Snake Mountain Boatworks is fast becoming the region's most experienced and capable source for structural and cosmetic work on Lyman Boats. TECA is our latest example. Watch her as she emerges from the shop completely restored.
Late last summer, Marselis Parsons and I ventured to Hacker Boatworks to examine Eleonora, a 1964 25' Lyman Sleeperd, that he subseauently purchased and Snake Mountain Boatowrks brought back to life.
When we returned with a trailer to bring Eleonora to SMB's shop, Marselis noticed "that interesting smaller Lyman under plastic" that was blocked up across the shed. She turns out to be a pretty rare 1968, 19' runabout, one of only 17 built that were powered by a Ford Interceptor 4.7 liter V8.
TECA eventually became ours. In this video, she emerges from the shop having endured some structural repair - ribs and planks, and a complete restoration of the coatings from keel to gunwale.
If the weather holds, we will launch her for a water test next week. Yes, wool hats and warm jackets and gloves will likely replace shorts and sandals for the trip.
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