restoration

I have a box of Core-Cell T-300 double scored foam sheets for sale. They are New. Purchased to rebuild a floor but decided to a different route. Asking $1000 OBO. Size: 1.18” thick 38” wide 57” long 11 sheets

I am the new owner of a 1956 steel ketch I am starting the restoration on. The hull suffered quite a bit of galvanic corrosion in the form of pit corrosion which have turned into localized holes in several dozen places. One of the zincs is basically brand new, even though it was replaced at the...

I just made off with a "free boat," (no such thing as a free boat.) What kind of boat do I have? Fiberglass over plywood. Sincerely, Trailer Bob

Hello I am restoring an old checkmate predictor from the late 70s . Anyway I am going to pull the deck off and re-do the stringers , floors etc.. Any suggestions on the type of core that I should use ?

Good Afternoon, Starting with a 55'x10.5' wooden New York Commuter, she's framed roughly every 14" and double planked. Having not yet gotten into her, I had some ideas and was looking for opinions. She's old, like 1928 old, and therefore definitely not as strong as she used to be. She's also...

My boat, a 1960 Rhodes Swiftsure 33, has external lead ballast that makes up about the forward 1/3 of the keel. It is secured with bronze bolts through the bottom of the hull and the nuts over these bolts were then glassed over by the factory/yard. This makes me think the yard never intended for...

Any recommendations for cheap material to build a toerail for a 1960 Rhodes Swiftsure 33? It will not be structural as the hull deck joint is fully glassed. I plan on screwing the rail down then completely glassing it over to help with maintenance and water penetration. Since the core material...

Hello everyone. In a recent post I talked about restoring the deck on my newly purchased 1960 Rhodes Swiftsure 33. During this process I will be removing the inboard chainplates. They are parallel to the hull, and are thru-bolted to the hull on to a backing plate that is glassed to the interior...

Parting OUT 76 Ranger 23 tall option Any ideas on this topic give me a call. 774-275-1580 or Email adamsrichardlee@gmail.com It's in Worcester Mass where I Live on a cradle (also for sale). She needs a little restoration. If you have the time and talent take it all away for short$ Needs a...

Hello, I'm new to this forum but I happened upon it while searching for info on re-plating a steel hull. I run a nonprofit in Portland, OR where we are restoring and modernizing one, potentially two historic vessels from the 1920's. We received an 82' 1926 Alfred E. Luders Express Cruiser...

I bought a 17' Easyrider Canoe, but it needs a lot of work. Luckily there were no holes and the outside was pretty in tact. I used compound on the outside then used 303 after that. I need some help on the inside though. When I ride in it I can feel the fiberglass. I would like to fix it...

Its been ages since I visited the forums, life has been challenging to say the least but im back this time with a boat :p It only took me 6 years to finally manage to buy one. Building my boat is still a dream (albeit a close one as well) but figured to enjoy some boating activity till then...