Updated 05/15/2010

Research

  • 1960 Glasspar Citation

  • Information about my boat- Ads, Brochures, and pictures.

  • The Motor

  • Some information that I have found about the motor.


    Restoration

  • Starting the job

  • Evaluating the condition, and what needs to be done. Then disassembling things so the work can begin.

  • Removing the rot

  • Removing the floor, stringers, and transom.

  • The Transom

  • Rebuilding the transom with laminated plywood.

  • The Stringers

  • Out with the old wood stringers, and in with new laminated plywood stringers.

  • Floor Installation

  • Reinstalling and fiberglassing the floor.

  • Deck Repairs

  • Structural repairs to the underside of the deck

  • Prep & Painting

  • Sanding, filling, and fairing in preparation for finishing

  • Trailer

  • Restoration of the Gator Trailer


    General Informaion

  • Materials and tools
    My 'shop notes' on materials and tools used for fiberglass boat restoration work


    Upcoming Restorations

  • Custom Craft
    1961 Custom Craft Tiger Ray

  • Lake 'N Sea
    1959 Lake 'N Sea Caribbean runabout
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