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- Sat May 22, 2021 6:58 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Sparton Vintage Horn In Search Of
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5169
Re: Sparton Vintage Horn In Search Of
Here's the latest..
- Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:01 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Epifanes Rapidcoat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4999
Re: Epifanes Rapidcoat
Thanks Mike! That's what I needed to hear. I'm going to pass on the rapid coat.
- Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:51 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Epifanes Rapidcoat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4999
Epifanes Rapidcoat
Has anyone used this product that can give me their assessment? I'm helping a friend work on a wood boat in a remote location and our time is limited. 24 hour wait per coat is not going to work out well for us. This product states you can overcoat in 6 hours. Just wondering if I should try it. Thank...
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:26 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Sparton Vintage Horn In Search Of
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5169
Sparton Vintage Horn In Search Of
Hello All! If anyone knows where I could find a vintage Sparton horn for my 1930 model 100 I would appreciate any leads. I've been watching ebay. Thanks.
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:21 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Unable to Post Pictures
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7299
Re: Unable to Post Pictures
I can post photo's on my posts and reply's but cannot in a private message. What am I doing wrong. These are the photos... small in size already. I've tried by the normal add files and get an error, also tried copy and past and error again. Thanks.
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:24 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: WI area - wood source
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8980
Re: WI area - wood source
I guess the other thing i'm trying to figure out is how much wood and what lengths to order. In terms of what makes the most sense. I don't think i need anything over 12 feet and all are under 7" wide except for that top strake. I should check the drawings i got from Mariners, can't remember if the...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:03 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1930 Gemmer Steering Box
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4805
Re: 1930 Gemmer Steering Box
I'm on the same page as if it aint broke, do I dare just leave it alone? It does turn freely.
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:14 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1930 Gemmer Steering Box
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4805
1930 Gemmer Steering Box
Should I split this gearbox here and clean out the old lube so I can add the new lube? I'm not sure if it will simply come apart at that joint. Or should I just remove the fill plug and see if it will drain and then refill? What is the bolt and jamb nut closest to the column for?
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:26 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: WI area - wood source
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8980
Re: WI area - wood source
I don't think so. Tell the lumber sales person what your doing and your finish thickness, they'll tell you what you need. I would let them resaw the boards and thickness plane myself but that's your call.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:37 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: WI area - wood source
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8980
Re: WI area - wood source
Hey all, looking for recommendations on where people have gotten their wood from around the WI area. I will need to pick up some wood to replace old side planks probably in the next month. Also what is the recommended mahogany? According to Dan's book, looks like 6/4 resawn to 1/2" is appropriate. ...
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:23 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Side plank seam repair
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8556
Re: Side plank seam repair
I plan to route the edge of the 1st strake (from chine) to clean up the 5200 and make a new clean surface. I'm routing the seams on the transom in order to remove those planks to replace. I just finished building the router jig last night. I routed a couple seams, but the route wiggled a little bit,...
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:28 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Side plank seam repair
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8556
Re: Side plank seam repair
OK, From one garage restorer to another. From what I'm gathering the bottom topside plank is bedded to the newer bottom (which it should be)and hopefully a new plank like the bottom wood. Please tell me yes... I highly recommend replacing all the topside planks since your right there. You can also g...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:17 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Looking for restoration shops in WI area
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6118
Re: Looking for restoration shops in WI area
I'm still learning. [/quote] Have you had any luck with anyone looking over the boat for what it should need? Oh yeah, It's a learning curve that's for sure and takes a whole lot of time if your not in the business of restoring boats like me. I've been in the hobby since 1999 with one restoration do...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:09 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Swim/boarding ladder
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7837
Re: Swim/boarding ladder
I'm not sure if this is any interest to you but I just recently picked one of these up. It was a used one on ebay. I haven't used it yet but this was pretty much my only option for my sportsman. I can put this under the bow when not in use.
https://www.freedomboatservice.com/ladder
https://www.freedomboatservice.com/ladder
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:59 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: ClassicBoatHardware still in business?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4064
Re: ClassicBoatHardware still in business?
I would be reaching out to other suppliers. You may want to post what your looking for and certainly some folks will recommend where to look.
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 7:27 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1956 Chris-Craft Sportsman Utility rub rail: chrome or stainless?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4684
Re: 1956 Chris-Craft Sportsman Utility rub rail: chrome or stainless?
Stainless steel. Polish them up!
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:05 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Plank ID
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9723
Re: Plank ID
Yeah, this topic has picked up some steam since it started.
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:34 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Plank ID
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9723
Re: Plank ID
Excellent point John! Thanks for taking the time to remind us to keep safety a priority.
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:45 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Plank ID
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9723
Re: Plank ID
Now I see what you mean. I think I'll try the insulated sleeve method and see if I can just do the forward third of the batten.Tom Gruenauer wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:48 amDon't be surprised if you have to steam bend the forward part of the sheer batten to get it to lay right. I had to on my 24' Chris.
Compound bend and twist.
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:51 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Plank ID
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9723
Re: Plank ID
Tom, I have been concerned with that. I don't have a steam generator on hand. What did you use to steam your batten? Did you steam the front half only? Would like to see some photos of a steam generator.
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:35 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Plank ID
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9723
Re: Plank ID
Of course! My late brother and I bought this in 2015, he past that year. I started this project in 2019 after I retired by myself in memory of my brother John. When we bought the boat it had a new cold molded bottom. I removed everything else that I could including the stringers and now working on g...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Plank ID
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9723
Re: Plank ID
Excellent! Thank you.
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Plank ID
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9723
Plank ID
Not sure how important this is but what is the terminology for this vertical plank that runs fore/aft. See white arrow. I'll be working on these for a while so I want to call them something that sounds correct.
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:01 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Hercules KFL engine noise, help appreciated
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8328
Re: Hercules KFL engine noise, help appreciated
A couple of questions... why do I not see the generator? I would have guessed the generator pulley broke and rubbing but I don't see it. What is the red piece at the 8 second point in the video?
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:45 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Missing Horn
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6563
Re: Missing Horn
The photo size is too large, reduce it to a KB size.tparsons56 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:03 amI'm not sure why the pictures are not posting - I tried attaching as a JPG file.
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:09 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1930 Badge Restoration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5747
Re: 1930 Badge Restoration
Thanks all for the help, I appreciate it.
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:32 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1930 Badge Restoration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5747
1930 Badge Restoration
When new, what did this dash panel badge look like? What is the procedure for it's restoration? Thanks.
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:22 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1962 CC Skier - New to Me
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6624
Re: 1962 CC Skier - New to Me
Welcome aboard Eddy! I'm not experienced with original bottoms but have been around long enough to have heard all about them. Like Kiitos said, we've heard bad things happen when folks add water inside an old wood boat. Get it to the lake and let it soak, if you don't have the means to do it yoursel...
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:02 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Rebuild or Repower
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4131
Re: Rebuild or Repower
I'm rebuilding a 430 right now. They are a very expensive motor to rebuild. Most of the internal parts are no longer available so you have to track down new old stock parts. Also the combustion chamber is in the block so you have to find a machine shop that has the jigs to bore the cylinders. Think...
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 6:38 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Opinions needed on how to repair
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7977
Re: Opinions needed on how to repair
Reduce the size of your photo to be in the KB range. It should go.