Lou Rauh gathered people who had worked for The Antique Boat Connection (center) for the last 30 years for a celebration of friends and wood boats. The idea of having a central location for buying and selling classic boats occurred to Lou in the 1980s when he was looking for a boat of his own. He turned…
Pictured above are the trip attendees: Charlie & Mel Aseltine, Tom & Joyce Danford, Jeff Funk with son-in-law, Matt and friend Tim, Jim Lawson and brother David, Rich Love, Dennis & Kathy Ryan, and Bob & Martha White The annual fall boat trip planned by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the ACBS almost did not…
Article and Photos by Joel Terbrueggen The first thing you should do is to make sure you have marked the top (or bottom) of the boot top at the 3 corners (both transom sides and the bow). An awl, ice pick, a glass cutting tool, or even a thin blade saw to leave a small…
Article and Photos by Joel Terbrueggen This article is to let you know that you should not underestimate the usage of superglue in finish repairs. I like to use both the Thin and Medium viscosity along with the Accelerator to speed up the curing process to instantaneous. Here are some instances that I have found…
Varnishing Tips and Photos by Joel Terbrueggen When it comes to varnishing there are any number of ways to accomplish it. I do not believe one way is necessarily better than another, it all comes down to whatever technique you are most comfortable with. After sealing, I use a Scotch Brite pad or 320 grit…
Photos and Tips on Refinishing Deck Seams by Joel Terbrueggen In my opinion deck seams of a boat are probably the most important aspect of a refinishing project. Everybody looks at the seams of a boat. Their appearance reflects the degree of workmanship that went into the restoration. When laying new deck planks the seam…
Staining Tips (part 2) and photos are by Joel Terbrueggen 2 Color Staining Over the years I have seen many different staining processes used on covering boards. Some great, some not so great. I also have seen many painted black since the owner wasn’t sure how to do this. The following process has worked for…
Staining Tips and photos are by Joel Terbrueggen Pre-Staining Most of the time, new or replacement planks are much lighter than the surrounding wood or original wood. Here is a technique that usually works well for me. If the color difference isn’t significant this 1st option sometimes works. After sanding and fairing the area with…
Looking at the surface on a wooden boat, often the way the planks are fastened to the frame is unnoticed. Every fastener is covered with a wooden plug called a bung. If the bungs match the wood in the plank and the grain of the wood is flowing in the same direction, the bung seems…
Imagine my surprise when as a novice to boating I found out that “Brightwork” referred to the varnished wood on a boat. It’s easy to display that showroom shine on your boat when it is in the dock at a show or even getting ready for a run to the neighborhood marina for an ice…
One of the take-aways from the ACBS Symposium delivered at the Sunnyland Boat Festival on March 23, 2018 was a laminated CHECK LIST FOR FIRST TIME OPERATION. This list was first compiled by Lou Rauh and is now shared by Brian Keen, President of Motor Boat Garage in Cincinnati, Ohio. CHECK LIST FOR FIRST TIME…
As many of you are aware there has been a significant amount of flooding throughout the US. Unfortunately, the Antique Boat Center’s NEW (As of 9/1/17) building is located on the Ohio River. Normal Pool (water level) for the Ohio River in Cincinnati is 25.4’, however, on February 26, the river crested at 60.53’. ABC’s building…