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by Pieter Janssen
Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:38 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Lost my rudder blade
Replies: 2
Views: 2157

OK, found it thanks
by Pieter Janssen
Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Lost my rudder blade
Replies: 2
Views: 2157

Lost my rudder blade

Help,
I lost my rudder blade today. It broke off in heavy weeds.
Any tips on where to get a new one.
thanks
Pieter Janssen
Netherlands
by Pieter Janssen
Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Having your personalized design made
Replies: 1
Views: 1647

Having your personalized design made

Hi, I don't know if this is the right place for this topic, but .... I discovered a website (sort of a market place) where you can post a project for a graphic design. I liked it and I was looking for a design related to my boat on a polo shirt, so I posted a project. As we speak designers from all ...
by Pieter Janssen
Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:14 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Shaft Packing
Replies: 3
Views: 2326

OK, thanks
I'll leave it like it is and continue enjoying the boat.
Pieter
by Pieter Janssen
Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Shaft Packing
Replies: 3
Views: 2326

Shaft Packing

Hi there, We have just launched Susie Q for the first time since we bought her. I must say driving the boat was even better than we had imagined, just fantastic. The shaft is leaking a little bit when in gear, when the engine is off it is dry. I have tightened the nut a bit, but it doesn't help Can ...
by Pieter Janssen
Sun May 11, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: lifting rings
Replies: 7
Views: 4756

tnx
this helps, I'll have a thorough examination of the metal and wood, and then see if I am brave enough to lift it.
by Pieter Janssen
Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: lifting rings
Replies: 7
Views: 4756

lifting rings

Hi,
here's a nice one.
my hull card says my boat has two lifting rings. indeed, there are two rings, fore and aft. they are connected by rods to the keel
is it actually possible to lift the boat, only with these two points?
tnx
pieter
by Pieter Janssen
Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Correct Stain Color For 1941 16' Runabout
Replies: 8
Views: 7223

OK,
I'll give it a try
tnx
by Pieter Janssen
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:29 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Correct Stain Color For 1941 16' Runabout
Replies: 8
Views: 7223

Hi All,
I am trying to get Chris Craft Red #579, but it is not available in Europe. Does anyone know a vendor that will ship it?
tnx
Pieter
by Pieter Janssen
Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: removing deck seam caulk
Replies: 14
Views: 16239

Hi All,
i have a language question and one on the deck seams.
1. what does caulking mean? (sorry, i am from holland;-). Is it like kitting
2. What caulk should i get for the white deck seam, is it rubber?
tnx
Pieter
by Pieter Janssen
Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Copper Bottom Painting
Replies: 19
Views: 15195

Hi All,
is the copper you are talking about the same as broze (this is what it says in my hull card). If so do you know what paint i need to buy (brand)
tnx
Pieter
by Pieter Janssen
Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:44 am
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: black glossy? interior sides of 1961 ski boat
Replies: 12
Views: 8173

I got my hull card and it says the stuff is nautolex alligator black
tnx
by Pieter Janssen
Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:19 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Where to find the serialnumber on a 1961 ski boat
Replies: 6
Views: 4685

Found it !!!
it is CUB-17-0264-C.

I got the hull card from the museum yesterday

tnx for the help
by Pieter Janssen
Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: mariners museum?
Replies: 36
Views: 21120

Good to hear that this valuable collection will stay in good hands. Coming back to the very first item of this thread, I can say that I am very very pleased with the service of the Museum. I finally found my hull number 3 weeks ago, send the on-line request form (including payment) and received the ...
by Pieter Janssen
Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: black glossy? interior sides of 1961 ski boat
Replies: 12
Views: 8173

Guys, great research.

there is a 1961 17' ski boat (Muzzy) ad on www.yachtworld.com whith a lot of photographs, also of the interior. It looks as if this guy has found the right stuff.
Check it out, i think it it very interesting
by Pieter Janssen
Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: black glossy? interior sides of 1961 ski boat
Replies: 12
Views: 8173

cheers,
the brochure suggest there were custom interiors.
i won't look too much for this then, i now have panels matching the upholstery, in between the wooden vertical battens. they are quit nice.
by Pieter Janssen
Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:42 am
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: black glossy? interior sides of 1961 ski boat
Replies: 12
Views: 8173

black glossy? interior sides of 1961 ski boat

does anybody know what is the glossy? black inside, see the brochure attached (larger version is also in another thread in research)
tnx
Pieter
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by Pieter Janssen
Sat Jan 05, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Where to find the serialnumber on a 1961 ski boat
Replies: 6
Views: 4685

Hull number

Found it, tnx. decyphering it is a next challenge, as it not very clear. it looks like CUB - 17 - 02?4 - C If I look in the essential guide, the hull numbers for this boat should look like CUB - 17 - 001 (not 4 digits and no dash with a C behind. Does anybody know what the last C means I have added ...
by Pieter Janssen
Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Where to find the serialnumber on a 1961 ski boat
Replies: 6
Views: 4685

Where to find the serialnumber on a 1961 ski boat

Hi,
I just got my 1961 Ski Boat, and |I am looking for the boat number to get some files from the Museum.
Any tips?
tnx
Pieter