1945 40' Navy Launch, Detroit Diesel

[PBR_Driver]

I posted something in another forum and I was told to go here.

I am a carpenter by trade and retired, I would like to buy this boat:
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1945-other-navy-launch-40-95810111

It was under water for 6 months and has been on land for 6 months and I think it is dried out. the wood looks ok from the outside.

Has anyone restored a boat like this?

 

[IceWater]

Re: 1945 40' Navy Launch, Detroit Diesel

Do you really want to put yourself thru this? Everything you do on this boat will just reveal more problems. I suggest you go to Glen-L.com or Bateau.com and find a design for a wooden boat that you like and start fresh, you won't regret it. Being a retired carpenter I would think you would want to put your own signature on a boat rather than fix someone else's mistakes and neglect.

Just my point of view, good luck with what ever you decide.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: 1945 40' Navy Launch, Detroit Diesel

Well, at least she sat under in freshwater...if it was cold freshwater, there may not be much damage. If you're up for an adventure and have $1,500 to spare, I'd say go for it...if not, pass-a-rooney.