1960s fiberglass boats
Always kept in a boathouse and very well maintained by the local marinas. This freshwater only 17' Cohasset (similar to the Montauk) has an added mahogany helm seat, new cushions, new helm cover and trailer cover, and a 2011 90hp Evinrude. Engine is properly pickled and will run. As of 1960, boating was the nation's top family . 1960S. Lots of information and videos available on line. They also made cuddy cabin boats. It can be harder to find and purchase just the right classic boat more difficult than finding a new modern model. Arena was a racer first and a pleasure-boat builder second. In the late 1950s Dorsett hired Raymond Loewy, the auto designer who later styled the Avanti and several Studebaker models, to design fiberglass boats. For sale 1960 Runabout Larson 14 ft fiberglass boat with 1959 35 HP Johnson Javelin engine and Shoreline Trailer. 24 knots at 2800 rpm's on plane cruising. The interior area is 8' x 4.5'Sold as is, No Trailer, No Title.Cash or VenmoWill consider reasonable trade offers for outdoor gear/toys, selling a 15 starcraft boat with a 40hp evinrude outboard motor. New upholstery per Chris Craft specs . This 16-foot, eight-inch LOA Catalina cuddy cabin with a six-foot, six-and-a-half-inch beam was and still is a capable small cruiser, boasting a modern, streamlined look at the pier or on the waterways. Side menu - quick search bar for popular catergories, Advanced search - click here to search more criteria, ID or word search - search by boat listing number, brand, or model, Sort - sort recent listings by time of listing, length, price, or age, Show this help screen later if you need it. original manual included. Key words: skagit saratogan. Added second battery with switch Welcome to FiberGlassics. Very smooth soft riding. Canopy. Fun boat to get on the water and play with. Sometimes, quality new replica boats that have been created with with actual old-school, vintage-style equipment, boat construction techniques and overall boat design aesthetics are referred to as vintage boats too but thats about the fuzziest term in use. Sea trials are available to serious buyers. The last two pictures are when I last had it polished up. Only three of these boats built, so you won't find another one. Attractive cream on blue color scheme. Accompanying these changes was a gradual increase in beam (to improve form stability) and waterline length (to improve speed and increase interior volume). Arenas love of the sport kept him in the boat business nonetheless. These experts typically know the history of the vessel, including any attempts at restoration and when and where the work was done and by whom. In fact, antique classics also have some genres that are more or less unique to the ages in which these boats were born. Water inlet hose, distributor, coil, wiring, electric fuel pump, carburetor, plugs and fuel sending unit all replaced in 2019. Its been on the water once since the restoration for a shake down run. I can't see any structural damage.Boat is 13' long. Installed phone socket charger and USB port. had it on the lake all last year with no issues. Equipped with new canvas top, a swim platform, and older model fish finder. 1965 was a difficult year for Cruisers due to the invention of fiberglass boat models. New trailer LED lights and electrical. Pictures of every step and documented. All original trim panels, vents and hardware. This boat was ordered by my father so only family owned since 1961. Pricing rare, old and restored boats isnt easy because there are few comps. Designed and built by Rumery's Boat Yard of Biddeford, Maine in 2004, this classic Day Cruiser features an attractive canoe-stern and functional layout. 1966 Brew I/O powered by a rebuilt 120 Hp OMC. [emailprotected] Thanks Save $10 when you spend $100 for any purchase on Checkout. Stereo system with 4 speakers. original manual included. Heads rebuilt by Hazel Automotive. 24 by the manufacturer Performer was only making these boats for a few years in limited numbers. Re:1960s fiberglass boat 8 years 7 months ago #99483 Re:1960s fiberglass boat 8 years 7 months ago #99517 1 Moderators: kensikora , classicfins , bruce gerard , billr , mrusson , cc1000 , MarkS , Waterwings , jbcurt00 Forum Home Member Projects 1960s fiberglass boat Time to create page: 0.411 seconds ( / Boats) The product line at Pearson Yachts, for example, was drawn by a whos who of great American yacht designers: Carl Alberg, Bill Tripp, Phillip Rhodes, and John Alden. 1960 16' Clippercraft Fiberglass Boat with 1966 50 Hp Mercury Kiekhaefer Outboard The hull and floor are very solid The motor is very clean and turns over with good good compression on all cylinders but has not been used since 2008 The boat has been stored inside most of its life, the windshield is very clear, New tires on the trailer $800 CALLS ONLY NO TEXTING fiberglassics, 1960 16' Clippercraft Fiberglass Boat with 1966 50 Hp Mercury Kiekhaefer Outboard The hull and floor are very solid The motor is very clean and turns over with good good compression on all cylinders but has not been used since 2008 The boat has been stored inside most of its life, the windshield is very clear, New tires on the trailer $800 CALLS ONLY NO TEXTING, Good boat but needs some TLC and I don't have the time anymore. LML 6.7.12 Boats Runabouts 3441 PSN . Woody Boat magazine is dedicated to both power and sailboats. Kirsten Neuschfer, a South African whose life as a sailor has practically defined the word adventure, today won the 2022-23 Golden Globe Race, becoming the first woman to win a solo round-the-world race. We are only using the boat sparingly so this Classic needs to find a new home. Hull 2 of 3 built. This company and its G-3 model had many locations including the main one in Santa Ana, CA, and one in Petersburg, VA. The engine is a 318cid Chrysler V8 that has been recently tuned up and is a strong runner. This is a Super Sport edition with a V-Drive. Comes with old 40 horsepower outboard that needs work. Here is a great opportunity for someone to get a terrific sailboat! Seats are new have been kept in attic. Low profile extremely rare classic fiberglass flat-bottom ski boat made in California marked No. This classic Riviera was restored in 2008. Clear title. Looking to buy a boat? We relocated to the coast in WA and have since acquired an ocean boat. This special Coronado is priced to sell at $15,000. The cabin has been completely renovated, all new upholstery inside and out, new gauges, new Bimini top, depth finder, stereo. Stored inside the current owner's garage since 2007 . Trailer included. I have the title, but its not registered. His 1953 Hydroplane design was built later, line-by-line, by Les Staudacher, which resulted in the boat that set the fastest straightaway Unlimited Piston Engine Hydroplane record speed of 200.419 miles per hour. Built for my daughter Bridget thus the name "Bridge Over Water". Once used by USCG and US Fish and Wildlife, Sea Ox Boats are known to heavy and well built! These fiberglass Century Resorters offer many of the same characteristics as their wooden counterparts, but offer less maintenance and are an easy boat to own. If you just want to attend classic boat events and show off your baby, then buy fully restored because its expensive and time-consuming to bring a boat back to its former glory. Today we look at some of the fiberglass boats designed and built in the era between 1950-1960 that were style leaders in small pleasure boats. You may have entered incorrect information or the server is temporarily down. Unrestored Skagit 31 Saratogan. Classic boats can be either wood or fiberglass. Whether you're looking for an open wooden dinghy, a streamlined rowing boat, a daysailer, a runabout, an inboard, an outboard, a utility boat or a distance cruiser, chances . It has ample room in the main salon and dinette area for a large family with their guest and is able to sleep five owners and guests. This is one of only 276 Chris-Craft XK-19's that were ever made. The CCA rule did not count mizzenstaysail area, and the mizzen itself was not much of a consideration, which explains the popularity of the yawl rig at this time. It has been out of use but kept indoors since 1996. I purchased this boat from a friend and have never put it in the water, but I have started the motor and it . I have a new piece of Acrylic for it. It has been in doors all its life, needs nothing but wax! Chrysler offered dozens of different engines, from tiny trolling motors to big displacement racers; "Miss Chrysler Crew", powered by dual 1,000-horsepower Keith Black-built . This was a low-production boat builder that primarily catered to Lake Tahoe water demands. (Never finished hooking up the speedometer gauge) I am tired for waste time. Current owner for over 30 years, used occasionally for pleasure during the short boating season on the waters of Green Bay, Wisconsin. New custom dash She has Chris-Craft styling, too, as Skip owns one of those. Although the exact definitions can be murky, there are some basic rules of thumb. All new hoses. By the late 60s the big West Coast builders had also ventured into new territory. of Passengers 6, Hull Fiberglass, Power I/O. Last time it was in the water (2014) it was sound and without leaks. Wacanda boats were all built with fiberglass ribs, stringers and floors. Some even sported Corvette car windshields. The ball gears will need to be replaced sooner rather than later. Air conditioner with reverse heat. Generous overhangs, especially at the bow, were then thought to be the key to seaworthiness because they provided reserve buoyancy that prevented the boat from burying itself in waves. Chris-Craft began adding fins to its designs in the mid-1950s, and by 1960 the Continental and Capri models both had prominent fins. Comes with bimini top and a solid trailer. Designer/builders like Cuthbertson & Cassian jumped on the IOR bandwagon with a fleet of new designs, but at first even their boats, like the 35-foot, 8-inch Invader, had full keels and attached rudders. It is a all original from the canvas top to special order 60 Hp Flying Scott McCullocgh motor and controls, direct rod not cable. The boat also has a new port-a-potti and a new bimini top. With some blemishes this Whaler is a great user boat that will last forever! Boat clubs and shows are great places to spot classic wooden boats. Classic 1950's styling with three tone colors, wraparound glass and lots of chrome. This is a rare 1970 model that features the v-drive inboard configuration. Both Arena Craft and Dan Arena Company boats have Barracuda-named boat models, and they came in 18, 20, 21, 23, and 24-foot sizes. Has225 HP Inboard with only 724 hours . Ongoing costs pose a problem too. In any field, innovators learn quickly that the most difficult obstacles to overcome are those cemented in traditionconventional wisdom and accepted ideas. His son is still messing with boats. Newer custom trailer and brand new Bimini top . Yes! Theyll be able to guide you toward authentic prospects rather than just old boats. New fuse panel The brothers resisted building fiberglass with thoughts that wooden boats would altogether make a better product and outlast any fiberglass model. While the CCA rule was dominant in the U.S., the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) rule was prevalent in Europe. 1967 Sportser Seabreeze day cruiser with small cuddy cabin. Current owner purchased the boat in 2017 and installed new I/O bellows.