I decided to put it back as it was, with the exception of new stainless rudders. The old shafts had rusted to where they rocked back in forth in...
Subtract one, 1963 35' Riviera from the log of surving steel boats. This boat came to my attention two years ago, but no one at the marina ever...
I wish someone could explain to me the wisodm of the Cris Craft engineers. Then I would be happy to put it back just the way it was. What is to...
The original rudder shaft is slightly larger in diameter where it goes through the hull than the upper part of the shaft. It will be easier to...
The Chris Craft dealer up the Gavois is familiar with vintage Roamers. I believe it is called Westport. I pulled my '58 28-footer out of the...
The tag on my Model 71 Velvet Drives have been worn down so I can't read the reduction ratio. I tried counting engine revolutions vs. prop shaft...
Will I be in danger of setting up a bi-metal, corrosive reaction if I put a bronze bushing in the steel hull? They used HDPE on that aluminum...
So, the "log" is the tube that is welded into the hull? I see that aluminum Roamer has a grease fitting on the log. That looks like a good idea....
I pulled the leaky rudder shaft to perform a proper repair on my 28' express. Now I just need to learn what a proper repair is. It appears the...
Somebody told me about this site: http://www.miwheel.com/PropItRightSizing.aspx . I haven't tried it yet. You should confirm that the GM...
So, do you think you can replace a counter rotating engine with a regular-rotating engine and just drive with the transmission in reverse? My...
The 6bt is longer and taller than the V-8s. I would vastly prefer the Cummins to the GM. If height is the most precious commodity, the 6.2 would...
There are more photos of our Express at http://imageevent.com/shaggy/roamer , including one photo of my parent's former Hardtop Express.
That anchor protruding through the hull has "Lake of the Ozarks, MO" cast right on the anchor. We are restoring that boat now. This is one of...
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