Old thread, I know. In case anyone wanted to see the results. 2014-04-06.jpg IMAG0209.jpg IMAG0221.jpg IMAG0230.jpg 2014-04-26.jpg IMAG0315.jpg IMAG0373.jpg IMAG0419.jpg IMAG0431.jpg photo.JPG Not Bad for 2 amateurs. We're happy. Decks and interior probably this winter. Got to get my garage sealed a...

Hello All, I found some components to put my bow light back together but am wondering how this actually does go together. I'm guessing there is a semicircle that goes around the bottom edge, but how does this keep the lenses in? Just by the pressure? Any leads on where I might be able to find the mi...

Thanks boat_art. I will purposely leave out the areas I am embarrassed about for now. If you've seen my other post, you'll remember my goal was to keep the boat from degrading, learning and getting some practice in until I can afford to do the all out, real deal in 5 years or so. This should do it. ...

I recently put CPES over Interlux filler stain without any trouble. I did have a week for the stain to really cure but only because of my schedule. You should be fine with 72 hours. I brushed the CPES on pretty heavy, one coat right after the other, without any running. Start at the lowest point and...

I know eventually wood will have to be replaced. What can I do now to make it solid and usable for the next 5 years? What is a good material to fill these voids and will take stain well and match the rest of the boat?

Any other comments or recommendations?

Thanks

-Sam

Thanks everyone for the input. I've gone around and injected CPES into any areas that looked suspect, including this area. Although that seemed to sure up other areas, unfortunately, it wasn't enough for this one. Rot.jpg Some of this area is still soft. If the real soft stuff is removed, what is th...

I was wondering about injecting CPES. What's the best way to kill any active mold? I first and foremost am trying to keep the boat from deteriorating any further. But I also don't want to get in over my head, both skills wise and financially. Do you think it is possible to seal it up well enough for...

Hopefully that's not the case CQ. I haven't looked around yet though. I did get some work done on the engine cover. We sanded and attempted to pull the old stain out with thinner and bronze wool. Then just fun, we stained one side to see how it blends the colors. IMAG0114.jpg The side that was stain...

Any opinions on the rot? Should I put in a dutchman? Inject it with epoxy? Replace with new planks?

Thanks for the kind words. Paul, Miss Conneaut is now in the process of being rebuilt. It should be in the waters of Conneaut Lake by 2015 hopefully. I'd love to hear more about your history with the boat.

Bonus pic. I love the way it sits in the water.

Dirt indeed. After flushing gallons of fuel and cleaner through, cleaning the carbs multiply times and going through several fuel filters we finally got it in the water.
Some tuning and mods to be done during the winter. This spring will be exciting

Here's some of what I'm working with here. I'm trying to get a good assessment of the boat and my options before getting in over my head. A nice surprise under the cutwater. IMAG0041.jpg IMAG0042.jpg IMAG0043.jpg Very similar rot on both sides in the same place...curious. IMAG0047.jpg IMAG0058.jpg I...

Yes, I'm using the cheap heat gun from Jamestown Distributors. I don't think it puts out enough heat to make the job easier. The varnish takes a while to bubble. The varnish on the engine cover also seemed very thin which maybe made it more difficult? My thinking was that if it were thick it would c...

It is my understanding that loads of people use CPES as a sealer. As long as the filler is given time to cure fully and you're careful not to push the stain around when applying, it should work great. In my case, haven never done a stain and sealer job, I am worried about screwing it up and having t...

Interesting, is it easy to keep the corners from digging with that tool? Seems like comparable risk. Would having a wider blade help? Kind of makes sense to me. After scraping the varnish, I tried block sanding with 120. The paper filled up pretty quickly. Should there be a secondary scraping or wou...

Our test specimen, the engine hatch: IMAG0033.jpg Going pretty well I think. It is a little tricky keeping the corners of the putty knife from digging in. The lighter part was sanded with 220. Picture of gap: IMAG0029.jpg Any suggestions. I was thinking of just leaving it more or less. How should th...

Thanks boat_art. I saw the '42 on you're website. Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you with that one.

Unfortunately my boat is some distance from where I live but I hope to get some pics go post today.


-Sam

Hello All, As the title implies, this is my very first attempt at refinishing a wooden boat. The boat in question in a 1942 18' Deluxe Utility (Hull#81300) that has been in my family for about 20 years, almost as long as I have. I'm starting this thread in the Finishing section in hopes that most of...

I have to pole clamped together now and I think it will turn out well. I had just book marked Finewoodboats.com and Classic Boat Connection but haven't had the opportunity to use them yet. Being 6' 1'' myself, I feel your pain, Jim, when it comes to leg room. I was thinking of trying to turn a stern...

Thanks for the advice, Jim. It looks like our boats are sisters. Do you have a good source for a replacement pole?

I decided to try and glue the pole back together. Any tips and suggestion? Is there a wood filler for the missing splinters available that would match well?

I had the unfortunate, but probably common, accident of snapping the stern pole on my '42. I found a replacement here: http://www.classicboatconnection.com/bow_stern_poles_fixtures_lights_deck_sockets_cleats_chocks.pdf Is ROUND32NL the appropriate and reasonably priced replacement? Back to the main ...

Heres another picture.

I figured it was just dirt clogging the jets as well. The issue is getting my brother to believe that and take the time to clean BOTH carbs completely. Im stuck about 5 hours away for the summer but it may be time to take a weekend up to help. It is a Ford Flathead. Im afraid I dont know what a Hilb...

Thanks for the tip, Peter.

I sent Bill John an e-mail. Hopefully he can respond quickly. We were trying to getting it ready for the 4th to unveil to the rest of the family while they are visiting. So close.

Any other thoughts?

My brother and I have been working on a 1953 Class A Vintage Hydroplane trying to get it ready for its first re-launching since its reconstruction. I now live in the Cleveland area and he has the boat in Rochester, NY. I know it's not a Chris-Craft, but I figured y'all would being able to help. From...

Here's some photos I finally got around to scanning.

Thats awesome. I was in that boat myself in 2000. Ill try to post photos once i get then scanned.

John, Ha, small world. Although it seems like a lot of people in the wooden boat world do end up knowing each other. I talked to Bob and Erik Miklos last weekend at the Conneaut Lake boat show and they mentioned they were going to Clayton the first weekend of August to take measurements of the siste...

That would be awesome. Ill pm you about copies. The Chuck Miklos and Sons Restoration are doing the restoration work for us.