Thanks Ned, It was a lot of work but worth it. I still have to finish the forward head area and some little things on the exterior but should...
My blog If anyone is interested, I have a blog that I started from the beginning of the project until now, you can follow it at the link below....
48' Chris Craft update I thought I would give you guys an update on my Chris Craft. My wife and I have been living and cruising in it for 2 years...
I agree, even if we dissagree which we will on sertain issues, this forum should not be used for namecalling and insults. Dissagreement is ok,...
There was latex paint on my Chris from the waterline up. The water had soaked right through it. I am not sure how long the previous owner had been...
Thanks for the input, I'm going to use white oak and put lots of coats of the two part polyurethane on it. I'm going to try the Bristol Finish...
Hello par, I apologize for not responding to you yet today, my earlier posts were just responding to gonzo. I had to go see a client and just got...
No problem, actually a good question. First of all penetrating epoxy stays liquid after mixing for several days. I built tanks that were just big...
Yes I took all the planks off the hull and most of the ribs, of course I had to do this a little at a time so that I would not loose the shape of...
gonzo, I apologize for the miss communication, and the use of the term "restoration", i can see how it could be miss-understood. I have actually...
Par, thanks for your honesty and willingness to have a productive conversation, and of course I am totally willing. I am sure we can learn some...
Par par, you are missing my whole point. First of all, seams as though your mind is stuck on trying to compare or mix wood composite methods to...
Ok so it is time to set the record straight here. I have held my peace with all the sarcasm and personal attacks (seams as though gonzo likes to...
Thanks for the info, I am not trying to act like I know everything, in fact the reason why I try new things is to learn better systems of boat...
The rain water was the cause of all the rot above the waterline. Rain has all kinds of organic deposits in it that creates fungus and mold,...
Yes that is a valid point only if you are using untreated wood. I pressure treat every piece of wood I put on the boat with penetrating epoxy...
Hummm since when did you know what I have done? is it because I have mentioned epoxy and 5200? funny, but hey you guys know it all, I forgot
This comment is typical of a traditional wooden boat builder that has little knowledge of modern materials and stress/strain analysis. because of...
Chris Craft Progress Hello Bill, The Constellation is back in the water and doing well. I have completely rebuilt the hull and deck, I am...
48' Constellation Very interesting, this could be your old boat. it has the single engine room port and extended hard top with the 534...
