Raskin Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 guess it's a hobby..I restored last year,it's her 46th birthday : ) got up in the 80s here yesterday in Florida..brought my one hitter along took a nap in the sun..wonderful day..wifey stayed home,she got a girlfriend visiting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanaraud Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Does it drive also, not that napping in a sun is a bad idea;) Floating on big lake\river? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskin Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) : D yeah..it's a fairly large lake near my home.when I go out I cruise around..come back in chat with others or watch other boats launch,have lunch,read the newspaper or nap in this case XD then go back out and buzz around...I just like being on the water.the birds,the color and sparkle of the water the fresh air.. I use to fish..now just like to hang out and cruise or go fast..you can go any direction you want..there are also a couple of restaurants I can pull up to if I want to eat or ..ehh have a beer Edited March 7, 2015 by Raskin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanaraud Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 White beach with a bar and boat to launch, a little jelly:P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskin Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 fiberglass boats of the 60s..love those fins..lol I like tri-hull design ones because you can go up front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskin Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 tips if you want to buy an old boat to restore...visual check the bottom of hull for blistering and damage.tap with a hammer around these spots on transom.it should make a sharp rap sound.if sounds dull thud,the transom is water logged.pull on bottom of motor to check transom for flex.check pic of failed transom 0.0 if fails tests i would look for another boat unless you own it already.it can be extensive job.check bolts on inside holding motor for rust.floors are easy repair.in my case cut out floor starting at walk thru,the front is fiberglass,replace wood stringers(the supports),cover with resin and fiberglass cloth.i used pressure treated boards and plywood.they do sell marine grade wood if you want at a higher cost.i painted floor with house roof shingle paint.it is durable and waterproof,auto body filler to repair rub rail.. my budget resto cost about $600 dollars including paint and motor parts..fuel lines,rebuilt carb and fuel pump and new gas tank..it can be fun and rewarding 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadMo Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!! I just finished putting a new transom in a 1968 thunderbird boat that looks real similar to your yellow boat Also installed a half swim platform I salvaged from a newer 19 ft sea ray in the bone yard and put it on the 68 It almost looks factory Good luck ! keep em floatin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskin Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yeah.Thunderbirds are cool.mine is a wellcraft..I haven't seen any small 16 ft wellcraft boats like mine..my transom is good...I commend you on taking on the task of fixing yours..I wish I had another boat to work on :-) I miss it. if I had a shop I would hunt down another.maybe a v-hull with a full windshield.lt's a lot of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
++Sl@yer Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) I got this 69 Glastron from a buddies uncle for $1500 just last summer and when I took it to a lake last august I got rear ended by this girl. She didn't do any damage to the transom or the leg of the 67 Merc. I already got it ready for this year. The picture of the launch was the maiden voyage last year. Looking forward to this year, fishing and tubing are going to be the weekend activities. Edited: It is a glastron Edited March 29, 2015 by Sl@yer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskin Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Awsum...cool merc outboard. I paid $1600 for mine in 1995.it had a 850 merc thunderbolt on it then. Cool nostalgic looking chrome badge: ) .it blew 4 years later and I replaced it w a 50 horse..it's so light it runs 30 mph only 4 mph less than the heavy ass merc..hole shots little slower with this 50 HP.fast enough for me.those old outboards weighed a ton.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskin Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKqfSKN1Xz4 : D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakrzeW Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Its very nice if you with GF themselves be in a lake/river. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eazy Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I got an 76 princecraft with an 84 honda engin lol! It run like it was brand new hehe!! Fishing start this saturday for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskin Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 I googled your boat to see...you no pics dood : D ...nice .. looking like modified v hulls that you can go up front.some walkthru designed some have platform chair..... I got to many memories in my boat to part with it..: } Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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