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dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103134
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hello can anyone tell me where I can find out what motor was sold originaly on a 59 dorsett catalina
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Re: dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103136
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59catalina,
WELCOME ABOARD. I have NO clue as to which engine. yours, satx |
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Re: dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103137
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Is that a trick question?i like to find out who is the first owner to my Dorsett or Glastron or my u-2 and my delmar but I think I rather have sleepless night thinking how I can restore it and make it look nice l.o.l.
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103139
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It could have been sold with any motor... meaning whatever Engine manufacturer the dealer had a contract with is what went on the boat. There was no definite make/model/HP that went on it.
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103141
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Mine had a 59 mercury 55ae when new. i think it was buyers choise at the time. Put a pair of 55 ae's on the back that would be cool!!!! madbohunk safe boating
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103142
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Who was the selling dealer? Is he still in business?
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103330
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NJTriton is right.
Boat manufacturers like Dorsett maybe didn't have contracts with the outboard manufacturers but the dealerships probably did. This gave the customer more choice actually when considering a boat purchase like which make/hp for their needs and budget. Two popular options found on the '59 Dorsett Catalina were: the "first generation" Johnson Super Seahorse V-4 75hp Short Shaft(which was the big dog then on an 80 hp rated Catalina), and the twin 1959 35's. 
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103331
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Here's a nice one with the Johnson Gemini setup.
Her name is "Escapade", and although not a perfect '59 resoration... she's really, really close. An absolutely beautiful '59 Catalina! 
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103332
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Here's a nice one with the Johnson Gemini setup.
Her name is "Escapade", and although not a perfect '59 resoration... she's really, really close. An absolutely beautiful '59 Catalina! 
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103333
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That is nice nice motor,
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103336
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When I restored my 62 Catalina I figured since the transom was wide enough she might as well have twins so she got a nice set of long shaft 1961 40HP Evinrudes . They loved fuel but the coooool made it worth it!
JAG 
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103337
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Really nice JAG,love those 'Rudes and the fenders on that snazzy matching trailer. Can I steal the fender idea? are they poly or steel? My trailer is in good shape but original, and will be getting redone as well.
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103340
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looks like super gator fenders, nice boat. frog
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103356
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Yes it's a Super Gator with the original glass fenders, the trailer was a real mutt but the restoration on her came out pretty good.
JAG |
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Re:dorsett catalina 9 years 9 months ago #103368
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But of course...
Glassic fenders! |
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