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tmp6780 posted 09-29-2010 02:07 PM ET (US)
Hello all. This week I'm a new proud owner of a 1967 16-foot Boston Whaler #36812 originally built as a Currituck. The original console, Homelite tachometer attached, with original [wire rope] steering wheel and pulleys came with the boat, minus the thwart seats. I believe the thwart seats may have been utilized in making the new box of the current center console. Does not look like the console was ever refinished, so varnish is peeling off but would clean up nicely.
Is there value in keeping this all together for someone restoring a Currituck? Or, should I just scavenge the wood for new parts? I'm not likely to put it back as a Currituck, more likely to make a Nauset console for it at some point. I like the idea of making it original, but not the idea of bending over or sitting all the time to steer.
The boat is very clean and original and has been used short season in Maine lakes for at least 25 years, spending winters in barns. All railings and nav lights are in nice shape. The original deck non-skid still has some teeth to it, not worn at all. Original hull gelcoat in great shape except for some typical scraping along the keel. Thanks.
Peter

jollyrog305 posted 09-29-2010 03:07 PM ET (US)
If you are not going to keep it, and it is original, I would not scrap it. I would think that there would be other Currituck owners/restorers that might be interested in it. Another option would be to contact Nautical Lumber to see if they would be interested in it to make a template/reproduction to sell (if they don’t already have one)...
contender posted 09-29-2010 04:22 PM ET (US)
Copy what Jolly has stated, If you are not going to restore the boat to original keep the stuff maybe you can sell it to someone that needs it. Sounds like you found a nice boat...take care
PeteB88 posted 09-29-2010 07:31 PM ET (US)
It's not that difficult to bring back weathered marine grade mahogany or teak. Don't trash it - it's high quality wood and deserves to live. Every board is valuable and the older stuff probably more so. Old growth anything should be saved as well especially D. Fir, yellow cedar, Sitka Spruce. I have salvaged several sets of trashed looking oars that wound up being D Fir or even better, Sitka Spruce which are the best, super light, springy and strong.
Respect the old stuff.
jimh posted 09-29-2010 07:55 PM ET (US)
What is D. Fir?
contender posted 09-29-2010 08:30 PM ET (US)
Douglas Fir
Fishmore posted 09-29-2010 09:09 PM ET (US)
I ran across someone recently that may be interested in your console but they do not have a hull yet. I will let them know. I second the idea that Specialty Marine or Nautical Lumber may also be interested in it. If you have the time you would do some other Whaler owners a great service if you took pictures and measurements of the original console not only of the console itself but also the location of where the console mounts to the hull.
PeteB88 posted 09-29-2010 09:23 PM ET (US)
Sorry, Jim. I will refrain from using industry jargon.
A2J15Sport posted 09-29-2010 10:50 PM ET (US)
That is what ebay is for. You'd be surprised what people are looking for and what they will pay.
tmp6780 posted 09-30-2010 12:17 AM ET (US)
If I managed to create an account correctly, photos of the console, wheel, etc can be seen at:
http://s974.photobucket.com/home/tmp6780
Peter
jimh posted 09-30-2010 08:33 AM ET (US)
The wire rope and pulley steering components should also be of interest to other restorers.
jimh posted 09-30-2010 09:25 AM ET (US)
On a corollary topic, the 16-foot hull was the first Boston Whaler hull where the helmsman could either sit or stand at the helm. When configured with the center console of the NAUSET and provided with an appropriate seat, these Boston Whalers became boats which could be operated for longer periods of time with freedom from back ache. The CURRITUCK model with its low seating and low side console was a continuation of the older and smaller 13-foot boat style of skiff.
Owners of the thwart seat style Boston Whaler boats often modify the seating to add more comfort and back support. It is very common to see alterations to the seats on these boats.

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Author	Topic: 1967 Currituck : How To Dispose of Original Components
tmp6780	posted 09-29-2010 02:07 PM ET (US) Hello all. This week I'm a new proud owner of a 1967 16-foot Boston Whaler #36812 originally built as a Currituck. The original console, Homelite tachometer attached, with original [wire rope] steering wheel and pulleys came with the boat, minus the thwart seats. I believe the thwart seats may have been utilized in making the new box of the current center console. Does not look like the console was ever refinished, so varnish is peeling off but would clean up nicely. Is there value in keeping this all together for someone restoring a Currituck? Or, should I just scavenge the wood for new parts? I'm not likely to put it back as a Currituck, more likely to make a Nauset console for it at some point. I like the idea of making it original, but not the idea of bending over or sitting all the time to steer. The boat is very clean and original and has been used short season in Maine lakes for at least 25 years, spending winters in barns. All railings and nav lights are in nice shape. The original deck non-skid still has some teeth to it, not worn at all. Original hull gelcoat in great shape except for some typical scraping along the keel. Thanks. Peter
jollyrog305	posted 09-29-2010 03:07 PM ET (US) If you are not going to keep it, and it is original, I would not scrap it. I would think that there would be other Currituck owners/restorers that might be interested in it. Another option would be to contact Nautical Lumber to see if they would be interested in it to make a template/reproduction to sell (if they don’t already have one)...
contender	posted 09-29-2010 04:22 PM ET (US) Copy what Jolly has stated, If you are not going to restore the boat to original keep the stuff maybe you can sell it to someone that needs it. Sounds like you found a nice boat...take care
PeteB88	posted 09-29-2010 07:31 PM ET (US) It's not that difficult to bring back weathered marine grade mahogany or teak. Don't trash it - it's high quality wood and deserves to live. Every board is valuable and the older stuff probably more so. Old growth anything should be saved as well especially D. Fir, yellow cedar, Sitka Spruce. I have salvaged several sets of trashed looking oars that wound up being D Fir or even better, Sitka Spruce which are the best, super light, springy and strong. Respect the old stuff.
jimh	posted 09-29-2010 07:55 PM ET (US) What is D. Fir?
contender	posted 09-29-2010 08:30 PM ET (US) Douglas Fir
Fishmore	posted 09-29-2010 09:09 PM ET (US) I ran across someone recently that may be interested in your console but they do not have a hull yet. I will let them know. I second the idea that Specialty Marine or Nautical Lumber may also be interested in it. If you have the time you would do some other Whaler owners a great service if you took pictures and measurements of the original console not only of the console itself but also the location of where the console mounts to the hull.
PeteB88	posted 09-29-2010 09:23 PM ET (US) Sorry, Jim. I will refrain from using industry jargon.
A2J15Sport	posted 09-29-2010 10:50 PM ET (US) That is what ebay is for. You'd be surprised what people are looking for and what they will pay.
tmp6780	posted 09-30-2010 12:17 AM ET (US) If I managed to create an account correctly, photos of the console, wheel, etc can be seen at: http://s974.photobucket.com/home/tmp6780 Peter
jimh	posted 09-30-2010 08:33 AM ET (US) The wire rope and pulley steering components should also be of interest to other restorers.
jimh	posted 09-30-2010 09:25 AM ET (US) On a corollary topic, the 16-foot hull was the first Boston Whaler hull where the helmsman could either sit or stand at the helm. When configured with the center console of the NAUSET and provided with an appropriate seat, these Boston Whalers became boats which could be operated for longer periods of time with freedom from back ache. The CURRITUCK model with its low seating and low side console was a continuation of the older and smaller 13-foot boat style of skiff. Owners of the thwart seat style Boston Whaler boats often modify the seating to add more comfort and back support. It is very common to see alterations to the seats on these boats.