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10-29-2020, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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I bought a classic Chris Craft toward the end of the summer and intend on restoring/freshening it up. It's got an old Chevy 283 in it that needs to be rebuilt. Exterior looks decent, but I plan to strip it all the way down, flip it, and put a no soak bottom on, re-stain, varnish, etc., etc. Interior will also need a facelift as well. I've read Danenberg's bible on restoring wooden boats and I'm looking forward to this project.
I've called Lakes Region Wooden Boats a few times, but no answer. Was looking to pick their brain on some costs and assistance. Any other good shops or even hobbyists to recommend on a project like this? Thanks!
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I think that will be a cool project. Would love to see pics of the project progress.
The Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, NY could probably help you out with contacts for advice. It's a really cool place and a great area to visit too. |
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Super! This is a beautiful thing to do. Like Dave, I hope you'll share pics along the way
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I hope you post progress pics here on the forum as I am sure much like myself, many would love to see! What a great project! Good luck with it!! Dan
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I know Bo and Kathy Mueller have a good reputation, their shop is located on Lake Sunapee. The other source to try is The New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro, they have members that are active in restorations.
It's a great project I'm sure you will enjoy, I'm a couple of years into mine. Denis D
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Everyone else...Will gladly share some pictures along the way, including her original state. 1962 ski boat!
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Clearly didn't like the way I uploaded it and I'm struggling to get it to rotate. I've got it rotated on my computer, just not on the upload which is weird.
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Congratulations. I'm sure you'll end up with a real prize winner. "Classic" means different things to different people. What's the year and model of your boat? Am I correct that CC started using the 283 in the mid- Also, Scott Hayeslate 50's?
I agree, NHBM could be a great source of info from some really serious restorers. There are Chris Craft enthusiast sites on the web, some devoted to specific lines, like the Chris Craft Commander Club. The right one could be good source for chrome pieces, gauges, etc. Commercial folks in this business include Hi-Gloss Boat Restoration (on FB) in Gilford and Inland Boat Works in Milton http://www.woodboats.org/http://www.woodboats.org/ Also, Scott Hayes in Hebron (603-520-4065). |
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http://eveforum.danenbergboatworks.com/eve https://chris-craft.org/ https://www.woodyboater.com/ BTW, mine is a 1948 Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout. Denis D
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Hi Gloss Restoration
https://www.facebook.com/HiGlossBoatRestoration/
They should be able to help you. They design and built a wooden racecraft that looks absolutely gorgeous!
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Separately - AWESOME on the 48 Deluxe! I have a lead on and will also be purchasing a 47 Deluxe runabout and restoring that as well! I wanted the skier to start and to be the fun boat and then the 47 Deluxe to be the slow cruising show boat I might message you on the side on your restoration of your deluxe. Steam bending the barrel seems the most intimidating part of that restoration.
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Join The antique and classic “society in Clayton New York, do not take advice from commercial people Like Dannenberg,
This is the largest organization of Wood boat collectors in the world The cost is minimal and you have access to all the collectors in the country via their website.. 5200 is the way to go, stay away from Epoxy with Wood the two don’t mix. I restored 20 wood boats over the years. Still have one on The lake, it’s been 15 years since it’s restoration and I still have the original bottom Good luck and have fun That’s what it’s all about, and then bring her ACBS show in Wolfeboro, they are part of the International organization Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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