West Coast Classic Boat Restoration

04/01/2026

Here you go. “Odessa” is a 1966 Century Arabian that is awake and ready to go boating. She has been asleep for 20 plus years and doesn’t sound too bad for that long of a sleep. Next is a water test.

03/23/2026

The fluid you see here is from doing a brake flush on a boat trailer that has had zero service since new (2002)
This type of service should be done every couple of years to keep the brake system functioning as designed.

12/17/2025

Here’s one of the projects I’m working on. This is a 1933 Hacker craft 22’ triple that the tired 95hp Gray marine came out and a 2025 Fuel Injected 5.7L 325hp takes its place. Modifications just sbout done and closer to firing up the new engine setup.

09/09/2025

People please don’t use Bondo Filler products as a fairing compound as it is not a great choice. As you can see.

06/10/2025

04/15/2025

This little 1958 Dorset Eldorado looks great after a receiving a well needed polish and re wiring. Getting closer to getting wet.

03/01/2025

Let’s see if this 67 year old gel coat will come back to life on this little 1958 Dorset Eldorado. I bet it does.

10/12/2024

Amazing how a 38 year old ski boat after a good heavy buffing. Fortunately it did not require a wet sanding first. Can’t wait to see it when all done.

09/09/2024

Today we lost an iconic actor and a voice like no other. RIP James Earl Jones.

08/19/2024

Here’s the 1941 Chris Craft 19’ Barrel back after a complete refinish, installing the rebuilt 351 Ford and now out for a water test.

08/19/2024

Here’s the rebuilt 351 Ford in the 1941 Chris Craft 19’ Barrel Back. Now it’s time to go and river text it.