The really "Old School" boating thread

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Very cool thread! Thanks for posting the pics and articles! Kind of makes you long for the "good old days" doesn't it?

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Very cool thread!

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Thanks! :)

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Wow what a lovely thread! So cool all these classics :)

Shortly after WWII, lot of boat builders popped from the guys that worked in the aircraft plants and they built aluminum power boats. Feathercraft was on of the largest.
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Heres a couple of project boats for you Jerry.
This are pre plywood and batten construction. These are frame and plank with a veneer cover.
You can see the 1" thick planks on the sides.

Guess would be around 1950 ish.

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I am pretty sure this one is a very early Mandella, prior to Joe build plywood boats for Rudy and his dad

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Nice work there Bob..............any 'before' photos?