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Thanks guys, maybe I can pass on the love of classic boats and classic style.. Even when she was looking pretty rough that boat always got positive comments. The Airstream is a 1977 Traidewind. It could use some work on the inside but it is functional.

Jim,
I love the glass Century's. They always made a great looking boat. Nice job.

I completed the Century today, It came out looking pretty good for an old boat with stock interior. Had Pete not spurred me on, I would have sold it looking "rode hard and put away wet". Now it looks like something you can be proud of and I have a lot of sore muscle.

It was a boat weekend not on the water. I de-winterized the Nautique. It fired right up, let it warm up so she is ready to go. The boat trailer never had a spare, so I was able to find a matching wheel and tire over winter. I purchased a spare tire mount that did not fit perfectly. So, it goes into the welding shop this week to attach the spare tire holder to the trailer. Then I broke out the polishing equipment.

The Century Resorter had been neglected, so she received a lot of love. I spent the rest of the weekend bringing back the finish. It came out better than I expected. I put the cover back on prior to getting any pictures. There is still plenty of work to do so I will get pictures another day. My shoulders, arms, chest, and back and are very sore.

You've shared some great pictures JD!

1975 Century Resorter 18 ft.
The drag boat is a friends, He sold it but I think it is a Howard with a 440 Chrysler. I think in that photo it has a tunnel ram and dual quads. At one point it also had a 6-71 blower on it but I can not tell in the photo. The Lake is Lake Almanor California.

It is all protected by 125 lbs of Akita.

Yea Doggie, he is like a Peeping Tom in a different way!!

Son-in-law needs a boot in the ass.

It's looking great, what's all the equipment under the balcony?

relake wrote: Looking good, keep it up!

Jim,
I sure agree! Yes, keep going. The boat is worth the effort. Are you aware that complete upholstery kits are available for Century's?

Ok, I took some photos of the 1975 Century Resorter. 8122PBrainard cause me to take the cover off and get the sanding blocks out and start sanding again. Maybe this time I wont give up. The last photo is after I finished sanding for the night and washed it off, so it is wet.

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8122pbrainard wrote: JD ski wrote: I have spent a bit of time looking through files for pictures of the Century and have not. I could take pictures of it now but it is sun faded and needs a new paint job. . Jim, Hopefully it hasn't been painted and all it needs is a good wet sand and buff. Please don't consider paint. We have plenty of members who's boats aren't in pristine show condition and we understand that. If you do get a chance to take some pictures,we'd love to see the Resorter. They were and still are one of the most beautiful boats out there.

I have tried wet sanding and went through the color in a spot.. I agree with you and feel it is a beautiful boat. When I first saw is, there was a small 3x5 for sale sign in the side window. i knew that was what i wanted. I chased the guy all over the lake as i was walking on the road when it was trailer-ed by.

I found the boat pulled up on shore sitting on the prop and rudder. I got the phone number and called. The owner answered the phone to my surprise (this was pre cell phone era). His son-in-law had borrowed the boat. He told me to go find the son-in-law and have him take you for a ride. I found him and he told me he was not going to take me for a ride as he got to use the boat for free and did not want it sold. It took me a year to purchase the Resorter from the original owner as the family did not want him to sell it. But I kept calling and eventually got it. Although the motor has been highly modified for skiing at high altitude I kept the motor and boat appearing stock. it still has the 250 hp stickers on the valve covers.

Thanks for the warm welcomes. I would guess the Tahoe boat in NSW is a one of a kind thing. I have spent a bit of time looking through files for pictures of the Century and have not. I could take pictures of it now but it is sun faded and needs a new paint job. I will eventually find some photos or take some in it's current state. I am totally impressed with the Air Nautique in every aspect. Almanor would be a great location for a reunion and or Bucks Lake located out of Quincy CA. Almanor has better and more lodging and camping, boat ramps public and private for travelers. The AIr Natiques trailer queen days are over, it will get used in this household and well cared for.

Good looking boat.

I spend winters at Squaw. Summers in the Delta. Went to Almonor with family as a kid, but haven't been there in years. Would be nice to make it up there again.

Maybe you can have a reunion up there. Hint, hint :)

BKH

Well let's see the Century too. You're gonna love the Air..