I removed my toe rails whih were (on a 1958) were through deck bolted ans on the underside a rubber based material was stapled to canvas. There...
Maybe there are other 1958/59 25' Sportsmen out there, I have #12 of 15 made. Last week we loaded her on to the trailer....
Having been around GB "Woodies" seldom is there a rot problem with the hull being in salt water, in fact I would introduce salt water into my...
An OXYMORON.....Seattle Spring. The difference between June and November in Seattle.... The rain is warmer. Doug
If there is any rot, it is usually the cabin where it meets the deck. Doug
Ok send me my buck, I had thought this was included before.... 1958/59 25' Express Sportsman RSE25-512 No 12 of 15 Was in MN, Now in WA. Being...
Not really an expert....but would grind down to bare metal and the coat with POR 15
Yes Virginia, there is an Easter Bunny....who is from the government and there to help you. :cool:
Heard on the news that the corrupt officials at the Port au Prince airport were trying to tax the relief material coming in. I lived in the...
Found mine in an auto restorer's catalog. Doug
Try POR 15 http://www.por15.com/
Redoing a 59 25 footer....your info is invaluable. Thanks Doug
Am not knowledgable of any others
Here is a pic of the 25' I am starting to restore. After much investigation, I have yet to see another one. It is #12 of 15 made in 1958/59. Twin K's.
Travel early in the am so you can stop early enough each day to pick up docking space. Don't worry about fuel and supplies as all are on the...
Just started restoration on 1959/59 25' Sportsman Roamer. Interesting project as it is ALL original, if you do pick up the 28', keep me informed...
Hull number is SE25-512....Number 12 of 15 made. Delivered to Minnetonka Boatworks December 5 1958.
Just purchased a 1958/9 Roamer 25' Sportsman. Unfortunatley it came in not-labeled pieces, but overall in good shape. She has twin K's. I need to...