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the1jonc posted 08-10-2010 01:42 PM ET (US)
Here are some project pictures of a 1971 Nauset that I am restoring. Thinking of building stern seat but not sure. Project is underway but the important stuff is done. Want to use the boat with the kids for the season and pick up again over the winter.
http://picasaweb.google.com/the1jonc/WhalerBook#
I had the boat out for the Manhattan Run in June, sans windshield. Now that it is on it feels complete.
Many members gave me advice over the past year and the posted photos served as inspiration. Thanks!
the1jonc posted 08-10-2010 01:43 PM ET (US)
<url>http://picasaweb.google.com/the1jonc/WhalerBook#</url>
Buckda posted 08-10-2010 01:50 PM ET (US)
http://picasaweb.google.com/the1jonc/WhalerBook#
Buckda posted 08-10-2010 01:54 PM ET (US)
Wow!
I really enjoyed those photos, thanks for sharing.
One of the best things was that it appears your whole family helped out in the process, which is great (although I'm sure you spent hours on your own working hard, too!).
Congrats on a great restoration/rebirth.
Dave
dscew posted 08-10-2010 02:31 PM ET (US)
Oh yeah! Beautiful!
RLwhaler posted 08-10-2010 04:34 PM ET (US)
Priceless photos with all of your family involved.
Btw,boat looks GREAT too!
RL
Stevebaz posted 08-10-2010 05:58 PM ET (US)
Great project even better with the family bonding.
I envy your family working together it pays off in great dividends.
Steve
contender posted 08-10-2010 06:09 PM ET (US)
Nice job, I would put a safety chain on your small outboard to the inside lifting ring, Clamp on engines have a tendency to vibrate off, and you will lose your kicker...
Free Bird posted 08-11-2010 01:22 AM ET (US)
How did you get your son to sand? Is there a trick to it? Your boat is beautiful! What paint did you use on the inside?
erik selis posted 08-11-2010 07:08 AM ET (US)
Nice project, well done! I enjoyed the photos very much. Thanks.
Erik
the1jonc posted 08-15-2010 09:50 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the knid remarks. The boat has been really fun.
My older son (12) got into the restoration work with me and my Dad (he is the one in most of the pictures. 69 and going strong) and I am so glad he did. We took the boat from NJ up to Lake Wallenpaupack in PA this weekend and were constantly complimented on the boat. He told me several times that he loves the Whaler and the work we did on it. Priceless memories from him and the other 2 kids.
Plus my wife bought herself a new life jacket, so that means she got bit by the Whaler bug as well. She and the 12 year old will take the NJ Safety course in January when he hits 13.
The paint I used was Signature Finish from Florida. I used 1 coat and it is holding up very well.
Trying to get the most out of the season while we still have the time.

themclos posted 08-16-2010 12:21 AM ET (US)
Jon,
The boat is looking great. It is hard to believe that is the same boat that we saw at the Manhattan Rendez-Vous.
Great work.
How did you like Lake Wallenpaupack? My family loves spending the day there, but we have yet to make it this year. Perhaps between now and school.
Dan
Whalerdog posted 08-16-2010 05:47 AM ET (US)
Great boat nice work/ I always loved the look of the wood!
the1jonc posted 08-16-2010 08:51 AM ET (US)
Thanks. We liked the lake. We went tent camping at the Ledgedale Rec Area ($22/night and $8 for weekend ramp use). Our site was far from rustic but were tired and didn't care too much. Lake was nice; a lot like Hopatcong. Went the length of the Lake, tied up for lunch, anchored off of an island and swam/floated. Sunday was overcast so we didn't stay out long.

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Author	Topic: Bringing a Nauset Back to Life
the1jonc	posted 08-10-2010 01:42 PM ET (US) Here are some project pictures of a 1971 Nauset that I am restoring. Thinking of building stern seat but not sure. Project is underway but the important stuff is done. Want to use the boat with the kids for the season and pick up again over the winter. http://picasaweb.google.com/the1jonc/WhalerBook# I had the boat out for the Manhattan Run in June, sans windshield. Now that it is on it feels complete. Many members gave me advice over the past year and the posted photos served as inspiration. Thanks!
the1jonc	posted 08-10-2010 01:43 PM ET (US) <url>http://picasaweb.google.com/the1jonc/WhalerBook#</url>
Buckda	posted 08-10-2010 01:50 PM ET (US) http://picasaweb.google.com/the1jonc/WhalerBook#
Buckda	posted 08-10-2010 01:54 PM ET (US) Wow! I really enjoyed those photos, thanks for sharing. One of the best things was that it appears your whole family helped out in the process, which is great (although I'm sure you spent hours on your own working hard, too!). Congrats on a great restoration/rebirth. Dave
dscew	posted 08-10-2010 02:31 PM ET (US) Oh yeah! Beautiful!
RLwhaler	posted 08-10-2010 04:34 PM ET (US) Priceless photos with all of your family involved. Btw,boat looks GREAT too! RL
Stevebaz	posted 08-10-2010 05:58 PM ET (US) Great project even better with the family bonding. I envy your family working together it pays off in great dividends. Steve
contender	posted 08-10-2010 06:09 PM ET (US) Nice job, I would put a safety chain on your small outboard to the inside lifting ring, Clamp on engines have a tendency to vibrate off, and you will lose your kicker...
Free Bird	posted 08-11-2010 01:22 AM ET (US) How did you get your son to sand? Is there a trick to it? Your boat is beautiful! What paint did you use on the inside?
erik selis	posted 08-11-2010 07:08 AM ET (US) Nice project, well done! I enjoyed the photos very much. Thanks. Erik
the1jonc	posted 08-15-2010 09:50 PM ET (US) Thanks for the knid remarks. The boat has been really fun. My older son (12) got into the restoration work with me and my Dad (he is the one in most of the pictures. 69 and going strong) and I am so glad he did. We took the boat from NJ up to Lake Wallenpaupack in PA this weekend and were constantly complimented on the boat. He told me several times that he loves the Whaler and the work we did on it. Priceless memories from him and the other 2 kids. Plus my wife bought herself a new life jacket, so that means she got bit by the Whaler bug as well. She and the 12 year old will take the NJ Safety course in January when he hits 13. The paint I used was Signature Finish from Florida. I used 1 coat and it is holding up very well. Trying to get the most out of the season while we still have the time.
themclos	posted 08-16-2010 12:21 AM ET (US) Jon, The boat is looking great. It is hard to believe that is the same boat that we saw at the Manhattan Rendez-Vous. Great work. How did you like Lake Wallenpaupack? My family loves spending the day there, but we have yet to make it this year. Perhaps between now and school. Dan
Whalerdog	posted 08-16-2010 05:47 AM ET (US) Great boat nice work/ I always loved the look of the wood!
the1jonc	posted 08-16-2010 08:51 AM ET (US) Thanks. We liked the lake. We went tent camping at the Ledgedale Rec Area ($22/night and $8 for weekend ramp use). Our site was far from rustic but were tired and didn't care too much. Lake was nice; a lot like Hopatcong. Went the length of the Lake, tied up for lunch, anchored off of an island and swam/floated. Sunday was overcast so we didn't stay out long.