Where to begin...
The hull was built by a friend of my father's, John Higgins in the early '70s. Later on dad bought the bare hull from John and pulled it out of a barn covered in feathers and bird droppings. Dragged it home on a borrowed car trailer.
Serveral years and money permitting the boat was finally completed in 1980. As a family we got over 10 years of enjoyment out of it. But in the early 90's the engine died and dad had to park it for lack of money and time, eventually it came to rest in his backyard behind the barn..
About three years ago my son and I were out at mom and dads' cleaning up when I suggested we should try to get it in somewhere to dry out. My friend Terry owns a large shop just outside of Bridgenorth, Ontario where we ended up towing it too. Now for the past three years Terry, Josh and I have all contributed to the restoration .
What started out to be a winter project of sanding, painting and cleaning up has turned into what seems an eternity of removing fiberglass and rotted plywood.
Ten sheets of mahogany, four gallons of epoxy, fabric and hundreds of screws we near completion
All unknowing to dad, a task in itself. Shhhhhhhhhhhhh
Posted on 28 aug 2011
Nearing the end of restoration...
Let it be said after three years and countless hours I maybe near the end. Every time someone asked if I was close I run into another snag, knock on wood, I've resurfaced the entire boat now so there should be no more surprises.
Today's plan is to glass the deck and paint before year end .
Then start the hardware and engine in Janurary.
If anyone has any color suggestions send them along I need all the help I can get. Was kind of shooting for red and white but totally open right now.
Posted on 25 sep 2011 | Read more »
Engine issues...
The big dream would be to have a big block with a blower just for looks of course.
Reality is... no money left for such a thing. But did find a couple of 427 - 4 bolt blocks that I can make something out of. Even so I'm going to try and save up for that later in Janruary.
Posted on 28 sep 2011 | Read more »
