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Wooden Boat
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:39 am
by HalcyonDays
I just picked up an old wooden boat .
Here is what I found. The fore deck needs to be replaced , the transom is split and although solid needs attention and should be replaced. The windshield dash & topside are solid (seats etc.). All hardware is there.
Should be a learning experience for restoration.
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:21 pm
by mengelmar
Hey Halcyon!
I'm just up the street from you in Raymond, Maine. I can't really give you any guidance on whether to try and save her or not because everyone's tolerance for pain is different. However, if you do decide to pass up on the job I'd be very interested in the motor.
Matt
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:03 pm
by txcaptdan
I would have a hard time starting on a hull with this much damage, you could easily invest 4-6 k in trying to repair this hull. There are too many good hulls around for 1-2K that would require much less structural work and more of the refinish type work. I have seen several 20' Cruisers inc.s go for 2K that only needed cosmetic restoration within the last year.
Some people like the challenge.
Good Luck on whatever you deciede
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:38 pm
by HalcyonDays
I may try to sell and give someone else the opportunity.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:28 am
by mengelmar
By the way, if you DO decide to make a go of this and want any help sanding etc. look me up. It's been a couple of years since I finished my 62' Lancer and I'm going through a bit of withdrawl.
Matt
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:03 am
by HalcyonDays
Matt I may take you up on that.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:58 pm
by LancerBoy
Don't destroy it -- restore it! Or find someone who will restore it!
Andreas
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:35 pm
by HalcyonDays
It should be fun learning to replace the keelson and ribs. I will keep you posted. This post has been very helpful with the current project I hope you can talk me through this one.
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:26 pm
by HalcyonDays
Trailer is going in to be sand blasted and painted later this week. I will post pictures of the before and after.
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:25 pm
by HalcyonDays
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Pulled out the seats, pulled up the floor, cleaned out .
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:25 am
by LancerBoy
Yuck! But you can do it! Just a couple of weekends to get 'r done! Ya right!
Andreas
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:31 am
by HalcyonDays
May have too many project, we shall see.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:06 pm
by HalcyonDays
I just picked up a second wooden boat Looks to be solid.
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:29 am
by LancerBoy
Ya can never have to many boats! Good to see some Grady-White interest here!
Do the Grady White boats have a serial number or hull ID? If they do, I wonder if they can be deciphered?
Andreas