All tagged restoration
I got to see Justin Kelly’s 21 Scorpion up close in Ontario Canada during the Tuff Marine run in the fall and after talking to Justin about it, there was no question, beyond the triple digit speeds, this was a passion project and incredibly done restoration
Shortly after hurricane Irma struck, Joey Clawges was in the Keys helping his in-laws clean up the mess. They noticed a boat for sale, a Hewes Red Fisher 16 with an old early nineties Merc 150. The sign said it ran but it didn’t, so Joey got it for the price he wanted
For John Wilson, ever since his Dad brought home a 1990 31 Scarab, he was hooked on performance boats.
The fact that we have featured quite a few George Linder designed 21 Challenger, Shadow and others is a testament to the design and the appeal for boats in that size range.
One thing that I hope has always been apparent with my articles is that we appreciate the budget boater. With boats, especially performance boats, it’s easy to get carried away and only report and test the expensive exotic boats
Although I have always loved the classic boats out there, more so than ever I have been admiring the old Cigarettes, Magnums, and the other nameplates from Thunder Boat Row.
When it comes to performance boats there is one name that has stood out more than any other, Cigarette.
For Sam Nesius, the idea of selling his 1989 Checkmate Starliner changed when he was getting it ready to show to a potential buyer.
For so many boat restorations, the project is more than the boat itself and is usually a combination of the connection to the boat, the actual work involved and family. Boating of all kinds is synonymous with family, friends and adventure; there is an undeniable ability boats have to bring people together
Like so many restorations we have featured, they are all a labor of love. Often there is a connection to the boat itself or sometimes it is a love for the boat brand
For most people into performance boats, there is usually a person that is responsible for getting them involved, and more often than not, it is a family member. In Nick Petersen’s case, his grandfather and his dad would be responsible for his passion for going fast on the water
In episode 14 of Project Activator, we look at the boat in tinted primer, and walk around talking about some of the details.
In this episode, we talk about the deck being put back on the hull, and some of the details preparing for paint. The bulkheads were trimmed, and the deck was reinforced at the edges to be stronger and fit better.
When it comes to Liberator boats, Randy Corson has been selling, rigging and customizing them for a long time. Randy has been well known for his custom rigged Liberators and Checkmates out of his shop in Florida.
There is no surprise when young people get into fast boats, they gravitate toward the classic builders. And without exception, Hydrostream is a boat company that has captured so much interest over the years.
In the boat industry in general, there is an undoubted trend in outboard powered boats of all kinds, including performance boats. We have have seen traditional sterndrive models converted to outboard models by the manufacturer.
In this episode of Project Activator we look at the floor that is fiberglassed in with layers of 2408 and 1708 fiberglass. Since the boat structure is finished, and it has integrity, we can turn the boat over and begin blueprinting the hull.
This restoration feature of this Laser LTV is great for multiple reasons, it features a very cool boat, and it was restored by someone who was born into boats, or as the owner Kody Paul himself said, “I”ve been boating and snowmobiling since I was able to speak.”
In episode 9 of project activator, we look at the installation of the fuel tank, and the Coosa floor. Plus, we talk about the hardware we ordered and how we changed our mind on the gauges.
