Julie and I first met Bob & Cindy at a classic boat show (Lakeside, Ohio) in 2020. We were looking to film the story of a vintage wooden boat restoration project and immediately fell in love with the look of their 1954 18’ Lyman Islander. Although the bulk of the restoration work was complete, they had such a unique story of how the restoration came about and what was involved that we knew we had to share it. There is such a beauty in wooden boats. The lines, the curves, the artistry and functionality all define these classic works of “functional art”. Watch the video to see Bob & Cindy preserve a piece of Great Lakes History.
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“Miss Cindy Lynn”
18’ Lyman Islander 1954
Factory Hull Number - A2929
Owners:
Bob & Cindy Grimm, Lakeside, Ohio
Assisted by:
David Grimm, Bluffton, Ohio
Restoration Company:
Classic Marine, Vickery, Ohio; Dwight Davis, Owner; Isaac Zimmerman, Assistant
Boat History:
Don Davis of Huron, Ohio (Dwight’s father) purchased the boat in the late 70’s. The boat has not been in the water since 1984. Dwight inherited the boat and gave the boat to Cindy Grimm in 2018 as a restoration gift for her husband’s 66th birthday. Bob was one of Dwight’s former 8th grade teachers at McCormick School in Huron, Ohio. The bow stem, knee, & keel were completely rotted. Windows, decks, selected planks, and three ribs were replaced. Eighty-one (81) parts were stripped, sanded & varnished with 12 coats.
Engine Rebuild:
Four (4) cylinder flat head 620 Gray Marine. Restoration completed by Ed Bennett, Bennett Marine Services
Windows & Frames:
Tom Koroknay, Lyman Boats, LLC, Lexington, Ohio Glass installed by The Glass Guys, Sandusky, Ohio
Canvas Covering:
Jim Behrens, Port Clinton Canvas, Port Clinton, Ohio
Chrome Plating:
Ken Obloy of Kyron Plating, Cleveland, Ohio
Gauge Restoration:
Shauna Whitting of Kocian Instruments, Stacy, Minnesota
Running Gear:
Minderman Marine Products, Port Clinton, Ohio
Boat Trailer:
Loadmaster Trailers, Port Clinton, Ohio
Lettering:
Signs by Rudy, Sandusky, Ohio
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4 окт 2024
