Camp CruiserThis has been a real puzzle! The centerboard was bound up and no longer functioning properly. It was a challenge to remove, but the guys figured it out. They made a guide, shaved down the centerboard until it was the right size, and then added a fresh layer of fiberglass. It's operating smoothly now! ElectriCraft Shane had a bit of a puzzle here too as he worked to put the propeller back on the shaft and get far enough down the shaft to fit a nut and pin into place behind it. Super Sport Shane is shaving down the laminated chines from last week to get the angle just right. Concordia Sloop  Shane continued to work on scraping and sanding the Concordia Sloop this week, and he found an old name! We think it probably said "Leda". 1947 Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout  Jack has been repairing some rot along the side of this Deluxe Runabout. He's just about got the side pieces back in place. On to the bottom next week! 1957 Chris Craft ContinentalThe guys ran a couple of engine tests this week. Here's a video of one!
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U-18 Jack spent a lot of time this week working on this engine. He cleaned it, repainted it, and refitted parts from the old engine. When the rebuilt starter comes back, they'll be able to fire it up! 1947 Deluxe  Jack also finished dry fitting the bottom of the 1947 Deluxe and installed a new transom piece. Super Sport  It took some team work to laminate the milled oak to the shape of the chine. The clamps will hold it in place while the glue dries in the curved shape. ElectriCraft Jack sanded, prepped and painted the bottom of this boat this week. It's looking great!
1950 RivieraThe guys got this engine running this week. 1947 Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout Jack spent a lot of time cleaning the bottom planks on this boat this week. He's finished installing the plywood bottom and he's working on getting the planks installed now. Carolina Flats Boat The first coat of paint is on the deck! It looks so crisp and clean already! U-18  Gary picked this engine up in Georgia yesterday and brought it back to the shop, where Jack has been cleaning it and starting on a general inspection and tune up. Swim Platform Gary's getting the varnish on this swim platform he's been restoring.
1959 Chris Craft Continental The guys took the '59 to the lake for a sea trial. They determined that the bed log needed to be rebedded, and they got that done this week, too.  Garwood Jack fixed the seized throttle cable, installed a new battery switch, and reinstalled the newly covered floorboards and seats. All that is left is detailing! Riviera Jack rebuilt the fuel pump after last week's engine test. 1935 ElectriCraft  The guys flipped the boat, Jack cleaned it up, and Shane prepped and started fiberglassing the keel.
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- 1958 21ft Century Coronado
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- 1995 30ft Hacker Craft triple cockpit
- 1934 15ft Electricraft
- 1932 15ft Electricraft
- 1980 15ft Cold Molded Electric Launch
- 1954 20ft Chris Craft Special Sportsman
- 1952 20ft Greavette
- 2008 15ft Budsin Lightningbug
- 2003 22ft Pulsifer Hampton
- 1955 17ft Chris Craft Sportsman
- 1951 18ft Chris Craft Riviera
- 1960 18ft Chris Craft Cavalier
- 2001 26ft Skiffcraft
- 32ft 1973 Trojan
- 1959 17ft Chris Craft Sportsman
- 1956 23ft Chris Craft Continental
- 1935 Electri-Craft
- 1996 30ft Hacker Craft Triple Cockpit
- 1964 18ft Lyman I/O
- 1956 26ft Chris Craft Sea Skiff
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- 1934 Electri-craft "Bottoms Up"
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