Bernie Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 As many of you already know, two outboards were worked on this year. The first one is on display but the second was destined to be put on my old cedar. Well the finishing details were finally completed this morning with the application of the decals and a couple other pieces. Had to shave the transom a little to get it to fit on. The older engines don't open up as wide. Fired it up and went for a spin. Whoo Hoo! Works great, zips right along. A thank you goes out to Wayne for the heads up he gave me on an auction last summer.
Roy Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 That is beautiful!! A real piece of art, Bernie. I remember my jaw hitting the desk when I saw the one you did that's now on display. You can't even put a price on those things. Congrats to you!
tb4me Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Very nice indeed! Id love a boat like that for the grand here in Brantofrd. Good job.
Bernie Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Posted May 28, 2011 Thanks Roy. They are a work of art. So well made. Stop by and we will take it out to troll for some muskie.
Bernie Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Posted May 28, 2011 Very nice indeed! Id love a boat like that for the grand here in Brantofrd. Good job. Thank you New ones are still being made. PM me if you need more info.
lew Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Really great to see you giving those old gems a 2nd life Bernie and seeing them on the cedarstrips sure brings back some fond memories.
irishfield Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Walter Bowen would be estatic to see his pride and joy in such great hands Bernie! You did a marvelous job bringing her back on line.
Bernie Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Posted May 28, 2011 Really great to see you giving those old gems a 2nd life Bernie and seeing them on the cedarstrips sure brings back some fond memories. It does for me as well Lew. Walter Bowen would be estatic to see his pride and joy in such great hands Bernie! You did a marvelous job bringing her back on line. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him I think of him when I work on it. He had his name written on the inside of the hood. I left it there. New points, coils, fuel lines, water pump and carb kit. Runs as smooth as new.
mercman Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Bernie, what can i say......Just beautiful Looks exactly like the boat and motor Dad used to take us boys fishing in when i was just a wee lad.Thanks for bringing back the nostalgia. Paul
irishfield Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him I think of him when I work on it. He had his name written on the inside of the hood. I left it there. New points, coils, fuel lines, water pump and carb kit. Runs as smooth as new. A nice touch Bernie and if you don't mind I'm gonna share these pictures and thoughts with Walter's wife Margaret. I think it will bring a smile to her face, seeing how someone cares for these old gems like her dearly departed husband did.
Bernie Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Posted May 28, 2011 Don't mind at all Wayne. I hope it does bring her a smile.
Bernie Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Posted May 28, 2011 Bernie, what can i say......Just beautiful Looks exactly like the boat and motor Dad used to take us boys fishing in when i was just a wee lad.Thanks for bringing back the nostalgia. Paul Always had a cedar around Paul. That particular boat was made in 1949. My grandfather died in 1950. So he had a hand in making that one. Makes it extra special. I fixed it up a couple winters ago. Beauty job----evidence of true appreciation Thank you Bushart. Your art is also to be appreciated, you do very good work. Truly a thing of beauty Bernie. The original designer deserves the credit for them John. All I did was paint it!
aplumma Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Bernie is that one of the cedar strips from your boat shop? The whole project looks excellent but I would expect nothing less from you. Art
Spiel Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Nothing less than outstanding Bernie, you have true talent and a great eye for detail. Well done indeed! Oh and leaving Walter's name on the inside of the cowling, very classy.
Bernie Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Posted May 28, 2011 Bernie is that one of the cedar strips from your boat shop? The whole project looks excellent but I would expect nothing less from you. Art Yes it is. It is an early version of the "Powassan Special". A narrow body 16 ft. It's light enough to pull up on shore single handed and roll over to clean if necessary. I'd prefer the "Nipissing" model such as the ones at Lakair as they are more stable but this is a fun one to drive. It was in fair shape when I got her but the cedar was badly discolored, beyond sanding the stains out. So I painted it the same colors as the old cottage. Just happens to match the colors on the 1958 Johnson.
fishnsled Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 It was in fair shape when I got her but the cedar was badly discolored, beyond sanding the stains out. So I painted it the same colors as the old cottage. Just happens to match the colors on the 1958 Johnson. It's really quite amazing how it all came together. Once again, great job Bernie.
craigdritchie Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 That really is magnificent, Bernie. Thanks for sharing those photos! Gorgeous rig!
Bernie Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Posted May 29, 2011 Nothing less than outstanding Bernie, you have true talent and a great eye for detail. Well done indeed! Oh and leaving Walter's name on the inside of the cowling, very classy. This is quite a compliment coming from a man that makes an exquisite fishing rod. Thank you Chris. It's really quite amazing how it all came together. Once again, great job Bernie. It's a great winter project to do these Will. I have several to choose from for next winter. That really is magnificent, Bernie. Thanks for sharing those photos! Gorgeous rig! Thank you Craig. It was an idea a couple years in the making. Takes a while to put all the plans in place. I have a line on another one identical to this. Thinking about putting the pair on maybe a new one. Very preliminary plan at this point.
motv8tr Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Very nice Bernie, I missed the one you put on display, but it must have been something if this one is any indication. Maureen
Billy Bob Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Everyone has already said it...but I need to say just one thing Bernie... SWEET Bob
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