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09-20-2009, 13:10
"Lucky Max" (http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/stevenburtboatc.htm)
Twin 6.2L Diesel Powered - Chris Craft Commander
Lucky Max is a Chris Craft Commander (Sports Cruiser model) built in Michigan in 1972. She is 31' long and approx 10' wide. The hull is fiberglass, constructed before the folks really knew the true strength of fiberglass. This means that the material is thicker that what you might find on a boat built today, but also, I believe it was all "hand-laid" at that time. I have not yet been able to confirm weights, but I've been told that the boat would probably scale around 7 tons.
Room For Improvement -Part II- (http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/andrewprincec.htm)
Making the Dirty-Side Look Good
Member Andrew Prince wrote recently to provide information concerning how he applied some rust prevention to his new truck. As some of you may recall, The Diesel Page produced an article in 2004 entitled, "Room for Improvement", which included some shots beneath the new trucks that showed far too many rusted components. In that 2004 article, we said "A certain segment of the Duramax powered 2500HD/3500 truck buying group is comprised of enthusiasts - those who obsess to some degree over the look, ride, utility or performance of their new truck. Including myself as part of that group, I've winced at certain details of the new trucks. GM could easily rectify the situation, and this article is intended to highlight some of what I feel needs attention." While there have been a few improvements made since 2004, with regard to rust control, more needs to be done. That's what this article is about.
Twin 6.2L Diesel Powered - Chris Craft Commander
Lucky Max is a Chris Craft Commander (Sports Cruiser model) built in Michigan in 1972. She is 31' long and approx 10' wide. The hull is fiberglass, constructed before the folks really knew the true strength of fiberglass. This means that the material is thicker that what you might find on a boat built today, but also, I believe it was all "hand-laid" at that time. I have not yet been able to confirm weights, but I've been told that the boat would probably scale around 7 tons.
Room For Improvement -Part II- (http://www.thedieselpage.com/features/andrewprincec.htm)
Making the Dirty-Side Look Good
Member Andrew Prince wrote recently to provide information concerning how he applied some rust prevention to his new truck. As some of you may recall, The Diesel Page produced an article in 2004 entitled, "Room for Improvement", which included some shots beneath the new trucks that showed far too many rusted components. In that 2004 article, we said "A certain segment of the Duramax powered 2500HD/3500 truck buying group is comprised of enthusiasts - those who obsess to some degree over the look, ride, utility or performance of their new truck. Including myself as part of that group, I've winced at certain details of the new trucks. GM could easily rectify the situation, and this article is intended to highlight some of what I feel needs attention." While there have been a few improvements made since 2004, with regard to rust control, more needs to be done. That's what this article is about.