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I am researching the history of wooden Motor Yacht that was built in 1932 by using the annual registry books that are available online at HathiTrust from the University of Ohio that goes as far as 1981; that provides a Vessel Identification Number, name and address of the owner, vessel name and...

I am serious. What is wrong with stainless? Thank you all for your patience.

All of the work would be done by experienced professionals. At this point I do not care about "authentic" restoration; but rather utilizing the most modern options available. Stainless screws, modern epoxies, chemically treated wood components, etc. I want the boat to have a solid chance to...

I will proceed cautiously with surveys from experts with experience in repairing or rebuilding this type of boat from this boat builder; in order to prepare a realistic budget. I was hoping that someone might have experience with a simple modern method of repairing an old wooden boat hull to...

Thank you all for your valuable, experienced, and sage advice. Very, very much appreciated.

Is a Fellows and Stewart a well built boat?

I have read about a substantial restoration of the Ida May which concentrated on taking the hull back to its original state. http://www.idamay.org/Restorationbegins.html

if the structure is sound, what about a west system epoxy repair? I have read about putting 5200 in between layers of wood.

1935 Fellows and Stewart Cabin Cruiser. She floats and she runs.

Thank you for taking the time to reply. If my heart is set on this boat, how could I proceed to use modern techniques to help her make it another 20 years? I am not stuck on authentic restoration.

I am interested in purchasing a 1935 wooden boat 65' that will need hull restoration. I have read about various options, such as marine plywood, 5200, epoxy, fiberglass, etc. Any suggestions, experience, or recommendations, cost estimates?