About
Craftsmanship for Classic Runabouts
Runabout Restorations serves Lake Winnipesaukee from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, with careful wooden boat restoration, honest communication, and a deep respect for classic runabout design.
Our Story
Built on Trust and Detail
Runabout Restorations is led by Charlie Wallace and focused on preserving the beauty, character, and performance of classic wooden runabout boats. Every project begins with understanding the boat, its history, and the owner’s goals.
From structural repairs to finish work, the approach is steady and hands-on. Owners around Lake Winnipesaukee come to Runabout Restorations for craftsmanship that values durability, authenticity, and clear expectations from start to finish.
How We Work
A thoughtful restoration process helps each boat receive the right level of care, from first inspection to final lake-ready presentation.
Step 1
Evaluate the Boat
Each project starts with a close review of structure, finish, hardware, and overall condition so the restoration plan fits the boat and the owner’s priorities.
Step 2
Restore with Care
Work is completed with attention to craftsmanship, materials, and the original character that makes a classic runabout worth preserving.
Step 3
Return with Confidence
The goal is a boat that looks right, performs well, and is ready to be enjoyed, shown, or offered for sale with confidence.
Why It Matters
Classic Boats Deserve Care
A classic wooden runabout carries more than polished wood and vintage lines. It carries family memories, dockside stories, and a connection to the waters of New Hampshire that deserves to be preserved.
Runabout Restorations approaches each boat with that perspective. The work is not rushed, and the goal is never to make a boat look generic. It is to restore beauty and function while honoring what made the boat special in the first place.
Good restoration respects the boat’s history while preparing it for many more seasons on the water.
Charlie Wallace
Whether the project is for continued family use or to prepare a restored boat for sale, the focus remains the same: craftsmanship, trust, and results owners can feel proud of.
★★★★★
“Charlie brings a careful eye and a real respect for classic boats. The process felt straightforward, and the finished result looked right for the boat instead of overdone.”
Lake Winnipesaukee Owner
Restoration Client
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire