Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Restoring Classic Runabouts

One of my fellow members of the Indiana Chapter of ACBS has an Antique Boat Shop curiously called "The Antique Boat Shop" in Fort Wayne Indiana. They work somewhat exclusively on classic runabouts. Chris-Craft, Century, Gar Wood, etc. The do some very nice work and have a straight forward philosophy.

They have a current projects page (updated regularly) with very detailed descriptions of the boats, the individual histories, and the work intended. They also have a similar page of recent projects. There are a many interesting projects with lots of photos. I've found their project pages to be a very enjoyable read, and I know you will too.

Antique Boat Shop - Current Projects

Antique Boat Shop - Recent Projects






 
 

The Antique Boat Shop specializes in:

-"No Leak" Double-Planked 5200 Bottoms
-Plank Replacement
-Chine and Frame Repair
-Engine Remanufacturing / Detailing
-New Factory Original Matching Interiors
-Strip and Refinish
-Hardware Re-Chroming / Polishing
-Century Owners - Replacement of Vinyl Decks with Mahogany
-Beautiful Finishes

2 comments:

  1. I have an 18' Chris Craft Sportsman and I need a cover for it. Can you direct me
    to a company that can provide this item? Better yet, maybe you have them.
    paul.moehling@sommercorp.com
    Thank you.

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  2. If you called the boatshop they would have an answer for you...

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