Last spring I posted a foto of a decrepit ACF (American Car Foundry) yacht, possibly beyond restoration. See it second one down here. Thanks to Dave for a foto of a restored 1924 ACF here. See the detail shots too, and the price! @!@#! Dave’s note prompts me to add a few more shots of the unnamed boat from upstate New York.
Here’s a closeup of that weathered wood. Maybe because it’s winter, traditionally the time to refurbish and restore boats, but the traces of swirl and grain here makes me ache for a project–spending someone else’s $$ of course– to save this beautiful wood.
Anyone else know of shots of restored ACFs or Elcos?
Photos, WVD.
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February 11, 2008 at 9:29 am
Fjorder
There’s some vintage photos here of some Elcos and Wheelers.
http://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/sportfishing/sportfisherman%2Dbattlewagon/
These photos were obtained from the Mystic Seaport Collection.