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by Doug P
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Keeing the bow flag pole in the bow light
Replies: 10
Views: 5197

or.....if you did not want to drill and tap, put the end of your flag pole in the water and allow to swell up.
by Doug P
Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Nautolex ...... ( R I P )
Replies: 5
Views: 4663

Just received Classic Boat Connection cataloge. They sell Nautolex White Planking ....but have a limited amount. :(
by Doug P
Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Chris Craft trawlers??!
Replies: 6
Views: 5091

In answering my own question :lol: ....no, not made by Uniflite, but prior a design by Heritage and bought by CC, as to history, I assume they were made in Florida. Known as the West Indies 36 http://www.westindies36.com/

I have had 2 trawlers and this looks to be a very good design.
Doug
by Doug P
Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Chris Craft trawlers??!
Replies: 6
Views: 5091

Here is the link to the Commander club blog. Were these made in the Uniflyte factory in Bellingham?

http://www.network54.com/Forum/424840/t ... er+History
by Doug P
Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club Business
Topic: Fall 2011 Brass Bell
Replies: 32
Views: 14324

GOOD JOB TO EVERYONE WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED TIME. IF ONLY ONE PERSON THANKS YOU, CONSIDER IT A JOB "WELL DONE" :D


Thanks
by Doug P
Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club Business
Topic: Positive Changes for the Chris Craft Antique Boat Club
Replies: 46
Views: 23390

Keep in mind we are merely a type club looking to attract a subset of the hobby. We don't need to compete with "The center of the wood-motorboat universe: Woody Boater" for the size of our readership/membership. From the numbers I have seen recently from both sides that would be quite a feat. In fa...
by Doug P
Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club Business
Topic: Positive Changes for the Chris Craft Antique Boat Club
Replies: 46
Views: 23390

For my 2 cents. Never will a person receive so many negative comments as he will when suggesting an on-line version of a much beloved printed hard copy of their avocation. But allow me to explain the reasoning that is being repeated across the country. First is speed, then cost, plus the ability to ...
by Doug P
Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: Roamer Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: Bow nameplate. logo
Replies: 0
Views: 5691

Bow nameplate. logo

I am looking for the original logo for the bow on early Roamers. I believe the original was an oval with either the name or an "R" in script.
Any one have a bow shot picture?
Doug

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by Doug P
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Tach Cable???
Replies: 13
Views: 7783

I have an extra 10 footer, great shape.....cost you a 6 pack
by Doug P
Thu May 31, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: paint stripping
Replies: 16
Views: 6906

I have found an air sanding board to be the best, I have had also a Porter Cable oscillaing rotary sander that has lasted me for almost 20 years. MAY I ADD. USE A VERY GOOD BREATHING DEVICE , I found out the hard way. :( I have not found a good stripper for varnish lately, anybody know of one beside...
by Doug P
Tue May 29, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: HOUSE PAINT?
Replies: 30
Views: 14298

I would suggest Hardy plank, but to John in VA who thinks a Roamer is made from aluminum siding....never play chicken with a Roamer in your Cavalier? :lol:
by Doug P
Mon May 28, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: ugly oil leak
Replies: 17
Views: 7420

I do have the Hercules (K, M, etc.) manual in digital form. How do I post it here?
Doug
by Doug P
Mon May 28, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 2 1/2" copper exhaust
Replies: 32
Views: 32060

How about going to a muffler shop for your pipe and then have it copper plated? :roll:
by Doug P
Sat May 26, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: Roamer Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: Metal Boat Society
Replies: 0
Views: 5629

Metal Boat Society

Interesting group, has members from all over the world and their knowledge base appears to be... well, knowledgeable.
They have their annual meeting in Anacortes, this August. I'll probably go.
Doug 8)
25' Roamer Sportsman
http://www.metalboatsociety.com/
by Doug P
Thu May 24, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: Roamer Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: How does one properly survey a steel hull Roamer??
Replies: 6
Views: 13299

by Doug P
Mon May 21, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Upholstery options offered for 1959 CC 17 foot Sportsman
Replies: 1
Views: 2268

Re: Upholstery options offered for 1959 CC 17 foot Sportsman

If you do not have it, you can order the hull card for your boat from Mariner's Museum. It will give you the color.
by Doug P
Wed May 16, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Fuel pump screen for Model K
Replies: 4
Views: 2779

Joel has rebuild kits 651-248-7314 Joel Lemanski
by Doug P
Tue May 08, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Bow Eye for 17' Sportsman
Replies: 18
Views: 7997

Should you need a tow in, dern nice location to pull from

Re: On water towing.
Once a tow line is attached by the tower's boat to the towee's boat, the tower is responsible. If I was towing your boat I would demand a bridle.
by Doug P
Sat May 05, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Bow Eye for 17' Sportsman
Replies: 18
Views: 7997

I don't remember what years that a bronze strip replaced the cutwater on the sportsmans, or would that be sportsmen?
And didn't hull numbers go from CC 17 XXX to U 17 XXX? :?:
by Doug P
Fri May 04, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Bow Eye for 17' Sportsman
Replies: 18
Views: 7997

Gary, I do not believe I have seen a factory bow eye on the deluxe, a buddy has a 19' '42 and has a cradle trailer with NO winch, to me is much easier retrieving a boat. I have seen after market bow eyes, but I would only recommend using them for a safety tie down to the trailer....but not tight so ...
by Doug P
Fri May 04, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Bow Eye for 17' Sportsman
Replies: 18
Views: 7997

No pictures....but you can google boat towing bridle. For a 17 foot wood boat, have a strap that completely goes around the boat and you are pulling the boat by the stern. You can use the bow chocks only to hold the bridle in position. If you are looking for a trailer I do have one that floats the b...
by Doug P
Fri May 04, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Bow Eye for 17' Sportsman
Replies: 18
Views: 7997

Pull it on with a bridle made from straps.
by Doug P
Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: Chris Craft Buff (It ain\'t Yellow!)
Replies: 16
Views: 10842

Sandusky paint offer Chris Craft and Lyman paints. Their yellow is called LURE YELLOW, I have also used their 2260 Clear Sealer and was EXTREMELY impressed with drying time, buildup and more. It does need a UV varnish over it for final coats. I have also used their varnish that was in a can over 5 y...
by Doug P
Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Roamer Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: Metal Hulls
Replies: 27
Views: 31234

And.......You don't have to swell them up.
by Doug P
Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Repowering 57 Sportsman
Replies: 66
Views: 21900

So you feel the boat is worth more with a period correct 283 as opposed to the original motor? That is a question I have been pondering.
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By no means
by Doug P
Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Repowering 57 Sportsman
Replies: 66
Views: 21900

Allow me to add my 1 and a half cents worth so we have an even nickle.......I have had 4 of these boats and the only ones that kept their value were repowered with as close as the original engine as possible.

The mid 50's Sportsmen are the most common CC out there and the best source for repowering.
by Doug P
Tue Jun 07, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Repowering 57 Sportsman
Replies: 66
Views: 21900

I have had 4 Sportsmen, 3-20's and a 17.The 17 with the 350 GM was not as fast as the 20' I had with the ORIGINAL (if I remember 292) Interceptor. In fact that would take a Correct Craft with a blown Packard over the first several yards. :lol:
by Doug P
Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:54 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Repowering 57 Sportsman
Replies: 66
Views: 21900

At least 45, didn't dare open it up.
by Doug P
Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:13 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Repowering 57 Sportsman
Replies: 66
Views: 21900

Repowered my 57 Sportsman with a 350 GM. Although the power was great.....I lost so much room with a large engine box. Could only get to stern by but-crawling over the box. :cry:
by Doug P
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: What is the use of these holes in transom
Replies: 12
Views: 5727

Hi Dale, The Rendezvous is in Port Orchard WA, across Puget Sound from Seattle. http://www.chriscraftrendezvous.com/ My wife and I lived in Seattle area for 15 plus years then moved further north to Bellingham, closer to the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands and had from 32-42 ft trawlers. We moved...