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by Don Danenberg
Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Best caulk to use to fill chine trim gap?
Replies: 5
Views: 4883

Re: Best caulk to use to fill chine trim gap?

Yeah..., You're just better off letting "trim" stuff drain excess moisture.

No need to "seal" that, it could hold in moisture?
by Don Danenberg
Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 95 K Oil Leak
Replies: 23
Views: 13068

Re: 95 K Oil Leak

It's good that you are obviously learning the "guts" of your engine systems, and sharing them here! (JS knows the parts available.., JG can advise on how they are installed). Just bear in mind, that the aforementioned engine technology, is like the flat-head, tractor engines your grandfather might h...
by Don Danenberg
Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:25 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Hull Construction
Replies: 7
Views: 4777

Re: Hull Construction

Wow.., I'm expecting this current crew to come up with some answers? The earliest CC inner bottom, in plywood (Doug Fir) that I've ever seen, was a 1953, CC, 17-Sportsman. I believe this was a 'transitional' boat because we found ALL BRASS screws and bolts, on one side of the boat, and ALL BRONZE sc...
by Don Danenberg
Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:02 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Hull Year vs year on boat title
Replies: 7
Views: 5647

Re: Hull Year vs year on boat title

Listen to Jim G, like the automobile production, around Aug/Sept they were 'next year's' model. They didn't just build XXX-number of boats, and hoped they would sell? They took orders from the CC Catalogs at their local marina, and built in 12-20-hull 'runs'. That's one reason there are hardware, et...
by Don Danenberg
Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:43 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: bilge paint color
Replies: 2
Views: 3264

Re: bilge paint color

This is what I found on the bottom of the bilge stringers, which apparently had never been re-coated?
by Don Danenberg
Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:42 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: bilge paint color
Replies: 2
Views: 3264

Re: bilge paint color

Grind down the coatings on any 'original' interior framework and decide for yourself. Some were greenish, some bluish...., The way Chris Smith explained this to me in the early 90's was; 'Many more cruisers were produced, so left-over white hull paint, and apparently some other colors, were dumped i...
by Don Danenberg
Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1931 Model 199 Seat Cushion Configuration
Replies: 10
Views: 12376

Re: 1931 Model 199 Seat Cushion Configuration

Russ, remember that "Chris Smith and Sons" boat company became superseded by "Chris-Craft" boat company between '30 and '31?
by Don Danenberg
Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:01 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Engine ID Plate Brass Hammer Screws
Replies: 4
Views: 4775

Re: Engine ID Plate Brass Hammer Screws

Restoration Supply also carries them, but I don't know if they have brass?
by Don Danenberg
Thu Jul 05, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: interlux 2000e epoxy primer
Replies: 7
Views: 5042

Re: interlux 2000e epoxy primer

In the 'hull construction' forum, May 30, you asked about these opening seams. I did my best to explain how the products work and postulated that maybe you weren't controlling humidity well in your shop, and you admitted a 3-month delay before coating with the barrier coat primer, and that's probabl...
by Don Danenberg
Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: interlux 2000e epoxy primer
Replies: 7
Views: 5042

Re: interlux 2000e epoxy primer

OOps?!
Again, moisture movement is the cause?
This has NOTHING to do with your concept of material use?
by Don Danenberg
Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:04 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: open seams in new 5200 Bottom
Replies: 5
Views: 5031

Re: open seams in new 5200 Bottom

My guess is that change in your shop's humidity levels allowed the planks to shrink? CPES is a semi-permeable membrane, not a moisture barrier coat, it does slow, but not stop, moisture movement. It's main job is to penetrate and fill 'abnormal porosity' like open grain and rot spore tendrils. It's ...
by Don Danenberg
Mon May 28, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Constellation Bottom Repair - New Member In Need Of Reassembly Advice!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 11877

Re: Constellation Bottom Repair - New Member In Need Of Reassembly Advice!!!

Since he is 'repairing small sections' at the stem and garboards, I recommended that he stay with the original boatyard bedding compound and canvas so that it moved like the other 90% of the bottom he is not re-planking. 5200 would also work but might make stiffer areas where used. Where the origina...
by Don Danenberg
Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Exhaust holes in '59 Continental 18'6"
Replies: 2
Views: 2982

Re: Exhaust holes in '59 Continental 18'6"

' Exact Former Locations' ?
The Factory understood where "plumbing-pipe" Linkages might throw-off design-lines?

The "Workers" were not imbued with design parameters?

They were NOT the perfection you seek?
by Don Danenberg
Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:29 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Original Stem/Gripe not seated in frame
Replies: 10
Views: 6744

Re: Original Stem/Gripe not seated in frame

Well.., look closely at those hammer marks, there are no nails there. I think those hammer marks were the effect of one guy showing another guy that That frame-tie is NOT sound, certainly not solid. Note that bolt holes appear to be moved or just crushed under the head? The forward lift ring hardwar...
by Don Danenberg
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:02 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Installing new cap rails
Replies: 6
Views: 5565

Re: Installing new cap rails

I just went back to my shop to retrieve the MM 'Essential Guide' and that photo of '43' Constellation: 1965', doesn't show if there is, or is not, a raised bulwark? It does, however, list 'Deck color' as "White Vinyl". If this vinyl needs replacement, you had best do this before rubbering anything t...
by Don Danenberg
Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:01 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Installing new cap rails
Replies: 6
Views: 5565

Re: Installing new cap rails

I'm a bit confused by your use of the term "Cap Rail"? A Cap Rail is generally a "CAP" to a raised bulwark, 2" or more above the deck. A "Toe-Rail" mounts directly to the deck. If you can post a photo of your original installations, perhaps I can help with the least messy way to go about the new ins...
by Don Danenberg
Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Original Stem/Gripe not seated in frame
Replies: 10
Views: 6744

Re: Original Stem/Gripe not seated in frame

Yup, its probably too big to attach, I resize mine to less than 1mb to post here. In my own forum they have to be less than 100kb, which makes them much harder to see. Right-click on the photo (before attempting to attach) and see if one of the listed options is "resize"? Maybe one of this Forum's m...
by Don Danenberg
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:44 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Original Stem/Gripe not seated in frame
Replies: 10
Views: 6744

Re: Original Stem/Gripe not seated in frame

After you hit 'reply', and reply your message, you must hit "Attachments" and then hit the tiny, little, "Add files", and then follow the instructions to find and upload the file(s).
Its a Test.
We must learn to pass this Test (It does change often).
by Don Danenberg
Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Removal of a broken engine plate drive screw
Replies: 7
Views: 5364

Re: Removal of a broken engine plate drive screw

Hey, If it's even possible to 'break' a 3/16" long rivet, what would be left is tiny. If you are going to try to 'drill' it out, you should use a "Reverse-cut" drill bit, so that it unscrews the super-tiny bit of the rivet left, by its own threaded rings. Be VERY careful to not drill into the cast i...
by Don Danenberg
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Original Stem/Gripe not seated in frame
Replies: 10
Views: 6744

Re: Original Stem/Gripe not seated in frame

Wow, an inch gap? I've seen as much as 1/2" gap here, and that was likely caused by caulking and spreading bottom planks. Photos would really be helpful here to see what may have caused this. At this point, the stem and gripe could be re-made deeper to fill the gap, or even shim the frames? Even if ...
by Don Danenberg
Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: 5gallon pail of 5200
Replies: 6
Views: 4742

Re: 5gallon pail of 5200

Mike's got it, exactly what I do. I place a dozen tubes in the furnace outflow, or in the past, put a dozen tubes in the shop sink full of HOT water for an hour or two. I use pneumatic guns and without a tip can empty a tube in 3-seconds. Warm and liquid, its also much easier to trowel and likely ge...
by Don Danenberg
Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Removal of a broken engine plate drive screw
Replies: 7
Views: 5364

Re: Removal of a broken engine plate drive screw

Actually, I don't know these to be hard, but quite soft 'Rivets'. These are generally 1/4" to 3/16" long and hammered into place. It is quite easy to just pry this plate off of the manifold if you are careful not to bend the corners of the brass plate. They can't be re-used because the spiral ribs a...
by Don Danenberg
Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Installing new cap rails
Replies: 6
Views: 5565

Re: Installing new cap rails

3M-5200 and no problems. I would still use fasteners at ends and where stanchions might need support, also where a fastener is necessary to pull it down tight to spooge the rubber. What I would do is shape and fit them, placing whatever minimal screws are needed, then remove them and stain and varni...
by Don Danenberg
Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 1942 17' Special Runabout Battery Box, Tool Box
Replies: 5
Views: 6926

Re: 1942 17' Special Runabout Battery Box, Tool Box

Oh Oh, the attachments didn't upload?
And now, they will upload backwards?
Read the photos from the bottom, up?
by Don Danenberg
Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:38 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 1942 17' Special Runabout Battery Box, Tool Box
Replies: 5
Views: 6926

Re: 1942 17' Special Runabout Battery Box, Tool Box

These pages are scanned from an article I wrote in Classic Boating magazine in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue, #165.
The first tool box shown is for late 20's, early 30's.
The CAD drawings are for your '42, 17'.
by Don Danenberg
Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: 5gallon pail of 5200
Replies: 6
Views: 4742

Re: 5gallon pail of 5200

Yes, I did try this ONCE! This was 1998(?) when tubes were $6.05 (20-cases) and the pails were $270? I had three bottoms ready to go before I opened anything. Framework all done and sealed, inner bottoms installed and sealed, planks steam bent and dry-fit with locator screws. I had a crew of 3. What...
by Don Danenberg
Wed Mar 28, 2018 8:40 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Fitting Bottom Planks
Replies: 2
Views: 2975

Re: Fitting Bottom Planks

I always start by fitting the curves at the bow, along the keel, these might need trimming to get the shape right. Use your old planks to mark where each started along the gripe. I cut out new plank 'blanks' a bit longer than simply tracing to make up for any sliding forward due to trimming to fit t...
by Don Danenberg
Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:05 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??
Replies: 44
Views: 37474

Re: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??

Yeah well, I've been crawling in, under, and around wooden boats since 1971. I'm old and sore. In 1965 I learned not to wave at girls on a motorcycle, it took seven operations to re-attach my right leg. My knee did pretty well for 50-years but is now really complaining. Because I favored that knee, ...
by Don Danenberg
Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:02 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??
Replies: 44
Views: 37474

Re: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??

Well, except for the photos being in REVERSE ORDER, it seems to have worked well.

I think it sounds like your biggest problem is humidity control. My wood doesn't move around like that, but then, I'm plowing snow all winter!
by Don Danenberg
Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??
Replies: 44
Views: 37474

Re: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??

I do fit the inner bottom slats as tightly as I can but still bedded in rubber at the edges as well. I've learned a lot since I first wrote book one in 1995, these photos show how I do it now. I use temporary hex-washer head screws and remove them all after the rubber sets. The outer planks should h...