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by WoodenRookie
Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Windshield style
Replies: 7
Views: 4681

Terry, I was looking at your pic in Hull Registry and was wondering how your top deck seams are chauked between the windshield and dash. Are they chaulked brown/stained? I assume for glare?

thanks
Bill
by WoodenRookie
Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Windshield style
Replies: 7
Views: 4681

Thats 150 boats before mine at CL-18-614 December 1958. Mine is wrap around.
by WoodenRookie
Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:36 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Update
Replies: 7
Views: 4102

I'll be watching the deluxe, glad to have you back
by WoodenRookie
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: How to patch a hole...
Replies: 18
Views: 8927

Bret, thanks you just saved me from that same mistake. I read all the post above and it still didn't click. Stupid is as stupid does!!
by WoodenRookie
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:16 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Paragon Reverse Gears
Replies: 0
Views: 1352

Paragon Reverse Gears

Is there a complete or semi complete listing anywhere listing Paragon's reverse gears by model number with details on output ratios and other specs?
by WoodenRookie
Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Locating hull ID
Replies: 3
Views: 2955

Mine is on the port side of the original wood you see across the aft deck support. that support is also the seatback top support.


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by WoodenRookie
Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Locating hull ID
Replies: 3
Views: 2955

Post side, pull off aft seat back and it should read stbd to port as you face it.
by WoodenRookie
Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: When to stain/seal
Replies: 1
Views: 2136

When to stain/seal

Ok we replaced my topside deck and it's ready for staining/sealing. My schedule/budget won't allow the sides to be done until December. Would you recommend staining sealing the top deck now or wait for the sides so any differences in temperature or stain would be minimized. Is 6 months too long to w...
by WoodenRookie
Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Trailer bunks
Replies: 5
Views: 4736

Try to center the axle under the motor if possible, and I believe the recommended method is to try to center your bunks on bottom plank seams.

As recommed to me, there is great trailering info in Danenberg's Vol#2 book with a whole chapter on proper trailering, bunks, and weight setups.
by WoodenRookie
Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:32 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Even Disney knows teh power of wood!
Replies: 4
Views: 2805

Breathless

Not a bad Net/Net, probably $1000 a day after fuel wages and insurance. Now if I could just figure out how to charge $95/30 minute rides. :)
by WoodenRookie
Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Engine Bedlog
Replies: 6
Views: 4662

Craig,

Thanks for the offer, wish you were closer!

Bill
by WoodenRookie
Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Engine Bedlog
Replies: 6
Views: 4662

I guessed Cedar because of the red color and resistence to rot. Great info, I'll go check my lumber yard for the Douglas Fir.
by WoodenRookie
Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Engine Bedlog
Replies: 6
Views: 4662

Engine Bedlog

On my 59 Continental the Bilge Stringer/Engine bedlog is rotten. It appears to be Cedar. If replacing is Cedar the answer or other?
by WoodenRookie
Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:04 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: NOS Interior Seats,Cushions
Replies: 1
Views: 2150

Ok runabout guys care to guess what they are out of or approx year?
by WoodenRookie
Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:42 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Trailering
Replies: 9
Views: 8100

Tom, thanks for the reply, ordered the Vol. 2 over the weekend and look forward to reading. thanks for the help

Bill
by WoodenRookie
Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:16 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Trailering
Replies: 9
Views: 8100

Trailering

Being a fiberglass guy I am at a loss with trailering my new boat/project. Actually scares the heck out of me. So let me float a few questions out; With the high deck center pull point where are you people securing your boats on your trailers and how? With no transom tie down eyelets how are people ...
by WoodenRookie
Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:25 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: 3/8 planking on 39 rocket
Replies: 11
Views: 7165

Just spent a month getting my title right. I took a 57 title to the DMV with a Hull indentication record showing produced in Dec 1958, which makes it a 1959 (Model year) which I wanted to title it in. That thru them for a loop. DMV's dont like changing title data, only transfering names. After a tri...
by WoodenRookie
Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:14 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Jet Drive Sea Skiff
Replies: 3
Views: 3136

Must drop off really fast!! LOL
by WoodenRookie
Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:45 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Twin One-Lungers
Replies: 7
Views: 4332

Way cute grandpa, may they bring your life joy, happiness, and blessings. Definetly a tandem axle trailer!!
by WoodenRookie
Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:37 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
Topic: Installing speedometer pickup tube on XK19
Replies: 6
Views: 9558

I have never seen one mounted anything other than vertical. If memory serves me correct then most are just outside the farthest spin of the prop but if you have a jet drive I'd have to ask these folks;

http://www.forestportboatco.com/ChrisCraft.htm

they might be able to help

Bill
by WoodenRookie
Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: From the Club
Topic: Hardware Exchange
Replies: 13
Views: 13575

What Frank said

I've got identical twin boys that are a month away from 10. We ran out of the beer & wine years ago. Frank did you find what your looking the one you were looking for?
by WoodenRookie
Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:59 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Models/Calendar years
Replies: 3
Views: 3980

Brian,
So would you recommend that is be titled in the model year as well if possible?
by WoodenRookie
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Models/Calendar years
Replies: 3
Views: 3980

Models/Calendar years

Were Chris Craft boats ever labeled as Model year versus Calendar year. Seems like when model changes happened year to year there was a lot of using available inventory from the next model change. Would you consider a boat hull equipment card labeled 12/30 that calendar year of more of what the equi...
by WoodenRookie
Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:38 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: First year for the CC283
Replies: 6
Views: 4969

That's pretty much what I figured. Thanks for reinforcing my thoughts. While looking for a project I wanted someone to double check me my numbers.
by WoodenRookie
Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: First year for the CC283
Replies: 6
Views: 4969

When searching/buying a project in that late fifties era I am trying to figure out what is original and what is modified. without a hull card it will be hard to tell. sounds like I can rule out 1957 V-8's as probably not original
by WoodenRookie
Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:27 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Foam in the oil pan
Replies: 16
Views: 10423

keep us in the loop

Al, FYI, I saw a rebuilt pair (283's) advertized locally with 1:1 paragon's attached.

I'm hoping it a overfilled issue though :)

Bill
by WoodenRookie
Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:21 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: First year for the CC283
Replies: 6
Views: 4969

First year for the CC283

Can anyone tell me the first trailerable boat with the CC 283 motor. My big books aren't real definitive as to when they became available. I saw notes that Silver Arrows were only availble in 1958 with 185 hp V-8's but did CC produce a 1957 or or earlier V-8 283 in any of the under 25' boats. thanks...
by WoodenRookie
Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:41 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Shrink Wrapping a Woodie
Replies: 6
Views: 7820

Shrink Wrap

LDPE begins melting in the 230 degree range. If the operator takes his time you will be fine. Wrapping in blankets a good idea althought they hold the film from conforming to the boat's hardware. The film performs best if it is allowed to slide while shrinking. Blankets would have more resistent tha...
by WoodenRookie
Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:23 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Project Hunting
Replies: 11
Views: 8288

Still shopping

Thanks, your recommendations are pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. I'm trying to hit a 57 cause i was born that year and my first car motor was a 283 so it won't totally scare me. I got in a hurry and am now backing off to find the right project. I've been watching for a couple of months and...
by WoodenRookie
Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:41 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Project Hunting
Replies: 11
Views: 8288

Good site

I have been watching it (Craigslist) a while but unless I'm missing something you cannot search the whole US, so you take it state by State & then city by city. I watch most of the adjoining states when I have time to search each metro area. thanks and a good heads up.
Bill