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by ChrisCav63
Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: Cavalier Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: 1964 Cavalier 26' Futura-What is this??
Replies: 6
Views: 8213

Re: 1964 Cavalier 26' Futura-What is this??

Thanks All

Surely had me stumped. Searchlight is long gone so don't see the need to replace. Too many other things to work on.

Duane
by ChrisCav63
Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: Cavalier Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: 1964 Cavalier 26' Futura-What is this??
Replies: 6
Views: 8213

1964 Cavalier 26' Futura-What is this??

HI CCABC Friends Recently purchased this boat, but have no idea what this gizmo is. (Bought through a 2nd party, they didn't know either) It sits in front of the helm, goes into the cabin above the headliner and heads towards the starboard side. Looks like a cable of some sort but its frozen. Haven'...
by ChrisCav63
Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:14 am
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Natuolex Vinyl flooring
Replies: 6
Views: 9246

Re: Natuolex Vinyl flooring

Thanks All

Paul at Woodies is making the material in 54” widths but at $112.50 a running yard it’s a bit pricey for my needs. Like the EVA idea, would be interested to hear how it turns out. I have all winter to work on flooring

Appreciate all the ideas

Duane
by ChrisCav63
Wed Nov 22, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Original 283: Refurbrish or rebuiild ??
Replies: 3
Views: 3410

Original 283: Refurbrish or rebuiild ??

Hi CCABC Friends I recently bought a 1964 Cavalier 26' Futura (to go along with my 1963) which has the original 283 motor. As I have all winter to work on the boat, I plan to restore as much of the running gear as possible. Since I have the cockpit sole torn out, now is the time to work on the motor...
by ChrisCav63
Wed Nov 22, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Natuolex Vinyl flooring
Replies: 6
Views: 9246

Natuolex Vinyl flooring

Hi CCABC Friends I'm restoring a 1964 CC Cavalier that has the original cockpit flooring. (pic attached) I understand Nautolex no longer makes this material and it is out-of-stock with dealers. Does anyone know where some might be hidden? I will need 4 linear yards, depending on width. I need 2 piec...
by ChrisCav63
Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Cavalier engine restoration-where to start?
Replies: 4
Views: 3779

Re: Cavalier engine restoration-where to start?

Hi All Well, I took others advice and begin looking for a 283 to add to my boat. Hard to believe, I found one very close to home and in running condition. Even harder to believe, it came in a 1964 CC 26' Futura. So I now have 2-26 footers in my yard. So the restoration continues with the new boat Du...
by ChrisCav63
Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Cavalier engine restoration-where to start?
Replies: 4
Views: 3779

Re: Cavalier engine restoration-where to start?

Thanks, John. I've heard much the same advice for several others, including Paul at Woodies Restorations. As my current motor is frozen, seems best to find a 283-H to rebuild rather than continue to try to fix the 455. Maybe with winter coming on, someone out there will be upgrading their motor and ...
by ChrisCav63
Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Cavalier engine restoration-where to start?
Replies: 4
Views: 3779

Cavalier engine restoration-where to start?

HI CCABC Friends Several years ago, I ‘rescued’ a 1963 CC Cavalier Futura 26’ from a farmer’s field. Surprisingly, the hull was in pretty good shape, no dry rot anywhere. As near as I can tell, almost all the original fittings, cushions, instruments etc. are still on the boat. The original deck and ...
by ChrisCav63
Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Restoring a Cavalier-where to start?
Replies: 0
Views: 5177

Restoring a Cavalier-where to start?

HI CCABC Friends Several years ago, I ‘rescued’ a 1963 CC Cavalier Futura 26’ from a farmer’s field. Surprisingly, the hull was in pretty good shape, no dry rot anywhere. As near as I can tell, almost all the original fittings, cushions, instruments, etc. are still on the boat. The original deck and...
by ChrisCav63
Mon May 25, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: Cavalier Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: Forward hatch cover for CC Futura
Replies: 3
Views: 7041

Re: Forward hatch cover for CC Futura

Thanks for the ideas. Seems I may be over thinking my repairs (And, apologies for not responding earlier...my computer was in worse shape than the boat)

Duane
by ChrisCav63
Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: Cavalier Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: Forward hatch cover for CC Futura
Replies: 3
Views: 7041

Forward hatch cover for CC Futura

Hi All Rescued a 1963 CC Cavalier Futura 26' earlier this year from a farmyard and have way more questions than answers. (Boat name " PROJECT ” listed in the Hull Registry.) Not trying to restore to show condition as original motor and vinyl decking are long gone. Still, would like to get it back on...