Wooden Hoffman runabout restoration

[neilgreenfield]

I think we can 2000 wet and dry that deck down and mop it back, it will look like glass(Peter freebody Finnish) just let the cold weather go and we can do it outside!
Mind the dog mess! Lol

i knew that

[neilgreenfield]

thank you... at this rate, it will be at chichester

[Alacrity]

CMBA Thames trip Sat 19th May. Would seem to be a good day for an 'official' launch.

[neilgreenfield]

hope i get my arse in gear and launch before that... also, ill have another distraction after April

[neilgreenfield]

just been taking a short break... to finish my petrol Inboard Seagul powered punt!!!
if anyone needs inexpensive cushions, im your man!!!

[neilgreenfield]

Batteries have arrived, 8 x 6v 100ah... that should give me some battery life lol
Motor and all other electric on order... woo hooo.. all i have to do now is work out how to install it... lmao

Anyone have a educated guess at what year/decade the Hoffman is?

[neilgreenfield]

Finally a little bit of progress.. i think the jolly deck looks groovy.. well the right hand half...

In case anyone is wondering, the white reflection is a polythene tent over the top

[Howstar]

What varnish did you use ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????


looks good

[neilgreenfield]

I use a variety. Jotun single or this is skippers 2 pack. The varnish doesn't matter. It needs sanded, and finally, 2000 wetndry, then polish. I use 3m fast cut. I'm no expert, and I'm only a novice. But have a great teacher. I think the results are quite good.

[neilgreenfield]

A little more progress