Heidi and I are now the proud new owners of a 1960 Lyman 23' Sleeper, a classic clinker-built inboard runabout. The boat is currently in Massachusetts, but I hope to bring it home within the next week or so. The boat is shrink-wrapped now (yuck), so I have no good photos; this one is the fuzzy one I found in the online listing for the boat.
She needs plenty of work, but was in the water and being used last season, so I hope to do more of a "running restoration". I'm not naive enough to pretend that most of the work required is cosmetic, but she boat is in decent shape for what she is. But I can only truly address what needs to be done once the boat is home, as my inspections have been cursory. In any event, she's a long-term project, and the purchase was more one of circumstance than overwhelming need. As usual, what began as a casual search for a Lyman for "eventual"purchase has culiminated in yet one more boat to clutter my yard.
No, my devotions are not being shifted from sail to power, but I think the gorgeous (or potentially so) Lymans with their abundant mahogany, tumblehome, and vintage styling are well suited to anyone who appreciates the beauty of things old and from a bygone era. Obviously working on a wooden boat represents a new direction for me, and I look forward to the challenge.
There you have it. Further proof that I am indeed mentally disturbed. :<)
I'm not planning to devote a ton of time and space to this boat on this forum, but will address any questions and comments from anyone should there be an interest.
