A 1956 Chris Craft el Capitan is the next major project in line.
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The old man, holding the boat down.
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The Eagle is actually in excellent shape.
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Most of the work needed is cosmetic.
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The proud new owners!
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Sanding started on the bow. A bit of rot showed up along the shear strake and gunwhale.
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Typically these cruiser will rot from the top down. Most people aren't aware of the damage that UV and rainwater can do.
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Again, the shear strake has rotted some at the transom. Overall, this hull is sound.
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The old man sanding. I first used a propane torch and scraper to take off the top few layers of paint. Then sanded with 80 grit.
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