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Kristof
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Saw a few of those when I made my trip to the US... Funny to see they are Dodges over there... That exact same van is the Mercedes Sprinter over here. Very common van here. Great pics and trip. Looking forward on the next episode of this adventure... |
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juniorwoody
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Hey Kristof, They are all made by Mercedes however here they are sold under the names of all three, including Freightliner. Same van and confusing. I love the mileage and comfort for a utility vehicle. Glad you are enjoying my adventures with the new fin boat which rightfully deserves to be named Nomad. |
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I love the name.
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juniorwoody
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As the summer winds down I have begun to make some small progress on the nomadic fin boat. With every intention of taking her south to winter over in Florida, the trailer with the broken spring was a priority. It has been repaired like new and just the hubs need servicing now. I found it near impossible to do a good repair with the boat loaded so I blocked it up and slid the trailer out. This accomplished I realized my opportunity was presented to get at least a coat of paint on the bottom. Not an easy chore ever but necessary. I have just started priming the bottom and will soon be filling screw holes and then the final coat. Pictures soon.
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You can't see it but she's smiling...
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8122pbrainard
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Jack,
How do all the seams look? Are the screw fills popping due to the skin being loose to the frames or do you think just a moisture issue? Keep going!! |
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FINS
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If you take the picture from the right angle, you can't even see the painted decks!! I can tell that she is smiling from here Jack. Keep up the great work and pictures!
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juniorwoody
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Pete, the skins seem to be pretty solid. I didn't give it the restoration type bottom treatment. just wanted to upkeep the bottom. Like most of em this age it would probably feel real happy with a 5200 job but not on my watch for this one. I hope to enjoy it for a while. |
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john b
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More photos = more enjoyment. She looks great on blocks. All of the unique lines are visable without the trailer. I think I have fallen in love with the Nomad.
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juniorwoody
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Hey Brian, Thought you'd be looking in to see if any progress. Still pushing to get boat and owner down to FL for the winter. Perhaps the meet at Dora? The painted decks do curse the boat for sure and that improvement will be the single most important one done in the near future. By the way...was reading with earnest(read, wishing I was there)the article this weekend on Woody Boater about the Mahogany and Merlot annual event at Lake Chelan. Took me a couple reads to realize that you were in the article with I guess your Dad and cruising in that fine Tollycraft you have done such a nice job on. I expect to be at that event in the future so may see you there. It can be a very nice time of year in your part of the country. |
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juniorwoody
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I agree John, the boat takes on a different appearance than when on the trailer. Sort of like a swan with an attitude LOL. I do thank you for your interest and input. |
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bwinn
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Where is the ole fin boat now?
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8122pbrainard
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Well, I'll take a guess at this one and would have to say it's safe and sound at home with Jack in East Granby, ct. It does pay to read entire threads!!!! |
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Sorry Pete but I've got a gut feeling finner is in fla.
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juniorwoody
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Burton seems to have some privileged information. It is true Big Whitey and the Nomad headed down the big north south turnpike to Oak Hill, Fl where Nomad will winter over and have her deck restored Once I get her over to Orlando the big circle will be complete
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.just a couple teasers.......
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John, I like this boat but I like mine better. Less bells and whistles and more raw HP LOL. I do however hope the seller gets his price as it helps all CC woody owners in asset appreciation. The Florida weather has been good to both me and the fin boat and progress is being made on the deck fore and aft. A few pictures to follow any day now.
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john b
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I find it really interesting that the motor cover on the ebay boat has a bump up in it too. It looks more like a late model Atom like I posted a photo of a while back. The trim on your boat makes the fins look a little more pronounced. I wouldn't wine about having either one on my lift! If I owned it I would pay money to lose the deck horns and spot light, but that is just my taste.
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juniorwoody
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Good eye John. You picked out the things I like least about it also. My fins might be a bit higher but they are narrower at the bottom which makes a big difference in the look. I venture a guess that some of the chrome accessories and edging are not from the factory and the same applies to the cut-water.
This boat does offer a good example of bleached and natural finished areas referred to as "blond". I intend to do a similar treatment to mine with the new deck. Can't remember if it's Okume or Meranti marine plywood but I hope it gives a similar end result. |
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Riley
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That boat is in the Diaries at least twice. What I like about that boat is that it has a 360 big block and that is why it has the bump up in the motor box. That's got to be one of the nicest wood Correct Craft in existance.
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juniorwoody
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That 360 is a bruiser Bruce. No doubt both boats move right along. Can't wait to get mine out on the water. The Atom is a couple feet shorter so the 327 is a lot of motor crammed into a small sled. I am thinking they will perform similar. It is still a beauty as you say even after JohnB and I get done picking it apart.
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Riley
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As far as all the optional bells and whistles, we are talking about an early 60's boat with fins...lol
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juniorwoody
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....got me laughing on that one Bruce. Seriously, the fins are a necessity!
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I am sure they were the precurser to the modern tracking fins!
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juniorwoody
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They always come apart easier than they go together....
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juniorwoody
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I am assembling the materials to reinstall the deck material in the next few weeks. I plan to fit and route out the details on the marine plywood and then CPES the bottom before installation. For the top treatment I will bleach first then stain the outer edges as it was to begin. Several questions follow;
-original fasteners were copper ring nails. I intend to use the same for the reinstall. Good idea, yes/no? -what adhesive is best to adhere decking to frames? -best stain-able hole filler? - eventually need a grain filler that can be used in both the blond areas and the dark areas around the edge. some are already dark in color but think I need a stain-able type? -need suggestions as to what stain color would be a reasonable match for the dark areas? Thanks for any input |
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FINS
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Looking great Jack! Did you find any reason for the doubled up layer under the wind shield? Looks like the deck under was still intact.
The Tolly that we finished last year had plywood decks that were originally attached with ring shank nails. We used 5200 and micro pin nails since I didn't like the look of a 5d nail head in all that bright work. For the larger attachment points, we used Famo-wood filler which took the stain and varnish very well. Looking foward to hear what others have to recommend for the grain filler on the blond areas as well as stain colors for the remainder. We just used Chris Craft colors on the Tolly which I love the color of but eager to hear if there is a true consensus on what Correct Craft colors are. Keep up the great work and update photos! |
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juniorwoody
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Thanks for the reply Brian.I think the PO did the patch to cover the bad crack on the port side as you may see in my pictures. Seems like the black paint may have been used to cover the brown adhesive used extensively to fill voids. I plan to use the 5200 where I can however on the fin areas I have wood on wood and no metal edging to cover the seam so I am worried that and 5200 that shows up in that seam would not take finish. Perhaps I'll 5200 in the center of the board and epoxy around the edges. Time will tell. |
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