The "Classic" Boat thread

[Seadoobuddy]

Classic boats are almost as interesting as classic cars. My former neighbor across the canal had an older sweet looking wood Century boat is almost prime condition.
There was an article in the "Traverse" (Traverse City, Michigan area) magazine earlier this year I think, about the making of these wood boats.
Back in August of 2012 I was at an Classic "Whatever" show for Arvin Meritor employees and I saw a 1953 boat that some one had brought in. (Pictures in next post).

Please post any pics that you may have of pre1970 Classic boats....even pre-1990 Seadoos that have been restored.

Here a couple links to some in my area.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/3279717032.html

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/3289259897.html

 

[Seadoobuddy]

1953 Chris Craft Sportsman 22'

The sign at the show.


The hull - 2views.


The motor.

 

[Dr Honda]

I always liked old boats... But I'll stick with my newer stuff.

Thanks for the pics.


Oh... I see the water in Toledo is as clean as the air. (lol)

 

[Seadoobuddy]

1950 fully restored Wagemaker.

In perfect condition IMO

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/3336499273.html

 

[Seadoobuddy]

1957 26' Chris Craft...

needs work, but in pic #3 isn't the boat on the trailer backwards......wonder why and how???

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/3336426982.html

 

[Carguy89]

1957 26' Chris Craft...

needs work, but in pic #3 isn't the boat on the trailer backwards......wonder why and how???

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/3336426982.html

Boat is on the trailer backwards in both pictures there :thumbsup:

 

[Seadoobuddy]

1950 Wolverine Wagemaker.....fully restored.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/3463925886.html

 

[Seadoobuddy]

1920 wood boat made into a shelving unit.

IDK if this is really 1920 or if someone made it that way somewhere along the line. I bet if you stained/varnished it, it would look cool in a "Man" cave.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/3491380249.html

 

[Seadoobuddy]

1960 27' Chris Craft Skiff

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/3582254220.html

 

[Seadoobuddy]

1961 Classic Dunphy..... not much to look at but it is 52 yrs old.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/3628996930.html

 

[Seadoobuddy]

1955 Chris Craft project boat..... A very big PROJECT!!

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/3609368689.html

 

[Seadoobuddy]

1955 Lonestar Admiral....actually very neat looking

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/3625146472.html

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Click on this to see the 15 largest yachts in the world.....most are owned by the oil country leaders. 19,000 HP and up

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48352581/page/1