unknown project boat

[jimnvt]

I just bought this cool boat to restore but... can't even find a pic of a mohawk boat like this could someone tell me what i have

 

[kfa4303]

Re: unknown project boat

HI jim. Welcome to iboats. Cool old tinny you've got there. It looks like it's a "Mohawk" brand, but I'm not sure of the year, or model, but it looks to be late 50s-early 60s era. Donb't be surprised if it's hard to find info on it. There were hundreds of regional boat builders back then. Thankfully, there are only a few rules for aluminum boats: NEVER use pressure treated wood as it will cause electrolytic pitting. Instead, use non-PT lumber and seal it. 2-part epoxy is best, but Spar Urethane and/or Exterior Paint will work well also. You'll also want to use either aluminum rivets and/or stainless steel hardware throughout to avoid rust and corrosion issues. Be sure to apply a bit of 3M 5200 to any through-hull fittings as well. That's really about it. The rest is just a matter of time, money and imagination. Good luck. Keep us posted.

This link may help.

1964 Mohawk fishing boat restoration part 1 - YouTube
Classic Boat Library

 

[jimnvt]

Re: unknown project boat

thank you so much !!! your right I've looked for information and even just a pic and can't find anything even called the historical society in Montgomery county ny i read somewhere that cadillac boat mfg had a few subsidiary boat mfg wagemaker and mohawk being one of them . then the train went cold

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: unknown project boat

If Mohawk was under the Cadillac/Wagemaker umbrella, you might try contacting RBH, thru this link then click the Boat Building Tours link near the bottom.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: unknown project boat

Mohawk was relater to Traveler boats and they had a factory in Amsterdam NY which is VERY close to VT

 

[bonz_d]

Re: unknown project boat

Sweet looking lil old boat. Looks like it will clean up beautifully!

Would think it will handle a 30-40hp 2 cylinder nicely.

 

[Watermann]

Re: unknown project boat

I can't help you out with anything Mohawk but I can say that is an awesome little tinny you have there. I love the stern cap, too bad someone bored a bunch of holes in it to put down riggers on it.

She should be a great restoration project I will enjoy following along.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: unknown project boat

Yeah they are fairly rare but go cheap for money. Just your basic aluminum runabout. Show photos of inside the transom of the bracing.