Ken B 3,189 #1 Posted May 31, 2013 As some of you guys might know I have a few hobbies other than tractors. I enjoy rebuilding and restoring vintage boats and outboards. I picked this boat up via a blockbuster trade with my brother Dave. He got the boat a few yrs ago and I told him when the time comes, I WANT it. The boat has mahogany benches and oak on the top rails from the factory. Time had taken its toll on the finish on the wood and Dave wasn't into restoring it. The boat is actually a pretty rare boat, it is a 1954 Larson Crestliner. It is 14 ft. long. Many moons ago someone painted the bottom green, it is supposed to be red and they also painted the sides silver. Over the past week I stripped all the old varnish off the wood and stripped the paint off the sides as well. I wet sanded and buffed the sides out and scuffed the green paint and painted it with a marine paint in the correct color. I refinished all of the wood. Next I will restore the trailer and paint it in period correct colors. I think it is a proud boat once again. The first pic is of when my brother first bought this boat, Like I said though, time had taken its toll. I traded one of my boats for this one, mine needed no work and my brother won't have to worry about taking care of the wood on this old Larson Crestliner. I also coughed up my 633 in the deal, and he tossed in a 1952 Johsnon 25 hp outboard. The motor currently on the boat is a 1953 Evinrude Super Fastwin 15 that I rebuilt and then cosmetically restored a few yrs. ago. My son Cole fell in love with the outboard so it is now his. The second boat is a 1958 Duratech I started restoring a few weeks ago, It was put on the back burner when I got the Crestliner. I have to finish that one soon or I might lose interest! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527 #2 Posted May 31, 2013 Now that was fast Ken !! That boat is looking awesome for sure. I really like the red against the polished aluminum. I hear you on the Duratech. That buffing can be a nightmare for sure. As usual, very nice work !! ps- when Cole wants to give up that 15 let me know-lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,195 #3 Posted May 31, 2013 I don't know...I'm really diggin' that '58 Duratech Ken. Think that would work in the river? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,082 #4 Posted May 31, 2013 Ken, awesome job on that old boat! You sure have a knack for bringing those back to their original glory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,071 #5 Posted May 31, 2013 Wow that thing is a beauty! Nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #6 Posted May 31, 2013 Beautiful work Ken. It looks new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 480 #7 Posted May 31, 2013 That's one FIIIIIIINE lookin vessel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #8 Posted May 31, 2013 Now that was fast Ken !! That boat is looking awesome for sure. I really like the red against the polished aluminum. I hear you on the Duratech. That buffing can be a nightmare for sure. As usual, very nice work !! ps- when Cole wants to give up that 15 let me know-lol Good luck getting that Super Fastwin away from Cole! He turned down 1000 bucks for it at the Mystic Seaport Maritime show a few yrs ago where it won first place in its class. She's a keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #9 Posted May 31, 2013 Ken, don't forget I have a chain saw for you at the show. That is a great boat...excellent work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,710 #10 Posted June 2, 2013 Is the saw plastic? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptmechpa 1 #11 Posted June 2, 2013 Great looking boat is that a TeeNee Trailer it's sitting on?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,110 #12 Posted June 2, 2013 Those boats look beautiful Ken! Hmmm.....maybe I should drop off my aluminum boat in yer driveway for a refresh Mike............... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
