1959 Malibu.
This section documents the restoration of a 1959 Lone Star Malibu boat.
The Malibu is, tentatively, named the "Комаров" (Mosquito)
After driving for three hours to Dallas, Texas. I met the man who had this boat for sale.
(Note to self: always ask if the person selling a boat has a title for it.)
He did'nt, but I decided to take the chance on it not being stolen and towed it home.
Fortunately, after checking with the Texas DMV, I found that it was not stolen. :-)
Soda blasted, then powder coated the hull. Sand blasted, then powder coated the trailer. Max and I rewired the trailer and put new rollers on it too. :-)
Here's a picture of Maximilian, just before it goes into the shop to have the interior paint put on.
It's been several months and we're still waiting for the painter to finish painting the inside of the boat. Here's a picture of the re-built steering wheel.
Before buying a new wheel I decided to attempt fixing the old one. It took a fair amount of epoxy, and even more patience, but it looks okay for a 60 year old steering wheel.
When we finally get the boat home we've got a new windsheild to put on, seats forms to make, and seats to upholster. Then we'll be ready to hang the steering column and new 30hp motor.
I finally got the boat back from the painter and, as the picture shows, the windshield got installed. We're now working on installing a new steering system, gauges, and a new engine.
Elena and I left the kids at home and went fishing with some friends. We caught a 4 person limit of Walleye in six hours. First time Elena's ever been fishing. :-)
We finally got the boat back from the guys putting in the steering wheel. 3 months late, season is over... :-( I'll build the seats over the winter.
I got off my bum last weekend and built the seat benches and back for the front seat. I'll have to find someone to do the upholstery.
The boat is at the upholstery shop. I put the chrome Lone Star label back on the sides.
The upholstery is done. We decided to make the pads with velcro backing so we could take them out at home and store them inside.