[MKW67]

I thought I would show off my recently finished 1973 Collins Craft. I got a deal on the boat but had to replace the floor and the flotation foam. I think it turned out nice.

 

[MKW67]

The engine is a 1974 Johnson 25. I look forward to getting it on the water.

 

[DuckNut]

I think it turned out better than just nice.

Looks like a GREAT job.

 

[ascentone]

I think she looks great, too! Time to get her in the water...

 

[devrep]

excellent. where were they made?

 

[MKW67]

Thanks for the kind words. It took me about a year after work and on the weekends. I have about $200 in the trailers and maybe $300 in the restoration of the boat.

 

[MKW67]

The Collins craft was made in Milton, Fl though about the late 1980's. She is 14 ft. I installed a mini jacker for the motor.

 

[MKW67]

 

[MKW67]

This is what I started with.

 

[MKW67]

 

[MKW67]

Here is the beginning of the forward deck repair and addition of the casting deck.

 

[MKW67]

Here I am almost finished. Casting deck installed, trailer restored, top and bottom side painted.

 

[devrep]

bringing a boat back from near death is fun and very satisfying when your sitting in it fishing.

 

[No Bait / Lures Only]

Sorta like Kennedy kraft with out lap strakes, very nice..