Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

[Bigprairie1]

Whats the general take out there on these classic wooden boats?..ie: Chris Craft, etc?
Are they a constant source of work and maintenance?
I've seen a few around and they are pretty cool....and I would consider one. Another interesting bonus is my wife really likes them....which would bode well on purchase day.
I drove one years ago...and it was a damn sweet old cruiser. However this time I would target one of those inboard runabouts.
Any feedback on this....or are these for avoiding unless you want to spend your summer with a varnish brush in your hand?

 

[Solittle]

Re: Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

I suspect you know the answer to this already. Owning a classic has to be a labor of love (errrr..... or is it love of labor???) - - else go plastic.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

Re: Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

I can hardly keep up with the wood trim on my boat,,,,,,,can't imagine having the whole thing wood. Yeah,,, lots of work.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

theres nothing wrong with wood boats atal.yes they do take some extra work and care theres no doubt about that .there are loyts of clubs and such out there for the woodboat lover.i was looking at some classic criscrafts yesterday and depending on the year and model they ranged for 16,000 to 100,000 u.s. with about 35 to 50 grand being the average.you can also by bran new replics for a pretty penny also. now depending on what you looking for you might want to check out giesler boats out of powasson ontario canada they make new wood boats of various sizes and are beautiful and resonably priced.i mean in or under 15 grand most are well under.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

just checked thier site and the largest boat is 4180 canadian then up from their if you want to add extras up to maybe another 2 grand,they build only outboard motor styles though with max being ninety hp.i seen one a while ago and it was stunning and fast.

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

.......lots of labour involved..hmmm. I am a glutton for punishment sometimes on this kind of stuff, but I'll have to think on this some more.
When you see one out on a lake tho'...they really stand out with some class. I love the high swank wakeboard/ultra tower stuff....sure, but you can't swing a cat on a lake these days without hitting one. A bit old hat now.
Yeah, it needs a bit of thought. I don't want to spend my summer working of worrying about my boat.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

their a lot less work than they use to be with the new paints and varnishes out there now.use to own a few years ago and boy i tell yah you cant beat the ride and solid feeling of a woody.do you own a camp?if you check out the giesler boats site they evn offer glass and other coatings for the woodys.theirs are cedarstrip and georgus,im seriously thinking of buying one myself next year.

 

[dave68iou1]

Re: Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

boy i tell yah you cant beat the ride and solid feeling of a woody.do you own a camp?

Seriously starting to worry now....

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

....maybe a Glastron after all.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Classic Wooden Boat...bad idea?

Two ways to own a wooden boat:
If you have lots of time and enjoy working on it, go for it.
If you have lots of money and don't mind paying someone else to work on it, go for it.

If you have neither money, nor time, don't bother, it'll never get wet...

- Scott