Fat Boat rollout. F-46 reveal.

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CharlieCobra

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May 5, 2006
1,140
Knutson K-35 Yawl Bellingham
We finally wrapped up the Fisher 46 restoration we were doing. After nineteen months, she rolled out of the shop.


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We also had to rip the interior apart to replace most of the wood and all of the fabric in the boat.


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We also had to rebuild the scuppers, bulwarks and housetop in places.


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All in all, a tough drawn out affair.

Here's a slideshow for those who want to see all of the pictures.


http://s234.photobucket.com/user/CharlieCobra03/slideshow/Fisher 46
 
Sailm8

Sailm8

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Feb 21, 2008
1,751
Hunter 29.5 Punta Gorda
Re: Fat Boat rollout. F-46 reveal

Damn that's amazing work.
 
Bad Obsession

Bad Obsession

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May 23, 2004
3,319
I'm in the market as were . Colonial Beach
Re: Fat Boat rollout. F-46 reveal

That looks awesome. You do amazing work.

I bet that you get a lot of satisfaction from the finished product when you look at the before and after pictures.
 
31seahorse

31seahorse

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Aug 2, 2005
1,155
Pearson 33-2 & Typhoon 18 Seneca Lake
Re: Fat Boat rollout. F-46 reveal

As Popeye would say, "Shiver me fiberglas!"

What a beautiful end product. Many hours of hard work result in a boat to be proud of.

Respectfully, Phil
 
Richard Bryer

Richard Bryer

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Jun 3, 2004
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Hunter 34 Toronto, Ontario Canada
Re: Fat Boat rollout. F-46 reveal

That is beautiful work, Charlie- any thoughts of starting a branch operation up here in Canada?
 
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DAVA390

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Jul 13, 2010
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Precision 23 Perry Hall,Baltimore County
Re: Fat Boat rollout. F-46 reveal

Beautiful refit, But.. re-install an old,fat T.V.???
 
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CharlieCobra

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May 5, 2006
1,140
Knutson K-35 Yawl Bellingham
Bad Obsession said:
That looks awesome. You do amazing work.

I bet that you get a lot of satisfaction from the finished product when you look at the before and after pictures.
Click to expand
There's plenty of that and the photos don't always tell just how bad it was.
 
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sd1953

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Nov 8, 2012
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Endeavour 38 Center Cockpit Ft. Pierce
Re: Fat Boat rollout. F-46 reveal

Charlie,
I have never seen photos of any of your projects that don't just take my breath away. Serious craftsmen like you are a rare breed. Thanks so much for sharing the photos. Thanks for restoring these boats. Sailing needs folks like you and the men you are training in your shop.
God bless you, and Merry Christmas!
 
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