1953 Aqua Skier Restoration

I have inherited my father in laws 1953 Atom Skier.  He restored it twice in all the years he had it.  It has been sitting for about 12 years. The last time he restored it he coated the inside with Gluvit.  I was wondering if I should coat it again with the same thing or is there something better to use.   Does anyone have any suggestions.  This is my first time tackling a project like this.

Sheila,

Sheila,

Here's a link to my Atom in the diaries. Regretably all the pictures are lost after the CCfan ransomware hack.

Another good representation of an atom is at:

Chief450 wrote: We are not positive it is an Atom skier now that you mention it.  We do not have any paperwork on it other than the title.  The title has it listed as 15’ 10” long.

mamaa39 wrote: .....To me it’s just my Daddy’s boat.

We haven’t had a chance to evaluate it yet.  There doesn’t appear to be rotten wood on the inside.  When it cools off a little, I plan to look at the inside better to see if there is any damage.  From the surface there doesn’t appear to be any.  I am considering working on the outside first.  I am unsure if I need remove the old Gluvit, since I have heard that Gluvit is not the optimal sealant to use if  an interior sealant is needed.  

I vote to put the motor back in it and have fun 

Chief450 wrote:   I am considering working on the outside first.

67 ski nat wrote: I understand some of the wood boats in Lake Tahoe need to be put in water couple days prior use so the wood can swell up and seal leaks. Boat will take on water fro first day Does yours leak or should it leak a little then seal ??