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I hope this isn't sacrilege
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I hope this isn't sacrilege
BUT I just bought a 57 or 58 Slick Craft Boat. The company was started in the mid 50's by a man who worked for Chris Craft. They only built the "moulded mahogany plywood" boats for about 4 years and then switched to mostly fiberglass. The first owner had this boat over 50 year.
I am attaching an ad from when the boat was previously for sale as well as the restoration photos. No offense to Cavalier but I think truth be known, this guy was a little more meticulous in his woodwork.
Please take a look and let me know what you think. If you know anything about these boats please let me know. I have only located three of the plywood models online nationwide, so it goes without saying there is no club like This one where you can go for advice.
Thanks for looking.
http://boats-from-usa.com/not-specified ... e-16-74697
http://imgur.com/a/ZUL0a
I am attaching an ad from when the boat was previously for sale as well as the restoration photos. No offense to Cavalier but I think truth be known, this guy was a little more meticulous in his woodwork.
Please take a look and let me know what you think. If you know anything about these boats please let me know. I have only located three of the plywood models online nationwide, so it goes without saying there is no club like This one where you can go for advice.
Thanks for looking.
http://boats-from-usa.com/not-specified ... e-16-74697
http://imgur.com/a/ZUL0a
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I do have a question however..........
I am going to have to get the registration numbers and stickers off both sides of the boats. I am not sure if they were put on on top of or under the varnish.
What am I up against here?
I am going to have to get the registration numbers and stickers off both sides of the boats. I am not sure if they were put on on top of or under the varnish.
What am I up against here?
Re: I hope this isn't sacrilege
Congratulations! Looks like a super boat. there was a slickcraft dealer in seattle in the 70's. never realized they had made wood before fiberglass. No doubt someone with specific information will chime in soon.
As for stickers, if they are on top of the varnish, they should be easy to remove with a hair dryer, as long as you are careful not to get the area too hot.
As for stickers, if they are on top of the varnish, they should be easy to remove with a hair dryer, as long as you are careful not to get the area too hot.
1938 Chris Craft 17' Deluxe Runabout "Jennifer II"
Re: I hope this isn't sacrilege
jbyers wrote:I do have a question however..........
I am going to have to get the registration numbers and stickers off both sides of the boats. I am not sure if they were put on on top of or under the varnish.
What am I up against here?
So you really have the bug.....on your second boat already?
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Yeah Don, they had about 9 plywood models....... later fiberglass and also some high end sail boats and yachts........ The guy recruited a lot of the CC personnel as time went on.
Doug, there is NO doubt I need help......... fast.
Doug, there is NO doubt I need help......... fast.
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Great looking boat. Love the gold Johnson.
Here is a thread on removing numbers from under varnish. I am sure there are more if you search The Buzz.
http://www.chris-craft.org/discussion/v ... f=7&t=9804
Here is a thread on removing numbers from under varnish. I am sure there are more if you search The Buzz.
http://www.chris-craft.org/discussion/v ... f=7&t=9804
Troy in ANE - Former President CCABC
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
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Here is a nice article on Leon Slikkers and his boat building accomplishments from the Holland Sentinal/Hope College (my alma mater) joint archives in Holland, Michigan. He developed the Slickcraft, Tiara, S2, and Pursuit lines of boats. My family had a 21' fiberglass Slickcraft for a couple years in the late 60s. It was a very nice boat.
https://hollandmvp.files.wordpress.com/ ... ilding.pdf
https://hollandmvp.files.wordpress.com/ ... ilding.pdf
1960 18' Continental
1970 Boston Whaler Sakonnet w/ Bearcat 55 outboard
1970 Boston Whaler Sakonnet w/ Bearcat 55 outboard
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Re: I hope this isn't sacrilege
Real "slick" boat! High end. Get that baby on the water and get some pics....great project.
John in Va.
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
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Thanks John. Original owner had it 51 years. The second owner restored it......... so he took the monetary hickey. Lots of work went into this boat.
I have found reference to the most recent restoration being done by Firehouse Boatworks, Holland Michigan with the historical advisor being Geoffery Reynolds at Reynolds Runabouts.
Do any of you guys know either of these people?
I have found reference to the most recent restoration being done by Firehouse Boatworks, Holland Michigan with the historical advisor being Geoffery Reynolds at Reynolds Runabouts.
Do any of you guys know either of these people?
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Thx Doug. I have messaged him on FB..........
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