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by JimF
Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: First episode of Rock This Boat is here!
Replies: 3
Views: 2751

Re: First episode of Rock This Boat is here!

Great video! Should really give the owner/restorer some confidence to tackle major procedures. Great sense of humor!
by JimF
Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:55 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Proper Boat Lift
Replies: 5
Views: 4599

Re: Proper Boat Lift

IMG_0299.JPG Here is what everybody on our lake uses. It is just a steel cradle with two bunks running fore and aft. The standard has just a 2x8 on edge but i have added a flat 2x4 on the top to give a wider surface. There is a cable at each corner running through a piece of PVC then over a pulley ...
by JimF
Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Antique & Classic Boat Wiki
Replies: 4
Views: 3202

Re: Antique & Classic Boat Wiki

My understanding is that the club shut down the wiki because it was being totally over run by hackers. I had no idea you could get to the site by the way shown above. If you look at "recent activity" on that site you can see the problem. Part of the plan for the new CCABC website will be to try to d...
by JimF
Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Alternator replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 3085

Re: Alternator replacement

You have to love an auto electric outfit in Sparks!!
by JimF
Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: From the Club
Topic: Trading Dock Now Free to Members!!
Replies: 6
Views: 26945

Trading Dock Now Free to Members!!

As part of the website overhaul we have our first tangible improvement. Members may now place ads for their boat or other related items on our Trading Dock at no cost. While upgrades are available at a small cost, the basic listing is free. A few details are still being worked out, but you may go ah...
by JimF
Tue May 31, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KBL Choke Cable Bracket
Replies: 7
Views: 3803

Re: KBL Choke Cable Bracket

Here is a similar bracket on an m engine.
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Call One of the parts suppliers who support the club.
by JimF
Thu May 19, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Bow Chock Orientation
Replies: 7
Views: 4028

Re: Bow Chock Orientation

Sure! You get the bow light in the picture but you pay shipping!! You must convince me that your way is correct!
by JimF
Thu May 19, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Bow Chock Orientation
Replies: 7
Views: 4028

Bow Chock Orientation

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I was taking the hardware off my boat in preparation for fresh varnish. I got to looking at the bow chocks and noticed there is a left and a right. There must be a correct way to re-install but which is the correct way? A or B?
by JimF
Sun May 15, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Chris-Craft decals under the varnish
Replies: 2
Views: 2072

Re: Chris-Craft decals under the varnish

I would apply nearly all the coats before placing the decals. The varnish should be smooth. Each coat that you put over the decal will yellow the white part of the script. Personally I like that vintage look but some may want the lettering as white as possible.
by JimF
Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Painting a 1958 Plywood Cavalier
Replies: 19
Views: 7629

Re: Painting a 1958 Plywood Cavalier

I like Interlux Pre-Kote. Very heavy bodied primer which will fill some rough spots and sand easily. I don't know about spraying because that might defeat the purpose of thickness. It is white and what I have used on my Red and White.
by JimF
Thu Mar 24, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: From the Club
Topic: Bill Baldwin's Final Project Boat
Replies: 0
Views: 21873

Bill Baldwin's Final Project Boat

cruisers 1.jpg cruisers 1.jpg Not only was Bill active in the CCABC but he was also a member of the Wooden Boat Association of North Texas in Dallas, his winter home. That club is fortunate enough to have a facility where members have space to work on their boats and just generally hang out. Bill k...
by JimF
Fri Feb 12, 2016 4:43 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Steering Gear Lube
Replies: 8
Views: 4320

Steering Gear Lube

I just rebuilt my steering gear. Now what do I put in it? The auto parts store sold me 80/90 weight gear lube. I was thinking it should be more of a grease. What would be the best?
by JimF
Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Red and White Hull Restoration
Replies: 31
Views: 11426

Re: Red and White Hull Restoration

My boat has never been in the water longer than a week. It is normally on a lift. I like the two layers of plywood with 5200 in between. Minimal expansion or shrinkage. With good quality 1088 plywood sealed with CPES to lessen water penetration I think it could be left in for awhile. So many differe...
by JimF
Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Red and White Hull Restoration
Replies: 31
Views: 11426

Re: Red and White Hull Restoration

I had a new bottom put on my Red and White at antiqueboatshop.com There are a ton of pictures showing the tear down and reassembly with two layers of plywood with 5200 in between. Look under recent projects and scroll down to 1946 Red and White. Slight error as mine is a 1940 not 1946.
by JimF
Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:55 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Red and White Hull Restoration
Replies: 31
Views: 11426

Re: Red and White Hull Restoration

Typically glass for abrasion resistance would be on the outside of the hull. There really is no abrasion between the back of the planks and the plywood. Glassing the plywood in the forward sections where you have to run the ply in diagonal strips might help stop potential leaks between the strips bu...
by JimF
Sun Jan 17, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
Topic: Chris Craft Calendar
Replies: 6
Views: 29234

Re: Chris Craft Calendar

My wife gave me the calendar from digitaloutdoors.com Very nice photos of mostly Hackers and GarWoods.
He also sent me this video which I think he would not mind if I shared. Buy his calendar!!

https://youtu.be/7ImhdFyx2bU
by JimF
Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Varnish Application Temperature
Replies: 5
Views: 3228

Re: Varnish Application Temperature

Please let me know how your Schooner looks out of the can. After using Schooner for 30 years, the last few cans I have opened have been very black rather than amber. Probably not an issue on stained mahogany but on a Riviera with blond wood, or in my case a Century Seamaid with lots of brand new exp...
by JimF
Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: How to get the thinner topside veneer off
Replies: 7
Views: 2804

Re: How to get the thinner topside veneer off

I would think that if it strong enough to hold the step pads and your weight it would have to be 3/8" at least. I would think that replacing the entire covering board (official term!) would be a relatively simple process. As in most boar repairs, disassembly is harder than making the new piece. One ...
by JimF
Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: How to get the thinner topside veneer off
Replies: 7
Views: 2804

Re: How to get the thinner topside veneer off

You don't say how big or what model boat you have but typically the plywood is screwed down and putty covers the shallow countersunk hole. If it is also glued that is a bigger problem and will require a chisel or router. Pictures?
by JimF
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Throttle control mechanical connection
Replies: 2
Views: 2839

Re: Throttle control mechanical connection

I cannot figure out how to lift a photo from one post to another so..In the search box above type throttle assembly. Then scroll down to a post from knotty48 on Dec 29 2014. He shows a photo of the disassembled horn and steering assembly. Not shown is the actual throttle handle. It compresses all th...
by JimF
Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Bleach Supplier
Replies: 11
Views: 5528

Re: Bleach Supplier

IMG_2634.JPG A friend of mine here in Austin just did a magnificent job on a 20' Custom and used this bleach on the blonde wood with perfect results. I an doing a SeaMaid project with avoidire decks and just bought a two gallon kit of the bleach for $70 at a local hardwood floor supplier. No shippi...
by JimF
Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Red and White Horn
Replies: 12
Views: 5442

Re: Red and White Horn

http://www.ynotyachts.com

You should check with these people. They have several boats in various states. They may have a parts boat!
by JimF
Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Red and White Horn
Replies: 12
Views: 5442

Re: Red and White Horn

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Here is another that shows the front of it. Inside is a standard 1930's deck horn with a modified base to make it fit.
by JimF
Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Red and White Horn
Replies: 12
Views: 5442

Re: Red and White Horn

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How about this?!
by JimF
Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: locate a new temperature sensor for KBL
Replies: 3
Views: 3476

Re: locate a new temperature sensor for KBL

I found electric temperature sending units at ClassicInstruments.com
by JimF
Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Stainless Rub Rail
Replies: 7
Views: 4947

Re: Stainless Rub Rail

I would think generally on an 18' boat 6x1 1/4" or whatever length you need SS oval head would be perfect.
by JimF
Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Eizenglas encloser shrunken...???!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6175

Re: Eizenglas encloser shrunken...???!!

https://www.google.com/search?client=sa ... 8&oe=UTF-8

I don't know anything about these but it looks like what you need. Love the Scout!
by JimF
Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:02 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Possible War Boat / Custom / Prototype - ???
Replies: 34
Views: 12180

Re: Possible War Boat / Custom / Prototype - ???

Silver gauges were 1941.
by JimF
Sun Nov 01, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: From the Club
Topic: 2015 Election of Directors - Biographies of Nominees
Replies: 17
Views: 38185

Re: 2015 Election of Directors - Biographies of Nominees

When I was listing the locations of the board members I inadvertently left out Don Ploetner who is not up for re-election but lives in New Jersey.
by JimF
Sun Nov 01, 2015 3:23 pm
Forum: From the Club
Topic: 2015 Election of Directors - Biographies of Nominees
Replies: 17
Views: 38185

Re: 2015 Election of Directors - Biographies of Nominees

It certainly helped the lake. Up about four feet. Is actually above normal for this time of year! Up fifty feet since a year ago. We are boating!!