columbia defender hull #60

[newhaul]

Just bought her will start refit next week. Here are some pre cleanup pictures

[Don C L]

I see a diamond in the rough, but not even that rough! Get 'er ready and sail her down this way! Maybe we oughta have a C29 reunion back in the Bay where they were born!

[newhaul]

Gotta get my diesel, watermaker, refrigerator, and the new teak and holly floor in first. ( plus lots of other little tweeks) .
Likely wont be that way for a couple years yet. Why dont you sail up and we.can do a rondevous here summer 2018.
I will supply the salmon and clams/ oysters.

[Don C L]

Hmmm, beating for a couple weeks in cold spray, fog or the occasional gale for some salmon, clams and oysters.... OK! sounds good. I'll be right there.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by Don C L

Hmmm, beating for a couple weeks in cold spray, fog or the occasional gale for some salmon, clams and oysters.... OK! sounds good. I'll be right there.

Im talking copper river salmon. No gits no glory

[newhaul]

Update yesterday I spent a hundred bucks on refit parts. And a winter project.
It runs good and has 305 and 310 psi in the Cylinders specs are 285 to 340 . starts easy and idles great. Just needs cleaned and painted before I install it.

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by newhaul

Update yesterday I spent a hundred bucks on refit parts. And a winter project.
It runs good and has 305 and 310 psi in the Cylinders specs are 285 to 340 . starts easy and idles great. Just needs cleaned and painted before I install it.

Yer killing me man! I need to know your secrets for scoring all this great stuff!!!

It really is terrific to see you bringing her back to life!!

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by Don C L

Yer killing me man! I need to know your secrets for scoring all this great stuff!!!

It really is terrific to see you bringing her back to life!!

Sorry Don it's a trade secret. But it does make me happy that you are so enamored with the refit.


Side note I got a pair of those winchard self tailing adaprers. For the boat as well ( no deal on them )

[406Columbia]

Newhaul,

that is a sweet defender.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by 406Columbia

Newhaul,

that is a sweet defender.

thank you . Just waiting on warmer weather too some cleaning and painting on the engine compartment also repainting the engine before installation. ( that's about 2 months away though)

[406Columbia]

Originally Posted by newhaul

thank you . Just waiting on warmer weather too some cleaning and painting on the engine compartment also repainting the engine before installation. ( that's about 2 months away though)

Well post up some updated photos of the old girl when you can. I will be picking my 29 up in a few weeks and cannot wait. I know she's in rough shape but just can be any more excited regardless.

I love these old boats, the defender is so practical with the flush deck.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by 406Columbia

Well post up some updated photos of the old girl when you can. I will be picking my 29 up in a few weeks and cannot wait. I know she's in rough shape but just can be any more excited regardless.

I love these old boats, the defender is so practical with the flush deck.

yep I will be posting pictures .
And yes the flush deck is great. An excellent and safe platform offshore .
( other boat is an islander bahama 24.)

[406Columbia]

Originally Posted by newhaul

yep I will be posting pictures .
And yes the flush deck is great. An excellent and safe platform offshore .
( other boat is an islander bahama 24.)

That's funny, the first boat we put an offer on before our Columbia 29 was a wayfarer Bahama 24. Great little boat, fit our needs honestly since it had the two quarter births and the outboard well that I like. But the head room ended up being a deal breaker since my wife and I are both about 6 foot. Although I still wonder if maybe we shouldn't have grabbed it.

I missed out on an islander 30 a year ago, it was beautiful. Loved that flush deck design. Oh well. By the way, you have any photos of your Bahama 24?

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by 406Columbia

That's funny, the first boat we put an offer on before our Columbia 29 was a wayfarer Bahama 24. Great little boat, fit our needs honestly since it had the two quarter births and the outboard well that I like. But the head room ended up being a deal breaker since my wife and I are both about 6 foot. Although I still wonder if maybe we shouldn't have grabbed it.

I missed out on an islander 30 a year ago, it was beautiful. Loved that flush deck design. Oh well. By the way, you have any photos of your Bahama 24?

yes I have a few pictures on my page of the bahama and various additions and modifications I did th make her more livable.
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ul-155682.html
There are also other albums including pics of mods in progress on the defender

[newhaul]

Here is a shot of the marine grade linoleum flooring I just laid ( not even glued yet )
cost. $20.00