circa 1957 Chris-Craft Custom boat
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Mike grinds old paint off the bottom
old rotted wood removed from bottom and transom
completely new and rebuilt transom frames
the right side received new inner bottom pieces and will receive all new outer planks
With all the outer bottom planks removed, new bedding compound and hull canvas are applied
chine caps were replace and the last 1/3 of the hull sides were refastened
new batons for the fastening the outer planks from the bilge side
new transom frames installed and bottom planks fitted, ready for paint in Copper Bronze
Transom re-planked
stain applied to dark areas
Sam and Matt apply stain to the hullsides and transom.
Mike and Jesse apply the first coat of varnish to the hullsides.
Mike applies new bilge paint.
Mike holds the custom
made, MBBW signature dashboard in place. It is made from five pieces of
solid African ribbon-stripe mahogany, maple and walnut.
So pretty, it'll be hard to cut the holes for the gauges!
After laying out the precise location of each gauge, Jesse uses a hole saw and drill press to make the holes.
The dash is cut, the new gauges are above waiting for mounting, this will occur after a few more coats of varnish.
The interior hull side boards known as ship sides have been varnished and are installed. New seat frames, back board and bottom board have been made and are being fit in place. They will be covered in red MBBW premium leather.
Aft spray rails are attached to the boat with stainless screws and 3M 5200.
New cockpit floors were fit and installed with access hole to the bilge. A new Lovett bilge pump was also installed, as well as a bilge ventilator for safety.
Some of the hardware is installed, the deck stripes have been painted and the hull sides are being prepared for a final coat of varnish after Chris-Craft logos are applied.
The transom name is applied with black outline. The boat is named for the Owner's granddaughter.
New bootstripe painted and most of the hardware is installed, "Isabel" is almost compete.
Final assembly, fine tuned with correct propeller, leather interior. Ready for water test with the customer!
now complete, click here for water test photos
Macatawa Bay Boat Works
297 S. Maple Street Saugatuck, MI 49453
Phone: (269) 857-4556 Fax: (269) 857-4218
e-Mail:
sales@mbbw.com