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- Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:51 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hull Construction
- Topic: Removing paint from fiberglass and gelcoat
- Replies: 11
- Views: 24253
If you decide to use MEK, please do so with great care. It is a carcinogen and generally just not good to be around. It soaks into the skin, is bad to inhale and extremely flammable. I have had moderate success with a product called Soy Strip form the Franmar company. It is very safe to work with an...
- Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:28 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Flame arrestor for 1971 XK19
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5379
- Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:20 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Shaft Packing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2326
- Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:52 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1972 Chris Craft lancer 23
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17860
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:08 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Propeller selection
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5566
Peter recently asked if I had more recent photos of my project. I've only been able to get the boat in the water once and then without the windshield and engine hatch. Here's a few of the latest pics. Patrick http://www.postimage.org/gx2tHoaA.jpg http://www.postimage.org/aV2ch05S.jpg http://www.post...
- Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:08 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Boat transport
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2173
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:42 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Prop steer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11435
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:30 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Prop steer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11435
Prop steer
I realize this may sound a little crazy, but I believe an issue like this was addressed before here on the Buzz. I took my newly refurbished XK19 out for the first time on Sunday. All went well except for a steering issue. When going from a standstill to full throttle the boat jerked to port and did...
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:44 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
- Topic: XK 6.9
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4143
XK 6.9
I believe someone was looking for an originla 6.9 recently. I just found this one on Craigslist.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/boa/765855262.html
Patrick
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/boa/765855262.html
Patrick
- Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:53 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
Hi Oldshore, Is it a Chris Craft specific part? I don't know, but it is bolted to a Chevy 350. Of course it's just used an extension to the engine bellhousing. I replaced the bearings and seals last week, two of each with snap rings (circle clips) to hold the bearings in place. After installing the ...
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:54 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Cabin top color/newbie question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2681
Hi Scalrik, Good luck with your project. I am a tightwad, but try not to skimp on anything when it comes to the boat, within limits. I think you would be very pleased if you stick with the marine products. I'm sure they are all of qulaity, and I've had good luck with Pettit, Interlux, Epifanes and p...
- Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:51 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
- Topic: xk 19 speedometer and steering wheel hub
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5347
I find this interesting because my 71 XK19 did not come with a speedo, no one knows why. I find it funny that CC would skimp on such items. My boat also is very original and with a little luck will be going in the water for the first time since I started tearing her apart six months ago. Yes, I have...
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:23 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Propeller selection
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5566
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:55 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Propeller selection
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5566
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:12 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Propeller selection
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5566
Propeller selection
I need to get a new prop for my 1971 XK19 which will be making its debut soon. One owner with a boat almost exactly like mine says he use a 15x17. The props I got with the boat (no longer useable) appear to be 14x21 according to the guy at the prop shop. They have been re-worked too many times to te...
- Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:40 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
- Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:37 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
Hi Scout, I plan on doing that very thing, but have no idea the best way to take it apart. I have two shop manuals that do not address the removal and service of the shaft. I would love to hear anything you have to say about this. Does the intermediate housing need to be removed? It looks like it sh...
- Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:24 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: May need water pump for Xk-19
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4239
- Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:09 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:59 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
- Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:14 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
Hi Razz, thanks for the compliment on the engine. I've been working hard on it. We ran her for the first time on Tuesday and she purred like a kitten. It was great, it fired right up. The next day we set the timing and checked to see that a couple of water leaks had been fixed. I did some detailing ...
- Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:58 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
- Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:44 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Homework / mystery boat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1865
Homework / mystery boat
For you folks with sawdust in your veins, I have a question. There is a new Kid Rock video called "All Summer Long" that can be seen on You Tube. One of my work colleagues asked me if it is a Chris Craft that he is driving. I watched it and think that it may be a late 50s U-22. Just for fun, can any...
- Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:59 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
- Topic: XK 22
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21179
There are two XK 22s for sale on ebay right now. I'll attach a link for each. I live in Louisville, KY and saw 2 of these sell a couple of years ago in the $7,000 range if I remember correctly.
Patrick
XK Number 1
XK Number 2
Patrick
XK Number 1
XK Number 2
- Mon May 19, 2008 8:58 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: another movie boat
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9319
Regarding the Indiana Jones movie, I'm pretty sure the "boat" that was smashed between the two ships was digitally generated. The one that got chopped up by the ship propeller was not real. If you look closely, you can tell that it was built for that scene. I just saw it again on Saturday. Even the ...
- Thu May 15, 2008 7:12 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
Since no one seemed to know, I'll share what I found out through trial and error. All of the material I read said that I needed to remove the outdrive. EEHHH!! Wrong answer. There is absolutely no need to remove anything on the outside of the boat for engine removal in this application. Merely unbol...
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:21 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
Thanks Bret, I'll go back to the boat today or tomorrow for a closer look. I need to see if it looks just like this set-up. My manual says to remove the bolts that you can see from the outside, 6 in the retaining ring. I guess that allows the spline/bearing assembly to come out with the engine. I gu...
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:02 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: 1971 XK19 Flooring
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8493
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:35 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Engine removal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29816
Engine removal
I am in the process of pulling the engine from my 1971 XK 19. It has a Volvo Penta 250 with a 350 Chevy. The manual I am referring to says that the upper gear box or the outdrive needs to removed prior to pulling the engine. I have done this by unhooking all the attached hoses and cables and removin...
- Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:05 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Torque Specifications
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11644