Search results

  1. D

    Don't you hate it when ?????

    I hate it when you look and search for just the perfect part you need for a restoration, you order the port and the seller did a crap job of packaging and the part arrives broken. I purchased an airguide barometer to fill a hole in the dash of my Deep C, I was giddy it even matched the tach and...
  2. D

    Getting close to firing the engine.

    So I have the 1959 Mark 400 on the rack, I just installed the starter that needed replacement it had melted down. I picked this motor up last fall from a guy who had it restored and then it sat in storage for 10 years. It is clean except the fried starter and a few wires that got hot when the...
  3. D

    Nautical Terms- When is it proper use?

    I have been thinking about this lately not sure why my brain revisits it but I guess I am curious. I don't use terms like port or starboard or any other nautical terms when talking about boating. Most don't but I have spend a fair amount of time aboard larger craft 35-60 footers moving them from...
  4. D

    Priming and painting question just happens to be boat related.

    I procured a can of Holiday red spray paint to match my 1959 mark 400. I used it to paint the throttle arm on the control box. I primed with a white primer and when the paint dried it appeared lighter red than the motor and the color on the can, does the color of primer make that much difference?
  5. D

    Dang it I need help

    So I procured a beautiful aluminum hull that had a 35 hp mercy on it, well I had to go and get a period correct motor so I bought a restored 59 Merc 400 45 hp. Well Browsing lead me to go max on the HP and bought a 78 a today.
  6. D

    Source for old cable steering hardware

    I want to replace the pulleys and tensioners on my old cable steering. Not sure if I am using the wrong verbiage for an online search, I could not find them in a certain companies thick catalog so I am at a loss.
  7. D

    Shot another trespasser trying to sneak on my property to harass the does.

    Seems like every fall I have the same problem with trespassers.
  8. D

    1959 Mercury Mark 400 questions.

    I have a question on prop installation. Currently there is the prop, then a washer that meshes with the slots on the cone nut. There seems to be about a 1/4" gap between the prop and the nut. Is that normal or is there a spacer? I have the 11 spline prop shaft.
  9. D

    My Deep C

    Finally getting around to posting up some pics of the boat I refer to as silk purse
  10. D

    Old cable steering

    I have an issue with just 1 side with my cable steering, the pulley flips when I to turn to port and twists the cables. The boat gets harder to steer. Any remedies?
  11. D

    Step and Trim tabs on a lightweight runabout.

    Step N Trim I just picked up a set for my Deep C. Question since the whole bottom of the boat is rounded in the back when I install the plate to the transom to I install the tabs level or follow the angle of the edge?
  12. D

    Picking up the boat this weekend.

    Negotiations started around the 4th of July for the deep C it seems like a long time ago. I am driving up to northern wisconsin friday, I will get up there a few hours before the crowd so I will get the take the boat out for a ride on a quiet lake. I am pretty excited to get this project looking...
  13. D

    Floor ideas for a Deep C

    I was wondering if those that have covered the floor in their old alumacrafts could share some pictures and materials to show off their work. I want to put in a nice slat style floor but want to see some examples. Thanks in advance.
  14. D

    Finally found a folding bench seat hinge

    I want to have somewhat comfortable seats in my Deep C, I want to add cushion and a back rest that folded down to make getting in the seats easier. I looked and looked and finally found a Garelick part #75154 that will allow me to customize the width of the seat to fit the boat.
  15. D

    Removing the middle seat on a Deep C

    Looking at some pictures here of restorations and modifications and wondering is it possible to remove the middle seat without compromising the connection to the hull? I want to be able to put the seat back in at some point.
  16. D

    Any Bowhunters here?

    Wondering if any other members like to get after the deer with a bow and arrow?
  17. D

    Original finish

    I am going to be working on a 1958 Alumacraft Deep C, after looking online the boat was offered in a few colors and a satin finish. The boat is in it's original satin finish, except the finish is 57 years old. Should it be buffed or left as is?
  18. D

    Fuel for a 50's motor.

    Going to be running a 1959 Mark 58 next summer should I run Av gas, race gas, or will the new gas run the motor without wrecking seals and gaskets.
  19. D

    Controls for a left hand drive.

    I recently acquired a 1958 Alumacraft Deep C, the boat has the steering and controls on the left side. The boat comes with a 1965 35Hp Merc that I plan on removing and selling. I purchased a Mark 58A to replace it. The motor came with controls but they are right handed. Is there vintage left...
View older results
Top