All tagged SOB
This story is not a typical restoration article, this is a survivor story of a true classic, a 1976 21 Challenger. As most readers know, this the original George Linder 21 SOB that was later copied and duplicated numerous times by many manufacturers.
In many ways, Battlewagon Boats is an example of how the boat industry is still an entrepreneurial venture where the little guys can still compete and build amazing boats.
One thing we have discovered at Wave to Wave, is that there is a huge amount of interest in all things outboard. From re-powers, outboard conversions, new boats, and everything in between, outboards are all the rage. Considering some feedback we get, it is apparent that there is a lack of organized amateur race events for amateurs.
In the fall of 2010, Eric Batson was presented with a unique opportunity to own a 1984 21 Shadow. Eric was an engineer in training at the time and was working at Raybo Marine where he worked on some incredible boat restorations. Raybo Marine is a renowned fiberglass and composite repair shop in Lindenhurst NY.
