Chris Craft Continental 18’6” Mahogany Boat, Ford 302 Engine, And Trailer

I acquired the 1957 Chris Craft Continental 186 mahogany boat in 2000. I immediately refurbished the bottom and rebuilt the Ford 302 engine followed by many enjoyable years on a large local river. Around 2010 the boat was stored. Late 2019 I began a major refurbishing effort: varnish removal , some carpentry work followed by 15 coats of varnish, reconditioned the engine , reupholstered the seats and built a mahogany engine top with a cover for seating. While not absolutely necessary I would epoxy the bottom if I planned to keep it. Its a beautiful boat.