I saw my first
Feather Craft about 5 years ago, a 1957
Vagabond II with a walk thru console.
After a 2 1/2 year search I hooked up
with Mr. Feather Craft himself Jim W.
Jim sent me information on a 1955 feather
Craft Vagabond I, that he had
for sale. During the months to
follow Jim sent me pictures of another
Feather Craft the one that I now own,
the 1955 Vagabond I, pictured below.
This 1955 Feather Craft
Vagabond I, was in much better shape
then the first one Jim showed me, it
had snap in custom made cushion seats,
a 1956 30HP Johnson outboard.
Jim recommended that I get a new trailer.
The one that it was on had axle trouble
as Jim picked it up. It now rest
on a 2000 Shorelander trailer when it
is not in the water.
I had a custom cover
made for the boat to keep it clean when
it is not in use. Because of the
low waters around Harsens Island (Lake
St. Clair) I installed a power trim
unit. I know that its not an original
stock part but It was that or $$$$ in
lower unit repair from shallow waters
and hidden obstacles on the bottom of
the lake.
The steering cables
along with the electrical wiring I replaced
before I put it in the water, I had
the motor tuned up and the lower unit
re-built. It's great to know that
there are still repair shops that can
do magic on the old outboards.
Thank you Rose Marine...
The boat gets a new
polishing every year before it goes
into the water. My Feather
Craft on a good day can reach speeds
of 25 MPH.
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