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- Tue Jun 07, 2016 1:28 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: transmission gear reduction
- Replies: 1
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transmission gear reduction
I have a 1959 chriscraft ski boat with a 283 engine I am wanting to get a different prop to match the elevation I am at but I need to know what if any the gear reduction is? I found what the stamped of tag numbers mean in the owners manual however I can't find any numbers on the transmission that co...
- Tue May 17, 2016 8:59 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: different style throttle
- Replies: 2
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different style throttle
My 59 chris craft ski boat has the original in the dash pull type throttle control that my wife finds hard to operate, any ideas on what to replace it with that looks that era that would be more of a conventional off to your right side handle type.
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- Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:29 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: porpoising 1959 cc ski boat
- Replies: 9
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Re: porpoising 1959 cc ski boat
Thanks everyone
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 3:22 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: porpoising 1959 cc ski boat
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5783
Re: porpoising 1959 cc ski boat
My 1959 cc ski boat starts porpoising at 32 mph, has anyone else had this problem or have any ideas on how to fix it? Are you still running the 283 or has it been changed to a 350? Wedges on the bottom at the transom will cure the problem but it will knock off some speed. Does it still have the ori...
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:12 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: porpoising 1959 cc ski boat
- Replies: 9
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porpoising 1959 cc ski boat
My 1959 cc ski boat starts porpoising at 32 mph, has anyone else had this problem or have any ideas on how to fix it?