Dee Wite

Hi Peter
Thank you for all your thoughts, a big help have gone into it more and the best I can say is they have tried to restore, but this would need a total strip down,all new planking all round and the correct deck made, as this type of boat can only stay original,but most would be new, the makers plate has gone, and yes looks like the bottom has fiberglassed/epoxy over it,would like to have it but the cost needs to be much less,will see if the cost falls on it.
Thanks again for your help on this,still looking for that old Riviera for that cost. but thats never going to happen.
Roger.

Rodger, It would be a interesting project if you have the time and desire. It is a rare boat. There isn't much info in "The Real Runabouts" (in vol. I & V) and nothing on the model 18. Does the seller know what year it is? I would have to say from the engine stringers that it would be a late 20's early 30's, It's before the days of engine mounts when the marine engines had a continuous mounting flange cast in to the block. If you did decide to get it, I would recommend a complete disassembly. I can safely say that the bottom being a single plank it will need work. Hopefully the PO's haven't been caulking it! (or worse, fiberglassed the bottom) I also feel that the White Oak quarter sawn alternate deck planking isn't original. Someone has been customizing!! By the way, it is pronounced D-white.

Rodger, Some of the parts can be a problem but the normal rebuild items shouldn't. Give www.graymarine.com a look. Good luck getting the boat. Do you know its condition?? Model or length? If you get it, please tell me what you are planning to do to it!!