 45368
Re: Cockpit floor
Six months have gone by boat work has continued, the cockpit floor is completed, hull sides painted, windows removed and resealed, refrigerator refitted to the galley, and refinished the forward cabin. Removal of the garboard planks next to the keel because of cracking was interesting but it was goo...
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:56 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: removal of windows on Chris Craft Commander
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3558
Re: removal of windows on Chris Craft Commander
Having just removed, resealed the windows on our 1957 30' Constellation, all the pictures I can find look to be the same on the Commander. The forward cabin windshield glass is removed from the outside by removing the stainless trim around the glass. Carefully try to remove the drive nails that are ...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 7:53 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20710
Re: 1931 Model 277, Wanderlust
Now the real work begins