1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 refit

[34Hatt]

It maybe a Chris Craft but yore as crazy as a lot of us here " maybe even the Commodore" Welcome to the Club I think Nice job also shes going to be sweet when she's done.

Seems he wants to be a Story telling and give it a little at a time That's fine with me I like good restoration/ boating story just finish the story not like some? Kiwi if your reading this Yes I am talking about you

Keep going Thanks for sharing.

Dan

 

[TROUBLE]

Scott,

The boat "Weasel" spent most of its life in babylon. Yes Bill Cullen was the craftsman who converted it to an express.

Art

 

[Boatsb]

Good old Bill. I worked with him at babylon marine in the 80,s and remember leaving about the time the owner decided to. Ut off the salon. Used to work on those seamonsters every year. Tune up and oil changes. The owners kid had a go fast too.

 

[q240z]

It maybe a Chris Craft but yore as crazy as a lot of us here " maybe even the Commodore" Welcome to the Club I think Nice job also shes going to be sweet when she's done.

Seems he wants to be a Story telling and give it a little at a time That's fine with me I like good restoration/ boating story just finish the story not like some? Kiwi if your reading this Yes I am talking about you

Keep going Thanks for sharing.

Dan

Thanks, Dan. With all the time and effort I've got into this one, I hope she does turn out sweet.

There's a new post on the blog-- 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Interior Concepts

Cheers,
Q

 

[q240z]

New post: 1969 Chris Craft Roamer 46 Refit: Paperwork SNAFU Resolved! Refit Resumes in 2012!

Cheers,
Q

 

[eze2bme]

Looking good. Just remember to make passageways and doors wide enough to remove/replace the appliances if ever need be. Also, you'll need door latches on that refrigerator to keep the door from opening when underway since it points back towards the stern.

 

[q240z]

Thanks! I hadn't thought far enough ahead to worry about fridge door latches! lol

Unfortunately, there's no practical way to make the doors wide enough to remove the washer and dryer. If they ever need replacing, I'll probably just dismantle the appliance and reassemble as necessary. I've done that before with other appliances on my previous Connie. The fridge is counter depth, though, so it slides out the salon side windows once the doors are removed.

But, of course, these are new appliances, so they'll never need replacing!

 

[holtcl]

LOL-- A fridge will open while underway in a sea regardless of whether it faces forward or aft. Ask me how I know

Cheryl
Cinderella
1971 53 MY

 

[TROUBLE]

Found this picture in my collection

Art

 

[q240z]

Cool stuff there, Art. I believe those were prior to Nautic buying the Seamaster line in the late 1960s. Still, great engines for their time.

My latest blog entry brings us up to August 2013, with a set of low-hour Cummins 450 Diamonds sitting in the engine room of my Roamer 46. This boat ought to fly when it's done.

http://1969chriscraftroamer46.wordp...46-refit-engines-right-proper-ones-this-time/

 

[SKYCHENEY]

It all makes sense now. All except the August 2013 reference. I think we're a few months away from that.

 

[Boatnut]

I'm sure most people can appreciate what you are doing. I surely do. Yachtsmanwilly did a great job on the Hat he was redoing, and his reports on the progress he made really added to the enjoyment of this forum. Good luck and I hope it all turns out the way you want it. Stay in touch, and keep us posted. Nobody really cares what make of boat you have, it's all about the experience, and comraderie.

 

[saltshaker]

Excellent repower choice. Did they come from Mako Marine?

 

[jim rosenthal]

They fit in there nicely. It will be easy to take care of them and performance will be brisk to say the least.

 

[q240z]

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys.

Excellent repower choice. Did they come from Mako Marine?

No, they came from a different shop that used to be a nice looking...before Sandy, anyway.

New post: http://1969chriscraftroamer46.wordp...69-chris-craft-roamer-46-refit-tent-model-ix/

 

[q240z]

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New blog post for anybody who's interested in the new bow seat on my Roamer 46: http://1969chriscraftroamer46.wordp...969-chris-craft-roamer-46-refit-the-bow-seat/

Cheers,
Q

 

[yachtsmanbill]

WOWEEE! I really did underestimate this guy ! He really is an EXSPUURT! ws

 

[jim rosenthal]

Can we stop the personal stuff here and just hear about his repower and refit work on his boat, please.

 

[Boatnut]

Can we stop people from bashing vendors, please? Especially when they don't even explain the circumstances. Seems like there are two sides here that need to be addressed. Doesn't it say somehwere in the rules that vendor trashing is not welcomed? When I know of a bad vendor, I send a PM explaing the situation. I wish him luck with his rebuild, but no longer have any interest in following his blogs or posts.

 

[saltshaker]

Looks like he edited the post to remove the vendors name and subsequent replies. Good move since we don't know the details of his issues with them and they have a good reputation around here. Vendor bashing is not uncommon around here. Even if it's warranted it should be avoided or at the very least qualified with a detailed concern. If you do have an issue, best practice is to state you can't recommend and offer a follow up PM for those interested.