1960 Dorsett Farallon restore

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134901

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	5 years in the making so far, this was test day #2, pics from the beginning to follow just wanted to get this out there. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134902

akapick Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 70 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 2	absolutely beautiful BoaterJohn. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134903

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Bringing her home and getting starterd Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134904

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Engine Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134905

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Outdrive Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134906

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Bring her home and tear down started Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134907

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Floor spars and transom all redone, Marine Air install, gunwale replace. New fiberglass everywhere. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134908

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Transom and below deck fuel tank Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134909

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Galley rework Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134910

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	New cabin entry door modified from a Chris Craft door and added the porthole Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134911

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Old cabin entry door turned into the head door Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134912

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Interior redo Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134914

Dr.Go! Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1719 Karma: 19 Thank you received: 125	Wow - master piece of hard work and dedication. She is a beauty! Now I have no excuses for my little projects as they are nothing compared to this accomplishment! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134916

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Spars glassed in, V berth done, new fuel tank area done . Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134917

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	In goes the cabin Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134918

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	floor time and head build Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134919

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	here's some interior pics and of course gotta have DVD with TV for those times at anchor. Also have AC and Heat to make the wife happy. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134920

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Had to pick her up off the old trailer and fit her with a new one Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134921

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	New trailer redo Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134922

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Had to build custom exhaust to match up with the early Penta AQ 200 Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134923

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	And because I had nothing else to do I built a custom Genset out of a Perkins .5 liter diesel to run my 2000 watt AC inverter. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134924

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Transom done Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134925

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	In goes some wiring and plumbing then dropped in the motor Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134926

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	The top gelcoat was in bad shape so I had to do a repaint on top Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134930

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This boat was converted to a I/O back in 1964 (based on the engine date code) and because the splash well was cut out there needed to some kind of structure added back in so they wrapped the surround in mahogany. The old surround was junk so a new one was built from mahogany as well.

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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134931

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Now on to the interior panels with doors and access points where needed. The large door on the port side allows for the galley table to be stored inside it when not needed. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134932

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Interior panels covered in Nautolex, the engine cover has a removable backrest and snap down cushions (still in the works) Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134933

boaterjohn Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 32 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Fully restored Volvo Penta AQ 200 outdrive hung on the boat. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134937

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 6 years 7 months ago #136407

rodneywt1180b Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 74 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	Really nice rebuild! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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TOPIC: 1960 Dorsett Farallon restore

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134901

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134902

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134903

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134904

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134905

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134906

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134907

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134908

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134909

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TOPIC: 1960 Dorsett Farallon restore

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134901

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134902

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134903

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134904

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134905

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134906

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134907

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134908

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134909

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134910

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134911

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134912

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134914

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134916

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134917

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134918

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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 4 weeks ago #134921

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1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134930

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134931

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134932

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134933

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 7 years 3 weeks ago #134937

1960 Dorsett Farallon restore 6 years 7 months ago #136407

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