1959 obc standards manual

[tgp***]

Somebody probably has this posted somewhere already. I found it surfing last night. So, I thought I'd post this up.
It has a lot information for boat building and would have come in handy when I was rebuilding my little boat
- You can download a PDF version from the link.

http://www.boatsinthebelfry.com/1959-obc_manual.pdf

This is the table of contents to give you a idea whats in it.
1959 OBC STANDARDS MANUAL -
SECTION I

BOAT STANDARDS
Transom Dimensions
Motor Mounting Areas
Keel and Trailer Ties
Cockpit Arrangement
Seat and Steerer Relation
Remote Controls Mounting
Steering Wheel Installation
Steering Cable Installation
Transom Steering Assembly
Portable Fuel Tank
Permanent Fuel Tank
Batteries and Connection Boxes
Advertised Boat Length
Boat Horsepower Capacity
Boat Weight Capacity
Boat Weight Capacity Formula
Work Sheet
Boat Flotation

SECTION II
MOTOR STANDARDS
Motor Dimensions
Motor Horsepower Ratings

SECTION III
BOAT EQUIPMENT STANDARDS
Minimum Deck Hardware
Bow Eye Specifications
Steering Wheel Dimensions
Steering System Pulleys
Speedometer Installation
Compass Installation
Running Lights
Coast Guard Requirements

SECTION IV
TRAILER STANDARDS
Winch Assembly
Advertised Trailer Load Capacities
Tire Load Capacities
Trailer Specifications
Trailer Equipment

FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS
Fire Protection Standards

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1959 obc standards manual

Interesting, saved a copy.

Thanks for posting.

 

[tgp***]

Went looking for this yesterday and found it under a new link.
great source of information for boat restoration.
Here's the new link.