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by chriscraft
Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Delta Help
Replies: 16
Views: 19490

Re: Delta Help

Hi. Years ago when I had a delta at fritton lake meeting I was chatting with ray wright, he told me that they had to put wood spacers in the early grp hulls to take the height of the V6 previously thay had used V4 and inline 4s as per the aly deltas, interestingly they also had to put bolt sponsons ...
by chriscraft
Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: vintage Chris craft electrics
Replies: 3
Views: 4906

Re: vintage Chris craft electrics

Hi R been in touch with wosp they dont have an alternator unit that will fit into such a small body, and have had som e right daft prices to rebuild so far. thanks Andre i will try your oxford contact cheers david
by chriscraft
Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: vintage Chris craft electrics
Replies: 3
Views: 4906

vintage Chris craft electrics

advice needed; My 1936 chris craft runs the original 4 cylinder hercules motor which has the original dynamo fitted this is an autolite unit and unforuntunatly the dynamo has burnt out, so looking for a replacment, so far have found that there is a direct alternator replacment available from a nice ...
by chriscraft
Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rally Dates?
Replies: 15
Views: 7031

Re: Rally Dates?

Hi york run was a good event if not a bit underattended also not a sunny day however were alble to blast along outside city centre,would be nice to go again, how about a sea event at bridlington good launching at harbour or bellvedere park fabulous bay to run on possible guard boat provided by royal...
by chriscraft
Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Autumn Boat Porn
Replies: 17
Views: 9743

Re: Autumn Boat Porn

Just got the latest rag, very very good the best yet well done, to all concerned. I recall when we did the editor thing its a giant task , thanks for a fantastic job , merry xmas David :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :chuffed: :perfect:
by chriscraft
Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: British Power Boat Company or Not?????
Replies: 53
Views: 29554

Re: British Power Boat Company or Not?????

Hi Neil
chrysler def a straight 6 there is a pair of them in a 29' cruiser in a yard on windermere, believe the whole lot could be bought for 5k try windermere aquatic 1930s chris craft cruiser "wayfarer"
give us a ring cheers David
by chriscraft
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: British Power Boat Company or Not?????
Replies: 53
Views: 29554

Re: British Power Boat Company or Not?????

I think this is a dart but dont know if thats by Dodge or just dart, this is a photo of Amy Johnson and Anna Neagle taken on Welsh Harp lake in the early thirties, didnt think it could be that rough in north London !!!!!!! Amy Johnson in a new speedboat, 'Welsh Harp', Hendon, 1 April 1931. Amy Johns...
by chriscraft
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: British Power Boat Company or Not?????
Replies: 53
Views: 29554

Re: British Power Boat Company or Not?????

hi Neil this may be similar def not a chris craft
by chriscraft
Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Real Runabouts, Robert Speltz
Replies: 2
Views: 1717

Re: The Real Runabouts, Robert Speltz

Hi Neil I have the 5 main copies of the real runabouts what do you need to know :perfect: cheers David
by chriscraft
Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:06 am
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: WANTED Windscreen Pillars for Mk. 1 Albatross
Replies: 1
Views: 1676

Re: WANTED Windscreen Pillars for Mk. 1 Albatross

a few years back I got a rare visit into the loft above the shop at waterhead marine windermere, they had some brand new still wrapped alby windscreens give Brian at waterhead a call you never know. :pirate: also I seem to recall mk1 dry exhausts with little silencers on very dangerous !!!!