1950's Wagemaker Wolverine wooden boat restoration ...

[oldrem]

Dang that looks awesome!

 

[sphelps]

Mike just keep your eyes out and when the right one pops up just go for it ! :joyous:
I got pretty lucky when I found the WM . I have been sending the po pics from time to time . She’s really glad that it’s getting a new lease on life and may make it down t the show to see it . I think her brother lives in Orlando and might make it there also .. That would be pretty cool !
I put a coat of varnish on the seats . Then finished hooking up the lights along with a few other odds and ends ..
Hooked it up to the suv to test the lights ... Right side worked great but the left nothing ...:cold:
Just needed to ground better so they are working good now ..Couldn’t resist a few laps around the neighborhood.
It seems to pull just fine and I didn’t loose any hubcaps or anything
Low country boil for dinner tonight ! I’m starvin Marvin too !
Cheers all !!!

 

[Ciera2450]

I’m a huge fan of purple power. Soak it down, let it sit, and the pressure wash off.

 

[sphelps]

No paint on it to worry about and the decals will need to be found and replaced ..I’ll pick up an assortment of stuff d get it cleaned up .I don’t think a pressure washer will hurt it as long as I don’t go crazy with it ..

 

[nurseman]

Boat looks beautiful Sam. Can't wait to see her sitting on the trailer!

 

[mickyryan]

Diane just informed me she would like to go to the boat show, so might need some details

 

[sphelps]

Diane just informed me she would like to go to the boat show, so might need some details

Here Is a link to the Sunnyland chapter. The Dora show is the largest one in the southeast . Gunna have a lot of cars on display also ! It’s a cool way to spend a day if you enjoy old antique and classic boats !
https://acbs-sunnyland.org/

 

[jbcurt00]

Diane just informed me she would like to go to the boat show, so might need some details

https://acbs-sunnyland.org/boat-festival/

looks great Sam, excellent work on the WM

 

[kcassells]

Smells like a wood boat coming Micky?

 

[sphelps]

Spent half the day installing those stupid rollers in the center beam .. What a royal pita !! Scratched the paint around each one .. Just a complete bad set up by Tee Nee imho ... Trailer could be a little longer or the boat shorter ..
Winch post is cool but not very functional.. See any reason why I couldn’t drop the bow eye down ? The winch doesn’t lock very well so gunna have to secure some other way for now .. The boat never had rear eyes not the handles .. Long term I will do something better but should be ok for the trip .. I wanted to take some pics with it outside but haven’t made it out of the garage yet .. Sits really high also . Gunna need a step ladder to finish things up inside . :lol:

 

[Woodonglass]

As always Sam, your attention to detail is outstanding!!! :thumb:

 

[sphelps]

Thanks Mike ! The details are what’s killing me now !:lol:
Would this be suitable for a windshield? https://www.homedepot.com/p/LEXAN-48-in-x-36-in-x-0-093-in-Polycarbonate-Sheet-GE-38/202038065. I have a 3 piece bracket set so it will be in 2 pieces .. I need to find a bow light , preferably with staff hole and some sort of anchor light .. Micky suggested a pole with an oil lantern ...

 

[archbuilder]

Sam the detail is amazing! I might not even need to send over a punch list! She is looking so good, nice work my friend!

I don't know about for a windshield, but I like lexan better than acrylic for the things I have done. It machines better with woodworking tools (carbide) and is more forgiving and flexible...at least for what I have done with it. Acrylic seems a lot stiffer and more brittle.

 

[mickyryan]

looking spiffy man !

 

[Scott Danforth]

Lexan is not UV stable. where Acrylic is, however Acrylic is brittle and must be heat formed. check your local yellow pages, many plastic companies down here in FL also do manufacturing, including heat forming.

 

[kcassells]

keep them coming Sam! Very Nice!

 

[sphelps]

The forum was all messed up last night on my tablet but seems to be working correctly today on my cell phone . Was it messed up on anyone else’s last night . I had some pics for Kc but I couldn’t post them .
The WM had to take a few laps around the block yesterday .. trailer pulls great ..

 

[kcassells]

The forum was all messed up last night on my tablet but seems to be working correctly today on my cell phone . Was it messed up on anyone else’s last night . I had some pics for Kc but I couldn’t post them .
The WM had to take a few laps around the block yesterday .. trailer pulls great ..

yup same here Sam. Looks ok now.

 

[sphelps]

Well then here is a pic or two .
She is still a bit dusty .. I need to do some cleaning on it and the camper ..
What are y’all ‘s thoughts on traveling with the motor hanging on the transom ?
Bad idea ? I think I may strap it down inside the boat somehow idk ...

 

[oldrem]

Looks fantastic Sam! I would probably put the motor in the camper well padded rather than take a chance on it chafing the boat. When do you leave for the show?