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Just bought a 1981 Independence 31 Cutter!

Christian Williams

E381 - Los Angeles
Senior Moderator
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To me, the picture (Post #35) suggests a try at a fix. It's very thin veneer, which can only take a little light sanding.

I would make numerous test stains until the result was near original color, then gingerly apply with an artist brush. Perfection unlikely . Coat with satin varnish, of which Interlux has only a minor stain.

On the interior of my current boat, I am convinced that Ericson applied stain-varnish with brush or sometimes a rag, for awkward raw pieces, and that it is the color of the varnish we are trying to match, as much as that of the veneer.

wine locker varnish applied .JPG
Back (unseen) side of wine locker, E381
 

Wondering Star

New Member
Hey Dave!

I think I owe you and perhaps the members here an apology. I was in conversation with the rep of Wondering Star and was feeling confident she was coming my way so in hopes of getting more info/history I joined here under that name Wondering Star. Because of that and I really like the name! So first want to apologize for taking the name and would be happy to ( I'm not sure how this works... I'm kinda old lol ) but would be happy to give it to you here; and second congratulations! I'm super happy you have this boat cuz I can feel your excitement! Its been a min for me since I felt that but can still remember it well... nothing like it. Also I'm in SD fairly often for several reasons... but a friend of mine from here (I/we live in Lahaina ) bought a boat there after all of ours burnt ... so I go out there and play around on boats fairly often. Having said that I am happy to meet and help you with anything I can. :) I think these boats are some of the most hansom drawn for a production boat, and lord knows sailing is 50% romance and art, at least for me. I'm actually still looking for a good one of these fine vessels... there are a couple in S. Calif. so might be a neighbor soon, who knows? :)
In the meantime, not sure if I can leave my number here but will try, otherwise I guess through this site?
All the best!
Aloha!
Casey
808-385-2800
email ctrmaui@yahoo.com
I noticed you have an 808 in your name as well?
 

DTrail808

Member I
Hey Dave!

I think I owe you and perhaps the members here an apology. I was in conversation with the rep of Wondering Star and was feeling confident she was coming my way so in hopes of getting more info/history I joined here under that name Wondering Star. Because of that and I really like the name! So first want to apologize for taking the name and would be happy to ( I'm not sure how this works... I'm kinda old lol ) but would be happy to give it to you here; and second congratulations! I'm super happy you have this boat cuz I can feel your excitement! Its been a min for me since I felt that but can still remember it well... nothing like it. Also I'm in SD fairly often for several reasons... but a friend of mine from here (I/we live in Lahaina ) bought a boat there after all of ours burnt ... so I go out there and play around on boats fairly often. Having said that I am happy to meet and help you with anything I can. :) I think these boats are some of the most hansom drawn for a production boat, and lord knows sailing is 50% romance and art, at least for me. I'm actually still looking for a good one of these fine vessels... there are a couple in S. Calif. so might be a neighbor soon, who knows? :)
In the meantime, not sure if I can leave my number here but will try, otherwise I guess through this site?
All the best!
Aloha!
Casey
808-385-2800
email ctrmaui@yahoo.com
I noticed you have an 808 in your name as well?
Aloha Casey! We moved to San Diego from Maui Meadows about a year ago. Small world, haha. No worries on the name. We're renaming her to Destello Verde (green flash) as soon as I can get a group together for the ceremony. I'd be thrilled to meet up with you! I'll send you a text soon so we have each other's info. Super stoked to hear from you!

Dave
 

Wondering Star

New Member
Aloha Dave!
Very cool! Yeah let me know and I'll bring some Hawaiian sea salt for the ceremony if you want! Love the new name! Guessing you know many mariners consider name change bad luck, kinda like bananas on fishing boats here... turns out I'm not of that belief but still do things to help the change over ;)
Yeah yeah anytime brah, always available :) Yup super stoked to meet up!
Anybody know anything about a boat named "Windancer" ? Or any other boats that are available and in good condition.? :)
Aloha!
 

DTrail808

Member I
Hey Everyone. We've been talking about my new boat and how excited I am, I thought you might like to see the boat and my stoke in a little more detail. Please don't forget to like subscribe, and share! lol
 
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