1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket

1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55710

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Well guys, this is one of those boats that you always dream about finding in a barn somewhere, but figure they're so rare that it will never happen. Well, I still can't believe it, but it's happened to me. Check out this sweet 1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket that I found and brought home yesterday.

I was shocked to find this golden barrel-backed beauty sitting in a barn on a dead end road about three hours from my house. I made a deal with the owner who had owned it for the last 28 years, paid him, got the Tennessee paperwork, loaded her up and brought her home.

Serial #RR17556.

Check out the original plywood floors that still have some of the original factory paint on them.

Original Wilcox Crittenden steering.

Still has it's original electric blue ID Plate on the toeboard.

Windshield was missing, but I'm not complaining - this baby is RARE!

So what do you think?

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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55715

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	What a great find. Great curves. I too had a barn find last summer. They are still out there. This is going to be a fantastic boat when you are done. Well done!! Neil Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55716

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	you lucky dog.i luv the feathercraft barrelbacks. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55717

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	NICE find, Finatic! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55718

finfanatic Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 88 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Neil, Ron and Mark! It was an exciting find. I'll probably sell her - I know I'll never get around to fixing her up. Neil, I'll have to check out your barn find - I love those! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55720

Andgott Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1245 Karma: 72 Thank you received: 0	finfanatic wrote: So what do you think? I think I hate you Great find. That is one of my FAVORITE boats of all time. Someday, I too will find one. Someday. What do you plan to use for power?? -Andrew Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55723

finfanatic Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 88 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Andgott wrote: Great find. That is one of my FAVORITE boats of all time. Someday, I too will find one. Someday. Or, one might find you.... finfanatic wrote: I'll probably sell her - I know I'll never get around to fixing her up. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55730

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	finfanatic search -tollycraft is home- and there she is. But this is about your barnfind I like it alot, alot. I can hear is whispering Mercury, Mercury!!!!!!!!!! Neil Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55750

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	finfanatic...email me what your looking to get for it. ron This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55754

bilnan1 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 900 Karma: 63 Thank you received: 14	Good find, here is mine,they were originally anadized gold I think but we had to shoot this one,it was a very nice original from a big feathercraft collector, Bill Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55755

stashm2 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 666 Karma: 25 Thank you received: 1	Sweet Boats! theres just something fun about the original unrestored look Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55756

Andgott Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1245 Karma: 72 Thank you received: 0	finfanatic wrote: Or, one might find you.... I wish. Perhaps I'll hit the powerball this week! Though I DO have a nice Golden Javelin that would look SWEET on her... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55760

jim bart Offline Contributing Member Posts: 265 Karma: 9 Thank you received: 0	great lines on that! nice score. I'd love to see more pix when you get her cleaned up, just dont buff off the anodized gold! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55769

finfanatic Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 88 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Bill, that is one sweet Golden Rocket - I can just imagine how good she looks flying up the lake. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55800

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PARTNER, CONGRATS.. You are really outdoing your self.! Give us a message here in Chattanooga.. Need to keep that puppy here in Eastern Tenn, for Andrew or Myself.... There was / is a Red one that popped up last week in South Carolina, advertised as a Hand Maid .!
. Santa brought me a Tenn Yard find from the original owner estate
property , 1954 package with Merc , thunderbolt..! Give me a shout R.. .....

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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55809

finfanatic Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 88 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Great find for you too, L. Yard finds can be just as good as barn finds. A '54? Same as my Cherokee! Love those lines. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 2 weeks ago #55833

Rodzilla Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 1 Thank you received: 0	Nice boat, great find! Please check your email. Rod Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 14 years 1 week ago #56075

cawrsfm Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 170 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	I want that boat! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1956 Feathercraft Golden Rocket 13 years 9 months ago #60133

Nick Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 23 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	That is a cool boat. Isn't it exciting to find something like this in a barn or where ever it is hiding? There are so many old boats & cars out there collecting dust waiting to be found and brought back to life. I would fix that one up for sure and play around with it. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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