Marinette Boat Forum

SunbeamIV wrote:Capt.
Saw this on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/281864456081

May be a bit outside of your area, but looks pretty clean!

I’ll check it out. Still concerned about that 10’ beam.
Thanks, Greg

If you really want to stay narrow beam, you should look at 59 to 63 years All Family Cruisers and Express models.

Family Cruisers had the narrowest beam, Express was next at 9-2 up to 1963.

These boats range from 28-6 feet to 31 feet.

My 63 Express is the narrow beam 9-2 feet. I also have a 10 foot model, interesting to see the differences (Not a lot actually). I had a 59 Family Cruiser as well and they really do have a lot of room. More like a picnic boat and cuddy camper than a full weekender type.

I think once you hit 1964 the narrowest M was 10 feet.

Here is a cool looking 1964 (10 foot beam)

http://www.boatsville.com/boats/mi/gran ... tte/249906

Here is a nice 1960 M Express. You can still see the Family Cruiser influence on this model.

http://www.worldboattoday.com/image/ilm ... zvixjm.jpg

Here is one on CL in Louisville KY
http://louisville.craigslist.org/boa/5301337783.html

Rockit wrote:Want to swap with my 28'? (Do I have a death wish?) It has twins though and is a bit over 200 miles from DE.

Like you, we've been toying with the idea of a different boat. We'd like a newer one, but it's hard to look at those clorox bottles when you have the classiest boat at the marina. It's not that I'm not into projects, I've just done everything I'm going to do with this boat--which was a fair amount. And it's nice to have a boat with a trailer.

Here's a link to some before and after pictures: https://jnap.smugmug.com/Boats/1977-28-Marinette/

Maybe I'll just have to build one. .

Good luck.

Joe

Joe

The link here that shows your boat's progression is wonderful. Spectacular boat. If you have more pictures by all means post them. What is the white product that you used for the interior walls? What did you do for headliner material? Did you insulate the hull sides before you covered them? Sorry for all the questions but as a guy getting ready to do what you did, Thanks!

Kevin

Hello Kevin:

For the interior panels, I used 1/4" plywood. I primed each panel on the backs and edges and covered the faces with white plastic. There was no insulation on the sides originally so I didn't install any. If I were doing it again (or the next time I do this), I would either use 1/4" solid plastic panels or use nice plywood and stain and varnish or paint. From doing the walls in the cockpit, I can tell you that the 1/4' solid plastic panels are stiff and a bear to install. I did not do the headliner (it just needed a good cleaning except out in the cockpit where I replaced it), but if I were doing this again, I definitely would start there--remove the interior and keep the old panels to use as templates. For the headliner, I'd use those wainscoat vinyl panels (after replacing the insulation). The bulkhead between the head and galley is 1/4" plywood and I'd use the same thing to replace it, but this time I'd paint it. The plastic I used to cover the plywood in the head comparttment eventually bubbled up a bit and is not as easy to clean as you might expect. I covered the aft bulkhead in the head and above the locker with the vinyl wainscoat panels and refinished all the wood-I went with a darker stain than the factory to give some contrast to the white interior. I took the countertops in the head and galley to a laminate shop and had them replicate them with new plywood and white formica--if I do this again, I'll replace the sinks too. The laminate shop also made white formica panels for me that I glued to the tops of the hanging locker and drawer cabinets. (My measurements were accurate, but If I were doing it again, I'd make templates to avoid the anxiety over whether the panels would fit.)

I had the dinette seat boxes covered with white vinyl, but if I was doing this over, I'd use a different material that does not scuff as easily.

I used cork on the floor on top of 1/4" underlayment over the original plywood (which was too uneven to install the cork). I would not use cork again. It looks great when new, but does not hold up as well over time. I would either go with lineoleum or wood.

I used vinyl strips to cover the seams and even made a couple of the side panels smaller where I might need to reach the cleats in the future.

I hope this is helpful.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Joe

Thanks so much for all the insight. I'll keep you posted. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

MetalHead wrote:If you really want to stay narrow beam, you should look at 59 to 63 years All Family Cruisers and Express models.

Family Cruisers had the narrowest beam, Express was next at 9-2 up to 1963.

These boats range from 28-6 feet to 31 feet.

My 63 Express is the narrow beam 9-2 feet. I also have a 10 foot model, interesting to see the differences (Not a lot actually). I had a 59 Family Cruiser as well and they really do have a lot of room. More like a picnic boat and cuddy camper than a full weekender type.

I think once you hit 1964 the narrowest M was 10 feet.

Here is a cool looking 1964 (10 foot beam)

http://www.boatsville.com/boats/mi/gran ... tte/249906

Here is a nice 1960 M Express. You can still see the Family Cruiser influence on this model.

http://www.worldboattoday.com/image/ilm ... zvixjm.jpg

I’ve looked at what you sent and I too think these models and years might be the only sizes that will fit my needs. I’m sure they are not easy to find and certainly will not be turn-key. Got all winter to ponder and look. But meanwhile I’m going to continue to enjoy mine until something comes along. Thank you for the info, you have certainly researched the early Marinette models. I’ve tried to dig up photos and info to review with the Admiral and there’s not a lot out there to read on these early models. Thanks Again, Greg

balthaus wrote:Here is one on CL in Louisville KY
http://louisville.craigslist.org/boa/5301337783.html

Sounds like a bargain but I'm pretty sure I’ll have to stay with the years and sizes MetalHead referred to in order to pull off my plans.
Thank You, Greg

Keep your eyes on Louisville KY CL
There was a guy selling an older out in Prospect KY.
It had the round portholes Stbd and Port
There was also one for sale at Dale Hollow Lake

I believe the Dale Hollow boat was the one that actually caused my latest case of "boat fever". It was advertised as a 1961, 31' with a 9' beam. Round Windows both sides, dual station with the Gray Marine (AMC) 225. Boat was named Moby Dick and I actually made an offer but the owner didn't respond so bought my 28' off of Watts Bar Lake. Moby Dick disappeared off the web site some months later so assume it was sold. Been hoping the new owner would show up on the forum as that was a really neat boat.