wooden speed boats & cruisers

This beautiful Constellation above is not ours, but a good example how our Bullnose will be, see below.

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Chris Craft wooden speed boats & cruisers

WoodspeeD, wooden speed boats & cruisers 


We do repairs, maintenance, renovation, and restoring jobs on the hull, bottom, deck, transom and more, of wooden boats. 


We DO the OLD SCHOOL jobs! 

Yes, we repair broken, cracked, rotten planks, knees, frames, transoms and bottoms.


Wooden Boats passion?

Ever considered to own a wooden boat?


Think about, what you like to see, and what the purpose is for. 

- Will it be a regular boat, to go on the Lake, with family or just you and your wife? 

- Are you going to boat events, show your pride?  


Many questions, many answers...but stand behind your choice and spend your budget once and right.


Wooden Speed Boats Market

Wooden speed boats from 1930 up to 1965 are still available. The genuine or well restored ones will have a hefty price tag. 


When you interested in purchasing an old wooden boat, even in running condition, it will need inspection. Oversee, what is required to use the boat for regular occasions. If you are in a buyer's mode anyway, don't hesitate to contact me, to assist you with your project. We use a checklist, that tells you exact where to look at. With our checklist, we can estimate what you can expect in parts and labor.


Let's keep our wooden boats heritage afloat!


Look!  Where?

When people are waving to you, that has a reason. You don't know them, but they know you... it's your boat, your wooden boat, your pride, they see the past and hear you coming... and you'll get a lot of wow's!


A wooden speed boat is most of the time a head turner, so be aware to greet and meet people and watch their smiles! Blow your horn, man!


Chris Craft

From 1922-1931, Chris Smith, the owner of Chris Craft started a regular production with his 22 & 26ft Runabout. The boat had triple benches, looked big but very streamlined. More than 1000 of these boats were built and you may say, that it was a popular model. The boat was propelled with exotic engine names like, Kermath, Chrysler, Hall Scott, Scripps and Chris Craft! 


The 1930's were known as the years of depression, and sales dipped. In 1940, WW2 expanded and America got involved. For the Chris Craft company, this was a big opportunity, to build a lot of boats. Chris Craft did, from military patrol boats, utility launches to rescue vessels for the US Army. 10.000+ boats were build during the war!


At woodspeed.us, we give you a peak, what we collect of the Chris Craft period 1922-1965. Brochures, books, pictures, technical specifications, manuals, drawings, model boats and real boats to keep the wooden boat tradition going. 


It's a lifestyle we truly appreciate. If you are interested in what we do, just visit us, but make an appointment first, please. We can be out on the Lake or at a Marina to work on someone's boat.


Overview current projects hereunder:

Constellation jobs

This Constellation did not get maintenance for more than 30 years! Some neccessary repairs to keep her afloat, but that was it, sad... However, she is still strong and therefore, I like to give her the repais she need. I'll start with the keel, than bottom planks, transom planks and hull planks replacement.  

When the woodworks are done engine will be dissaembles, dash repairs, new wires and according to USCG regulations.


Although many parts of the interior/exterior are not in bad shape, it can use some refreshment and "modernization" to make the cabin convenient. 


The jewelry needs a good polish and then see, what needs a new layer of chrome.


Finally, an entire paint/varnish job should make this old Lady, our pride.

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Sea Skiff jobs

Bottom damage, repair with piece of board, seal it, paint it

  1. Varnish all mahogany parts
  2. Repaint entire hull
  3. Track leaks in bottom, seal it, repaint bottom
  4. Check all electrical
  5. Check engine, waterpump, fuel lines, pump, carburettor, gastank

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Holiday jobs

Survey to be planned

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Capri Entire rebuild

Needs plan

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Semi-Enclosed Cruiser entire rebuild

Needs a plan

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Hot Rod Conversion

Needs plan

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Jobs

Pictures of jobs to do, more coming in the following days.


I started on the transom and chine, since that is a sensitive spot for leaking.


To get an overview of every job, labor and material wise, I inspect first if it is:

- a sanding job, 

- a thixo job, 

- a dutchman repair,

- worst case repair  a plank or more.


The bones of this project are okay, but overall it needs real care and attention. Also, the engine, wiring and instruments and ancillaries need to be done.


See the link below of pictures taken ->

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