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by barneyagusta
Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Rudder Extension
Replies: 5
Views: 8779

Re: Rudder Extension

Hello David,

Ours is a 1937 twin cockpit.

if you could send me some info and pictures that would be great.

Brian
by barneyagusta
Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Rudder Extension
Replies: 5
Views: 8779

Re: Rudder Extension

That is very neat!!
I may well have to replace the entire Rudder as the existing one I think is brass, so it would have to be bolted to it as I think brazing could be a bit problematic.

Brian
by barneyagusta
Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Rudder Extension
Replies: 5
Views: 8779

Rudder Extension

i was wondering if anyone knows about adding a rudder extension? We have a1937 Chris Craft that is a bit difficult to manouver which i believe may be down to the very small rudder it has approx 6 inches long by 5 inches wide, getting parts is obviously not easy but i could something manufactured. br...
by barneyagusta
Mon Oct 01, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: American un-braked Trailer for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1436

American un-braked Trailer for sale

We are selling the Performance Boat Trailer that we imported with our Boat earlier this year - as everyone tells me we need a braked trailer! Trailer has never been in the water, can carry up to 2500lbs or 750kg for UK standards as it is un-braked. We had our 17.5ft Chris Craft Runabout on it. It ha...
by barneyagusta
Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Harmsworth Trophy Racers
Replies: 1
Views: 1528

Harmsworth Trophy Racers

Hello Does anyone have information on the Harmsworth Trophy. I am trying to locate "any" boat that raced in this trophy and may be available to purchase/restore. Preferably I would like something early but quite honestly a boat from any of the races would be very interesting. Any help would be much ...
by barneyagusta
Fri Jun 01, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: A quick whizz up the broards
Replies: 3
Views: 2476

Re: A quick whizz up the broards

Hello Happyguts - can see why - looks amazing

Would love to know more about where you launched and your route as we would like to do the same, but have limited experience and knowledge!

Brian
by barneyagusta
Tue May 29, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Chris Craft 1937 re-commissioning
Replies: 2
Views: 3216

Chris Craft 1937 re-commissioning

We have recently completed the purchase and import of a 1937 Chris Craft Runabout. She was restored in 2006 and has not been in the water since. Next steps are to get her re-commissioned ready for use so that we can come along to the various club meets. Can anyone point us in the right direction for...
by barneyagusta
Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: London Boat Show 2012
Replies: 10
Views: 6226

Re: London Boat Show 2012

So as "one of those" who signed up at the Boat show, I have to say firstly the people on your stand worked very hard at getting us to join - quite close to cattle prod persuasiveness!, but they were very polite and actually distilled a real passion - so we joined. Since then I have been overwhelmed ...
by barneyagusta
Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Personal Sales/Wants
Topic: Looking to purchase Chris Craft Runabout
Replies: 4
Views: 2876

Looking to purchase Chris Craft Runabout

As some would have seen we have decided to abandon our current project - it needs just too much. So we are now looking to purchase a Chris Craft Runabout, or something of a similar design - 1936 to 1955 If you have anything or know of someone who has one for sale, or experience in importing from the...