Recent content by Billinthedesert

You're not kidding about that ride. Nice Youtube. I am sorry to say I have not been on the water in an outboard in years -- far too long.

Scott, if you figure a way to salvage that rear corner, be sure and tell us about it. I tip my hat, as that looks like a pretty ambitious project.

Reminds me of a Studebaker that was on Craigslist in Southern Oregon about 10 years ago. It was the first I had heard that they even got into the boatbuilding business, and it seems that the Web searching I did taught me that a number of American manufacturers were left at the end of World War...

Just to be clear, we are talking 1 part spar, 1 part boiled linseed oil and 2 parts mineral spirits as the ingredients of Old Timers' Formula, right? How does this stack up against a sealing-grade epoxy?

That WAS pretty sweet! Congrats.

Glad you were safe. I was worried about my daughter in Iowa, but they managed OK -- just some hail.

Sonny, I greatly admire your determination, and after four lumbar fusions, I have been down that pain road. Best of luck.

Rats. A break in the action. Got crampons for Bryce?

Super appreciate the time you are taking to document your work on the Lowe and share it here. And congratulations on your diligence!

Quite a metamorphosis! I'll bet the guy you bought it from would be stunned.

Impressed with your industry so far. Painting prep tries my patience, too. Any guess what your bare hull weighs?

Following. Looks like there is a capable vessel under all the weeds and stains.

So impressed with your dedication and skills!

Thanks friend. I know that Texas is possibly the toughest state in the union on titling old boats, and sorry for this, as there is so much boating water in your state.

I have switched gears and want to build, so need my garage back. This is a restorable 1956 Clipper. Needs new wood, controls, some rivets re-bucked and a couple of small cracks repaired; otherwise, sand, paint and get wet. All I have is bills of sale -- no title, so keep that in mind. If you...