On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 02:50:06 GMT, wrote:

Hi all,

Is there a place where I can buy plans and/or take a class to prepare me to
build a knock-off of an early 1940's Chris-Craft Deluxe Runabout or similar
vintage boat?

Thanks!


I do classic runabout restoration. I would recommend buying an old one
and restoring it. Will be worth more when time comes to sell.

If want a build a boat, in my humble opnion, working with goos and
epoxies are to be avoided. Traditional boatbuilding is much more
enjoyable to me.

Try Don Dannenberg's two books on runabout restoration.

There's a lot to learn, but you already have woodworking experience.
Don't try to "drink from the firehose." Take it easy.learning the
stuff.

Good luck.