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  1. J

    Vintage Lapstrake Grady Hull?

    Nice catch! The guy I purchased it from sure had a good tale to tell. But according to him. That tale came from the original owner.
  2. J

    Vintage Lapstrake Grady Hull?

    Thank you for that perspective. It is exactly what I was looking for. So not the best for the chop. But perhaps a little more stable when anchored? A good compromise?
  3. J

    Vintage Lapstrake Grady Hull?

    That is a nice find! Especially with the tandem trailer. With that said boats of that vintage unless stored covered. Will need a transom core and at least a deck if not stringer work.
  4. J

    Vintage Lapstrake Grady Hull?

    Thanks for your inputs! I'm not interested in its value. This has to be a labor of love. Its going to need stringers, deck, transom, bulkhead and gelcoat. I'm more interested in how it will ride in 2-3 seas and how it will behave when anchored up for fishing.
  5. J

    Vintage Lapstrake Grady Hull?

    Hello all, This is a 1977 Columbian 2000c built by the Columbian Boat Manufacturing Co. of Meriden Ct. The founder was Walter Hatch. I can find very little about this company. I would love to know more. I was told by the previous owner that the hull mold for this boat was purchased or licensed...