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by sknowlton777
Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:25 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: KLC engine box dimensions
Replies: 2
Views: 3135

KLC engine box dimensions

Hello
Does anyone have the dimensions for building an engine box for the KLC engine to go in a 17 Sportsman ?
Thank you
Scott
by sknowlton777
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: 1956 Sportsman stain
Replies: 6
Views: 5622

Re: 1956 Sportsman stain

Yes, it was great to talk to Steve Griffitts about the boat and the whole process to find it. He did a nice job with our old photos. Love it !
by sknowlton777
Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: 1956 Sportsman stain
Replies: 6
Views: 5622

Re: 1956 Sportsman stain

Jim-

Thanks for the reply. I have had your pictures bookemarked for months, and I hope mine comes out half as good as yours.

Thanks !

Scott
by sknowlton777
Fri Dec 08, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: 1956 Sportsman stain
Replies: 6
Views: 5622

Re: 1956 Sportsman stain

Great - thank you so much for the insight.

I'm sure I will have a million more questions as this process happens.

Have a great day

Scott
by sknowlton777
Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: 1956 Sportsman stain
Replies: 6
Views: 5622

1956 Sportsman stain

Hello -

Thank you in advance for any replies !

Judging from the attachment - can anyone help me get started on staining my boat to match back to the original color ?

It is sanded down to bare wood. Will soon have new top decking.
ChrisCraft copy.jpg
Thank you

Scott
by sknowlton777
Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC Engine Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 2717

KLC Engine Questions

Question of K series engine heads. I have a KLC, and one of the spark plug threads is completely stripped. I found a K head for sale. Is there a difference between a K head and a KLC head ? Also - stripped spark plug threads in the head are not fixable, correct ?
Thank you
Scott
by sknowlton777
Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC Engine year
Replies: 5
Views: 3330

Re: KLC Engine year

Thank you very much !!
by sknowlton777
Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC Carburetor
Replies: 2
Views: 2175

Re: KLC Carburetor

Thank you. Yes, he as 1, but it is cracked.
by sknowlton777
Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:38 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC Carburetor
Replies: 2
Views: 2175

KLC Carburetor

Hello-
I have acquired a 1953 KCL with all parts except for the carburetor and flame arrestor for my 1956 project.

Can anyone lead me in the right direction to find a carburetor for this motor ?

Thank you

Scott
by sknowlton777
Wed Aug 23, 2017 11:16 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC Engine year
Replies: 5
Views: 3330

Re: KLC Engine year

Thank you very much.

Will look tonight !

Scott
by sknowlton777
Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:48 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1956 17' Sportsman interior
Replies: 7
Views: 8220

Re: 1956 17' Sportsman interior

Wow - thats fantastic. I have a million questions. Can I email you?
thx
Scott
by sknowlton777
Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1956 17' Sportsman interior
Replies: 7
Views: 8220

Re: 1956 17' Sportsman interior

Great !! I only have 2 pictures of the boat from the 50's when it was bought
There is no interior in the boat now

Not sure how to insert a pic into this. Is there a trick to it ?
by sknowlton777
Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC Engine year
Replies: 5
Views: 3330

KLC Engine year

Hello-

Is it possible to tell what year a Chris Craft engine is from by the engine number ?

I have a KLC with an engine number of 60659

Thank you

Scott
by sknowlton777
Fri Aug 18, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: 1956 17' Sportsman interior
Replies: 7
Views: 8220

1956 17' Sportsman interior

Hello- I have just become the owner of my grandfathers 1956 17' Sportsman (long story). The boat sat in someones back yard for 40+ years and is in very much disrepair. I have a couple of pictures of the exterior, but I need some pictures / insight on how to start to put the interior of this boat bac...
by sknowlton777
Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft
Replies: 13
Views: 8087

Re: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft

FOUND !!
In an amazing chain of events, I have found the actual boat I was looking for. It has been sitting in a back yard in NH for 40 years. I now have ownership of this boat. Needle in a haystack for sure. Needs a ton of work - buts its the one.
by sknowlton777
Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft
Replies: 13
Views: 8087

Re: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft

Hello- Have a few updates. Boat had been sold in 1968 in Groton MA. MA Registry does not have any record of this hull number in their system, but I'm not surprised by that. I waiting impatiently to talk to the guy who bought the boat in 1968. I'm supposed to be getting a call from him. We'll see
by sknowlton777
Sun Aug 14, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft
Replies: 13
Views: 8087

Re: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft

Hello -

Thank you for the reply.

This boat was bought at Irwin Marine, Alton Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire in 1956. It was sold in 1958 or 1959 at Lake Winnipesaukee also. I was told it was sold to someone with the last name of Tilton

Thank you

Scott
by sknowlton777
Thu Aug 11, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft
Replies: 13
Views: 8087

Re: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft

Ahh - Very good idea.

Here is the info :

1956 CC Sportsman 17' with hull number CC-17-2508

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Scott
by sknowlton777
Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft
Replies: 13
Views: 8087

Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft

Hello - new guy here ! I am in search of my grandfathers Chris Craft. He had bought it new in 1956. Sold it or traded it in 1959. I have the original bill of sale, the hull i.d. # and engine i.d. #. How should I proceed in searching for this boat. Has anyone had any luck in searching for a specific ...