Reddit reviews The Complete Wooden Runabout Restoration Guide
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> What boat should I look for? I really like the runabout but is it a viable option for a beginner?
The century resorter is a good place to start, they can be had cheap, and the century boat club (facebook) is a great community with lots of people building boats and sharing info.
> You said it took two years. About how many man hours would you say you put into it?
there was lots of down time, and I spent way too much time fretting over the engine rebuild
> Do you recommend any books on the subject? I have a few but I'm always looking for more!
"Brightwork" can't remember the author, also http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Wooden-Runabout-Restoration-Guide/dp/0760334889 is a must have
> Which techniques do you think I should have mastered before giving this a shot? Maybe build a canoe or skerry first?
no, jump right in, the work isn't that hard, just lots of sanding, buy a pneumatic long board sander
> Should I even consider a restoration or just buy plans and start from scratch?
My next wood boat will be built from scratch...
> How much of the original hull were you able to save?
My hull was glassed in the 60s or 70s so I only restored the decks, she's watertight but there are definitely a few sketchy planks in her
> How freaking sweet does a big-block (or small block) motor sound when you are cruising?
I had a custom cam ground and she idles at 400rpm, such a nice harumpt harumpt harumpt idle
> And how many panties have you dropped at 100mph?
Well, let's just say she's definitely been "broken in"