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- Wed Aug 14, 2019 6:09 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Rubber flooring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3620
Re: Rubber flooring
I'm pretty sure by 1941 they were using white pyramid.
- Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:16 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Gas Fume Detector Installation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2814
Re: Gas Fume Detector Installation
I would install low as possible on inside of stringer, under and behind carb. If sensor is not water proof then mount high enough to avoid any expected bilge water. Keep in mind that fumes are heavier than air and will accumulate low to high. The goal is to sense them before they get high enough to ...
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:26 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Proper seat cushion supports for my '42, 17' Special Runabout?
- Replies: 7
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Re: Proper seat cushion supports for my '42, 17' Special Runabout?
Yes, I would expect a deviation such as box spring seats to be enumerated on the hull card (equipment record). Some cool extras listed on yours, by the way.
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:51 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Proper seat cushion supports for my '42, 17' Special Runabout?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7252
Re: Proper seat cushion supports for my '42, 17' Special Runabout?
Box springs were not spec'd for the 17 special as standard.
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:43 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Threaded lifting ring rod
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2811
Re: Threaded lifting ring rod
If inspection reveals no corrosion or other deterioration, I would expect the original bronze to be fine. This assumes that your boat is so equipped.
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:24 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: fuel odor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1742
Re: fuel odor
Could be venting vapor from tank vent. Fuel odor around boat but none in closed spaces on board might support this. I would still re-check everything.
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:43 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: New CCABC member, first time question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4022
Re: New CCABC member, first time question
For the most part, the items you seem most concerned about...Distributor, carb, and other external accessories are not interchangeable from auto to marine application due to safety considerations (regulatory as well as practical). As far as cam changes...how often do you expect to be doing this? Pro...
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:36 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Where to install new gas tank vent on '38 CC deluxe runabout
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3008
Re: Where to install new gas tank vent on '38 CC deluxe runabout
I would vent as original using hole in cap. Just be sure hole has not been obstructed with debris or plating.
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:50 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: SCREWS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3615
Re: SCREWS
They were oval head nickel plated. The actual look would be easiest to achieve by polishing stainless steel. As mentioned above, switch over to R&P just before the war. I believe was in 1941 calendar year sometime. If true some 41 and then 42s had them. Also mentioned above...ILO original hardware f...
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:23 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Do I need 4 wheel drive?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3660
Re: Do I need 4 wheel drive?
I currently own 4wd Suburban and 2wd Chevy PU (with 5.3 and locking diff). Over many years towing, launching and retrieving I have never needed 4wd and I prefer driving the 2wd. The 2wd with "winter" tires will out perform the 4wd (without) in snow and ice conditions. I always carry a tow strap but ...
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:12 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Cold weather varnishing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7145
Re: Cold weather varnishing
You may be trying something none of us has experienced. I would call Pettit and see what they have to say. I would be interested in their reply.
- Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:42 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Cold weather varnishing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7145
Re: Cold weather varnishing
At thirty degrees your gonna need two hands to drag the brush. I'd wait for warmer weather.
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:30 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1940 19' Chris-Craft Custom: Orange Deck Seams
- Replies: 44
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Re: 1940 19' Chris-Craft Custom: Orange Deck Seams
17 and 19 footers with orange deck seems and pigskin interior had orange boot stripes to match. 23 and 27 footers and (I believe 25 sportsman) had green deck seems, emerald green leather and green boot stripe. I can tell you for sure that seem compound (caulk) was colored green (on 23's and presumab...
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:10 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Cleats (small) on '52 Riviera
- Replies: 19
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Re: Cleats (small) on '52 Riviera
I'll check, but not likely. Would have been accidental. These covers were rotten and gone long before anybody cared enough to document. May have some photos of "storage" building or boat houses with covered boats that might show this detail.
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:34 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Cleats (small) on '52 Riviera
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9356
Re: Cleats (small) on '52 Riviera
Additionally, when a factory cover was spec'd there was typically a small bronze (chromed) hook-like retainer installed on the transom band to secure the cover at the transom via another set of cotton cords attached to a canvas loop.
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:30 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Cleats (small) on '52 Riviera
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9356
Re: Cleats (small) on '52 Riviera
These cleats were used to secure factory covers. They were indeed fender cleats but I have seen orders were additional cleats were spec'd to enhance cover retention. The covers had a square piece of vinyl sewn at each cleat location with two parallel stitch lines through the middle above where the c...
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:33 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
- Topic: What Boat Did I Just Buy?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6132
Re: What Boat Did I Just Buy?
Correction..Crestliner 15 Chieftain Imperial model 1552. Circa early 1960's
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:24 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
- Topic: What Boat Did I Just Buy?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6132
Re: What Boat Did I Just Buy?
Crestliner? Looks like a DelRio (model). The dash will ultimately provide the definitive clue.
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:18 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: HF-7 pink milk
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6204
Re: HF-7 pink milk
You could also bypass the cooler and idle engine, pump the old into a receptacle while drawing new in until outflow is clean. Also will pump water out cooler fittings if leaking. Has the boat had water in bilge over rev gear?
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 7:39 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1959 CC Ski 18' 283 has low oil pressure when started cold some times but others it jumps right up to 30-40.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6171
- Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:47 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1959 CC Ski 18' 283 has low oil pressure when started cold some times but others it jumps right up to 30-40.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6171
Re: 1959 CC Ski 18' 283 has low oil pressure when started cold some times but others it jumps right up to 30-40.
Have you tried that on a "flywheel forward"?
- Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:22 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: thumb screw hose clamps for a k engine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6161
Re: thumb screw hose clamps for a k engine
I would get more evidence to support hose clamp choice. Thumb screw clamps were used... but not all years. There are some pretty good photos in the engine brochures.
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:48 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Looking for Help Deciphering My Hull Card...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5459
Re: Looking for Help Deciphering My Hull Card...
More common than you might think. Seen them spec'd on a number of hull cards. Most boat houses were dark even during the day.
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:55 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Correct 283 valve cover decals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3197
Re: Correct 283 valve cover decals
Pretty sure decals not until later. No decals on earliest 283.
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:48 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Correct 283 valve cover decals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3197
Re: Correct 283 valve cover decals
Don't think there were any decals on that vintage. All info on manifold id tag.
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:52 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: 1956 Continental Crash pad details
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7415
Re: 1956 Continental Crash pad details
Don't have a photo but the crash pad is tapered at the stern to allow clearance for the rear seat back. Hopefully someone will post a detail photo.
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:52 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: water pump grease
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5039
Re: water pump grease
have used 2-4-C for years.
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:50 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Password for members not recognized
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3338
Re: Password for members not recognized
I had to use my old password for main site and new for the Buzz.
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:08 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Correct anchor weight
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5275
Re: Correct anchor weight
Can't comment on best choice of windlass. The Danforth style anchor is the most popular overall. Size to match boat and expected conditions. Don't forget an appropriate length of leader chain. This will make any size anchor feel much bigger. The expected bottom conditions may suggest a different sty...
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:00 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 17 foot chriscraft barrel back 1941 need HELP
- Replies: 2
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Re: 17 foot chriscraft barrel back 1941 need HELP
If you know the hull numbers, check the ACBS directory and, of course, the CCABC registry. If your lucky, an owner of an existing example may be tuned in.