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Week of October 12-16, 202610/16/2026 Flats Boat  We finished mounting, installing, and wiring instruments on the helm and installed the tie down hardware for the forward casting platform. Custom Cruiser  We removed the engine and the rotten floor framing and started peeling back the side planking in order to remove the transom. Chris Craft Deluxe Shane finished making and dry fitting the new transom frames and battens. Concordia Sloop Shane reprimed the bottom after a paint failure.
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Week of October 5-9, 202610/9/2026 Chris Craft Continental We got the engine head back from the machine shop and it's shiny and resurfaced. We also got a brand new head gasket. Concordia Sloop We permanently installed the new custom lead keel with 5200. 1982 Pelican Electric Boat We just got in a new project this week. We're looking forward to giving this boat some TLC. Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout  Shane has been removing and replicating rotten frames one by one. Larson   Unfortunately, we keep finding more delamination on the Larson as we sand back the fiberglass.
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Week of September 28 - October 2, 202610/2/2026 Chris Craft Continental  Jack removed the engine head and manifolds to access the valve and performed a valve adjustment. The engine head is off to the machine shop before it gets reinstalled. Custom Cruiser Jack removed the outboard lower unit so it can be worked on. Chris Craft Deluxe After discovering more rot in the transom, Shane has been removing exterior planks to access the transom frames. He's starting to replicate and replace the transom frames. Larson Phil is doing some final sanding and prep before we make fiberglass repairs to the bottom. Chris Craft Deluxe Jack bench tested the rebuilt engine, which was a success. Concordia Sloop The guys pre-drilled bolt holes on the custom cast lead ballast, painted them with a barrier coat of primer, and prefit them to the boat. We will be installing them next week.
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Week of September 21-25, 20269/25/2026 Chris Craft Deluxe The guys have been working on repairing some side and transom pieces on this boat. The new planks and frames are coming along nicely! Flats Boat We got the poling platform installed on the Flats boat this week. It looks so great! Chris Craft Kit Boat Phil has been working on cleaning, stripping, and sanding the interior and exterior of this little kit boat all week in preparation for a minor repair and complete refinish. He's doing an amazing job!
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Week of September 7-11, 20269/11/2026 Thanks for your patience as we update our website. Here's a showcase of some of our current projects. Chris Craft DeluxeAfter a long pause, we got back to work on the Deluxe. We finally got started fitting the replacement planks on the sides.  LarsonWe got the original trailer powder coated back to its original color and it looks great! We made some small repairs on the keel and laid in fillet in preparation for fiberglass.    Concordia SloopThe guys poured brand new lead ballast and Shane cleaned it up. It's ready to be installed!   SportsmanCaity has been working hard on building up coats of varnish and making the deck lines look amazing.  FlatsShane installed the deck hatches and hardware and painted the remaining areas of non-skid deck coating. Next, we will be installing the poling platforms and new rub rails.   |
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