We are restoring a  1947 Gar Wood Commodore. The first step in the restoration process is going to be the replacement of the bottom. Sierra Boat will use a method we call a "Urethane Membrane Bottom". It is our variation on the well known 5200 bottom and is essentially a traditional bottom done with more modern materials. The advantage of the urethane system over a 5200 bottom is repairability. Since the outer planking is bedded to the membrane with low adhesive compound, (Boat Life), the repair cost to any future damage is greatly reduced. This advantage is achieved without any compromise to strength or durability. We have been using this system for over a decade and our first bottoms are performing as they did when new. Follow Danny Salvador as he goes through the process.

We have perhaps the most complicated bottom job ever, with the restoration of Rainbow III's bottom framing and planking. Rainbow III is owned by boat collector extraordinaire, Doug Elmore. Follow Brian Richards as restores the bottom of this historical boat.