Anyone have pictures of their restored classics? I saw in the Hartford boat thread where one member has redone a 48' Chris Craft runabout. We have been actively working on restoring our 66' 40 foot Constellation. Wondering if anyone had photo documented their project or had links to blogs of others who have redone their classics. its definitely a love for the people who get involved.
Restored Classics
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I check both of your blogs on a minimum of weekly to see the updates your doing. Love the trawler, and the new boat has some really nice lines as well... not to mention I'm a huge fan of diesels (wish we had them in our Chris Craft woody) and twins.
We completed the rebuild of the hull about 12 years ago, we started rebuilding the cabin in June of last year. We probably have a year left in the process. The boat was built in 1947. Main engine is a Grey Marine 6-71 that along with the reduction reverse gear was salvaged from a Higgins LCVP.
At Madisonville about 1991
Rebuilding the hull about 1998
Stern view
Planking almost complete.
Stern view.
Almost ready to launch
Waiting on a hurricane.
Waiting on another hurricane.
Blessing of the fleet circa 1974
Annual haul out
Starting the cabin rebuild 2011.
These overhead frames have been in service for over 50 years.
Repair and renewal, notice the Stainless bolts and stainless rod for drifts.
At Madisonville about 1991
Rebuilding the hull about 1998
Stern view
Planking almost complete.
Stern view.
Almost ready to launch
Waiting on a hurricane.
Waiting on another hurricane.
Blessing of the fleet circa 1974
Annual haul out
Starting the cabin rebuild 2011.
These overhead frames have been in service for over 50 years.
Repair and renewal, notice the Stainless bolts and stainless rod for drifts.
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Here is my 71 whaler.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqttmG2AEj4
This is the link to the video I made when we were in the classic boat show this year. We had this video playing on the TV in the salon while everyone trampled around inside.
The majority of these are from the restoration process, but the we have two photo albums full (big photo albums), so a lot of these aren't the final product of where she stands now, and everything is still a work in progress.
The majority of these are from the restoration process, but the we have two photo albums full (big photo albums), so a lot of these aren't the final product of where she stands now, and everything is still a work in progress.
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Those are amazing photos of a fantastic restoration job. The boat I restored was not done to anything near that level of perfection. A few years ago, I finished a 3 1/2 year restoration of a 24' "Classic" (manufacturer) cabin cruiser. Basically, I kept the hull and replaced everything else, with a few additions and improvements. I installed a used 5.0 Mercruiser on which i had done a valve job, had rebuilt the carb, and had replaced all the hoses, and accessories. I replaced all the wiring, adding shore power with a galvanic isolator, twin battery chargers, a microwave, and several outlets. I rebuilt all the seats and side panels - interior and exterior, replaced all the wood frames, the foam and the vinyl, sewed new canvas with new plastic windows, snaps and zippers, installed and wired a windlass after building a bow pulpit from scratch, replaced and updated the electronics and the compass, added a stereo, and replaced the porta-potty head. I rebuilt the teak ladder and swim platform, replacing all the damaged or rotted wood and refinished all the teak on the boat. I have phtos somewhere; I just have to find them. Unfortunately, after using the boat for only two seasons, I had to scrap it when the keel (balsa filler) collapsed one winter, allowing the cinder block stand to crack through the hull. She was named "Little Bookworm" andd had graphics on both sides, which I had designed, of a worm, wrapped around a hook, wearing glasses, and reading "The Old Man And The Sea!" She was a labor of love and I still miss her. Hy
My 1968 Formula 233.
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n511/wsboatbasin/Marina Pictures/Formula2.jpg?
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I believe we saw Shamrock at the boat show in Madisonville.
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Originally posted by L. Keith
We completed the rebuild of the hull about 12 years ago, we started rebuilding the cabin in June of last year. We probably have a year left in the process. The boat was built in 1947. Main engine is a Grey Marine 6-71 that along with the reduction reverse gear was salvaged from a Higgins LCVP.
At Madisonville about 1991
Rebuilding the hull about 1998
Stern view
Planking almost complete.
Stern view.
Almost ready to launch
Waiting on a hurricane.
Waiting on another hurricane.
Blessing of the fleet circa 1974
Annual haul out
Starting the cabin rebuild 2011.
These overhead frames have been in service for over 50 years.
Repair and renewal, notice the Stainless bolts and stainless rod for drifts.
I believe we saw Shamrock at the boat show in Madisonville.
