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Yea Yea!! I know, buy another boat, sell it, complain I cannot fish.
I got this one for a steal (I won't tell how much). I am considering rebuild to original as a classic, modify to fishing, or selling off the motor.
Specs: As far as I can tell, it is a 1969 Glastron runabout with a 55 horse Johnson. The hull is great but the transom has some cracks. The seats are stock and in awesome shape. The floor could use new plywood but it is still sound. The windshield is broken but could be replace easily. Engine wise.... well that is what sold me. It is a 55 horse Johnson with all the controls. It is electric start but I gave her a manual pull and she wanted to fire. Two stroke motors are pretty hardy and can handle sitting. I know that the feul pump and carb were redone last time it was run. She sat for some time but remained very clean and dry.
I want to restore her to a classic but I need a fishing boat??????
I am once again stuck with a very nice boat but not what I need to go fishing with considering the body of waters that I frequent.
What say you?
I want a 16 or 18 foot deep "V" aluminum with at least a 40 horse.
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You are killing me Pat! I'm not much of an older boat officianado, but It looks like it could be turned into a nice fishin' outfit.
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You said classic and I was thinkin "56" Lyman "Clinker Built. Turn it into a fishing boat, or an artifical reef.
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Hey Bee,
You are always there for me bro! Got to way my options my friend and see if I want to invest labor into her.
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I think it is more than a "reef". The hull is sound and the motor has compression.
I got her in trade for electrical work, no cost to me but my labor.
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You can definitely pick up some chicks in that boat.
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[font "Arial Black"][red][size 3] Pat, man what are doing to me here? I say if the transom can be repaired or beefed up It looks like a pretty good fishing platform to me. [/size][/red][/font]
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Why not restore her to a classic fishing boat??? Problem solved[  ]..
If you do decide to restore it, I'd be there to help. I figure by that time, I'll owe ya plenty anyway.[cool]
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Go for it Pat, it could be a great fishing boat. How long did you say it was? It looks like 15 or 16 footer? Mine is only a 16.5 foot boat with a 65 horse motor and it can take on the big waves with no problem. I found a place in SLC that can make a windshield for around $250.00 as long as you have your old shield for a copy. Are the cracks in the transom in the fiberglass or the wood? It looks like a nice boat to me, too bad it's not aluminum but fiberglass will be quieter on the water, just a little heaver to pull.
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Pat, I can see us catching big ones and drinking cold ones on that sweet ride! I think that will make a great fishing boat. lots of potentual! a scotty on each side and a troll plate and you will be standing in high cotton!
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]How many of these boat projects have you actually come out ahead? If you’re planning on a restoration job to increase the value of this boat then you’ll lose. No one really wants an old fiberglass boat except if they are dirt-cheap. There is little or no market for them. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]If you can put little or no money into the hull or motor and have it functional, safe, and reliable for your own use, then go for it. Just realize every penny you put into it will never be re-cooped. No matter what you do to that boat, it will never be worth much more than it is now. I’m not talking about accessories than can be pulled off. I’m talking the basic boat, motor, and trailer.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]If it were I, I’d do just enough to get it sellable, get the cash, and save for something that has more potential, a lot newer and has better resale value. You have another boat you can use until you get the money saved to get a better fishing boat that has more potential and tons better resale value when you get ready to upgrade again. JMHO…[/size][/black][/font]
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YOUR KILLING ME PAT!!!!
HEY IVE GOT AN EXTRA CB ANTENNA FOR YA!!!![ ][ ][ ][  ]
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it looks okay to me, if thats what you want. it sounds to me that it isnt exacly what you want. dont spend too much on it. (because if it isnt what you want- you'll never be happy with it.) i restored a boat that wasnt exacly what i wanted and now i am into it much more that its worth. its a good boat, but im still not too happy with it. in short- get what you want, and put your time and money into that! (i wish i had) good luck on whatever you decide, bkidder
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Thanks for all the great input.
I paid nothing for this boat... so here is my plan after reading your replies and figuring out my money situation.
1. ensure that the outboard is repairable (if needed) within a reasonable amount of money
2. If that holds true, then attack the transom cracks (pretty easy fix) fairly low cost
3. make her somewhat comfortable to fish out of with a few bells and whistles that can be transfered over to the boat I want.
This is not my final fishing boat, just another stepping stone towards my goal. But I need something to get me off the shore that trailers a little easier than a 21 foot bayliner. This is number three restore since I moved here and I lost money on the first and made some on the second. I don't intend to make anything on this one, just something to fish out of till I save enough $$ to buy what I want.
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I think your new plan is sound as far as merely using it for a fishing ride however, I'd swap #2 with #1.
Its just this mans opinion but I'd make sure the tansom can be repaired before losting money at the engine..
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[font "Arial Black"][red][size 3] By the way Pat, That first rebuild project! It still runs perfectly. Just thought that you would want to know.[/size][/red][/font]
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Now your talkin smart.
Try to start the motor your self first, a garbage can of water for the lower unit. If it runs then tune it up a bit, new plugs, some carb cleaner, lower unit grease, do a full yearly maintainance on it yourself.
If the transom is structurally sound then your off and fishing, if it's not take those seats out and artificial reef the rest.
If all is ok A nice bath, a bottle of starbright, some clear silicone for the windshield, a sun umbrella pinned between the seats and two rod holders is all I'd do.
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Correction on year. The boat is a 1966 and the motor is a 1969. I did some research and this year and model are actually collector sought after. I may just try to sell now "as is".
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