Wooden Boat makeover

[Bryan/Aidan]

Hello and thank you for all the knowledge,  Any help on restoring a 1950? , 15 ft. wooden boat would be appreciated.  I am storing it for the winter and starting in the spring. lap wood design.

Came from a camp in upper state New York. Been in one family since 1978. That’s all the son knew when he gave it to  me.  Any help uploading a file would help also. I am trying from my cloud apple acct/.

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[stanley]

First thing is to id the boat.Builders used different methods as well as materials and finishes (hopefully no one fiberglassed the hill.If you know the builder you can find specific groups on line for advice.Research places to buy appropriate lumber especially planking.Start assembling a collection of hand tools and learn how to use them and keep them sharp.Inspect every piece of boat for damage.I use a small pointed knife to poke around looking for rot.Pay special attention to joints and any discolored areas.Carefully check where planks and transom join.Rig a way to turn boat upside down to make bottom work easy.Take lots of pictures.You’ll have learned  a lot and you’ll have a lot of satisfaction when done.

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Tubs

[crosbyman]

ask Chat GPT for guidance  also,  Wooden Boat  magazine specialises in  building and restauration of wood boats  of all sizes .  It may have some past articles you could use  ($$$???)

Chat will search the world for info for you and usually answer will great  info on just about anything you need to know  🙂

 

 

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[joecb]

What Stanley said … need more info. Pictures will be a big help.  Overall and detailed pix  please.

Joe B

[Boonie]

Stanley you said hopefully no one has fiberglassed the hull. I am restoring a 1958 peterborough dart and thinking of fiberglassing the hull. Is that a no no?

[stanley]

It’s your boat and you’re free to do what you want with it.I’ve seen the long term effects  on old wood hulls and would not recommend it.Fiberglass makes the hull heavier and susceptible to rot.A lot of old strip planked boats and canvassed canoes have been ruined with fiberglass.There is a wealth of information on the subject so research thoroughly before you proceed.

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