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by peteburrs
Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: Someone cut this boat down.....
Replies: 13
Views: 41386

Will do gentlemen! Thanks for the advice. Can you tell me is it doug fir?
by peteburrs
Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: Someone cut this boat down.....
Replies: 13
Views: 41386

Ron,

Do you still have this boat? I have one section of lap strate that I need to replace that is about 12" or so and am looking to get some original wood if possible.
by peteburrs
Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Ideas on Cleaning Brass Fastners
Replies: 2
Views: 6910

Ideas on Cleaning Brass Fastners

I am wondering if anyone has found something to clean the brass nuts and bolts that have oxidized and tarnished. And of course I want to be sure it will not harm the raw wood. Thanks for any assistance!
by peteburrs
Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:31 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: Confirmation on Year of Cruiser Holiday 250
Replies: 6
Views: 22442

Thanks for the confirmation Andreas! I do plan to make it to the rally however the boat will not be in tow as at this point there is not much to her (see below). Ron I look forward to meeting up with you to take a look the picture of the 58 Seafairer. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5317/5853313642_2...
by peteburrs
Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: Confirmation on Year of Cruiser Holiday 250
Replies: 6
Views: 22442

Confirmation on Year of Cruiser Holiday 250

I am hoping that someone can confirm the year on my Cruiser Holiday 250. I just completely dismantled this thing and finally found the hull id. Below is a picture of the boat and the id stamp. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/5840025985_a9d2873b0b_m.jpg From everything I have seen in my research ...
by peteburrs
Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Looking for Stripper Suggestions
Replies: 1
Views: 5843

Looking for Stripper Suggestions

I am just beginning the process of stripping the interior of my Holiday 250. It is taking three coats of stripper to get down to the wood. I am using Zinsser Strip Fast and I am thinking there has to be something better out there. Does anyone have any suggestions of strippers the have used that work...