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VESSEL: 1957 - 15' Aristocraft "Avalon" Runabout OWNER: Wayne Robinson, Ontario, Canada
And so the project continues .......... |
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Woodwind Yachts CURRENT
Restoration Project
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VESSEL: 1957 - 15' Aristocraft "Avalon" Runabout OWNER: Wayne Robinson, Ontario, Canada
And so the project continues .......... |
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The forward
decks and upper deck framework are shown here being installed.
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The new
forward decks are having the undersides varnished prior to final installation.
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The forward
upper decks are bent and laminated in position.
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The vessel
is turned upside down for the last time as the bottom is sanded, primed
and painted burgundy to match one of the two-toned upholstery colours.
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All the
fastener holes are plugged, the mess is cleaned up and the decks begin
to receive their varnish.
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With 8 coats
of varnish and the hardware all polished and installed, she really
comes to life!
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New seats
and seat backs were built, then upholstered as original. The dash
is also upholstered.
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A new aluminum
plate is made to straddle the transom and help support the heavy engine.
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She was
displayed this past summer at 3 major wooden boat shows. Here she
is on display at the Clayton Antique Boat Show, where she was awarded
"Best Outboard Boat and Motor" of the show!!
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Woodwind
Yachts
3986 HWY. 7A, Nestleton,
Ontario, Canada L0B 1L0
TEL (905) 986-9663 FAX (905) 986-1345
