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New bottom time, maybe.
Well, that time has finally come. Or I think it has. My '52 Riviera definitely needs bottom work, maybe a new bottom. So I need somebody good to have a look at it and give me some advice. The boat and I are in Santa Barbara, California and closer is obviously better. Any suggestions?
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Re: New bottom time, maybe.
Get five references, and not just from the restores friends, and a contract with time line goals to be met, and a written overage percentage that is exceptable. Unless they are one of the big name restorers, I would never go with one I could not pop in on to see how the work is going, and no photos on every step to verify, no money!!!!!!! Choose a restorer like you would like to chose your Daughter's first date. Verify X 200 to many of us have been burned in this hobby , and not just newbies which would be really easy. Don't get me wrong on the East Coast where I am you have Danenberg, Bunda, Jerry Lacompte, Katz, and others that will be fair with you and give you a great job. Long Island NY. you might want to stay away from. Don't know about the West Coast. Just do your homework, talk to guy's in your local club, and remember knowledge is the key. Know what is suppose to be done and how it is suppose to be done CORRECTLY.
Phil Jones
1948 US Plywood Executive Runabout Hull #1 "WeldWood"
1954 Racing Runabout R-496
1957 Deluxe Runabout D-17-2062
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1948 US Plywood Executive Runabout Hull #1 "WeldWood"
1954 Racing Runabout R-496
1957 Deluxe Runabout D-17-2062
"MISBEHAVIN"
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Re: New bottom time, maybe.
As a restorer myself if I needed to have a boat restored and lived in California the only one I would go with is Robinson Restoration in Fallbrook Ca. They have been doing it a long time and are excellent craftsman, honest and one of the most knowledgeable in the business. Email at: [email protected]
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Owner of Maritime Classics
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Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
Owner of Maritime Classics
http://www.maritimeclassics.com
Ph# 231-486-6148
Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
Re: New bottom time, maybe.
You want a restorer who has been castrated?Tightline5 wrote:Choose a restorer like you would like to chose your Daughter's first date.
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Re: New bottom time, maybe.
M, lay off that bacon, it's affecting your BP, restrict blood flow to the brain. :)
Phil Jones
1948 US Plywood Executive Runabout Hull #1 "WeldWood"
1954 Racing Runabout R-496
1957 Deluxe Runabout D-17-2062
"MISBEHAVIN"
1948 US Plywood Executive Runabout Hull #1 "WeldWood"
1954 Racing Runabout R-496
1957 Deluxe Runabout D-17-2062
"MISBEHAVIN"
Re: New bottom time, maybe.
So with that statement no restorer would be good enough for your boat.Tightline5 wrote: Choose a restorer like you would like to chose your Daughter's first date.
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Re: New bottom time, maybe.
Jim did you read my "WHOLE" statement before work, or after you drug your tired @ss home:) and only caught bits and pieces. Didn't mean to leave you off the who's who list.
Phil Jones
1948 US Plywood Executive Runabout Hull #1 "WeldWood"
1954 Racing Runabout R-496
1957 Deluxe Runabout D-17-2062
"MISBEHAVIN"
1948 US Plywood Executive Runabout Hull #1 "WeldWood"
1954 Racing Runabout R-496
1957 Deluxe Runabout D-17-2062
"MISBEHAVIN"
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Re: New bottom time, maybe.
Hey, you guys are hijacking my thread. Thanks for the input. I'll get in touch with Robinsons, and if anybody else has other suggestions...
Thanks,
Scott
Thanks,
Scott
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