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Dry storage shrinkage
My 1938 sportsman 15.5 has been out of he water since 2012 as far as I can tell . The only area that is of concern to me is the transom where there is a gap between on of the planks above the waterline . I can see light through it . Will this swell back up tight ? Am o looking at a complete rebuild of the transom before using the boat ?
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Re: Dry storage shrinkage
Probably. Looks to be stored on concrete. Heated? May want to explore adding some moisture if humidity levels are below 62-65%.
Greg Wallace 23 Custom 22166 former Chris-Craft dealer Russells Point, Oh.
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The fact that you can see light through the seam between the planks would indicate that there is no batten and that is not a good thing. What are those planks screwed to, just the vertical frames?
1930 Chris-Craft Model 100 20' "MOXIE"
1940 Chris-Craft Red and White 25' "Old Paint"
1946 Chris-Craft Sportsman 25' "CinCity"
1940 Chris-Craft Red and White 25' "Old Paint"
1946 Chris-Craft Sportsman 25' "CinCity"
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Re: Dry storage shrinkage
Batten her up and GO Boating.....in a moist environment she is going to tighten up some for sure.....those pics show no big deal to me...
John in Va.
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
Re: Dry storage shrinkage
No battens? CC did some transoms that way. They edge glued planks together like a sheet of plywood then put them on the transom frames and cut off the excess. My Sea Skiff transom was built that way. Once the edge glued joints start to fail you're on the road to a transom rebuild. Water gets into the joints and the decay begins.
Jim Evans
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Yes currently stored on cement in my garage , not heated. When I purchased the boat about a month ago it was also stored in a garage on concret no heat. The side planks have battons . It looks ( but I am a newbie ) like the transom is all original and just did not have battons. This is a 15.5 ft 1938 sportsman so not sure on the construction used . That is part of my issue currently trying to find out what the correct way was. I would like to make this a long term project and be able to use the boat this summer if possible and plan to save and have the bottom totally replaced. It has the original bottom and was given the West system treatment . I can't find any soft spots and the frames and chines that I have access to are good . The Keelsons must have had a problem at some time and small sections are replaced and reinforced . It seems to me that it would not be difficult to add battons if that is what I should do after it swells up. I will post an interior photo when I get a chance . Thanks for all the advice and information.
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Re: Dry storage shrinkage
Question. I see FYC on the transom. Is that Ford Yacht Club in Grosse Ile MI ? Just curious.
Mark S.
Mark S.
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Mark
We were trying to figure that question out. I think you just confirmed our best guess. Are you a member or do you know something about the organization ? Bought the boat down just outside of Detroit north side by the lake. I might be able to track down one of the past owners or someone who has knowledge of my boat. I have found a solution for the gas tank having one manufactured . The company is Coast Guard certified out of Chesterfield Michigan . Kehrig MFG. Co. INC. they are experienced at classic Chris Craft fuel tanks. Going to be about what I was told by a couple of other folks. Not cheap but will never have another tank problem.
We were trying to figure that question out. I think you just confirmed our best guess. Are you a member or do you know something about the organization ? Bought the boat down just outside of Detroit north side by the lake. I might be able to track down one of the past owners or someone who has knowledge of my boat. I have found a solution for the gas tank having one manufactured . The company is Coast Guard certified out of Chesterfield Michigan . Kehrig MFG. Co. INC. they are experienced at classic Chris Craft fuel tanks. Going to be about what I was told by a couple of other folks. Not cheap but will never have another tank problem.
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Re: Dry storage shrinkage
Yes my wife and I have been members there for 14 years. Please send me a side picture of the boat and give me the M C number and I will see if I recognize it. We have several Woodies currently inthe club and its a large place with a sizeable membership so if I dont have intel for you maybe one of my buddies will. Does your boat have a green storage cover?
I am getting ready to pull my tank as well. I was thinking of using gas tank RENU USA. They have multiple locations. I am attempting to talk someone who has had a tank done to see if it lives up to the sales hype
Mark Saunders
I am getting ready to pull my tank as well. I was thinking of using gas tank RENU USA. They have multiple locations. I am attempting to talk someone who has had a tank done to see if it lives up to the sales hype
Mark Saunders
Re: Dry storage shrinkage
Before you buy a tank check with Woodies Restorations in Kentucky. They have taken over Rayco tanks from Florida the best in the business and were very reasonable. If their prices are what they were you should take a look.
1930 Chris-Craft Model 100 20' "MOXIE"
1940 Chris-Craft Red and White 25' "Old Paint"
1946 Chris-Craft Sportsman 25' "CinCity"
1940 Chris-Craft Red and White 25' "Old Paint"
1946 Chris-Craft Sportsman 25' "CinCity"
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Mark here is a photo with the mc numbers . It came with a blue cover . The unique feature is that someone squeezed a k 6 cylinder into it which made the front seat short and extra material as another extended cover board
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Just ordered my tank through Kehrig manufacturing in michigan . Certified marine fuel tank manufacture and have classic chris craft tank experience . They knew exactly what o was looking for . Aprox 4 weeks construction time .
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Re: Dry storage shrinkage
if you intend to GO BOATING...this is the best move you have ever made......new tanks....!!
John in Va.
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
Re: Dry storage shrinkage
Kehrig is an interesting company. They built boats with Hacker in the past.
http://www.kehrigmetalfab.com/about_us.htm
http://www.kehrigmetalfab.com/about_us.htm
Jim Staib
www.finewoodboats.com
1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
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