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  1. Chris in Utah

    1953 Wagemaker Wolverine

    So the keel and painted bottom of the boat has a layer of fiberglass on it. In most places it seems to be only one sheet thick, but there are a couple layers at the keel and unfortunately, it was cracked and coming off in sections. It looked bad, plus I wasn't sure what condition the keel...
  2. Chris in Utah

    1953 Wagemaker Wolverine

    Thanks Sam, that’s encouraging. I keep finding things to fix, and while the transom doesn’t leak much, I figure while I have the boat turned turtle I may as well take care of it. That said, let me see if I can bring us up to speed on where I’m at. I had to fix some decking damage and a rub...
  3. Chris in Utah

    1953 Wagemaker Wolverine

    Sam, You came up with an inovative method to seal the transom on your Wolverine project: How difficult was it to separate the transom from the molded plywood hull once you got the screws out? I know it was a while ago, but any tips for someone who is contemplating doing the same?
  4. Chris in Utah

    1953 Wagemaker Wolverine

    Sam, I forgot JohnsOldMercurySite is behind a pay wall. Ned, I'm kind of excited about the motor... it will look right and still make good power, even excellent power for the weight. I really like the look of the 1950’s Mercury round top outboards, plus they were the only game in town at the...
  5. Chris in Utah

    1953 Wagemaker Wolverine

    I'll have to try the compressed air method... sounds like it would speed things up. Thanks for sharing the brochure. Great info there! I think you are right about this being a No.5 Super Deluxe Molded Plywood in the 16ft flavor... I guess I got hung up on the "W6-740" stamped on mine. W6...
  6. Chris in Utah

    1953 Wagemaker Wolverine

    So it came with a 1987 Mercury 70hp 3 cylinder two stroke. It's a Long Shaft, motor, weighing in at 280 lbs (with power trim). After rebuilding the carburetors and fuel pump it runs great, but it makes the boat sit stern heavy and a bit over powered for this new skipper. (The boat only weighs...
  7. Chris in Utah

    1953 Wagemaker Wolverine

    Thanks Sam. I was going to place a link to your restoration here if you don't mind. You provide a great road map with yours and all the input from the group you received. Mine was titled as a 1953, but the manufacture's ID plate is long gone. The markings I've found on it are "W6-740" stamped...
  8. Chris in Utah

    1953 Wagemaker Wolverine

    Late last summer we bought our first boat, and not being one to do anything the easy way, it is a 1953 Wagemaker Wolverine 16' wooden runabout. It had been in storage for over a decade, and needs several repairs, but it was sea worthy enough for a few trips on the inland lakes and reservoirs of...
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