26 Foot Chris Craft Sea Skiff

We have a 1957 Chris Craft Sea Skiff for sale that needs restoration - mainly refinishing. The boat itself is solid.  It has a six cylinder GM engine in the boat and a spare similar engine.

 

The boat comes with a trailer.  The boat is currently in RI on the trailer. 

 

If interested please call 617-763-0364.  Pictures are available.  Also can be contacted at jwkregal@aol.com

 

John

 

 

 

band saw and a planer

 i will be buying a band saw and the planer to my shop.I have so many option,but before i write a ck . would like to hear from the forum witch is a good choice, with out overkill , but have a GOOD tool?

Winter Project Boat Wanted

 Anyone know of an inexpensive "classic" wooden boat from the 40's - 60's in need of restoration, for sale (or free) in the Houston/Galveston area? Boat does't have to be sea-worthy now, just restorable within reason.

I am looking for a new winter project, and would prefer an inboard wooden boat 14' to 20' long but will consider anything .If you know of someone in my area looking to thin their flock. please let me know

 

Thanks

Ivan

GREETINGS THOR

 Glad to have you in the group, let the quesions roll.

 

CB

Nautolex Decking - Colors

Does anyone know of a distributor for the Nautolex decking (with the lines) in the teak color (all I can locate is white).

I have seen on their main site (overseas) that it comes in white plank, new teak, gray teak and grey walnut. It seems all that is sold here in the states is "white plank" color.

 

http://boat.no/jens-sagen-e/nautolex-dorktrekk-e.htm

 

If anyone know of a source for the others please let me know.

 

Thanks

 

Ivan Ogburn

aogburn1@houston.rr.com

Decking Question

I am about to replace the deck (floorboards) on my boat (1950s non-wood). Of course the old deck was marine plywood, covered with carpet

Before I go out and replace it with the exact same (and boring) decking is there anything else available that would have more style than plywood and carpet?

Could I use individual decking boards? (like teak)

Is there available some fancy type of marine plywood with a look similar to that of old wooden boat decking (with cording)?

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Ivan

First Time Advice

I am about to bring home my first all wooden boat, a 1964 20' Cruisers Inc Super Vacationer. The previous owner has stated there were issues with leakage around the keel and that in the past 4 years he had made a repair to a small section around the keel (1'x 2' either side of Keel) using epoxy.

 

I have read a lot, both pro and con, about the use of epoxy patches and repairs (like the West System) on wooden boats. Being a first time wood boat restorer, I want to make sure I do the job correctly and that all my work will last as long as the boat.

 

I guess I am fortunate that 1) I am a long time woodworker (mostly furniture), 2) I am very familiar with composites and plastics (I have designed small composite aircraft and was an engineer for Hexcel composites) and 3) I initially have very little money sunk into this vessel. But I really want to proceed along the correct path and make as few mistakes as possible (at least no unrecoverable mistakes).

 

Without trying to start a giant debate – I really would appreciate any sage advice from all of the members of this group. Should I start ripping out all of the soft wood (probably the entire keel) or just go the West System method?

 

Thanks

 

Ivan