I just started painting the bottom of my 1950 CC. Riv,I put a new 5200 bottom on it with new planks and 4 coats of interlux 2000e now I have 2 coats of Epifanes Yacht Enamel on it, my question is I'm going to put a third coat of Enamel on it but it looks like there's orange peel in the paint finish ...

I finished putting on a 5200 bottom and now I put one row of new side planks,should I finish planking the sides then paint the bottom or will it matter ?

When Installing new side planks do I need to use any kind of Adhesive/Sealant to secure the plank to the Battens or can I just screw the planks to the new Battens ?

Right now I have my boat up side down on the trailer and just finishing the bottom,when I start putting on new side planks can I leave the boat the way it is ? or is it better to flip it right side up ?

Finally Don I get a honest answer, I used to be on your form and asked the same question and all I got was smart ass remarks and in the last one you told me Dude just deal with it,so I told you that you don't have to be a Dick and you had me removed from your Form, so thanks for your honest answer,f...

Wasn't It !!!! Will this become a issue?

I am restoring a 1950 CC Riv.and I put a new 5200 Bottom on it,now I am primer it with Interlux 2000e Epoxy Primer and using gray then white primer and for some reason the primer is cracking in the seams, anybody have any Ideas why ?I have notice that the white comes out thinner than the gray when m...

That was my hall number and my Hall card was Dated 6-28-50,not sure how many they made in 1950.If you get a line on a KBL motor let me know I don't care what shape it's in just not cracked block

I am restoring a 1950 18' Riviera and my Hall number is R-18-368 and from the research I have done from 1950-1954 they built 1210 of the 18' Riviera's, I am looking for a KBL motor that's what came with the boat,trying to keep it as original as possible.

My shop is the driveway and I am on the West coast so I am subject to the weather,would cleaning out the seams and using Sika 291 ?

I am restoring a 1950 CC Riv.and put a new 5200 bottom on it new planks and everything,2 coats of CPES and then 3 coats of 2000e epoxy primer,then I notice cracks in the 5200 seams,the bottom was completed about 3 months ago before the primer was put on, the CPES was put on right after the bottom wa...

When I start installing side planks do I need to use 5200 on the edges of the planks when I install the new planks ?

Just remember you get what you pay for !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are the pictures of my prints

Now is that 4 inches outside to outside or 4 inches face of glass? I just bought 2 gauges one is a Tach and the other is a Oil/Amp and they both are 4 inches outside to outside,I am not sure if they are the right ones for my boat, Thanks for your information

Thats my problem I don't have the old dash board and the prints I have from the Mariners Museum,one shows 4 gauges,Tach,Oil,Temp and Ammeter but on the wiring diagram it shows a oil/temp gauge?

Hello,does anyone know the correct sizes for the gauges on a 1950 Riviera ?

Have you tried TNfastners.com

Hello,I would like to replace my Westinghouse spot light bulb 4543 6v with a 12v bulb I am having a hard time finding one can anyone help?

This may sound dumb but when people talk about Pre-war boats what years are they talking about?

Thanks Mike,they did use white oak

I am rebuilding my transom and would like to know is it better to use solid wood and try to bend it to get that 4 inch curve in it or can I Laminate pieces together to make it easier to make the curve ?

Thanks Dreed and have a great Holiday

My boat has nothing its a shell,and I will be replacing about 85 % of the wood

I am restoring a 1950 Chris Craft Riviera and trying to find a good place to find a Steering Column and gear box I don't even know what type it is, Can anyone help me ?

Yes, I am interested in the fuel trim ring I don't care if it has to be chromed, how much do you want for it,my E-mail is allan.guhl@ yahoo.com, Thank You Allan

Thanks for the pictures,no help on how to get correct part numbers?

Thanks I sent Jim a E-mail just waiting for his response, I see you have a Riv. is there any good place where I can get part numbers for My Riv. ? I got a hall card its very limited on Info.I like to shop E-Bay and I just want the get the right part, I am looking for all the running gear,engine,prop...

I have a 1950 Chris craft riviera and trying to find out what sizes is the filler tube and the trim ring,does anyone know the part number for the trim ring ? I got a trim ring but I think its to big.

I got my Hall package about 6 months ago, and I even called them they told me for my 1950 Riveria they didn't have a parts list,so if anyone with a 1950 Riveria I can sure use some help.