# Latest **URL:** https://forum.oldboatshome.com/latest.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Trailer clearances for twin engine 1956 26’ CC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/trailer-clearances-for-twin-engine-1956-26-cc/326)
**Author:** [@Floydrturbo](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Floydrturbo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/trailer-clearances-for-twin-engine-1956-26-cc/326 "2024-06-17T18:55:08Z")
I’m pulling out this sedan with twin K’s but need width of props for clearance as well as depth of props to clear trailer prop cage protector. Owner wants to haul out but has no trailer. I’m trying to help him out as h… --- ## [Boat cleanup at the boat shows](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/boat-cleanup-at-the-boat-shows/405)
**Author:** [@Muddy-paws](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Muddy-paws)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/boat-cleanup-at-the-boat-shows/405 "2024-06-16T20:28:40Z")
Now that it is boat show season! My question to the classic Boating community is how do you clean up your boat for the show once you arrive at the show via trailer or via water? A quick towel off and you’re ready? Spray… --- ## [Looking for a John Hacker design #320](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/looking-for-a-john-hacker-design-320/404)
**Author:** [@SkippyJr](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/SkippyJr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/looking-for-a-john-hacker-design-320/404 "2024-06-11T14:10:39Z")
I am looking for a reproducible copy of one of John Hacker’s designs. It is titled “20’ Special Runabout by John Hacker Detroit Michigan Design No. 320.” It was used by my family to build many boats and in particular, th… --- ## [Early Century Resorter Jetdrives](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/early-century-resorter-jetdrives/401)
**Author:** [@57Century](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/57Century)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/early-century-resorter-jetdrives/401 "2024-06-06T14:19:52Z")
Recently I have seen an older Century Resorter with a jet drive. Does anyone know of anything good or bad concerning this type of propulsion? --- ## [Riva Tritone 1st series](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/riva-tritone-1st-series/399)
**Author:** [@OLDSCHOOL\_CLASSICS](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/OLDSCHOOL_CLASSICS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/riva-tritone-1st-series/399 "2024-06-04T07:22:45Z")
Hello woody boaters, I don´t know if this is the right category – but I will try anyway. A friend of mine is giving away his loved Riva Tritone. This boat is very rare and a real jewel. I think it is No.37 from 1957 … --- ## ["Snow-Nabsted" Transmission Leak (Similar to Paragon)](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/snow-nabsted-transmission-leak-similar-to-paragon/296)
**Author:** [@Russ](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Russ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/snow-nabsted-transmission-leak-similar-to-paragon/296 "2024-05-31T14:09:21Z")
The Kermath engine (Chris Craft “H”) is a repower in my 1931 Model 199. Tranny developed a leak. I am in the wood boat desert of Colorado (we do have a very active antique/classic club) with only one shop that will eve… --- ## [Gray Marine fuel pump need help!](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/gray-marine-fuel-pump-need-help/395)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/gray-marine-fuel-pump-need-help/395 "2024-05-24T12:09:21Z")
Hi I need a new fuel pump Or rebuild kit for this, it’s a 1961 Gray Fireball v8 with twin carbs. Its serial number is 7100. Someone said a AMC rambler used the same parts? Thank you!! --- ## [Engine Break In](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/engine-break-in/394)
**Author:** [@Rumbleboat](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Rumbleboat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/engine-break-in/394 "2024-05-23T13:41:58Z")
What is a good break in regimen for a newly rebuilt engine? --- ## [1947 Chris Craft 17’ hull number?](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1947-chris-craft-17-hull-number/389)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1947-chris-craft-17-hull-number/389 "2024-05-12T15:14:34Z")
Hi I have what I think is a 1947 ish 17’ Deluxe runabout. I have no hull tab or title…the piece of wood on the the engine hatch area is partially missing ao i only see r-17……and the hull number is gone, is it stamped an… --- ## [Deck Seams Kerf Width](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/deck-seams-kerf-width/387)
**Author:** [@Badger85](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Badger85)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/deck-seams-kerf-width/387 "2024-05-09T22:06:11Z")
Ready for new decking on a ‘52 Riviera and original planks look to be closer to 3/32”. Some of the curved seams looked to have hand carved tooling marks - they are original. I’ve read references to 1/8”. I have both k… --- ## [Salt water pitting and corrosion removal](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/salt-water-pitting-and-corrosion-removal/390)
**Author:** [@Comittiguy](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Comittiguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/salt-water-pitting-and-corrosion-removal/390 "2024-05-06T15:55:21Z")
I am hoping to remove rather than replate, low to medium degree pitting and green corrosion on chrome plated bronze and brass hardware. Besides Flitz and Nevrdull, do any subscribers have DIY tricks, home remedies, chem… --- ## [6 Volt System or 12 Volt System?](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/6-volt-system-or-12-volt-system/266)
**Author:** [@57Century](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/57Century)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/6-volt-system-or-12-volt-system/266 "2024-04-30T08:34:46Z")
Yesterday, I spent some time with my 1957 Century Resorter and started to ponder. I was told that the boat currently has a 6 volt system in it. Is it worth converting to a 12 volt system. In all honesty, I no longer … --- ## [Tachometer conversion](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/tachometer-conversion/374)
**Author:** [@Dbonacker](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Dbonacker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/tachometer-conversion/374 "2024-04-28T15:14:44Z")
Has anyone converted a Chris Craft mechanical tachometer to 12v? Looking for a diy assembly --- ## ['90s Century inboard - what do I need to know?](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/90s-century-inboard-what-do-i-need-to-know/377)
**Author:** [@kthelen](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/kthelen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/90s-century-inboard-what-do-i-need-to-know/377 "2024-04-25T00:22:57Z")
So, it looks like I might have a shot at buying a '92 Century Resorter. This one’s fiberglass (as opposed to the wooden ones everyone knows and loves), and has a Mercury (GM) 5.7L engine hooked to a V-drive. There doesn… --- ## [Steering Column assembly](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/steering-column-assembly/330)
**Author:** [@jshendrix01](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/jshendrix01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/steering-column-assembly/330 "2024-04-23T22:36:25Z")
I’m trying to figure out the assembly of the top end of the steering column. I have basically two parts that I think go in the top end of the steering column. See picture. I know that the black bushing centers the st… --- ## [Varnish and other supplies](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/varnish-and-other-supplies/276)
**Author:** [@thomas-d](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/thomas-d)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/varnish-and-other-supplies/276 "2024-04-10T20:27:42Z")
I needed varnish and other supplies and while searching all the usual wood boat supply places i got ‘‘sticker shock’’ at the prices. everything thing has pretty much doubled or tripled. silicon bronze screws are crazy p… --- ## [Six Cylinder Crusader](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/six-cylinder-crusader/145)
**Author:** [@Rumbleboat](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Rumbleboat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/six-cylinder-crusader/145 "2024-04-02T11:17:46Z")
This is a Hail Mary. I’m looking for the above engine, all or parts, running or not. This would be an early 60’s engine. It’s based on the Ford 200 CI, 120 HP straight six. I think they were used in Correct Crafts and Ly… --- ## [Removing masking tape residue](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/removing-masking-tape-residue/366)
**Author:** [@Warren](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Warren)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/removing-masking-tape-residue/366 "2024-04-02T00:23:30Z")
I’m getting ready to stain a new rebuild. I had taped off a few areas for paint. When I removed the masking tape it left a slight residue or stain on the raw wood . Will this interfere with the stain? If so what is the b… --- ## [Points for Delco-Remy distributor](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/points-for-delco-remy-distributor/362)
**Author:** [@Dbonacker](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Dbonacker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/points-for-delco-remy-distributor/362 "2024-03-16T02:00:27Z")
I need points for delco-remy distributor 1110630. I have bought them from classic boat connection before, but they don’t list them anymore . Does anyone know of another source? Thanks ,Dave --- ## [Adjusting the length of the rub rails](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/adjusting-the-length-of-the-rub-rails/357)
**Author:** [@jshendrix01](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/jshendrix01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/adjusting-the-length-of-the-rub-rails/357 "2024-03-15T16:40:27Z")
I’m getting ready to reinstall the rub rails on my 1940 Chris Craft Special Race boat. However, it appears that during my restoration the length where the rub rails go got about 1/2" shorter. Do I just cut it and count… --- ## [Distributor cap](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/distributor-cap/359)
**Author:** [@motorboatworks](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/motorboatworks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/distributor-cap/359 "2024-03-14T18:02:01Z")
I have a 327f Chris Craft engine with a IBM 4115 distributor what is thecorrect part number for a new crab cap Sierra? --- ## [Hercules KLC oil pressure](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/hercules-klc-oil-pressure/358)
**Author:** [@Gene](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Gene)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/hercules-klc-oil-pressure/358 "2024-03-13T13:43:46Z")
I just changed my oil in preparation for the upcoming Tavares show and find I now have 45 PSI oil pressure at idle cold. (south Florida 85 degree cold). Strait 30W oil was used, with 2 ounces of ZDDP zinc treatment. I ha… --- ## [Best steering cable for old Matthews launch?](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/best-steering-cable-for-old-matthews-launch/313)
**Author:** [@dusk](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/dusk)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/best-steering-cable-for-old-matthews-launch/313 "2024-03-13T12:36:03Z")
Picked up a 1902 22’ launch barn find this fall. Need to replace steering cable. Had a chain originally, but has been lost to time. Trying to keep it original, but willing to vary on the cable as I’ve found the abilit… --- ## [This fitting is on the port side of a 1965 16’ Chris Craft Cavalier Can someone identify what it is and what it does?](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/this-fitting-is-on-the-port-side-of-a-1965-16-chris-craft-cavalier-can-someone-identify-what-it-is-and-what-it-does/269)
**Author:** [@motorboatworks](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/motorboatworks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/this-fitting-is-on-the-port-side-of-a-1965-16-chris-craft-cavalier-can-someone-identify-what-it-is-and-what-it-does/269 "2024-03-08T19:34:52Z")
--- ## [Generator adjustment](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/generator-adjustment/351)
**Author:** [@motorboatworks](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/motorboatworks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/generator-adjustment/351 "2024-03-08T16:17:45Z")
Looking for advice for adjusting thee 3rd brush on my generator 309cid 6 cyl Chrysler imperial marine engine 1928 specifically the lock screw and what direction to move. The 3rd brush to reduce the voltage output of the … --- ## [Looking for a bow flag pole](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/looking-for-a-bow-flag-pole/350)
**Author:** [@motorboatworks](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/motorboatworks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/looking-for-a-bow-flag-pole/350 "2024-03-07T02:17:41Z")
1928 Chrysler imperial marine engine 6cyl 309 cubic inch Looking for advice on how to loosen the 3rd brush and what way to move it to reduce the generator output doing this all in the boat --- ## [New Wood Boat shop for Finishing](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/new-wood-boat-shop-for-finishing/345)
**Author:** [@WoodyBoatDoc](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/WoodyBoatDoc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/new-wood-boat-shop-for-finishing/345 "2024-03-05T04:13:24Z")
Hi All, Just completed our new wood boat finishing shop . We felt the main shop always is making mess installing 5200 bottoms, ( over 100 to date) that we needed a clean shop dedicated for varnish work. Took a year to… --- ## [Replanking a Bowed Transom](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/replanking-a-bowed-transom/259)
**Author:** [@57Century](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/57Century)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/replanking-a-bowed-transom/259 "2024-03-04T18:53:03Z")
Once again, I am new to wooden boats and their restoration or preservation. I have a question concerning a bowed transom. Do you have to steam the planks(my question concerns mahogony) to fit the transom, or do you gen… --- ## [14’X11’. 1.25 prop](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/14-x11-1-25-prop/336)
**Author:** [@Cliff](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Cliff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/14-x11-1-25-prop/336 "2024-02-22T16:41:43Z")
Looking for a nos Michigan wheel cupped prop. Three blades. RH 14” X 11” 1.25 tapered shaft. --- ## [1928 Penn Yan Ceestepper, looking for guidance in restoration](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1928-penn-yan-ceestepper-looking-for-guidance-in-restoration/325)
**Author:** [@David](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/1928-penn-yan-ceestepper-looking-for-guidance-in-restoration/325 "2024-02-21T23:59:02Z")
I picked up an early racing step hydro built by Penn Yan. It was framed out in spruce (I think) with cedar planking and then covered in canvas. The canvas is long gone and some planking is broken and/or missing, bu… [Previous page](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/latest.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/latest.md?page=3)