Serial Restoration: A Wing and a Prayer and a Woodie Committing 'Serial Restoration'

Scott Latham recounts the multi-year restoration of wooden Thistle #1329 from 1959, built by Howdy King. He describes finding the boat in Florida, shipping it north, and the complex restoration process involving Michael Parramore, Che Hale, and Doug Laber, ultimately resulting in a competitive racing boat.

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• restoration
• wooden boats
• #1329
• Howdy King