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by 1964chris
Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:20 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Rejoined after haitus
Replies: 7
Views: 4935

Re: Rejoined after haitus

I am still not able to access the members only areas. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
by 1964chris
Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Rejoined after haitus
Replies: 7
Views: 4935

Re: Rejoined after haitus

Thanks for the reply. I am glad to see I am not alone and there is someone else in the same boat!
Please let me know if they find a fix.
Jim
by 1964chris
Sun Mar 04, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Rejoined after haitus
Replies: 7
Views: 4935

Rejoined after haitus

I have just come back after a couple year hiatus and now can only access boat buzz/trading dock etc..with my current log on. No archives are available to me like they used to be. I can not log in on the main page or even try to reset my password. When I try, it comes up page not available. Is their ...
by 1964chris
Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:40 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: The demise of a wooden boat owner.
Replies: 8
Views: 4823

Re: The demise of a wooden boat owner.

This is where you offer the widow exactly what she believes he had invested in the old wooden boat!
by 1964chris
Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: brass bells
Replies: 65
Views: 23244

No Bell as of yet.

I got the "No-Bell" prize again today. Patiently waiting in Upstate N.Y.
Jim
by 1964chris
Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:49 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Teak - Vinyl - Floor - Covering
Replies: 7
Views: 6226

Success!

Thanks everyone, I was successful in finding the original stuff. One more important step towards my goal of being ready for Hammondsport this summer. What a great forum!
Jim
by 1964chris
Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Teak - Vinyl - Floor - Covering
Replies: 7
Views: 6226

Thanks for your help Brian.
Jim
by 1964chris
Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Teak - Vinyl - Floor - Covering
Replies: 7
Views: 6226

Teak - Vinyl - Floor - Covering

On the hull card of my 1960 17' Ski Boat, the original floor covering is listed as #7055 Teak-Vinyl-Floor-Covering. Does anyone know if this is still available, or if not, what may be an acceptable substitution? When I purchased the boat 2 years ago the flooring was covered in black ribbed rubber. A...
by 1964chris
Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Proper way to soak a Chris Craft
Replies: 5
Views: 8511

I was thinking of trying several cool mist humidifiers under my 17' ski boat this spring while it is still in my detached garage. Has anyone tried this. Right now it isn't easy keeping them from freezing over in Upstate NY.
( Negative 7 degrees this morning ).
by 1964chris
Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Brass Bell - Wow!
Replies: 29
Views: 11640

I have winter 2010.

I have Winter 2010 ( Volume XXXVI Number 1), It has the Recess Cruiser on the cover. I don't believe I saw a summer issue either. I guess summer really flew by this year!
by 1964chris
Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 1941 ChrisCraft 16 foot deluxe runabout needs new motor
Replies: 18
Views: 9439

Nichols Restoration

Talk to Pat @ Nichol's Restoration in Branchport, N.Y. He knows these old engines inside and out. He not only got my old Chevrolet 283 running like new, he took me out on Keuka Lake on my ( 1960 Chris Craft Ski Boat )and gave me pointers as to what to look for that may cause any problems such as whe...
by 1964chris
Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:50 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Ski tow assembly
Replies: 10
Views: 7655

Ski Tow

My 1960 17' Ski Boat has the keel mounted version. In fact, the September 2007 post by Chris Hall is my boat that must have been advertised on e-bay prior to my purchase of it in August of 2009.
by 1964chris
Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:47 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: stripper (paint, not the other type, although,,,,nevermind)
Replies: 14
Views: 9376

Citristrip

I am getting good results with Citristrip I purchased at Lowes. It is very pasty, and will remove the old finish in 3 applications. Not offensive in any way, smells like oranges.
by 1964chris
Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Source for boat plans and patterns.
Replies: 5
Views: 3832

Glen-L

I was considering building a barrelback replica and went as far as purchasing the plans from Glen-L. They have an online newsletter that looks to be very helpfull and online support groups. It may be worth looking into.
www.glen-l.com
by 1964chris
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: A very cool boat photo.
Replies: 11
Views: 5807

OK fellow Chris Craft Brethren. I am an honest, hard working post-war runabout man. But, I am concerned that I may be driven to underhanded activities if I am constantly being subjected to beautiful cruisers such as this one and especially " Bella Nave' " as pictured on our latest Brass Bell. I knew...
by 1964chris
Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:12 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: 283 Antifreeze Winter Protection Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 16329

Great Advice! Thank you in advance for no surprises next season.
Jim
by 1964chris
Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:05 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Crade template for 1961 Super Sport Ski boat needed
Replies: 5
Views: 5508

Thanks again, I was also looking for that for my 1960 17' ski boat.
by 1964chris
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:58 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Winterizing and Storage for Chris-Craft Post War Runabout
Replies: 2
Views: 3329

I am a new post war runabout owner also. I have been advised by our local wooden boat gurus to avoid storing over a concrete floor. It tends to dry out the wood. They say a dirt floor is much better.
Jim
by 1964chris
Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:47 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: 283 Antifreeze Winter Protection Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 16329

283 Antifreeze Winter Protection Questions

I am a new owner this summer of a 1960 17' ski boat with the 283 inboard. I am not totally familiar with the operation of the cooling system and would like to get any information on how to effectively get antifreeze into the entire system so I will not have any surprises next season. Where would I a...
by 1964chris
Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:52 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Good repair shop in CT or NY for 1946 runabout
Replies: 7
Views: 4483

Nichol's Restoration in Branchport N.Y. on Kueka Lake is excellent! 315-595-2576
by 1964chris
Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Bilge Cleaning
Replies: 17
Views: 9064

Elbow Grease

I threw some elbow grease tonight at my ski boat. I scraped the heavy stuff with a plastic drywall mud knife. I have not tried the dawn soap yet, but I will this weekend. Thanks for your suggestions. As far as the screws, they do not seem to be stripped, just loose, so I am tightening them. I guess ...
by 1964chris
Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Bilge Cleaning
Replies: 17
Views: 9064

No green in my bilge

Thanks for everyone's response. I do not have signs of anything green in my bilge.I have an oil based film that I believe is the result of an earlier engine oil leak. In fact, the wood seems surprisingly solid and almost new, maybe the oily film was a good preserver. Being new to wooden boating, I a...
by 1964chris
Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:35 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Bilge Cleaning
Replies: 17
Views: 9064

Bilge Cleaning

My 1960 17' Ski Boat had an oil leak while the previous owner owned the boat. The block had a crack, now it has a new block and no leak issues. I have removed some floor boards to clean old leaves and odds and ends that keep plugging up the bilge pump. The boat spent some time outside last fall with...
by 1964chris
Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Finally own a wooden Chris Craft!
Replies: 13
Views: 6563

Hull Number

She's fixed and running like new!! I promised to post the hull number and here it is! K-17-0817. We had our maiden voyage this morning on Keuka Lake ( A NYS Finger Lake ). What a fun and fast boat!!!!
Jim
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by 1964chris
Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Finally own a wooden Chris Craft!
Replies: 13
Views: 6563

I will be happy to post the hull number as soon as I get her home again. It is at our local wooden boat repair/restoration specialist getting some intake work done and a carburetor rebuild. Sorry for the late response as I just returned from a weeks vacation with no internet. Unfortunately, the ski ...
by 1964chris
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Finally own a wooden Chris Craft!
Replies: 13
Views: 6563

Chines

Thanks for all of your nice comments about my new baby. Can someone explain what a hard chine is and how it would affect the handling of a boat? I am assuming you are talking about the horizontal, shaped plank on both stern sides that I have seen on other ski boats that mine lacks. Is this correct? ...
by 1964chris
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Finally own a wooden Chris Craft!
Replies: 13
Views: 6563

Finally own a wooden Chris Craft!

Last summer I purchased a 1964 Chris Craft Corsair ( fiberglass )and could finally call myself a Chris Craft owner and join the club. Two days ago, I bought my 2nd of the marquee and this one is mahogany. It's a 1960 17' Ski Boat, 283 ci, 185 hp. It floats and runs and will get used for the remainde...
by 1964chris
Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
Topic: First Fiberglass Boats out of Cortland, New York ??
Replies: 25
Views: 45229

Sunlounger, Runabout or Tri-Hull

I now believe my Corsair must be a Sunlounger since it has the back to back seats. Please excuse my newbie ignorance, but does a tri-hull look like a boston whaler type of boat? There is a Corsair advertised as a tri-hull on the trading dock. I thought it was a whaler in disguise. Please set me stra...
by 1964chris
Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:19 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
Topic: First Fiberglass Boats out of Cortland, New York ??
Replies: 25
Views: 45229

New Corsair Owner

I am finally a Chris Craft owner! I have admired them for years. We just purchased a 1964 Corsair 15' and I believe it must be an XL150 runabout since it has an outboard. Is this a correct assumption? I just joined the club yesterday as this was the day I closed the deal on the boat. I am looking fo...