This boat was found in the summer of 2003 at a private residence in Peterborough, Ontario. Although not used for some time, she had   been well taken care of by her previous owners. She had been restored about 20 years ago, with 'updated' upholstery, windshield, steering wheel, etc. The interior features were not in original form, but with some research on Shepherds, and advice from ShipnShore upholstery (Dunsford, Ontario), the seat designs were determined, and the originality of the Shepherd Junior from 1958 was reformed.   

The boat in the condition we found her in July 2003. Sound, but tired, and not at all re-done to Shepherd specifications.

Obvious great potential!

The entire boat was stripped and stained, and 6 coats of varnished applied.

A new floor was constructed and painted before applying deep red battleship linoleum.

Bottom was epoxied with West System, and then given 3 coats of anit-fouling marine paint.

Beautiful interior duplicating the original done by ShipnShore Upholstery.

Done May 2004 - Ready for the water!

Proudly displayed at the Trent-Severn Antique & Classic Boat Show, Little Lake Peterborough, Ontario. July 2004.

Enjoyed weekly on Upper Chemong as the main family boat - absolutely terrific for wakeboarding, tubing and waterskiing!

Back in the shop in the Spring of 2009 for a varnish facelift, and installation of a ski bar:

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Crossman's other "baby"..... A 1954 18ft. Lyman Islander, "Sandy".......

Bought in restored condition Sept. 2005

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