1961 Corl Bonanza Picture Page #1

As-Purchased Condition - May 1998

1961 Corl Bonanza - As-Is May 19981961 Corl Bonanza - As-Is May 1998

Just after Clean up in the back yard
Notice the top of the Caravelle in the left background
The children are my son Matthew (then 7) and nephew Charlie (then 6)
 

1967 Evinrude Big Twin 40 Hp on 1961 Corl Bonanza

The stern. Check out those FINS!
OK, so they aren't very big, but they are Fins.
Motor is a 1967 Evinrude Big Twin 40hp
My niece Theresa  (then 3) is just visible behind the motor
 

1967 Evinrude Big Twin 40 Hp

Great Close-Up of the Big Twin in As-Purchased Condition
 

1961 Corl Bonanza Interior as purchased May 1998

The interior and rear bench seat. Kind of utilitarian!





First Launch - June 1998

1961 Corl Bonanza and Sonoco TrailerClose Up Interior View - 1961 Corl Bonanza

On the trailer, ready to go.                              Don't forget the plug!
 

First Launch of 1961 Corl Bonanza - May 19981961 Corl Bonanza in the water under power

Last chance to abort.                                          It Floats!

Unfortunately I didn't take more "Before" pictures. I really didn't know what I had at this point in the project. Just an old boat I wanted to put in the water.

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