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[Johnny]

I am a boating enthusiast - I do not differentiate between aluminum, fiberglass or wood.
I just love BOATS !!! I currently have 3 tins in the yard, well, two actually, sold one the other day.
Then, came across this vintage wooden boat on C/L and could't pass it up. The addiction was just too strong LOL.

14ft 1958 Borum Ranger, 40hp Johnson electric start complete with original BRASS propeller !!
Last registered in 1979. It has been sitting in a barn and has not seen the water in over 35 years.
All the wood appears to be solid and sound. After a quick inspection, I could not find any soft spots
or dry rot so I bought it . . . . for ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS yes, that is correct, $100.00 USD
The trailer is worth more than that - the motor is worth more than that - the steering gear is worth
more than that - LOL - but presently, I have NO intention of parting it out. Complete with title.
The plexi windshield looks sound with no cracks. But the dirt is so thick I can't really tell.
It also has a full bimini canvas top with snap in side curtains . . . one jam up weekender for sure !!!
Spent 4 hours so far just getting the old hubs and bearings off with a cold chisel and BFH.
New hubs, bearings and tires and now it is road worthy. Hope to rig some towing lights on it today
an bring it home. Then, take all the garbage out of it, hose it down good. There are a million of
mud wasp homes in it. Every crack, crevice and hole has been plugged with mud.

Day one - as found - first inspection

 

[WaterWaif]

Wow! you brave man. L.o.l.. Washtub kinda off sets the baby moons,for now.
Congrats! Her old bones seem to still have vitality in em. From viewing pics anyway.
Going to be interesting following your restore and some choice learning for me for sure.
I had to let an old starcraft go in a divorce years ago that I had a whole lot of sweat equity and some money into ,but learned alot.
Recently it was suggested I could reacquire it back, but I'll leave it.
Think I might have the compass off it around here somewhere.... :LOL2:

 

[Johnny]

LOL when I was a youngster, I had to bathe in a #3 washtub just like that one !!! (NOT FUN)

Just finished taking all the trash out - a zillion dirt dauber nests, etc.
will post those pics later tonight probably.

I will have to do some sandblasting to refurbish the original rims where they will hold the moons.
The trailer is black powder coated that is tilting.

I don't have any idea as how much to rechrome them. They are generic, no brand name on them.
So it may be cheaper to get them from JC Whitney.

I would really like to turn the boat over, but I am afraid that is not possible. Just too bulky.
30" sides on a trailer, I have to tip-toe to see inside LOL LOL and a step ladder to even get in it.

The gunnel is 52" off the ground #-o





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[Shoedawg]

WOW BJ, I cant believe you bought her!!!! That is awesome man. Like I said before, I would have grabbed her, if I was stationed in FLA. Man, you better keep us posted on her restore. That is going to be one beautiful boat.

 

[btalling]

Here's my 2013 Alumacraft V-14, I've got a build thread in the boat house,

20hp Suzuki, minn Kota power drive v2 i-pilot, Humminbird 598 side imagining all on ram mounts, Scotty down riggers, Alumacraft pedestal seats, whitewater splash guards, rod holders, tool holders, anchor lock on bow and LED navigation lights on order.

 

[CedarRiverScooter]

BJ - It's been a while since I've seen a boat with pulley steering! You got your work cut out on the clean up, but it should be a cool nostalgic ride when you're done.

 

[Johnny]

my '59 Crestliner is cable pull steering. It has been in my family since new.
back in the '60s and '70s, pull steering is all I ever had. So to me, it is just Old School.
I have never had a tiller steer boat. So that would be a whole new world for me.

I finished washing out 5 gallons of MUD from the stoopid dirt daubers yesterday.
After being in a barn for over 35 years, this boat is in remarkable condition.
It is a camping cruiser. The front seat folds back flush to match the back seat,
then there is a matching board that is stored under the front seat cushion
that goes under the bow to meet flush with the front seat and the seat cushions
fit down to make the bed. Sort of like a sofa in a camper.
I will be making the "V" berth wood and cushion that did not come with the boat.
That will allow the sleepers to get fully under the bow.
Then, it is has FULL canvas curtains to enclose the entire boat. Many separate
pieces that snap in but they are all dry rotted. But they can be used as patterns for new ones.
You always hear about "old barn finds" for cars, trucks, tractors, airplanes, boats, etc etc etc.
But, it never happens to us !! LOL ESPECIALLY for the price I paid for the complete rig of boat, motor and trailer.

I know this is (sort of) strictly a Tin Boats forum, but, to me, Boats-R-Boats !!!
The techniques are a bit different when working with wood and a completely
different skill set than metal - - - but the common factor is that it is all FUN FUN FUN !!!
And, hopefully, we learn different things from different folks from different parts of the world.

Thanks to all for the flowers,
Johnny





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[TexasLoneStar56]

Mr. Johnny,

Thanks for posting your rebuild thread for her! I, too, want to watch. She is a beaut! =D> =D> =D>

M

 

[Johnny]

I can not even begin to tell you how far my feet are off the ground on this find !!
WoodWorking is my passion..... I have been a custom wood carver, cabinet maker,
and custom dimensional sign maker/carver since the early '70s.
I have "fixed up" several wood and fiberglass boats in my lifetime. I don't like to use
the word "restore" because to me, it looses some of its natural elegance of being the
family fishing and recreational boat. In a restored car, boat, or airplane, you only see
someone dusting it off in a hangar or garage and only takes it out on Sunday if it is not raining.

So, since this boat is fabricated out of very high quality marine plywood then spray coated
with what appears to be an epoxy spatter finish on the inside and top deck, and the sides have some
nicks here and there . . . the paints can not be removed to show the nice mahogany plywood.

So, in my world, being around many big boats in the past, here is my current plan.
remove the windshield, take it to Orlando Plastics to have it buffed out clear and new fasteners.
when washing down the boat, some of the top bow seams opened up a little . . . so after it dries up a bit,
I will sand the entire top and walk-arounds down to the original primer. Apply fiberglass cloth
and several coats of resin. That should hold it all together. Then, sand all that down smooth.
several coats of the appropriate primers and wet sanding to make it glass smooth.
then, with my painting skills, I will hand paint the Faux Wood to resemble 2" mahogany boards
with a 1/8" white (or tan) stripe on the seams, all painted on. This will resemble (I hope) the mahogany
deck of the old Chris-Craft boats.
Then, on the sides, I will do the same for 4" wide mahogany boards staggered, running the full length. (no white seams).
It will all be hand painted faux finish to resemble the Old School mahogany boats.
THEN, cut a 18x24" hole in the center of the bow and fabricate a deck hatch. Most boats with
that much room under the bow have them for ventilation and getting out onto the bow.
1" red boot stripe . . . forest green bottom, and it is good to go.
By looking at the photos, you can see that the factory seats leave a lot to be desired as to how they fit.
Hopefully, I do a bit better.......

anyway, that is the plan.

it is MONSOON season here in Florida right now and rains all day every day where I am.
I have 5 acres and the front two are mowable and the back yard is about a half acre
and it all looks like a JUNGLE.
So, will keep trudging on the inside of the house doing stoopid drywall #-o

the below photo is just an example of how the faux mahogany paint job will look.
and spray on a couple coats of automotive clear and it is off to the races.
All of the interior will be the white/brown spatter paint finish.

 

[kcsphil]

Back from Wisconsin and hauled this back from the in-laws to play with:



There's a trailer that will hold something way more substantial . . ..

and 1 2HP Honda 4 stroke.

Not a tinnie, but still a boat . . .

Transom is dry rotted and seats absorb water, so I have some wood working to do.

 

[Just a Skosh]

Well, new to the forum, here's my boat:


16'-ish 1999 Lowe v-hull with a 50 hp Johnson 2 stroke. Great shape, and I'm sorting through ideas to improve it make it better. Thinking about adding a poling platform... I'm in DC, have taken it out a few times on the Potomac so far, want to explore the flats in Tangier Sound at some point. I love it because this boat is great as it is, but it also has a lot of potential to get even better.

 

[river warrior]

This is my old 1957 14ft jon. It has a 1963 evinrude 28hp.

 

[AllOutdoors]

Lots of nice boats!

 

[-CN-]

Alumacraft 1442 NCS and Harbor Freight trailer (modified)

Packed full on a river trip

 

[MDBowhunter]

My reservoir rig when I bought it:

My reservoir rig done except motors mounted:

 

[Sinkingfast]

Here is my stuff. 18ft with outrigger and 2.5 4stroke yami.

Other is a 1232 Sylvan with a 1976 lightly modded 15hp, side console, pontoons on the side for 100lb added flotation. About $700 in that boat total. Bought the boat for 200.00 used twice and paid $100 for the motor completely apart in a box. Anti theft pink lower unit.

I have had all kinds of boats in my years but this is the most fun so far.

 

[ritchie904]

This is my 1982 Fisher Marine Water Rover 15/20
It has A 1984 Johnson 35
Everything works
Run it on Lake Cumberland KY

 

[powerstroke01]

My Dad just picked this up for us to fish off of. Its a 1980 Lund C12 with a Honda 7.5 4stroke.

 

[Jim]

Awesome boats guys! Thanks for posting the pictures!

Jim

 

[jpfieber]

I recently got a 12' 1954 Lifetime Aluminum Boat with a 1954 Mercury Mark 20 motor (and a 1982 Mercury 7.5 motor). I'll be fixing it up for fishing and touring, see my build post for details!