Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: They are not whalers but I would take one
Posted by Jeff on 05/02/05 - 11:22 AM
#1
For your viewing enjoyment!!!!
http://www.vandamwoodcraft.com/frames/om/frames/
Some really nice vessles and amasing build quality.....
here is just one of thier boats
[img]http://www.vandamwoodcraft.com/frames/scans/scan18.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.vandamwoodcraft.com/frames/scans/scan13.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.vandamwoodcraft.com/frames/scans/scan21.jpg[/img]
Posted by Teak Oil on 05/02/05 - 3:03 PM
#2
Nice
I wonder how long that finish will hold up?
Posted by jbarrow4124 on 05/02/05 - 4:32 PM
#3
Jeff,
Thanks for sharing. Absolutely beautiful. When I was in San Fransisco several years ago, a company was building Chris Craft look-a-likes that were also very easy on the eyes. Very expensive though.
Jack
Posted by Andrew on 05/03/05 - 9:43 PM
#4
those are truly beautiful boats. I get wooden boat magazine and there are Van Dam boats in there from time to dime. I worked for a yacht restoration company for a few years during high school and it was some of the most fun I have ever had helping make those old chris crafts and centuries come back together.
Andrew
Posted by stumpbust on 10/08/06 - 12:48 PM
#5
Hello all, glad to see you've taken an interest in a real boat...
Kidding, only kidding. I've worked for VanDam Custom Boats for nearly four years now. The boat in the pictures is called "Alpha Z", was launched in 1998, is 33 ft. long, and is powered by a custom naturally aspirated 850 hp custom motor through an arneson surface drive. She'll just hit 100mph. The finish is a longer process than i've got time to get into right now, but please do check out the website, www.vandamwoodcraft.com. In my own defence, I was actually looking for ideas for a major overhaul on my 67 nauset, and was pleasantly surprised to see the VanDam reference--I'm here for recreational purposes, not as a shill, though I'm happy to answer any questions. Rock on!
Posted by Backriverexpress on 10/11/06 - 8:14 AM
#6
That thing is a "Wet Dream" ..... B)
Hey Stump Bust I am redoing my 65 Nauset..... Im not real far along , but I have posted my project to date... Good luck.