I have a 1969 V-Hull Whitcraft 36'. I am starting new with the engine conversion, going from twin 6 cyl Chryslers to one center mounted 571 GM Diesel with an Allison Transmission.
In order to ask advice for what prop I should use what information would you all need from me about my boat?
I...
I am, beyond a shadow of a doubt, one of the least knowledgeable about boats on these forums so forgive my questions if they seem silly or obvious.
I am converting my boat to diesel, it has several things that need constant power. It has a refrigerator that can run on electric or gas, normal...
I am replacing the engine setup in my boat from a dual engine 6 cyl to a single 4 cyl turbo diesel. The fuel tank were removed by the previous owner. Looking at fuel tanks they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. I have room for one large tank or two medium sized tanks.
My question is, is...
Well most likely, if it will fit properly. For those that don't remember my boat was vandalized in a private marina. They got the engines, prop, drive and rudder. So I thought at first of converting to outboards and even bought a pair.
Well I traded the outboards (full price) and paid a little...
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Haven't been on in a while. Lost my job last year and couldn't do anything with my boat. Got hired in Jan as a Corrections Officer so things are looking up again!
I probably know the least of any member about restoration but am learning quickly. My boat is a 1969 Whitcraft 37'. The...
So we had a nice little storm here and smack, the 45 - 50 mph winds sucked the sliding aluminum door right off my boat. I gathered the pieces and put the frame back together, no damage to the frame, for once I get to be appreciative of rusted bolts, that's where the door broke.
So new bolts...
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Paul here with my ongoing project.
I am looking into replacing the metal rails on my boat. Many of the mounts are cracked, pitted and basically worn out to the point they let the rail wiggle too much.
I have a set of rails on the upper deck that are square in shape, a set on the...
I am trying to take the advice of several members on the board here and find parts in a boat salvage yard. I just moved to the area and have no clue where any boat salvage yards are. Does anyone live in this area or know of boat salvage yards?
Thanks as always
As you all know I am new to boating so please forgive if I am using wrong terms.
I have what I believe to be hydraulically operated trim tabs on the back of my boat. See pic
Since I am going outboard and it will just be able to plane (that's the plan) should I go through the expense of having...
Well from the first pics you can tell she was neglected, dirty, green slimey and just plain cosmetically challenged..lol
http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx148/pepsi328/drydock1.jpg
So since my girl is in drydock and will be moved over the the construction area ($25 a day...ouch) I thought it would be silly not to paint her hull. So I am deciding on what kind of bottom paint to use. She's a planing "V" hull and just needs finish sanding and a couple places with blisters...
Once I am finished with my resto on my Whitcraft my intention is to live aboard. One of the sacrifices you normally make is doing your laundry in your "home" but I was told there is a combo washer/dryer made by Thor.
Has anyone used one of these units? I have enough room for one on my boat but...
I would like to carry a dinghy or inflatable on the upper deck of my boat, sort of a OS option in case anything bad happens (crossing my fingers). I am already making the stencil for my bottom paint that will be in red and florescent yellow and reads "If you can read this call the Coast Guard"...
