Restoring a 1962 Cruiser inc.

[raptorbill]

I am restoring a 1962 Cruiser inc. boat. It is 16' long. I nead tips on restoring it. If anyone can help, I would love it. If you have done a restoration job please give tips!

 

[bigredinohio]

Re: Restoring a 1962 Cruiser inc.

Welcome to iboats.

I suggest posting pictures of your boat and reading as many theads that have yellow stars and/or those with titles that have similiar issues that you find that you are dealing with. After reading and understanding what you got yourself into, then feel free to post questions.

By the way, WE LOVE PICTURES!!!

 

[raptorbill]

Re: Restoring a 1962 Cruiser inc.

Can anyone can give me links to pictures of restored 1962 Cruiser inc. boats?

 

[bonz_d]

Re: Restoring a 1962 Cruiser inc.

raptorbill, I love those old Cruiser Inc, Thompson and Lyman plywood lapped hulls. Always thought that that's what a boat's supposed to look like. The one you have there looks to be very solid and in very good condition. Where's it located, as around my part of the country there's not many left that are in that good of shape. Most have servere dry rot throughout.

Should turn a few heads when it's done.

 

[raptorbill]

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Thompsonboat, thanks for the link! I liked the pix!

 

[cruisers_inc_16]

Re: Restoring a 1962 Cruiser inc.

Hi,
I just finished doing a restoration on my 202V, 16' Cruisers Inc. I spent about two years total on it. The first thing I did was to totally strip all the old paint off the outer hull, using a water-based stripper that worked amazingly well. It is called Aquagel and I purchased it at an Englund Marine Store here in Southwestern Oregon.

As soon as I get my pictures organized I will try to get them posted, or send me your E-mail and I will send them to you.

My e-mail i

 

[swdilburn]

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I like the Thompson Crusiers. This is my 19ft that I am working on.