"CJ"s First Splash!

[65Bowrider]

Chuck...of course, gucci all the way!
When we removed the hardware, we tried to preserve as much as we could...keeping her as original as possible.

The bow light, chocks, and post cleat had been chromed & flaking off. Skip grounded off the chrome & polished them. Bow light=Brass, chocks=bronze, post=bronze & brass.
A coat of lacquer hopefully, will preserve them for awhile. In six months I'll know more.

Anchor locker door...original. Hinges were even cleaned & then spray painted with Rustoleum Hammered paint. Gives it an old crinkled look.

Side plank of teak, original, just cleaned & teak oil.
Trim (gunnel trim?), originally alum, very thin, could not find a replacement of same size, so again cleaned & spray painted with the Hammered paint. Amazing, it hid all the nicks & scratches! Electrical box made from lexan sprayed with Hammered to match. All the screw heads & pop rivets were painted with the Hammer paint too. Just lots of little details.

Same goes for the transom cleats, rod holders & vent cowls... flaky chrome removed, polished & spayed with lacquer.
Unfortunately the steering wheel fell apart upon removal or that would be on there too.
We've got the bow railing & windshield set aside & have not decided whether or not to put them back on.
Hope to take her out again today for some more fun.

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Really looks sweet both in the water, and the stills back on the trailer. Truly a labor of LOVE.

FellowShip

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My motto: Just for the Grins

[strick]

Carla and Skip-

The boat looks great. So do some of those houses in the background. I like the chrome. I have an original tilt steering wheel that came on my 1969 20sf. It's a little stiff but it still seems to work. It's not exactly like the one that came with your boat but maybe a little closer then the one you have on it now? You can have it if you want it. Here is a pic. First thing I'd do is take off the leather.

http://www.casdvm.com/photos/20sf/DSCN5102.JPG

strick

[65Bowrider]

W....O.....W !!!!!!! That steering wheel would look so CLASSIC on "CJ" !!!! If the wheel is aluminum, I bet I could clean it up real nice....if not, I'll just be more creative.
So, yea, I would love to have it! Ship it anyway that's convenient, and I'll definitely reimburse you the shipping cost.....wow...what a find! Thanks Stick!
A classic boat deserves a classic background...
Unfortunately it's not my house...I'd have to win the lotto first!

[dljohn69]

CJ looks amazing! it's hard to tell who is smiling more Bushwacker or Skip! Well done Skip & Carla

[eggsuckindog]

Looks really good without the WS, not sure I would put it back on.

[strick]

Carla-

I have to apologize because that pic I put up of the steering wheel is from 8 months ago. When I went out to look at it last night I see that the center plastic nut cover is missing. Despite a one hour search last night I could not find it. I'm gonna keep looking but I have over an acre to search. You may be able to put a teak nut cover in it. I'll still ship it to you if you still want it. You can keep it or chuck it after you take a look at it. PM me with your address if still interested.

strick

[rockdoc]

Carla,

I love the look of your bow light, chocks, and post cleat with the chrome removed! What did Skip use to grind off the chrome?

rockdoc

[SC302FB]

That is about "cool" as it gets!!!! What a great boat!!! I wonder what is being built today that will stand 40 year "test of time". It is hard to put a price tag on HISTORY.

Phil

[BigLew]

Carla & Skip,
The boat looks terrific. A time capsule back to when you could get a boat worth its asking price!!

If you get the steering wheel and would like a teak center to it, I volunteer to turn one for you in my shop. I've done it for myself and a few friends and would be proud if you would accept the offer. If you prefer mahogany, I have a little of that, too. It would be neat to think I made a "small" contribution to such a labor of love!!!