1972 Currituck Switch to Center Console

[grahamkirkman]

My dad gave me and my boys his 1972 Currituck. It’s in great shape. The boat really just needs some TLC. However the side console sits very low and needs replacing. There are small spider cracks on the gunwale.

Q1: can the wooden side console of a 1972 CURRITUCK be replace by a wooden center console?

Q2: what is the approximate cost of a wooden center console for a c.1972 16-foot hull?

Q3: should replacement of a CURRITUCK side console with a center console be done by professionals?

Q4: how are the rub rails of a CURRITUCK replaced?

[jimh]

Q4: how are the rub rails of a CURRITUCK replaced?

Read the FAQ at

https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q13

[jimh]

Q1: can the wooden side console of a 1972 CURRITUCK be replace by a wooden center console?

Yes

Q3: should replacement of a CURRITUCK side console with a center console be done by professionals?

Installing a new center console does not require that a professional boat builder must be used. However changing a CURRITUCK into a center console model like a NAUSET will involve much more than just installing a center console. New seating will be needed. The helm steering and cables will need to be moved. All outboard engine rigging will need to be moved and some cables may need to be replaced if their length is not sufficient. Conversion to a center console will be a significant project in re-rigging.

[grahamkirkman]

Give me a recommendations for a restoration company near Atlanta.

[Phil T]

If you want a remote consultation, send me a PM.

One of the best restoration shops is FasseCo. They are near Nashville, Tennessee.

Read Fasse is the Principle and Owner.

Not for the faint at heart.

https://fasseco.com/

[grahamkirkman]

If I wanted to do the work myself, are there multiple sources for the wooden consoles that come pre-cut, stained and coated?

[Jefecinco]

I believe scalable drawings are available which include wood consoles. Some may be adaptable to meet your requirements. Kits, as far as I know, are unavailable. A competent carpenter should be able to cut the required pieces for assembly. For a slightly higher cost a carpenter my be willing to assemble the pieces for you.

A site search should find a source for drawings.

[jimh]

A list of available drawings has been posted in the REFERENCE SECTION for twenty years. You don’t need to search for them:

Drawings of Boston Whaler Components Available On-line
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/refer ... wings.html

Ward Grafton sells excellent drawings of all sorts of wooden components for Boston Whaler classic 13-foot and 16-foot boats, and the prices are quite reasonable. There is a link to Ward’s website in the REFERENCE article on drawings.