1958 CC Commander restoration

1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55318

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	We're restoring a 1958 Chris-Craft Commander 32-footer, starting from the inside out. Here are a few before/after photos: Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55319

CraigLam Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 267 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Amazing. More pics! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55320

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Lots more semi-interesting stuff on my website but I don't think I'm supposed to post the web address here. Email directly if interested: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55333

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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55361

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 99	Sweet project!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55368

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	I don't think I'm supposed to post the web address here. Too many beautiful boats there not to share; nautilusrestorations.com/ (You didn't do it, I did!) "Nautical Eye Candy Extraordinaire" Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55370

Shelby18 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 436 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 0	Really nice work! It looks like you have quite a few restorations ahead of you. I hope you'll post progress on them. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55382

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I used to be a home improvement contractor and self-taught cabinetmaker who restored antique cars for a hobby. Then I restored a 1980 CC Scorpion but went crazy on the custom woodwork...it drew crowds. After that, I restored the Elco 57...then did the 1961 Century conversion. After THAT, people were coming out of the woodwork asking if I could do their boat. A new career was born. So...I hire a helper, build a website and suddenly I'm a marine mogul! HA! It's like retirement with pay. After all, if I was really retired, I'd be restoring old boats, right? "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses"...of dead boats.

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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55383

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Nautilus That is awesome. A self-made sucess story. Good for you. Neil Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55384

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Found this red brass ship's light with a Fresnel lens on Ebay...cheap. Polished it up, re-wired it for 110V and built it in over the dining table this afternoon. Not original CC but the owner loves it. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55401

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Nautilus, Geesh, another busy guy! Great work and website. I think I remember the ski-dart from the Centurywoodenboat site and the discussion on the venting of the 327. All along I thought these were your personal boats and projects. Take a break and go boating for a day. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55407

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Yes...the Century is mine. (Wanna buy it?) I also own the Elco that we use for a wine and cheese cruise business. (matriarchyacht.com)The 1980 CC Scorpion went to my neighbor for $8,500...not bad for a 31 year old glass Chris Craft. All the rest belong to my clients. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 2 months ago #55488

limulus Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Last February, I would have definitely been interested in that Century. But, I got into the Glen-L boat that is in my signature and I don't have room for a third. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 1 month ago #56953

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Helm has been completed: Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 1 month ago #56966

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Wow, beautiful work Nautilus! Sure would like to take a ride over there to your place someday and check out some of those beauties in person. 'Course the way gas prices are going.......... I noticed that you're now an advertiser here on FG, THANKS for supporting this great resource. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 1 month ago #56967

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 99	Excellent work my friend, that looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 12 years 1 month ago #57139

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Beautiful! Love the mahogany look, just can't be beat. Fun wood to work with also. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62476

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Have been making progress on the restoration. The projected re-launch date is 6/14/12. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62478

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 99	Nothing like a good pic of a beautiful stern. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62518

jepstr67 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 649 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 1	I have great respect for anyone willing to restore a huge wooden cruiser. So many rot away just because they are too much work to fix. Beautiful! with a capital B! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62534

limulus Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	That is one gorgeous transom. Are you going to have a boat at Lake Chatuge over in Georgia next weekend? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62561

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	I had considered taking the Century to the show this weekend but a funny thing happened on Saturday...I sold it! A guy made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62598

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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62604

limulus Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Nautilus wrote: I had considered taking the Century to the show this weekend but a funny thing happened on Saturday...I sold it! A guy made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Darn, I really wanted to see that boat. Is she staying on Keowee? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62674

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Yes, Bettie will be residing on Lake Keowee at The Cliffs. Since you never got to see her, here are a few photos taken tonight. The new owner wants to pay me to remove the name and artwork so he can rename the boat...which I think sucks but what the hell...it's his boat and money's money. Whatever.

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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62677

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Stunning!! I would be afraid to get it wet! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62709

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 99	Nautilus, Oh no say it isn't so, thou shalt not rename a boat without going through the ceremony lest ye have very bad luck!!!!!!!!!!! The text is too long so here's the link. boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm Good Luck Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62724

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Neil wrote:

Stunning!! I would be afraid to get it wet!

I heard that! Both of those are absolutely gorgeous restorations, IMHO. I'm a "build 'em to drive 'em" kinda guy, but I sure wouldn't want anybody getting anywhere close to me on the water with either of those.

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Oh no say it isn't so, thou shalt not rename a boat without going through the ceremony lest ye have very bad luck!!!!!!!!!!!

Good point Bob, they say that's "bad mojo" if you don't do the ceremony! (?)

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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #62869

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Got the upholstery back today. Launch has been rescheduled for June 29th. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #63095

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Finished the helm deck...custom fabricated 3/8" X 2-3/4" mahogany planking laid down with 3M 5200, seamed with 3M 4200 and finished with Penofin rosewood oil. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #63097

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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #63098

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Beautiful. Can I get your permission to use it as my new desktop background? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 10 months ago #63108

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 99	Absolutely outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 9 months ago #63429

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Here are before/after shots of the galley. We relaunch in the morning! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 9 months ago #63431

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 99	Wow, can't wait to see the splash pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 9 months ago #63565

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	We launched on Friday, June 29th and I snapped this photo the next day. Water intake was extremely minimal and is handled by the bow bilge pump at the rate of maybe a gallon every five minutes...and decreasing steadily. Nautilus Marine Restorations Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 9 months ago #63581

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Absolutely Beautiful! I've got to believe that will be one happy customer. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 9 months ago #63592

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1575 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	The happy customer..... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 9 months ago #63594

limulus Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Wow! It's really beautiful. I'm sure you're just as proud as the owner. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1958 CC Commander restoration 11 years 9 months ago #63624

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4885 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 99	Absolutely outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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