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- Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:08 am
- Forum: Gar Wood - General Discussion
- Topic: evolution of gar wood design
- Replies: 20
- Views: 20523
evolution of gar wood design
I guess perhaps discussing design isnt exactly the hottest topic on the buzz, but it is of interest at least to me. Again your insights provide a lot of food for thought. Particularly the stylistic tricks to enhance the appearance of the boats. Perhaps the club could have a contest to find out what ...
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:17 pm
- Forum: Gar Wood - General Discussion
- Topic: evolution of gar wood design
- Replies: 20
- Views: 20523
gar wood
Thanks, bill, there is a lot to digest here. I am impressed with your level of knowledge beyond just cc. Based on the conrad book, it seems that chris craft first went to the flush deck starting in 1932, and then expanding to other models. To me, this is the classic 30's style, with the dark king pl...
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:47 pm
- Forum: Gar Wood - General Discussion
- Topic: evolution of gar wood design
- Replies: 20
- Views: 20523
evolution of gar wood design
Some of you may have seen the series of pictures in the current issue of classic boating about the evolution of chris craft design during the 30's from raised deck thru to the torpedo style. I am wondering if gar wood went thru any similar design evolution? Also who did the design work for gar wood?
- Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:46 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: New CC owner - 1956 42' Express Cruiser!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5714
corsair
Best wishes to you!. According to jerry conrad's book, chris-craft the essential guide, the 42 corsair was made for three model years, 1956-1958. Series Cr-42-601--612, was the 1957 model. (11 made in 56, 4 in 58, for a total model production of 27.) Chris model years were like car models, so it is ...
- Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:22 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Boat insurance
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8295
insurance
I agree completely with the hagerty recommendation and the timing.
- Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:11 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: What the heck is a Clipper Bow?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23515
clipper bow
This is a great line that I just stumbled into. It raises the question in my mind why we dont have a separate section on "design" or aesthetics. There are sections for engines, electrical, wood, etc. but I was surprised to discover that there was not a section specifically devoted to design matters....
- Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:23 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
- Topic: 1962 16' Corsair
- Replies: 17
- Views: 25242
1962 16' corsair
This is way cool. Sorry you are letting it go. Please let the new owner know that we would be thrilled to have them involved in the club if they are not already a member.
- Wed May 14, 2008 3:29 pm
- Forum: From the Club
- Topic: Hull Registry Now Online!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11497
hull registry
great job. sure would be helpful, however, if we could search by year, too.
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:01 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1942 Special Runabout
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4233
1942 special runabout
I might add that the hull sequence you referenced was for the deluxe runabout series. But i suspect the change was made around that time for all runabouts as a result of new coast guard ventilation requirements. since the 1942 special runabout would presumably have had production start around july o...
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:54 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1942 Special Runabout
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4233
1942 special runabout
according to jerry conrad's: chris craft, the essential guide, there were 241 hulls built, from serial nos. 17-100 thru 17-340.
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:43 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Pre-war life jackets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5894
pre-war life jackets
Thanks for the clarification. Yes I would be interested. Given the limited storage in my boat, having them coast guard approved, if that is feasible, would allow them to serve two purposes.
- Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:54 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Pre-war life jackets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5894
pre-war life jacket
bill, this is a very nice jacket. However, I still would be interested in knowing how it relates stylistically to some known pre-war jackets.
- Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:08 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Pre-war life jackets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5894
pre-war life preservers
Well, I guess my preference would be to find an example of a common pre-war life jacket, and then use that as a model, but with modern materials, etc. but maintaining the "look" of a vintage jacket.
- Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:14 am
- Forum: On the Hard
- Topic: Hot Tip on Custom Trailers for Chris Crafts
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17653
hot tips on custom trailers
I can second the comment on Ryan trailers. They are really superior to anything else i have seen out there and they can be completely customized to suit your needs and desires, such as custom colors,etc.
- Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:01 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Pre-war life jackets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5894
pre-war life preservers
yes, I guess the civilian ones may have been different. There is a merchant marine life jacket photo in the website for the national world war 11 museum; also I think the ones issued to the navy and the air force seemed to have an inflatable chamber on either side of the front and hence I think thes...
- Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:37 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Pre-war life jackets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5894
pre-war life preservers
funny coincidence, isnt it, Bill? they look nice but my recollection is that the front part consists of 2 more cylindrically filled pieces, one on each side, rather than a series of smaller tubes in a vest arrangement. I will try to see if i can find a picture of someone in the navy during the war t...
- Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:15 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Pre-war life jackets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5894
Pre-war life jackets
anyone have a good source for authentic style pre-war life jackets, like a "mae west" or whatever? thanks.
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:33 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 6 Volt trickle chargers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3915
- Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:57 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Orange Deck Stripes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2939
orange deck stripe
don ayers or brian robinson may be helpful here.
- Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:08 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: All about the 20' Custom 1946-49
- Replies: 90
- Views: 49352
all about 20 ft. custom
Actually, earlier than that. my 38 deluxe runabout has them. they are wedge shaped to make the step pad flat against a sloping edge of the deck.
- Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:28 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KBL Exhaust Elbow
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3065
- Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:23 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Goverment Number
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7858
As far as the coast guard numbers that were issued prior to the states issuing numbers, (which is different from having a "documented vessel", I checked in the late 80's here with the seattle coast guard and they had thrown out all the records for them in this district, at least. You could check you...
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:08 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 6 Volt trickle chargers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3915
6 Volt trickle chargers
Does anyone have a recommendation as to 6 volt trickle chargers for winter time use? I see a number of different brands listed. thanks.
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:33 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Factory Original Tool Kit
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14395
tool kit
I guess what would be helpful for me would be a list of what exact tools were in the little bag don gave us a picture of. Some of the pictures contain quite a few tools. thanks.
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:16 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Factory Original Tool Kit
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14395
tool kit
Thanks much! We now have several pictures with different items. were they all part of the pre-war kit, such as spark plug remover, 4 wrenches, etc? Anyway, as to the manufacture of the tools. A little history. Starting in the later 50's, inexpensive japanese products like cigarette lighters, small t...
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:22 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Factory Original Tool Kit
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14395
tool kit
Mine doesnt have the pin but otherwise looks like the one in photo 3.
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:21 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Factory Original Tool Kit
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14395
tool kit
thanks, don. this is great.
- Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:34 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Factory Original Tool Kit
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14395
factory original tool kit
funny you should ask. I have a 38 deluxe runabout (71277)and I have the original crank. I dont have any of the other tools, do you? I understand they were basic like a screwdriver and wrench, etc. but not sure what else. would you like a picture of it?
- Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:36 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Six volt vs. twelve volt?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7744
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:11 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Clum Switch Keys
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12615