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by ed laning
Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:46 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: smoke from oil filler cap?!
Replies: 3
Views: 2219

Yes, a compression test is the next step.

Ed
by ed laning
Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:44 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: sound reduction
Replies: 4
Views: 2700

I've heard that Sounddown Corp. has the best materials and a good reputation. Their product line includes lead core versions and others without lead. No personal experience though.

Ed
by ed laning
Tue May 31, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Winter storage
Replies: 23
Views: 15791

I have one like this that is tan color. It's ten years old and still going strong. 10' wide and 20' long. I've stored several different boats in it over the years and it works very well provided it's a gravel or dirt or grass floor. The brand name of mine is "Cover-it". No connection, just a happy c...
by ed laning
Fri May 13, 2011 4:04 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
Topic: Cutlass Dory
Replies: 5
Views: 12020

That's pretty interesting Bill. Thanks for the heads-up. I'd like to get the details.

Thanks,

Ed
by ed laning
Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:09 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Through hull or transom mount transducer?
Replies: 13
Views: 7619

You know, I honestly can't remember whether it was one of my older fiberglass boats or one of the wood hulled boats that I did the shoot through method. There's been so many and it was a long time ago. A Google search turned up others that said it can't be done on wood. I agree it can't hurt to try ...
by ed laning
Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:38 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Through hull or transom mount transducer?
Replies: 13
Views: 7619

It's been many years since I've done this but you might consider the idea of using epoxy to glue your transducer to the inside of the hull bottom, the bilge. It is said the effectiveness is reduced somewhat. If it is I sure can't tell. I expect there are instructions for this available with a google...
by ed laning
Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Any tips on aligning prop shaft on a cruiser?
Replies: 13
Views: 5222

I'm guessing you refer to DriveSavers. The procedure is still the same when you have flexible shaft couplings. They make for a .010" tolerance more acceptable. They will absorb some minor alignment variation in normal operation and will shear when the prop strikes something substantial.

Ed
by ed laning
Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Any tips on aligning prop shaft on a cruiser?
Replies: 13
Views: 5222

There are times it has taken me two hours and other times all day. Be sure the boat has been in the water a week or more before doing the task, so the hull is prettymuch settled in all the way. Then it's adjust, check; adjust check; 'till you get it right. Ed
by ed laning
Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Bung replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2433

I do as Don does except I find that dipping the bung in varnish works well as the "glue". I use a sharp chisel running with the grain of the bung to trim it. Then, sand smooth with fine grit, stain and varnish.

Ed
by ed laning
Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Commander Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: Chris Craft Fiberglass Commander series
Replies: 6
Views: 13518

Lookin' good! Sure is a nice workshop you have there.
by ed laning
Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Time for a new deck
Replies: 76
Views: 30612

Hi Rob,

My 1963 37' Connie Hardtop Express had original teak decks. For what it's worth, the caulking was black.

Ed
by ed laning
Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:03 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Refastening
Replies: 17
Views: 7412

Yes Al, for sure. I hope that I came across as being in favor of the idea. It seems I'm always attempting to justify the purchase of a new tool. This seems like a fun twist on the idea. Ed
by ed laning
Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Refastening
Replies: 17
Views: 7412

First time I've ever heard of a guy buying a wood boat just so he would have a place to use a Reed and Prince.

Ed
by ed laning
Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:15 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: frozen intake lines
Replies: 6
Views: 2805

A clamp-on shop light positioned near the affected areas usually helps bring the temperature up warm enough to slowly melt the affected area. Heaters designed for use in the engine room are safer and better.

Ed
by ed laning
Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Weather
Replies: 35
Views: 10972

Yeah, lack of snowfall the last several winters, and maybe that big trench over in the Detoit area that's draining copious amounts of water to the lower lakes. Ed
by ed laning
Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Twin 283s wanted for my 1960 36-foot CC Constellation
Replies: 33
Views: 14756

Hi Delta Moon, I'm not following your math very well. Just to confirm; the conversion factor is a multiplier of 1.153 to convert knots to mph. Right? 15.5 knots = 17.9 mph. Ed
by ed laning
Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Weather
Replies: 35
Views: 10972

They say we received 14" of snow overnight here in West Michigan. Far deeper in the snow drifts. Lots of wind. I spent an hour snow-blowing my small driveway and walks. My street is plugged where it intersects with the main road as the plow came through. Daylight now and I can see the fish shanties ...
by ed laning
Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:40 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: WOW are cruiser prices falling or what?
Replies: 43
Views: 18898

The gas prices slowly come down penny by penny. It might be 3.09 at one place, 3.06 at another, still another might be 3.10 a couple miles away. Competition doing it's thing likely. Then we see one for 2.98 and rather suddenly, say the next day and seemingly all stations at the same time, they all g...
by ed laning
Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Yale Jr Ignition Switch
Replies: 5
Views: 3788

How much does a good used one go for?

Ed
by ed laning
Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:14 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: A Trip of a lifetime (long)
Replies: 12
Views: 4699

I agree, great story! I had a similar experience moving my former 37' Connie but pale in comparison. So, how is Adventure doing today? Any major issues or projects in the works?

Ed
by ed laning
Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:45 am
Forum: From the Club
Topic: Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club Web Site Maintenance
Replies: 8
Views: 9098

Nice to see things are back to normal. I too received the "forbidden" and missed the message prior to the event.

Ed
by ed laning
Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:55 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: weight of CC 430 engine & trans
Replies: 10
Views: 5294

A couple years ago the scrap prices were pretty high and I scrapped out two Lincoln 431's. I think I received more money in scrap value than I could sell them for use in a boat.

Ed
by ed laning
Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:54 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: SALVATION PROJECT: Wish me luck!
Replies: 3
Views: 2566

Big project! I expect you will have a great feeling of accomplishment when she's all done. I did extensive refurbishing on my 37' Connie and found that working indoors was very helpful.

Good luck!

Ed
by ed laning
Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: uh Oh!
Replies: 438
Views: 172416

Sorry to hear of your trouble. We really need to know more in order to offer advice. I tend to think the wood in your pic looks like planks not plywood. What size, year and model is your boat? Epoxy coating is a certain no-no. Ed
by ed laning
Mon Aug 16, 2010 4:05 am
Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
Topic: Hessel Photos from Saturday
Replies: 6
Views: 5069

I agree, great job on the pics Chad! There's little reason for me to post mine as yours tell the story so well. I think the button idea is a good one. Seems we often discuss this after the fact. My transportation to the show was via the ferry Straits of Mackinac II out of Mackinaw City to Hessel. Th...
by ed laning
Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: No Spark
Replies: 27
Views: 13304

After doing a tune up on one of my former boats I couldn't get the engine to run. It just cranked and cranked. I discovered there was no spark. I had installed new spark plugs, spark plug wires, points, condenser, rotor and distributor cap. I checked everything repeatedly, over and over. No solution...
by ed laning
Sun Jul 18, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 454 Low oil Pressure
Replies: 7
Views: 4102

I had a couple engines that would tend to break valve springs. This was because the engines had not been run by the PO in so many years it was thought that the oil passages that lubricate the valve system were all gunked up, mostly plugged. The related cylinders would be dead, no compression. The ga...
by ed laning
Sat Jun 26, 2010 6:07 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Boston Whaler and weaver davits
Replies: 1
Views: 1865

small Whaler dinghy

I did it for several years with a 9' Whaler on my 37' 1963 Connie. It worked great!
I'm in the market for another dinghy to replace the inflatable I presently have. I'd readily buy another used 9' or 11' Whaler and set it up with Weaver brackets.
by ed laning
Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 454 Low oil Pressure
Replies: 7
Views: 4102

Might want to verify the accuracy of the gauges first. Mechanical gauges or electrical?
by ed laning
Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Detroit Diesel 671 Overheating / Waterflow
Replies: 5
Views: 5115

Were you able to reassemble the old impeller like a jig saw puzzle and verify that all the pieces are accounted for?