Dillabaugh Refit
Well, my shared driveway hasn't gotten any bigger, but my boat building desire has. So, I have bought my second wood boat. The first is being used down as a tidewater boat at the coast, but this one will be my baby.
1959 15' 9'' Dillabaugh (name plate attached). I guess they were made here in Portland,OR. Plywood on frame construction with 2'' cedar crossmembers. Great shape except for the transom. There was a strange modification to the transom so it has to be completely replaced.
I am using Renn Tolman's book for inspiration and for a new transom. I am hopeful I can end up with a similar design to the boat on this page THIS BOAT
The first step is to strip her down to the point where I can build the front locker and front, raised deck. I am not really sure of the placement of the center console yet (open to suggestions!)
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How are you doing now with the boat? This is Mike, the guy you purchased the boat from.
About a month or so after you started on the Dilly, I bought a 30 Foot "Out O' Gloucester. Spent about 4 mos bringing it back to life. Rebuilt the twin engines and out drives.
Here is a web page link to the boat.
www.gloucesterboat.zoomshare.com
Click the photos until you get them to come up.
I have it in a covered moorage on Hayden Island and take it out 2-3 times a week for Sturgeon and Salmon fishing.
My email it: skipper-mike@hotmail.com
Send me some updates on the Dilly please! Impressive work you have done so far, and I know the boat will be a great addition to the Woodenboat Shows.
PS. You should consider joining the local Woodenboat and Antique club.
I think its $65.00 per yr. You get a huge book of members, meetings and a very nice Pendant Flag too.
Michael Pitman-Marine Engine Systems Tech-Shipwright Over 30 Yrs. Portland, Oregon