Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by douglasemitchell on 11/26/13 - 7:09 PM

Someone just gave me a 1963 Boston Whaler classic 13 with a 1970 40hp Johnson. Sat for 10 years in calif desert. After a few weeks of chasing down parts I have it running. The steering is the cable pulley sytem which i plan to keep. I want to repalce the Cable, steering wheel and springs:
1. So what type of cable is it(steel, stainless steel, size, etc) and where to get ?
2. The steering wheel is a white Kainer and is falling apart. where can and what can I replace the steering wheel with(size of shaft appears 3/4").?
3. Two spring in back near pulleys are rusted would like to replace these as well.. where to get?
... all other parts of the steering appear to be in great condition.

I just bought all new wood from specialty Marine and some led lights for bow and stern. and yet having hard time finding the above parts. Any guidance for the rookie would be helpful. Thanks Dug

Posted by kamie on 11/27/13 - 8:11 AM

The cable is coated steel cable, your local hardware store should have it by the foot. Take some with you to get the correct size.

Springs
http://www.iboats.com/Tiller-Rope-Spr...w_id.39682
Pulleys are also available

Posted by douglasemitchell on 11/27/13 - 9:02 AM

Thanks.. I ordered the springs and on my way to Local hardware store.. How about steering wheel? what can be used to replace the old kainer.. ?

Posted by douglasemitchell on 11/28/13 - 11:02 PM

Thanks for the note.. Ok I would love to keep and use and yet how do i restore..?? does some one do that? I read some info on this site and it seemed like a hopeless cause to try to restore?? Please tell me more.. THanks!! and happy Thanksgiving
Dug

Posted by kamie on 11/29/13 - 3:22 PM

Depends on what the issue is with the wheel? The steering wheel is no different from automotive steering wheels of the 50's-70's You can dremel out the cracks, use POR 15, fill, sand, prime, paint. Pictures to see how bad it would be helpful? Do a YouTube search for repairing antique car steering wheels.

At best, it looks new when your done, at worst it's trashed and you get one on ebay.

Posted by douglasemitchell on 11/30/13 - 8:51 AM

Thanks.. yes mine looks to be beyond repair.. from the center out about 5 " is all gone. not just a few cracks..it is missing the hub part along with several cracks on handle parts. i will look on ebay. thanks!
dUG