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by Katanna
Sun Dec 02, 2018 10:30 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Casters for boat cradle
Replies: 5
Views: 4088

Re: Casters for boat cradle

Jim I have a complete galvanized cradle i had under my 20 Holiday. It is what you would see in a showroom. Fully adjustible and brakes down very easily for transport. You are welcome to it-i no longer use it. I am in Grosse Pointe south of Vernier East of Mack. Shoot me a message if you would like i...
by Katanna
Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Types of material for custom cover
Replies: 6
Views: 9019

Re: Types of material for custom cover

Jim,
Talk to Rob at Lakeshore boat Tops. He is on Jefferson just across from Colony marine. Try to hold off until fall, he is now in hie busy season as most canvas shops are. I have him about 4 boats deep just for my store.

Steve
by Katanna
Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Best way to secure transome to trailer?
Replies: 25
Views: 17300

Re: Best way to secure transome to trailer?

Cut the hook off the end of your strap. put a hook on your winch stand. run the strap through the lifting ring and back to the hook on your stand. Now there is no chance of dropping the hook on the deck.

Steve
by Katanna
Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Original 283: Refurbrish or rebuiild ??
Replies: 3
Views: 3405

Re: Original 283: Refurbrish or rebuiild ??

Do the compression test. As long as it is close I would leave the internals alone. 283 will run forever. One of the most problem areas I have found with them is the distributor. The springs and the weights tend to rust and get hung up. Most of the time they can be cleaned up and lubricated.

Steve
by Katanna
Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:48 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Fuel tank measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 5918

Re: Fuel tank measurements

Tank issues solved. Picked up my new tank and straps yesterday. They did a great job!
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by Katanna
Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Metal in Oil
Replies: 1
Views: 1863

Re: Metal in Oil

You are on Harsens Island. I would get a hold of Peter Henkel.
by Katanna
Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Stain color
Replies: 2
Views: 2590

Stain color

Looking for stain colors for my 62 Holiday. Attached are a couple photos off line that have been my inspiration. Anyone know what the hull and transom coors may be on this boat?
Steve
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by Katanna
Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:02 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Rolled
Replies: 5
Views: 6761

Re: Rolled

The boat will never be left in the water. The current bottom is original and therefore would need to soak for every use. They just were not designed to last 50+ years. All of my boating is done on big water-Lake St Clair, Detroit river and St Clair river. For safety sake, I wouldn't chanced that bot...
by Katanna
Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Rolled
Replies: 5
Views: 6761

Re: Rolled

Bilge.jpg It will be a 5200 bottom. Don't shoot me but I may reuse the exterior wood. I am sure I will find some needed repairs once it is apart, but to this point I can't find any rot or damaged frames from the inside. Even the joints between the frames and chines are tight. I will be sure to keep...
by Katanna
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Rolled
Replies: 5
Views: 6761

Rolled

Got a little bored before work this morning and flipped it over. Only took about an hour-would have been much faster with a second set of hands. Can't wait to tackle the bottom.
Steve
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by Katanna
Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:35 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Fuel tank measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 5918

Re: Fuel tank measurements

Ordered new tank today from Kehrig Manufacturing. They are also making the hold down straps that were missing.
by Katanna
Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Fuel tank measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 5918

Re: Fuel tank measurements

tph wrote:13X55. 30 gallons, cylinder.
tph
that works, thank you very much! Off to Kehrig tomorrow.

Steve
by Katanna
Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:47 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Fuel tank measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 5918

Re: Fuel tank measurements

Jim I have to believe that would be the same tank. I would appreciate the drawings. I could measure to fit off that. It should be the round barrel type.
Thanks in advance,

Steve

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by Katanna
Wed Aug 02, 2017 3:25 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Fuel tank measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 5918

Fuel tank measurements

Has anyone had a fuel tank made for a 1962 Holiday 20 or Supersport. The boat I am restoring has had the fuel tank replaced with a rectangular one. I would like to have a new one made by Kherig Manufacturing however I don't have any dimensions of the original. If I had the diameter and and length I ...
by Katanna
Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 12v positive ground
Replies: 10
Views: 5671

Re: 12v positive ground

Everything will get replaced. I pulled the engine out before work this morning. Hope to roll it over tomorrow and get started on the bottom replacement. Was hoping to get some more insight on the positive ground. It will get changed to negative. Amazing it ran so well after sitting for at least 7 ye...
by Katanna
Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 12v positive ground
Replies: 10
Views: 5671

Re: 12v positive ground

Here are some pics of the wiring. you can see the red wire goes directly to the block at the front of the engine. I assumed that was the positive wire when I hooked it to the battery being red. the brown/beige wire I hooked to ground.


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by Katanna
Sun Jul 30, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 12v positive ground
Replies: 10
Views: 5671

Re: 12v positive ground

Engine is original 283 flywheel forward. blue wire from harness goes to positive side of the coil. Negative from coil goes to distributor.

What would be involved with converting to negative ground?
by Katanna
Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 12v positive ground
Replies: 10
Views: 5671

12v positive ground

Purchased a 62 Holiday 3 years ago that had been sitting several years prior. After purchasing I stored it for three years. Now its time to get started on restoration. Boat is in great shape but has original bottom. I didn't want to use it until I replaced with 5200 bottom. Anyways I wanted to make ...
by Katanna
Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KBL Engine Timing Mark(s)
Replies: 7
Views: 4206

Re: KBL Engine Timing Mark(s)

I would set up a dial indicator through a spark plug hole to be sure. Then make a permanent reference on the engine for future use.
Most of the guys just get the timing close, then set it by ear once the boat is under load.

Steve
by Katanna
Mon Dec 28, 2015 3:57 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: The Red and White Model W engine
Replies: 38
Views: 13346

Re: The Red and White Model W engine

that would be acceptable. In the mean time, sounds like you have a miss on the number five cylinder...
by Katanna
Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: The Red and White Model W engine
Replies: 38
Views: 13346

Re: The Red and White Model W engine

Its December, you run an engine and don't include a video with sound? You should be on probation! :(

Steve
by Katanna
Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: HELP....... I can't get my prop shaft loose
Replies: 58
Views: 16057

Re: HELP....... I can't get my prop shaft loose

With the key out you can try tapping the flange further onto the shaft. Get it to come through the front of the flange enough so you can sand or lightly file the end. It sounds like the end of it is mushroomed. Next put a couple flange bolts back in but just hand tight! Nor take a block of wood and ...
by Katanna
Fri Aug 14, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: HELP....... I can't get my prop shaft loose
Replies: 58
Views: 16057

Re: HELP....... I can't get my prop shaft loose

You can take a drift and try to push the keyway out through the end of the flange. You will have to reinstall your packing nut and screw it down as much as possible to gain clearance. Reinstall the flange on the trans with a couple bolts (hand tight is fine) however space it out with a couple washer...
by Katanna
Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:08 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Starting 6 Volt K engine
Replies: 11
Views: 6659

First verify there isnt any water in the cylinders. Remove plugs and crank. If that looks good, check to make sure your distributer is tight and the plate that holds the points and condersor is tight also. If the timing is off it can cause a hard crank.

Steve
by Katanna
Tue May 22, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Newbie with questions
Replies: 17
Views: 6416

I just had the same problem on a friends boat. Ran fine at the dock but would not turn up past 2800 under load. Ended up to be the weights and springs all being corroded in the dist. Had the dist rebuilt and converted over to pertronix electronic ignition. Boat starts instantly and tops out at 4600 ...
by Katanna
Tue May 22, 2012 7:52 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Oil pressure sender
Replies: 6
Views: 3456

First thing to try is removing the wire from the sender. With the key on it should read zero. Now touch the wire to ground and the gage should peg all the way over. If it doesnt move when grounded then you have a problem with the gage. Also be sure the wires are in the correct locations on the gage....
by Katanna
Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Any other 1940 Double Staterooms out there?
Replies: 16
Views: 10307

Its ashame to see that boat in that shape. I grew up at the marina where that boat was stored. It was always kept in a covered well. Was always in top condition.

Steve
by Katanna
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Boat dolly
Replies: 2
Views: 2595

Boat dolly

Will be flipping my boat soon for a new bottom. Does anybody have any pictures of frames they have built to put the boat on upside down. It is a 18 Holiday.

Thanks

Steve
by Katanna
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 12 Volt Lovett bilge pump
Replies: 6
Views: 4770

The black is the ground, the white is power from a switch, and the green goes to constant power for the automatic.
by Katanna
Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Bilge color
Replies: 3
Views: 2851

Bilge color

I am starting a new project on a 1955 Holiday. The bilge is faded green everywhere. I have pulled everything apart and all I see is green-no way someone could have changed it. Did the factory ever use green bilge paint.