Rob deFries poster - Swedish Classic Boats2024-03-29T07:13:59ZRob deFrieshttp://swedishclassicboats.ning.com/profile/RobdeFrieshttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2989610961?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://swedishclassicboats.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=3f9z740ohfog8&xn_auth=noMy other hobbiestag:swedishclassicboats.ning.com,2014-07-02:3629423:BlogPost:2547882014-07-02T21:44:29.000ZRob deFrieshttp://swedishclassicboats.ning.com/profile/RobdeFries
<p>Just to give you an idea. I used to do a lot of historic rallying, Volvo mainly, but also Wolsley, MG, Austin Healey, Alfa Romeo.</p>
<p>And I love hifi, vintage guitars, tube amps and women.</p>
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<p>Just to give you an idea. I used to do a lot of historic rallying, Volvo mainly, but also Wolsley, MG, Austin Healey, Alfa Romeo.</p>
<p>And I love hifi, vintage guitars, tube amps and women.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3000427677?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3000427677?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>First day of summertag:swedishclassicboats.ning.com,2014-06-22:3629423:BlogPost:2453852014-06-22T06:00:00.000ZRob deFrieshttp://swedishclassicboats.ning.com/profile/RobdeFries
<p>Well, it took me some time but finally things are coming to an end. The Cresent got more beautiful with every layer of laquer. I already liked it a lot when it was in the workshop, I even like it a lot better, now it is in the water.</p>
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<p>I've done a lot of searching for some nice chromed do-fors, to screw down on the deck. The biggest search was for an outboard to…</p>
<p>Well, it took me some time but finally things are coming to an end. The Cresent got more beautiful with every layer of laquer. I already liked it a lot when it was in the workshop, I even like it a lot better, now it is in the water.</p>
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<p>I've done a lot of searching for some nice chromed do-fors, to screw down on the deck. The biggest search was for an outboard to fit the age of the boat. One way or the other I wanted a nice Mercury, but that seemed very hard to find. Just because the 1985 15 hp Suzuki has a electric start, I only wanted a Mercury equipped with startermotor and a DCI. Still, the only one I could find, was one without electric start. A nice 1962 Mercury 350</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3000432025?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3000432025?profile=original" width="545" class="align-full"/></a>The search now is for the starter motor and the DCI. So for the time being, the Suzuki will be the one in use for this season. The boat is almost finished. Still need to do some electronics and modify the dashboard. It needs some nice switches and a maybe a 12V and a tank gauge.</p>
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<p>Yesterday the time was there. All the chromed stuff was on, the anti fouling was done and we all wanted it to go into the water. And so we did. Suzuki outboard was hung in place, connected all the 12 volt wiring and fuel tank. Off we went......</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936378921?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936378921?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a>The Suzuki had been laying on it's back for 3 months, covered in saw dust, but when the boat was in the water, it started in one go. I love that enige. Runs on 1 cilinder when idling, but goes nice on full throttle. The deck was still covered in some saw dust, but going on full throttle, it was washed off pretty soon. No sunshine, but a nice temperature, no wind, a beer and a boat which had some much work on. A very loud "YEEEEEEEEHHHAAAAAWW" sounded when we were on open water. It was worth all the trouble, all the swearing and drops of sweat in the laquer. My first ever boat project. This little Cresent is there to stay!!!!!!!!<br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936378948?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936378948?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936378756?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936378756?profile=original" width="599" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p>The home harbour, Enkhuizen!</p>
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<p>Today the cushions go back in, Champagne is ready. Celebration time is here. I am proud!</p>Let's take the paint off!tag:swedishclassicboats.ning.com,2014-04-07:3629423:BlogPost:2418312014-04-07T06:00:00.000ZRob deFrieshttp://swedishclassicboats.ning.com/profile/RobdeFries
<p>We've been using the Crescent for about a year now. We had enormous fun, the 1985 Suzuki engine ran like a sewing machine, we made some cushions for the bench in the back and with drinks and food we had the best time ever. There were some strange thing, like the steering, the 2 stupid navigation lights, the wrong way around and the curling of some parts of the deck. All to be changed, once it were to cold to go out for a spin.</p>
<p>From March 2014 on, we would repair the deck, do some work…</p>
<p>We've been using the Crescent for about a year now. We had enormous fun, the 1985 Suzuki engine ran like a sewing machine, we made some cushions for the bench in the back and with drinks and food we had the best time ever. There were some strange thing, like the steering, the 2 stupid navigation lights, the wrong way around and the curling of some parts of the deck. All to be changed, once it were to cold to go out for a spin.</p>
<p>From March 2014 on, we would repair the deck, do some work on the electrics and steering. Once started, the shit would really hit the fan! Just have a look.........</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936366241?profile=original" target="_self"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936366241?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936366241?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="552" class="align-center" height="414"/></a>It was rotten to the bone. Ah, we'll get that right. I always win, in the end.</p>
<p>After a look under the paint, the only thing we could do, <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936366189?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a>was to take the whole deck off. and so we did. That was the easiest job so far!</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3000431714?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="341" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3000431714?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="341" class="align-center"/></a>Look at the big roll, used for the "wash line steering"</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936366355?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="480" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936366355?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="480" class="align-center"/></a>Most of the wood under the deck seemed solid, so we would leave that alone and do some adjustments only. Time to buy some 6 layer plywood.......................</p>
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<p></p>Looking for informationtag:swedishclassicboats.ning.com,2013-04-15:3629423:BlogPost:1955572013-04-15T17:00:00.000ZRob deFrieshttp://swedishclassicboats.ning.com/profile/RobdeFries
<p>I bought a small boat, which has Cresent Fiberglas båt on the identification plate. No 1660, Längd 4,04 m, Bredd 1,58m, Vikt 125kg. Fiberglas hull, wooden deck.</p>
<p>The only information came from the Crescent company itself. The plate with name has been used up until 1969. That's all they could tell me.<br></br>After investigation it turns out to be a home made project and it has been done really well. Although, the age has left it's signs.<br></br>Paint on a wooden deck means someone tried to…</p>
<p>I bought a small boat, which has Cresent Fiberglas båt on the identification plate. No 1660, Längd 4,04 m, Bredd 1,58m, Vikt 125kg. Fiberglas hull, wooden deck.</p>
<p>The only information came from the Crescent company itself. The plate with name has been used up until 1969. That's all they could tell me.<br/>After investigation it turns out to be a home made project and it has been done really well. Although, the age has left it's signs.<br/>Paint on a wooden deck means someone tried to hide something. And they hid a lot............. of rot.<br/><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936327575?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936327575?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936326902?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2936326902?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left"/></a></p>
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