Nordic
GP-25
Larry Lauterbach announced that
Nordic GP-25 has returned home.
Larry plans to do restoration work on the hull, and "freshen-up" the
engine and trailer.
Hemi
Nordic GP-25
Restoration
The restoration of Nordic has begun.
The cowlings, steering system, engine, prop shaft and associated hardware
have been removed.
All of the old decking has been removed and repairs and sanding have
begun.
Note offset of bore for prop shaft.
An assortment of home made scrapers.
Following the removal of the old decking, one must be prepared to do
some scraping.
These "Custom Lauterbach Scrapers" will get the job done.
Bottom up, sanding begins.
Progress continues on Nordic, now right side up.
Inscription on keel
Let the sanding continue
Starboard side has been refinished
Refinished port side
Awaiting new decking
Larry has installed the new decking and painted the trim. Graphics
and clear coat will follow.
Nordic's engine cowling has been restored and painted. It awaits
clear coat.
Nordic's new decking has been installed and the trim painted.
Having been "freshened", Nordic's engine awaits installation.
A closer look.
Nearly complete, Nordic needs only a few items installed before the
Lake George debut.
Graphics and clear coat have been applied.
The totally rebuilt engine and blower have been installed.
Beautiful wood.
View from stern.
Engine & Gearbox installation.
Plenty of power here.
Control room.
Business end awaiting prop.
Engine cowling after clearcoat.
Lake George 2008
(Kristen Joseph photograph)
Thanks to Dave 'Batman' Wagoner for documenting the restoration of Nordic.
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