Optional rare wooden Weekender sedan?

IMHO - It does look better than that home made Bimini top.
 
Think I'll build a whole camper for Old Skool. After seeing so many inspirations on this site I think I'll go with the wood structure sheet metal top look.
 
I remember seeing another Sea Ray open cockpit that somebody had made into an enclosed cabin on here. It was pretty funky. Not sure what ever came of it though...
 
tobnpr said:
I can't believe the bidding is up to nearly five grand...
That's one rough boat.
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I can see it bidding up that high, Although it may not be brand new or an 1985 390 in a state of fresh restore, I dont think its that bad at all. The top is made with craftsmanship as you can see, I'm just not into adding that much weight to my old boat. I can respect ones imagination that is put into work, just sayin
 
Matt89GT said:
I can see it bidding up that high, Although it may not be brand new or an 1985 390 in a state of fresh restore, I dont think its that bad at all. The top is made with craftsmanship as you can see, I'm just not into adding that much weight to my old boat. I can respect ones imagination that is put into work, just sayin
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I think it's well done also but another choice of wood would have made it more acceptable. At the least Oak.
 
You could hang a salt block from those rafters.... and scatter some hay on the deck....

Curious on the construction. It appears the curved beams required some skill (seriously)... but how is it water proofed? Shingles? Tin?
 
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Four Suns said:
Curious on the construction. It appears the curved beams required some skill (seriously)... but how is it water proofed? Shingles? Tin?
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Thats what I was thinking. He followed and maintained the curve of the windshild but like Spookeay wondered - why the treated "beams" and not some oak or something.

Maybe the roof is galvinized barn tin? If its treated, maybe its just the exposed plywood...

The rest of the boat looks to be in OK condition.
 
Simply amazing! Tha bad part is you can tell from the picture he is very proud of it!
 
It is called a coach roof, and it does require a great deal of skill to fabricate. Getting all of the angles and curves to match and then stay together is what makes it difficult. This type roof line is common on lobster and fishing boats in New England.

Traditionally, the wooden (plywood, or strips) roof is covered with painted canvas. The process is the same as used for Old Town wooden canoes, so done right it is very waterproof.


Henry
 
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Not so sure about the roof part, but I give the guy an A+ on the anchor windlass. That is a clever mod IMHO
 
Nothing like seeing excess wiring just bundled up and thrown to the side.:smt009
"Hmmmm....I have 14' of extra radio antenna coax. What should I do with it? Trim it down and put on a new connector? Naaaw- too hard. I'll just stuff the extra in a cubby or side pocket!":smt115
 
GoofyLeo3 said:
Nothing like seeing excess wiring just bundled up and thrown to the side.:smt009
"Hmmmm....I have 14' of extra radio antenna coax. What should I do with it? Trim it down and put on a new connector? Naaaw- too hard. I'll just stuff the extra in a cubby or side pocket!":smt115
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Hey, I might want to move the radio to the other side some day. Then what would I do???:smt089
 
Solder, splice and heat-shrink. (yes, you can solder coax together):thumbsup:
 
Henry Boyd said:
It is called a coach roof, and it does require a great deal of skill to fabricate. Getting all of the angles and curves to match and then stay together is what makes it difficult. This type roof line is common on lobster and fishing boats in New England.

Traditionally, the wooden (plywood, or strips) roof is covered with painted canvas. The process is the same as used for Old Town wooden canoes, so done right it is very waterproof.


Henry
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Interesting. Thanks for clarifying. What type of lumber do they typically use?
 
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