Thanks Greg.................

Thanks Brian

Not seeing anything online......... what if you took it somewhere and had it chromium plated. I've done that before on a TBird hood hinge and the chromium finish is somewhat bronze colored.

That was the reason I was given. Slick Crafts back then were equipped from the factory with a 75 or 80 HP Mercury. During the most recent restoration, a Johnson motor was installed. I am told, but don't know for sure, that these motors rotated in opposite directions. The hull only weighs about 750 p...

Thanks Greg.... It didn't make sense to me, but that what I was told by the second owner who had the boat when they switched over from the Mercury to the Johnson and re did parts of the interior........ I think it's an interesting story, so I may perpetuate the myth.......... ha ha

Actually I do Don....... The fins were not factory supplied. I am told by a boat historian in Holland MI who consulted on the restoration that it was not unusual in that time period to fabricate removable add on fins........... I had never heard that. I am torn about whether or not to remove them......

See if this link works......

http://boats-from-usa.com/not-specified ... e-16-74697

Pictures

http://imgur.com/a/ZUL0a (original boat and restoration pics

Thanks Brian. I will check it out.........

I still have my 15 foot Cavalier CC and have acquired a 58 Slick Craft. I have done some research and there may only be a handful of these boats remaining. Information is understandably sparse however I have located the second owner who had a major restoration done when he purchased the boat in 2008...

Thx Doug. I have messaged him on FB..........

Thanks John. Original owner had it 51 years. The second owner restored it......... so he took the monetary hickey. Lots of work went into this boat. I have found reference to the most recent restoration being done by Firehouse Boatworks, Holland Michigan with the historical advisor being Geoffery Re...

Yeah Don, they had about 9 plywood models....... later fiberglass and also some high end sail boats and yachts........ The guy recruited a lot of the CC personnel as time went on.

Doug, there is NO doubt I need help......... fast.

I do have a question however..........

I am going to have to get the registration numbers and stickers off both sides of the boats. I am not sure if they were put on on top of or under the varnish.

What am I up against here?

BUT I just bought a 57 or 58 Slick Craft Boat. The company was started in the mid 50's by a man who worked for Chris Craft. They only built the "moulded mahogany plywood" boats for about 4 years and then switched to mostly fiberglass. The first owner had this boat over 50 year. I am attaching an ad ...

Just disassemble it slowly. I didn't have any problem at all..........

I'm sure someone will answer this pretty quick. I have had mine off but I can't remember. It's a snap to remove and disassemble however so don't hesitate to do that if you want to see if what is causing the leak is obvious..........

JOSH CAM

Josh........ everyone always wants to see more pictures. I am especially interested in your progress since this is the exact make and model of my boat. I have a novel idea. One that could be used by many of the members undertaking extensive projects........ A BOAT Cam !!!!! What do you think? You co...

That's great....... I hear a lot of people warn against the fiberglass on the bottom but I assume they are referring to adding it later when you might trap moisture in some rotted areas...........

Looking good......... so was your bottom fiberglassed at the factory? Are you going to go back with fiberglass?

I wish I knew........ I'll be following your progress with interest since I really should have done this to mine before I undertook all the patching and painting. I remember your boat being in pretty good shape. What motivated you for the complete re-do? Good luck. It should look great when you fini...

Thanks Dennis.........

Dennis,

Is what you are referring to those two little round spring looking things in the recess inside of the hinge? I was afraid to take that completly loose for fear the springs would pop out and not go back in correctly...........

I just purchased a late 40's iva lite. I want to replace the wire that goes from the terminal on the bulb to the positive power source but it won't seem to budge. I guess it's anchored somewhere within the base of the fixture however I can't get the base to unscrew at the large nut that connects the...

Thanks Ron and Greg.......... I tried to strip the paint, but it revealed an extensive amount of prior hull damage that had been repaired. I removed all the paint, did extensive repairs and I am almost done painting...........

I will post some pictures soon.

Thanks again

Thank you Jim..............

I used Interlux easypoxy, one part top paint on my 1958 Cavalier. Can I wax it once it cures? If so, how long should I wait and what is a good wax to use?

Thenks,

Thanks CQ........ sounds good to me. I'm certainly not in a hurry even though it's been in the mid to high 80's here and will be next week as well..

Another question......... I didn't have any 80 grit sandpaper, so I used 100 to sand prior to putting on the Interlux Interstain. When I wiped it down there are some areas that are lighter than others even though I rubbed it out with a cloth dampened with brushing liquid. Can I go back and do a seco...