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- Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:08 pm
- Forum: Gar Wood - General Discussion
- Topic: 1940 Models 150-155 GarWood
- Replies: 1
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1940 Models 150-155 GarWood
Greetings all, I've received my production varification certificate on our GarWood and it seems to have raised more questions than answers! We have a 1940 model 151 does anyone know what the difference in the 150-151-152-153-154 & 155? Tony's book says that there were 20 units made for 1940. I feel ...
- Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:34 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
- Topic: Howdy! Just came aboard!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11911
- Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:26 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Found this 1947 U22.and thinking about purchasing..thoughts?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4726
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:15 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Sell or Sit On It?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1881
I would think if she's in a dry environment, like a barn she could wait longer for the funds to come through. If the engine has been winterized and precautions are taken to keep "critters" away from her. Would be a real bummer to sell her and then get enough cash to finish her. Are there any barteri...
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:09 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Caulk Removal
- Replies: 13
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- Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:55 pm
- Forum: From the Club
- Topic: Please read: All about the Brass Bell, all in one place!
- Replies: 147
- Views: 89805
- Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:44 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: 1958 CC Sea Skiff newbie
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5598
Greetings and welcome to the Sea Skiff owner's group. We have a 1962 20 ft. Sea Skiff. She was taking on quite a bit of water at the end of last season. So this is what we did: We took out the flooring to get a good view of the hull from the inside. Then we took her down to the lake and rolled her i...
- Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:40 am
- Forum: Gar Wood - General Discussion
- Topic: Gar Wood's Miss America IX News Feature
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7775
- Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:35 am
- Forum: Gar Wood - General Discussion
- Topic: Gar Wood Infromation Resources
- Replies: 26
- Views: 29807
Greetings guys, I haven't been on the forum for a while. I have some old (1970's - 80's) garwood newsletters and there was mention of the caulking. Not sure what they used, but the article says pre-war the caulk was brown-not white, evidently Gar thought it was richer than the Chris Craft white. The...
- Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:49 pm
- Forum: From the Club
- Topic: Please read: All about the Brass Bell, all in one place!
- Replies: 147
- Views: 89805
Hi Guys, I'm a little late in this discussion. I absolutely LOVE the printed magazine. So much so that I just bought my dad membership to the club just so he could get the magazine. I would gladly pay more for membership to keep the magazine in my mail box. Being quite old fashioned it saddens me to...
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 2:56 pm
- Forum: Gar Wood - General Discussion
- Topic: Gar Wood information questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8586
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:07 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: George Kirby Paints
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10164
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 2:54 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Chris Craft Buff (It ain\'t Yellow!)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10842
- Tue May 31, 2011 3:02 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: George Kirby Paints
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10164
Thanks guys, I'm really pleased with the restoration so far, not that it hasn't had it's share of challenges-but I sure learned a lot! The paint is a custom color: Kirby is calling it Carribean blue, it's actually lighter that the photo shows. As for Jamestown, we use them VERY often-so much so that...
- Mon May 30, 2011 7:45 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: George Kirby Paints
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10164
- Mon May 30, 2011 7:42 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: George Kirby Paints
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10164
- Mon May 30, 2011 7:38 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: varnish polishing
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6653
This weekend I polished the paint as per Phil's instructions and the little Sea Mac looks great. I hope to have photos in the next day or two. The polishing is well worth the time (it really didn't take long at all). Phil, you're right about making sure there is not to much water on the pad... slung...
- Mon May 30, 2011 7:33 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: A little gold leaf action!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4487
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:00 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: varnish polishing
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6653
Phil, Thank you so much for the update. We ordered the Makita this week, but didn't order the finess-it so your timing was perfect! I finally sanded down enough of that lifecalk so it cured and I got a coat of paint on the bare spots. I should be to coat #3 just about the time the buffer comes in. T...
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:40 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: varnish polishing
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6653
I have a dear friend who says the key to a good finish is to get nekkid and hose down the boat barn to remove all dust from the barn and lint produced by the clothing. I'm still waiting for him to invite me to a varnishing party! :lol: :lol: Seriously, I've heard that buffing with 320 grit wet after...
- Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:11 pm
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Lake Hartwell Boat Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6100
- Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:55 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Hey Alan! Got another question
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2192
Hey Alan! Got another question
Hi Alan & Faye, It was great seeing you in Hartwell last weekend. We asked Alan a question about sealing leaks-but alas it was after a few glasses of wine.... can't remember what you said you & Chris used to stop leaks. Could you humor me at tell me again! (If I get it in print, I won't forget! :rol...
- Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:46 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Replacing Planks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4453
Follow up. We took the boat out to the lake today and found that one major leak is in the transome, where 2 boards meet...... easy fix. Another looks like a bung has opened up. I've got a couple very small leaks in between planks. We've "sounded' the planks and they seem solid. nothing sounding off ...
- Sun Nov 14, 2010 8:58 am
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Replacing Planks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4453
GREAT information! We sistered a number of ribs last winter... rotten all the way through. It never occured to us that the ones that looked good and solid might not be. We sistered because we couldn't get a new steam bent rib in, now we can kill 2 birds with one stone. We've taken the floor and side...
- Fri Nov 12, 2010 4:04 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: An enthusiastic division of our very own
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5443
- Fri Nov 12, 2010 4:03 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Replacing Planks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4453
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:40 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: An enthusiastic division of our very own
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5443
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:37 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Replacing Planks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4453
Replacing Planks
Greetings Sea Skiff experts. This winter we are going to need to replace some below the waterline planks on our skiff. I've got Don Danneberg's book and we'll be following that on how to do it. Though, does anyone out there have some special tips to make the job less challenging and the end result m...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:34 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Big Skiff -- Yes??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3533
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:33 pm
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: Big Skiff -- Yes??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3533
Hi Evan, Isn't this GREAT! a forum just for us. I bet your Skiff takes Lake Michigan very well, better than a lot of other older boats out there. Ours is a 1962 20 footer that we purchased summer 2009. She is such an easy boat and, as Alan said- can take a real beating. Do you ever get down to the s...