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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/welcome-to-the-old-boats-home/5 "2025-02-12T13:48:35Z")
Come on in, we are all here to assist you in your ownership of a, or more than one classic speed boat. We have trusted experts ready to answer your questions. The dumber the better BTW, since those are the easy ones … --- ## [I could use some help getting started redoing my bottom. I dont know where to start HELP I'm in western Kentucky 🙃](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/i-could-use-some-help-getting-started-redoing-my-bottom-i-dont-know-where-to-start-help-im-in-western-kentucky/533)
**Author:** [@Ace](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Ace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/i-could-use-some-help-getting-started-redoing-my-bottom-i-dont-know-where-to-start-help-im-in-western-kentucky/533 "2026-08-30T14:08:19Z")
Help getting started on replacing my bottom on a 1942 Wolverine Wagemaker 12’. Any help would be great. I’m in western Kentucky --- ## [Removing Transom Vinyl letters without spoiling finish](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/removing-transom-vinyl-letters-without-spoiling-finish/532)
**Author:** [@AndyinMiddletown](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/AndyinMiddletown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/removing-transom-vinyl-letters-without-spoiling-finish/532 "2026-08-09T12:21:39Z")
Good day! The previous owner placed vinyl names on the transom of our 1959 Whirlwind and I am interested in removing them. I know I can figure it out, but looking for any advice and suggestions from individuals whom ha… --- ## [Barrel Back Windshield Rubber Bumper](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/barrel-back-windshield-rubber-bumper/530)
**Author:** [@tparsons56](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/tparsons56)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/barrel-back-windshield-rubber-bumper/530 "2026-04-20T12:29:05Z")
On a 1941 Chris-Craft Barrel Back the windshield when folded down would rest on some sort of rubber bumpers and be secured with the thumb screw clips. Any idea what these rubber bumpers looked like and if there is a sou… --- ## [Transom lettering question](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/transom-lettering-question/529)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/transom-lettering-question/529 "2026-04-02T10:32:35Z")
Hi, I have my refinished transom on about coat 5 of maybe 10 coats of varnish. I want to apply a name- what’s the best material and should it be done and varnished over or no? Thanks!!! 1956 Islander --- ## [Searching for replacement rubber windshield gasket for 1955 CC Capri with wrap around windshield](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/searching-for-replacement-rubber-windshield-gasket-for-1955-cc-capri-with-wrap-around-windshield/528)
**Author:** [@Brad13chapin](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Brad13chapin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/searching-for-replacement-rubber-windshield-gasket-for-1955-cc-capri-with-wrap-around-windshield/528 "2026-03-02T19:27:06Z")
Hello out there, I am looking for windshield gasket material for the above boat. It has a 1/4 x 3/8 inch channel with a 7/8 inch flange coming off the top of one side. The profile looks a bit like a ladle. If anyone h… --- ## [Type M Engine Question](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/type-m-engine-question/522)
**Author:** [@tparsons56](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/tparsons56)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/type-m-engine-question/522 "2026-01-20T16:14:54Z")
I have noticed oil around several of the center head bolts for the last couple of seasons. I do torque the bolts to 65 ft.lbs. each year and the engine runs fine. Is this normal? --- ## [1947 Chrysler S-M6 Engine](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1947-chrysler-s-m6-engine/526)
**Author:** [@jshendrix01](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/jshendrix01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1947-chrysler-s-m6-engine/526 "2026-01-12T11:29:15Z")
I looking for information for a 1947 Chrysler S-M6 that is in my Chris Craft U-18. I’ve see the spec sheet that Jim Staib has on the Fine Wood Boat website but haven’t been able to find much of anything else. Operating… --- ## [Oil soaked ribs](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/oil-soaked-ribs/523)
**Author:** [@Dcwood](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Dcwood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/oil-soaked-ribs/523 "2025-11-26T13:13:29Z")
Wondering if there is any way to pull remove some of the oil from ribs. The ribs are solid but worried about 5200 sticking. Thanks. Bill --- ## [Insurance question](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/insurance-question/524)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/insurance-question/524 "2025-11-26T02:16:37Z")
Hi! Do you know, do any companies offer liability only policies for wood boats? Thanks ! --- ## [Cavalier (plywood) glue used](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/cavalier-plywood-glue-used/383)
**Author:** [@JDChrisCraft](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/JDChrisCraft)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/cavalier-plywood-glue-used/383 "2025-11-14T12:03:36Z")
Working on my 1955 17’ CC Cavalier Utility. It was in good shape but all of a sudden, the top deck ply is delaminating all over. This deck is 3/8” Chris Craft manufactured mahogany plywood and glued down with a black,… --- ## [Covering boards- 1954 CC Holiday](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/covering-boards-1954-cc-holiday/519)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/covering-boards-1954-cc-holiday/519 "2025-10-13T22:57:12Z")
Hi, Has anyone had to Make New covering boards for This style model? Wondering how it’s done? I acquired a rough 1954 ish 19’ Holiday, and after looking at it I really admire the design, but the bullnose and covering… --- ## [Replacement for Spring Seat Bases](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/replacement-for-spring-seat-bases/521)
**Author:** [@Bsg785](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Bsg785)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/replacement-for-spring-seat-bases/521 "2025-10-13T22:54:43Z")
The original coil spring seat bases in my 1956 19’ Capri are in pretty rough shape. What is the best replacement method? Plywood base with firm/dense foam? New/different style springs? Thanks --- ## [1960 CC Continental upper steering column bearing](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1960-cc-continental-upper-steering-column-bearing/516)
**Author:** [@meisterj](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/meisterj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1960-cc-continental-upper-steering-column-bearing/516 "2025-10-11T18:32:01Z")
I’d like to have the chromed tube that houses the steering shaft re-chromed. Not sure I can get the bearing for the shaft out of the tube without damaging it. So, before I potentially ruin it, is a replacement bearing av… --- ## [Mbl transmission slipping](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/mbl-transmission-slipping/518)
**Author:** [@Dcwood](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Dcwood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/mbl-transmission-slipping/518 "2025-09-15T11:15:50Z")
Mbl in 1953 23 holiday. Slipping at approx 2100 rpm. Boat is newer to me. Replaced engine oil in case was not non detergent. Currently have the boat in the water, hoping to find out if I need to pull the engine ove… --- ## [Broken/disintegrating bronze Chris Craft screws](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/broken-disintegrating-bronze-chris-craft-screws/490)
**Author:** [@Lavoiep60](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Lavoiep60)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/broken-disintegrating-bronze-chris-craft-screws/490 "2025-07-25T02:15:51Z")
Hi Guys, I am in the beginning of restoring a 56 Capri. A new 5200 bottom has been done. All the other planks above the waterline need refastening as some of the screws have released from the frame. The issue is, there… --- ## [283 generator belt replace ?l](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/283-generator-belt-replace-l/510)
**Author:** [@Dbonacker](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Dbonacker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/283-generator-belt-replace-l/510 "2025-06-12T07:35:40Z")
Any tricks to replacing the generator belt on a 1960 283 ? AI says it difficult :expressionless\_face: --- ## [Chris Craft M Fuel Bowl Question](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/chris-craft-m-fuel-bowl-question/509)
**Author:** [@tparsons56](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/tparsons56)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/chris-craft-m-fuel-bowl-question/509 "2025-06-05T14:53:48Z")
I launched for the season a couple of days ago and yesterday I noticed gas fumes in the engine compartment. I identified the culprit as gas leaking around the gasket at the top of the fuel bowl. Figured that the old ga… --- ## [Horn Button - 1941 CC Custom](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/horn-button-1941-cc-custom/508)
**Author:** [@tparsons56](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/tparsons56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/horn-button-1941-cc-custom/508 "2025-05-14T16:21:50Z")
The horn button on the center of the steering wheel does not seem to be making contact for the horn to blow. Does anyone have a schematic or advise as to how to remove the button so I can test the contacts? --- ## [Steering Wheel Orientation](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/steering-wheel-orientation/507)
**Author:** [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/steering-wheel-orientation/507 "2025-05-07T18:38:35Z")
I’ve been trying for years to fix my steering wheel orientation and I’m stumped. Currently when driving straight on the water the steering wheel is oriented vertically, it was never like this until I did my restoration … --- ## [Reproducing Old Parts Using the Most Efficient Techniques](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/reproducing-old-parts-using-the-most-efficient-techniques/393)
**Author:** [@bbasler](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/bbasler)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/reproducing-old-parts-using-the-most-efficient-techniques/393 "2025-04-18T12:03:20Z")
I am currently working on the restoration of a 1936 Gar Wood 18-foot Utility. This has been a long, ongoing project but unlike many, it seems to be gaining momentum. This project has had some challenges. For example, it … --- ## [Varnish refresh on wood boat](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/varnish-refresh-on-wood-boat/503)
**Author:** [@Waldo](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Waldo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/varnish-refresh-on-wood-boat/503 "2025-04-07T16:11:43Z")
I need to refresh my varnish on the hull sides of a 1955 - 18’ Continental. the joints have cracked and the joints are showing. If I sand down and get it all smooth sot that the joints are level with the existing with… --- ## [Starter for a Chrysler 45S R H rotation](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/starter-for-a-chrysler-45s-r-h-rotation/501)
**Author:** [@Darthtrader](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Darthtrader)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/starter-for-a-chrysler-45s-r-h-rotation/501 "2025-02-25T14:15:31Z")
Looking for a explosion proof 12V starter for Chrysler 45S. Needs to be Right Hand rotation which is the same as automotive which is left hand. Confusing to say the least but I need one with the correct rotation that wo… --- ## [Ivalite restoration](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/ivalite-restoration/364)
**Author:** [@OLDSCHOOL\_CLASSICS](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/OLDSCHOOL_CLASSICS)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/ivalite-restoration/364 "2025-02-19T20:14:17Z")
Good evening, I am restoring a Chris Craft Capri 19 from 1960. It has an ivalite wich I took completely apart to clean and grease everything. The bad thing is that the contact spring and the little copper ring is miss… --- ## [Refresh for old varnish](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/refresh-for-old-varnish/500)
**Author:** [@Waldo](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Waldo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/refresh-for-old-varnish/500 "2025-02-13T17:33:19Z")
I need to refresh the varnish on my 1955 - 18’ Continental. The hull planks are showing cracks where the old varnish has hardened and has split. My question is, do I just water sand the hull and then put several coats… --- ## [1957 Chris Craft Express Cruiser - specs](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1957-chris-craft-express-cruiser-specs/498)
**Author:** [@AndyinMiddletown](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/AndyinMiddletown)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1957-chris-craft-express-cruiser-specs/498 "2025-02-07T21:13:14Z")
Good day! I am looking at (from afar right now) a 1957 CC Express Cruiser. 22’ long, has inboard model K 95hp motor and is a plywood CC boat, not a planked boat. I’ve been looking for specs on weight and available inte… --- ## [Stain and varnish vs. bleach, stain and varnish](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stain-and-varnish-vs-bleach-stain-and-varnish/349)
**Author:** [@57Century](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/57Century)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stain-and-varnish-vs-bleach-stain-and-varnish/349 "2025-01-20T10:51:35Z")
Being new to mahogany hulls, I have a question regarding stripping, staining and refinishing. I have included some photos of my 1957 Century Resorter hull. Some planks are a bit darker than others. While I can live wi… --- ## [Shop lighting types and locations](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/shop-lighting-types-and-locations/476)
**Author:** [@57Century](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/57Century)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/shop-lighting-types-and-locations/476 "2025-01-20T10:35:06Z")
Art kinda touched on this in one of his replies to a related topic, but I am upgrading my shop lighting and need guidance. I am basically starting over from scratch. The area is roughly 16X24 and 8’ tall(I know it is a… --- ## [Parts gauges for 17ft 1956 sportsmen cc](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/parts-gauges-for-17ft-1956-sportsmen-cc/486)
**Author:** [@mypocketponies](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/mypocketponies)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/parts-gauges-for-17ft-1956-sportsmen-cc/486 "2025-01-18T13:44:07Z")
Hi . New here .looking for gauges for 17ft 1956 sportsman. Mine were stolen. --- ## [Fuel lines and fittings](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/fuel-lines-and-fittings/439)
**Author:** [@Wolfgang](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Wolfgang)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/fuel-lines-and-fittings/439 "2025-01-17T15:24:04Z")
I’m getting ready to purchase the fittings, fuel pump and fuel lines for a newly built 25 foot John Hacker design hull. I’m installing a GMC 6.2 LS3 engine with a Performance Design XS EFI Manifold. I have two 12 gallon … [Next page](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/latest.md?page=1)