TOPIC: 54 Feather Craft Vagabond ,Orig owner, Estate FIND

GANG,I thought I mentioned here in spring that I scored a Original Owner , estate sale package , 18 miles across lake.. It is a Polished side 1954 FEATHER CRAFT , built in Atlanta ,Ga. 15 ft model , Dual Cockpit , steering in front right side , called a VAGABOND.
. Came with a 1958 MERC four cyl Mark 58 , two bronze props , THREE blade as the guy was a water skier. Seems to be orig trl , Bright red , solid, But I do not see a name.. Very good $ score as always.
Initially lots of Pine needles as stored outside last year.. Good
windshield was replaced late 50's.. Wood seat bases were made & I added 3 or 4 AL angle seat supports.. Today was the 2nd time in the water & only some rear seepage near bottom. The curved rear is known as a Barrell BACK shape like the CHRIS Craft runabouts of late 40's.

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................There is enough fender clearance for some 12 Inch tires, has 5 lug hubs, even thetrun bulbs still worked.! .....

..These boats have from two to FIVE transom al bracket floor supports, Insi

de is sort of tool box, & I stained the wood two shades.. .............. Added some Plaid Blanket RACKS.
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...today was sample #2 for our East TENN coves & got the Speedometer to work by cleaning the pitot tube at rear.
...Mid 80's temps . BIG show May 18 - 19 South Knoxville Free, outboard AOMCI ,wood, GLASS. .....

Lookin' great up there Larry, glad to see the old girl back out on the water!

That's really coming together. The MK58 is an excellent choice for power. Have you done any motor work, yet?

BIG Progress in the yard today with the finish of the RED paint for the trl. Should have done this earlier.. Also putting on a brand new Winch & strap had been saving in the garage.. Next week will be 12 " tires & new rims.. Piece of mind for the expressway travel to
shows.. Which will be next Fri & Sat in South Knoxville, Tn .
Outboard meet.. "W", since you asked about the mota.. Had a time set back Wed night ..Hooked up the water & gas tank & ready for noise, as the mag was re-installed & sampling the shift box harness for 1st time.. Saw nothing but BLACK tar running out the bottom carb.
Worse I ever seen, so will be a wrench effort to remove them & soak.
The State reg Hull sticker came in mail.. They let me keep the original LOW # 600 A.. So happy .

G-3 center deck in garage may be advertised soon, as numeroius projects.. The 84 Bow Rider I/o left the yard today . everyone happy ....
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Now that's a sharp lookin boat.

I hope you don't mind me being a little bit jealous.