TOPIC: 1961 Priwing Thunderbolt

Greetings all,

New to the forum and finally got my feet properly wet in the wood world. I picked up at 14' Priwing from Bill Wingo's grandson. Just here to share knowledge and learn as much as I can. Oddly enough, my grandfather built all those Priwings and I am the first one in the family to own one....

Looking forward to getting her squared away and wet later this summer.

Welcome aboard thirdgenpriwing, beautiful project there!

Thanks! seems like a great group on the forum here so far

Looks like she's in pretty good shape. What are your plans for it?

Welcome aboard, nice find!!!!!!!!!!

Bob

She has a few things that need some TLC, cleats rechromed, the deck has been sanded, sealed and poly applied. I need to do some digging into that and see if I want to varnish the rest of the hull or poly that as well. She needs some joints sealed here and there. I have found a guy to go through the Evinrude for me and hopefully get that running. I have all the steering and throttle controls just have to route them. I definitely plan on using her. Some decent sized lakes in North East PA and I have a friend with a house on the water on Md's Eastern shore.

Considering making some replacement benches that I won't feel horrible about upholstering... Ill just store the originals.

Other than possibly a hide-a-way panel with a VHF comm and a radio and maybe the upholstery work I want her to be as original and period correct as possible.

Sounds like a great plan!

I have a pair of Priwing emblems which are new and never installed. See attachment.

I am looking for the next owner and someone who will be able to use them properly.

If interested, please email:

davin at verizon dot net.