Out here in California I think about 50 percent of the boats bilge blowers are not set up correctly.Many boat have no hose on the input to the blower and the blower is mounted half way up the transom. ![]() Probably won't last as long though!!Boat on brothers!! Rhino I heard that Bill Clinton was a good blowhard, but I'd buy the George Bush model in an instant. And you want to do that because that little, expensive, must-have motor is not designed to run all the time. I figure it's about four or five minutes.if I remember to turn it off. I feel that it's extra important becuase we have to back out of the ramp area. They may not know how to run the bildge pump, but they know where the blower switch is!Mine runs from the time I back up to the ramp and one of the family members gets in, usually my wife because she doesn't want to get wet that early in the morning, and runs until we are out of the "no wake" zone. ![]() PS: I am looking for a correct wheel, and the correct windshield brackets.Steam_mill, A "blower" is a high-dollar date that never says "no" or a supercharger that you put on your smallblock Chevy 350 so it'll run like a Ford!Actually, my father's favorite yell at the lake was "Turn on the blower!" Man, did we kids jump at that! I now find myself yelling the same thing to my wife and kids. Please let me know if this is correct, or if there are other options. Keep the existing bottom and apply 2 layers of fiberglass over it - using Monel staples after the first layer. Keep existing bottom and apply 2 (3?) layers of diagonal strips of marine over (kind of a West System over the existing bottom). Strip and discard both layers, and apply a West System bottom of 3 (2?) layers of diagonal strips of marine ply over the frames. Strip both layers, discard inner layer and apply a 3M 5200 bottom (a layer of marine ply over the frames, with existing/renewed solid planking over top). Should I start on the top, or flip it and deal with the bottom first?Īs far as the bottom goes, I have been researching repairs/redoes, and it looks I have a few choices: So my question(s) - and please excuse any incorrect terminology - still learning: I've had it surveyed and the review was quite positive: It is all original (has been re-screwed), not rotten inside, decks need to be redone, entire boat re-screwed(!), some damage to the keel at the bow, bottom looks OK. The boat has been outside, under a carport style cover, since the 80's when the engine was removed due to excessive smoke. The Hercules motor+transmission is out and I am in the process of rebuilding it - I have considerable classic auto experience, but no wooden boat experience. ![]() I'm the new owner of a slightly-sad 17' 1948 Chris Craft Runabout. To advertise, take a look at WoodenBoat Advertising, or use your Google Adwords account if you want to advertise on the Forum. Selling/self promotion postings are verboten on the Forum. No need to register unless you would like to participate, although some images will only show if you are registered/logged-in.īefore you can post: click the red register link or the register tab, above, right. You'll find answers to the frequently asked questions as well as basic rules. ![]() To get WoodenBoat delivered to your door or computer, mobile device of choice, etc, click WB Subscriptions.Ĭheck out the FAQ. The Forum is a free service, and much like the "free" content on Public Radio, we hope you will support WoodenBoat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. The WoodenBoat Forum is sponsored by WoodenBoat Publications, publisher of WoodenBoat magazine.
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