My wife and I purchased our 1951 Century Resorter 16' in April 2006. The prior owner had spent a few years doing a cosmetic restoration, but the boat had not been in the water for about 10 years.
The boat was on a shipping cradle and did not have a trailer. We spent about a month looking for a suitable trailer, purchased a used trailer and modified it to fit the Resorter. After some final assembly, stuffing box adjustments, and swelling, our first outing on the lake was exciting.
Unfortunately, the swelling process each season was taking longer and the lower transom plank was pushing out of place, indicating a delaminated transom bow. After 3 seasons of use and lots of research, a new bottom was in order.
Several house renovation projects later, the Resorter is just about to the top of the priority list.
great info thanks just purchased a 1950 16 resorter needs alot of work.
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