Hi Paul, I'm admiring your Rockholt boat. I just inherited a '59 from my father. Same style as yours. I read that you have some pictures of these boats as they were being made, is that right?
I have heard that there were very few inboards made. Most were outboards. In fact my uncle had an outboard. They were made in Marysville, CA, About 1/2 way between Chico and Sacramento, CA.
Yes, it has the Chrysler Ace Flat Head 6. It is a very torquey motor, so good bottom end, but not so much top end. It is one of my boats. I have a plastic bayliner, that I use mostly, as the Rockholt takes so much work. Putting a new bottom on it, as there is extensive rot. Losing enthusiasm, though.
"Hi All,
french built 2010 43 has been very dry down below but now a slow leak has occurred which is showing at the limber holes under the floor board in forward cabin. Bilge pump goes every 3hrs for 20secs. Not sure if it’s fresh/rain water or…"
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Hi Paul, I'm admiring your Rockholt boat. I just inherited a '59 from my father. Same style as yours. I read that you have some pictures of these boats as they were being made, is that right?
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