Major Clacka Restoration
Exterior
Exterior done
Exterior done
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This Clacka needed a major restoration and a lot of repairs. The entire exterior needed to be sandblasted to remove this rough finish that was flaking off in spots, had runs in spots and was very rough to the touch.
Exterior done
Exterior done
Exterior done
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After it was sandblasted it was sanded smooth, all the chips, dings and major cracks and holes were repaired then it was primed and resprayed.
Interior
Interior done
Interior done
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The inside was in rough shape as well. This also had to be sandblasted to remove the old material. Some De-lamination was going on in several spots. This was also repaired.
Interior done
Interior done
Interior done
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Once the inside was cleaned up and repaired it was resprayed. The Rod holders were also cleaned up and glassed in. A new Rowers seat was installed and the "A" parts were repaired and resprayed to match the exterior
Clacka Restoration
First Look
This Clacka was in for a complete inside and out repair and restoration
The Finished look
This is with the interor redone with an all "B" finish.
busted sheer roll at the transom
busted sheer roll at the transom
busted sheer roll at the transom
Yep Ouch!!!!
repaired and resprayed
busted sheer roll at the transom
busted sheer roll at the transom
Another look at the finished boat
Clacka Headhunter
In the shop ready for repairs
In the shop ready for repairs
In the shop ready for repairs
This Client wanted the Chines and Bottoms repaired. We also had to repair the front knee lock, install new seats, Buff and Wax the exterior and interior A parts.
Bottom and Chines
In the shop ready for repairs
In the shop ready for repairs
We had to do some repair work on the Chines and Bottom especially where the boat was sitting on the rollers from the trailer.
Bottom and Chines Done
In the shop ready for repairs
Bottom and Chines Done
The Bottom and Chines Repaired and Resprayed. The exterior has also been Buffed and Waxed. This brought back the shine in the gelcoat and got rid of the oxidation.
Front Knee Lock
Front Knee Lock Repaired
Bottom and Chines Done
The Front Knee lock had some pretty significant damage and was in need of repair. We also replaced all the trimlock on the boat.
Front Knee Lock Repaired
Front Knee Lock Repaired
Front Knee Lock Repaired
The Front Knee Lock has been fixed. We resprayed the Front and Rear Knee Lock with gelcoat.
Rowers Seat
Front Knee Lock Repaired
Front Knee Lock Repaired
The old Rowers Seat was a very uncomfortable metal seat. Ouch imangine sitting on that all day.
New Rowers Seat
New Rowers Seat
New Rowers Seat
The old seat was removed and replaced with a much more user friendly one.
Seats
New Rowers Seat
New Rowers Seat
The old seats needed an upgrade.
Seats
All new Seats ready for a fun Day of Fishing!!
Ready To Go
And here it is. All finished and ready to go. It is even sitting on a new trailer. The boat no longer rides on the rollers. It has Boat Buckle Tie downs. We also replaced the old Anchor Davit and installed the easy spin Rx.
Clacka Repair
The Clackacraft
One of the many cracks
One of the many cracks
Our client wanted an interior respray, that needed some interior cracks fixed, buff and polish , chines fixed, and seats replaced.
One of the many cracks
One of the many cracks
One of the many cracks
We fixed many interior cracks and buffed and polished
Fixed
One of the many cracks
Cracked rolled gunnel
All fixed up, resprayed and polished up
Cracked rolled gunnel
Cracked rolled gunnel
Cracked rolled gunnel
We also fixed some major cracks in the rolled gunnel. Both sides
Repaired
Cracked rolled gunnel
Repaired
Repaired and resprayed
Trimlock
Cracked rolled gunnel
Repaired
The Trimlock needed replaced
New Trimlock
inside cracks
inside cracks
We replaced all of the old Trimlock. We also reinforced the oar lock area and replaced the oar lock blocks
inside cracks
inside cracks
inside cracks
inside cracks
inside cracks
inside cracks
Repaired
Old foot release
inside cracks
Repaired
Old foot release
Old foot release
Old foot release
Old foot release
Old foot release
This Foot Release was wore out and needed to be replaced
New foot release
New foot release
New foot release
Seats
New foot release
New foot release
The seat cushions and seats were old, cracked and stained.
New seats
New foot release
New seats
Once we had the repairs done and the interior resprayed we replaced the seats.
Before
Before
New seats
One more look before the repair and restoration
After
Before
After
Fixed up and ready to go
Clacka Repair and respray
First look
Damaged areas
First look
This is a clacka that we did some repair work on and a respray. The Client wanted the White Gel Coat changed to Emerald Green.
Resprayed
Damaged areas
First look
After we repaired the chines and filled in the scratches and dings on the bottom and free-board we resprayed it to the color our client wanted.
Damaged areas
Damaged areas
Black Gel Refinish
Once this was sanded out we were able to get to the damaged areas and do the needed repairs and get it prepped for respray
Black Gel Refinish
Black Gel Refinish
The Black Gel Coat needed to be wet sanded and the bigger scratches filled
Black Gel Refinish
Black Gel Refinish
This has been filled, wet sanded, buffed,sealed and waxed
Before
Bottom and Chines Before
Before
After
Bottom and Chines Before
Before
Bottom and Chines Before
Bottom and Chines Before
Bottom and Chines Before
Bottom and Chines After
Bottom and Chines After
Bottom and Chines Before
Final Look
Bottom and Chines After
Final Look
Ready to Go!!
Clacka Repair and Respray
First look
This Clacka came in for an exterior respray and some interior work
Interior rear pedestal crack
The rear pedestal had a crack on the floor that needed to be addressed
Crack repaired
Crack repaired and resprayed with antiskid
Done
Here it is all finished with a brand new pair of Sawyer Oars.
Ready to go
Repaired, resprayed and ready to go sitting on a New Adams Trailer.
The Tub repair
First look
Bottom, chines, and sides
Bottom, chines, and sides
Meet The Tub. This boat was in need of some serious restoration and repair. Cup holders, new anchor, anchor system,rope, Trim Lock, front leaner bar, new gel coat inside and out, new oar locks and blocks.
Bottom, chines, and sides
Bottom, chines, and sides
Bottom, chines, and sides
The bottom, chines and sides had some pretty major damage and needed repaired and the Client wanted a new color gel coat inside and out.
New Color
Bottom, chines, and sides
The inside.
After fixing all the damage, we also reinforced the rolled edges because a critical failure was about to happen. They were cracked and about ready to break completely. We gave this boat a new gel coat respray and brought life back to it.
The inside.
The inside.
The inside.
The seats needed replaced. They were also cracked and in need of repair.
New Seats.
The inside.
Rod holder.
All fixed up. Cracks repaired, cup holders installed and trim lock. Also you can see the Dierks hand release side pull anchor system
Rod holder.
The inside.
Rod holder.
We made a new Rod holder for the clients this made them quite happy!
oar locks
Brand new oar locks
Brand new oar locks
New oar locks were needed. The rolled edges were about to break so they needed reinforced as well
Brand new oar locks
Brand new oar locks
Brand new oar locks
Nice new oar locks, blocks and Trim Lock. you can also see the Dierks hand release side pull anchor system
Drain hole
Brand new oar locks
New drain hole.
This was actually built up around the drain hole. This was sanded out and redone as well.
New drain hole.
New anchor system
New drain hole.
Now that this was done water would actually be able to drain out. Also you can see the new gel coat and webbing inside.
New anchor system
New anchor system
New anchor system
Here you can see the new anchor system that we installed. This is a Dierks hand release side pull. The new anchor for it is a Green Anchor.
Front leaner bar
New anchor system
New anchor system
Leaner bar installed and ready to go. This can be adjusted to the client so its a perfect fit.
The Tub
Presenting The Tub. Our Client was very happy with the results and as you can see Stich and DJ approve