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- Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:44 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Missing a bow light 1964 21' Sea Skiff Sportsman
- Replies: 3
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- Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:04 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Old subject. Oil recommendations. 'W' motors.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3738
Re: Old subject. Oil recommendations. 'W' motors.
Install good "By-Pass" oil filters, then change after break in, then every 100hrs (or once a year) thereafter. Get the best deal on the best oil you can find. It seems counterproductive to me to have spent the time and money on these engines and then cheap out on oil while planning a 6000 plus mile ...
- Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:00 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Boot stripe and hull side white gloss or semi?
- Replies: 5
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Re: Boot stripe and hull side white gloss or semi?
The 1957 Chris Craft equipment and accessory catalog lists hull side paints as "semi-gloss". Many of these actually appeared satin to nearly flat depending on color and application. This is consistent with my memory of those on our showroom and shop. Boot Stripe is gloss. Today you see gloss being u...
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:52 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Boot stripe and hull side white gloss or semi?
- Replies: 5
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Re: Boot stripe and hull side white gloss or semi?
As I recall painted hulls were finished "satin" , may have been semi gloss, definitely not gloss. Someone on here knows for sure but an accessory manual from period would list hull side paints as well as boot stripe colors. May have one in club archives. Mine are not readily available at the moment ...
- Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:04 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KL convert to downdraft carb
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3632
Re: KL convert to downdraft carb
Have you done any trouble shooting beyond the carb and fuel pump? Symptoms suggest ignition failure after warm up, or intermittent fuel supply interruption as possible areas of concern. Faulty coils and condenser may produce similar systems. An obstruction in bottom of fuel tank contacting stand pip...
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:03 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Ignition keys
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4962
Re: Ignition keys
Briggs & Stratton "BASCO" also widely used .
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:55 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Ignition keys
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4962
Re: Ignition keys
This info is usually on the hull card/dealer record. Type and number. Ex: Yale Jr. #34. The reproductions are pretty good, more reliable and safer.
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:16 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
- Topic: xK18 Rudder?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5759
Re: xK18 Rudder?
Yeah, there was an auxiliary rudder that could be mounted under the nozzle. They were helpful on deceleration and to a lesser extent at low speeds. Shipped not installed.
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:09 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: What are you working on during lock downs?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6847
Re: What are you working on during lock downs?
Not positive but 1957 or 1958. Easy "tell" is the greater expanse of blonde on the fore deck ahead of dash. I've seen the classic windshield retrofitted on newer deck and its quite obvious. (IMO the classic windshield may be worthless compared to the tall wrap around replacement but its as though th...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:50 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: What are you working on during lock downs?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6847
Re: What are you working on during lock downs?
Hey Steve, I have a complete windshield less glass for your continental if you need one. Re-Chromed. Was going to convert sedan to open and decided not to. Have a few other bits left over as well. Best looking, hardest riding utility ever. Still miss it.
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:39 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1930 26' model 111 CC "Contessa"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4271
Re: 1930 26' model 111 CC "Contessa"
If the same as 27, we have one. Do you have a casting/part number?
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:05 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 55' Holiday, does this look right?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7288
Re: 55' Holiday, does this look right?
POP has a reputation for hijacking other's ads and/or listings without authorization. I have, on more than one occasion, found boats for sale on their site without seller's knowledge. You may want to search around for a possible original listing.
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:52 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 55' Holiday, does this look right?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7288
Re: 55' Holiday, does this look right?
Interior planking (ceilings) not standard on Holiday series. Engine box cushions not standard.
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:15 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Blow By
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2677
Re: Blow By
May not be exhaust, but perhaps oil fumes venting from crankcase.
- Wed Jun 10, 2020 1:22 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Trying to identify our Craft
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4487
Re: Trying to identify our Craft
Looks like a 40 Conqueror. As I recall only built for one year. 1959 maybe.
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:21 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Blond deck stain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5430
Re: Blond deck stain
We always just bleached, applied natural filler stain, then seal and varnish. To the best of my knowledge,
Chris Craft did not offer "blonde" stain. We would tint if repairing and new finish needed to match older finish.
Chris Craft did not offer "blonde" stain. We would tint if repairing and new finish needed to match older finish.
- Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:48 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Round brass tag?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7312
Re: Round brass tag?
Looks like an asset inventory tag. Do I see screws holding in place? Anything written on it?
- Sat Apr 04, 2020 8:57 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: carb wedges for chrysler hemi (m 45)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4323
Re: carb wedges for chrysler hemi (m 45)
Assuming your capris is as original with the hemi I think it would be safe to expect it to perform fine without intake mods. Performance may very well improve with wedges, but given how special your Capris is, I would be reluctant to modify the hatch from original. If you are determined, however, I ...
- Sat Feb 08, 2020 7:40 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Stewart Warner temp gauge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1515
Re: Stewart Warner temp gauge
Assuming you want original type, get yours restored by Mark Clawson, Kocian, or?? Or source a restored unit. Try Jim Staib at finewoodboats.com.
- Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:17 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1947-54 U18 Rudder
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6065
Re: 1947-54 U18 Rudder
If you haven't already, check with Algonac Cast Products. They are descendent from original "Algonac Foundry" that likely made them originally. It has been reported that they still have many original patterns and are now more interested in accommodating the hobby. We had them cast a "run" of struts ...
- Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:45 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 16' special race boats
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7619
Re: 16' special race boats
The 16 is more dimensionally challenged.
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:57 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 16' special race boats
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7619
Re: 16' special race boats
The only bad things you will hear about a 16 SRB is that there are not enough of them (less than 170 made) and they are too expensive (unless you already own one). Great "little" boat that thinks its bigger. KB has all the attributes of a great hot rod engine, lumpy idle, great sound, and finicky (r...
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:32 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1949 Chris Craft Custom
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7035
Re: 1949 Chris Craft Custom
John, Both do well with light loads, the more you load the more the 20 custom will stand out. As an old former boat peddler I am compelled to ask how you intend to use these boats? If your primary interest, for example, is boat shows and shorter rides in calm water with seldom more than two occupant...
- Fri Dec 06, 2019 8:32 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Polishing Chrome
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6363
Re: Polishing Chrome
While both are softer than chromium, Bronze wool is softer than steel and in my experience less likely to scratch. I've seen show chrome ruined by both. If you decide to use "wool" get the finest you can find.
- Fri Dec 06, 2019 8:12 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1949 Chris Craft Custom
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7035
Re: 1949 Chris Craft Custom
20 custom with mbl approx. 3000Lbs and 39mph. 19 race 500lbs lighter and 5mph faster with same power. 20 custom refined, well appointed with very interesting hardware and overall style with difficult to attain shape and finish. More comfortable and social. 19RR is more basic in appointments and desi...
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:18 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1949 Chris Craft Custom
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7035
Re: 1949 Chris Craft Custom
John, in my experience the 20 custom was the finest runabout (in its class) produced by Chris-Craft in the post war era, perhaps the best 20 footer ever to come out of Algonac. I believe it was based on the pre war 23 custom rather than a "scaled up" 19 supporting the feeling that they behave like a...
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:38 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Stencils for post war painted on CC logo?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5665
Re: Stencils for post war painted on CC logo?
Always liked the painted 22"s and especially the sedans. Factory literature as well as the originals (22s) I have seen all displayed silver graphics. Yours having "painted red" called out on the hull card may be somewhat rare. You might be able to have a sign shop that does computer graphic design s...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:12 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Stencils for post war painted on CC logo?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5665
Re: Stencils for post war painted on CC logo?
Although red was applied to some, your 22 should use a silver decal. Readily available. Looks good against white hull side.
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:58 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Electrical
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3557
Re: Electrical
I was thinking maybe he was reading the AMP meter on dash?
- Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:04 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Electrical
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3557
Re: Electrical
Might you be reading amps rather than volts?