Chuck's Skagit 20 Express For Sale

[Marty Loken (Norseboater)]

I just uploaded an ad to CL for Chuck's beautiful 1959 Skagit 20 Express…fully restored shortly before his passing in January.

Here's a link:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/boa/4932200557.html

Hope we can help Sheila and their sons find a deserving home for Chuck's last and nicest restoration.

- Marty

[Helmar]

Don't mean to hijack this thread but I'm wondering if anyone ever sees Chuck's Skagit 17 Rosario? I sold it a few years back to a young lady on San Juan Island and that was the last I saw or heard of it. Chuck did some super restorations in my book and was a great all around guy. Taken from us way too soon!

I have not heard anything about Rosario either.
Fact, have not heard what happened to the 1959 20 Skagit he got from Greg S either.

I Do have Chucks 60 Dorsett Catalina that I traded him out of that I plan on restoring.

[Lootas1]

Don't mean to hijack this thread but I'm wondering if anyone ever sees Chuck's Skagit 17 Rosario? I sold it a few years back to a young lady on San Juan Island and that was the last I saw or heard of it. Chuck did some super restorations in my book and was a great all around guy. Taken from us way too soon!

[russ cooley]

by finish i mean
the transom will need to be replaced, it has some dry rot and the skin is de-laminating

the cap on the stern that covers the engine and transom has to be replaced as well
the bulk head that is in front of the engine and the port and starboard supports next to the engine are gone and also need to be replaced
they are just straight plywood with no water proofing at all.

i also want to add the shelf and sides on the inside to give the hull some stability where the gas tanks were removed

and the cabin roof needs a head liner as well as some reinforcement...

i am amazed how many people comment on the boat...

[Kelly]

Glad to hear the boat stayed local! Congrats on the purchase!

[bruceb]

Russ-
Wonderful you've purchased Chuck's 20 express !
In a conversation I had with Chuck, it was apparent that the owner prior to Greg Silcox, Gary Kreidt, had experienced some wiring issues and had a marina on Lk. Union re-wire engine bay details. I remember vaguely something about the bilge fan, and I think Chuck resolved that.
All of the boats we encounter have changes from how they left the factory. Over the period of time that's transpired, owner's (or marina techs, or friends of owners) have made changes, so even if you looked at an example of a factory accurate boat, changes have been made.
Chuck's boat is an example of a conversion ( and a good one, for sure) from an outboard powered craft to a I/O. All wiring is unique to that boat, and it's possible that Chuck may have made drawings. If you have a specific concern, try to take pics and we might have the talent on this site to resolve it.
Clint's idea of bringing the boat to LaC works, seeing wiring in person can help a lot.
bruceb

[strobee]

Bring it to the LaConner car and boat show on Aug 1st. I am pretty sure that Bruce B will have his 20ft Skagit there. Should have Skagit people there to talk Skagits. Clint

[Helmar]

hello Marty

I purchased chucks boat...should be fun
I however want to finish his project
is there old schematics of the boat

Schematics?
Nothing to really go by other than pictures of other boats.
The only other person that might know more about that boat would be Greg Silcox. Its been a very long time since he has been on the board here.

What are your concerns on finishing ?
About all I remember was he was thinking about putting the helm windshield back on.

I think Marty is off on a Sailing adventure right now too.

[russ cooley]

chucks boat

Hi Gary.
Marty Loken is the fellow that is in charge of the sale of Chucks boat.
Are you having a issue of replying to the Craiglist ad ?

I can give your Email to Marty if that helps.

hello Marty

I purchased chucks boat...should be fun
I however want to finish his project
is there old schematics of the boat

[mike pingatore]

greetings kingsman.......what is the scoop with chucks skagit did u see it did u get it

[kingsman2004]

Thank you,but I have made contact and life is all good again,can't wait to see this fine boat

[Helmar]

Did I forget to say I really really want this boat,somebody help me please

Hi Gary.
Marty Loken is the fellow that is in charge of the sale of Chucks boat.
Are you having a issue of replying to the Craiglist ad ?

I can give your Email to Marty if that helps.

[kingsman2004]

Did I forget to say I really really want this boat,somebody help me please

[bruceb]

Marty-
Fine write-up on Chuck's boat ! Hope the family finds a great home for Chuck's efforts. Thanks !

[Helmar]

I sent you a email Gary.

This used to belong to another friend of ours so we pretty much know the history of this boat.
With Chuck being as meticulous as he was, its going to be Nice for sure.
I am also pretty sure it will come with the proper windshield frame too.
He never cut corners either so she will be a nice one for sure.