Working on rebuilding the windshield frames. Both the upper and cabin frames are similar. There is a lip with a saw cut that might have held a rubber gasket at some point. There is nothing left on mine except a lot of silicone. The cabin windshield was sealed shut. Anybody know what was used as a ga...

I'd like to introduce CXA28-315, a 1961 Constellation. There is a very long story behind these two boats. The first one, the 1963 Connie, was purchased on ebay, but stolen before I could get it. This one was purchased to replace it. I recovered the first one a couple of years later thanks to a disgr...

A lot more rot than I was hoping for. I knew the decks were bad, and the top row of planks. Someone had fiberglassed the decks, but took it up the sides of the toerail. It eventually pulled away and created a great spot to collect water. The bulkheads had been covered with veneer on both sides. Pull...

Hello to all. After many years browsing the Boat Buzz, it is time to get started. I am an experienced woodworker, but have never tackled anything like this. CXA-27097 has not been in the water for years, and it still might be a couple, but I retired a few days ago at age 56 and am ready to tie into ...