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by krrs
Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Self bailer
Replies: 7
Views: 4691

Re: Self bailer

Are most people leaving the self bailer on the boat or removing them and plugging the hole. Do they work well?
by krrs
Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS
Replies: 23
Views: 10972

Re: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS

Please let us know how this turns out. A lot of us, myself included, could use this for future trouble shooting.
by krrs
Sat Aug 18, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS
Replies: 23
Views: 10972

Re: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS

On a properly adjusted valve train there should be a "very slight" clatter at rpm, hardly noticeable. Pull the covers and have a look for any damage before it leads to something worse.
by krrs
Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS
Replies: 23
Views: 10972

Re: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS

If still running points in the distributor, make sure the condenser is screwed down tight, making a good gound.
by krrs
Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: water pump grease
Replies: 6
Views: 5034

water pump grease

Good day all. 1954 CC Sportsman with a KL Hercules engine. What type grease should be used in the water pump cup?
by krrs
Sat Feb 03, 2018 6:22 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring
Replies: 10
Views: 10306

Re: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring

It is the long piece of plywood that runs both sides along the engine. Not sure if that is what is called the cockpit sole. I am sure you are correct that is was originally thicker. Boat was restored in 1991 and plywood has no deflection or anything that would make me think I should upgrade. Frames ...
by krrs
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring
Replies: 10
Views: 10306

Re: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring

Do not know why, but am unable to download the pics to this site. Below is my email address. Reply and I can send the pics that way if you like.

[email protected]
by krrs
Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring
Replies: 10
Views: 10306

Re: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring

Pics did not download. Will try to figure it out.
by krrs
Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:21 am
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring
Replies: 10
Views: 10306

Re: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring

OK. Finally got around to it. Below are a few pics of the side floor board. Now I do not know if the floor in this boat is original, but everything fits good. The floor board is 3/8" plywood, I am presuming a good quality marine grade. Someone else may know if it should be 1/2" but I am quite happy ...
by krrs
Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:29 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring
Replies: 10
Views: 10306

Re: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring

We had a snow storm today so I will be digging out when I get home but will measure the ply thickness in the next day or two. Will install the floor panels and take pics individually to give you an idea where they join per frame. Will get you exact dimensions and pics of the seat supports front and ...
by krrs
Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:06 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring
Replies: 10
Views: 10306

Re: 1954 17' Sportsman Flooring

I also have a '54 Sportsman 17'. Just finished repainting the bilge. Have all the flooring out. I can take a few pics and supply any measurements you may need.
Cheers,
Ken.