tomogg
Cadet
- Joined
- Jan 12, 2013
- Messages
- 14
Here I go again. After owning several boats, living in deep south Louisiana, half mile from th Intracoastal Canal, or Waterway, with a boat launch down the road, and having owned metal and fiberglass boats, I go and buy a wooden boat. I read one thread and think I have made a good deal, then I read another thread, and I want to run the other way. The boat sat inside a shed for 25 years, then was given to the deceased owner's son in law, who then restored it in 2007-08. Here is the dalogue from him: 
Fabulous 1960 wooden Cruiser's Incorporated boat with original 75 horsepower motor and mahogany trim. Purchased from original owner in 1961. Completely renovated in 2007-8. Original Gator trailer included. The history on this boat is as follows: The boat was given to me my deceased father-in-law about 8 years ago. He had bought it in 1961 from the owner of the Louisville Boat Company, making my father in law the second owner. When I inspected the boat, it had been covered in a shed for approximately 25 years, and I towed it to Georgia and had the bottom of the boat sanded and painted. I kept it in a slip at Carter's Lake for 1 year, used it about 3 times. I did notice a couple of places on the side that water sprinkled in when I hit a wave the wrong way. You would have to inspect the boat yourself, as I am not qualified to give you a definite answer about soft spots or rot. I have added a few more pictures that give you a better view of the inside of the boat. I don't have any pictures of the bilge. When I first put the boat in the water, there was some water in the bilge, but have a few months in the water, the bilge was dry. I had a cover custom made (sunbrella material). I do also have the Evinrude Service Manual for the 75 hp motor. When I first remove to top of the motor, the manual crank cord was still in the factory wrapper! So did I make a good deal? He also told me when he put it in the water, it took on some water, but then the wood expanded, and sealed off all leaks. Is this normal? What should I do to make sure the bottom is sealed? Cauk the boards? Thank you for any and all responses.
Fabulous 1960 wooden Cruiser's Incorporated boat with original 75 horsepower motor and mahogany trim. Purchased from original owner in 1961. Completely renovated in 2007-8. Original Gator trailer included. The history on this boat is as follows: The boat was given to me my deceased father-in-law about 8 years ago. He had bought it in 1961 from the owner of the Louisville Boat Company, making my father in law the second owner. When I inspected the boat, it had been covered in a shed for approximately 25 years, and I towed it to Georgia and had the bottom of the boat sanded and painted. I kept it in a slip at Carter's Lake for 1 year, used it about 3 times. I did notice a couple of places on the side that water sprinkled in when I hit a wave the wrong way. You would have to inspect the boat yourself, as I am not qualified to give you a definite answer about soft spots or rot. I have added a few more pictures that give you a better view of the inside of the boat. I don't have any pictures of the bilge. When I first put the boat in the water, there was some water in the bilge, but have a few months in the water, the bilge was dry. I had a cover custom made (sunbrella material). I do also have the Evinrude Service Manual for the 75 hp motor. When I first remove to top of the motor, the manual crank cord was still in the factory wrapper! So did I make a good deal? He also told me when he put it in the water, it took on some water, but then the wood expanded, and sealed off all leaks. Is this normal? What should I do to make sure the bottom is sealed? Cauk the boards? Thank you for any and all responses.
