TOPIC: Looking for my next project

I'm almost done with my alumacraft queen merrie/mercury mark 78 project. Now I'm looking for my next project boat which will be glass. I'd like something light weight, a cuddy cabin boat. 2000 lbs or less total package. Drive type doesn't matter. Other option is a complete whaler resto. I might not start the project right away as I also have a 1981 jeep cj8 project in the works. However my tow rating might go up when that's done. Anyone have any suggestions?

I think for the cost and the looks a Glasspar Delmar is the way to go. They are relatively common and sounds like it will serve your purpose.

Plus they look cool and classic as hell.
Tyson

Not a huge fan of how it tapers from the top to the transom like that. Did anyone ever make a 14-16' cuddy?

The Delmar is about the smallest day cruiser that I can think of, but there might be others that I don't know about. Glasspar did redesign the Delmar in later years you might like that one. I do have a Bell Boy express that is a 16 footer but they are hard to come by. If you want to go to a 17 footer there are loads of options and most of them are quit light weight actually if that is one of your concerns. (less than 1000 lbs)


Here is a brochure for a 1962 Delmar classicglasspars.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102:1962-delmar&catid=83&Itemid=290

Weight is my main concern. I'm towing with a 4 banger ranger. My current boat is around 1500 total weight with battery, motor, fuel and trailer. I'd like to stay around or less than that weight. That boat is an 18' alumacraft queen merrie with a merc mark 78a that's going for its first test run tomorrow. I'm in the mood for a cuddy unless I can find a hard top for my queen.

There is a Dorset in the classifieds that I'd be all over if it wasn't 2500+ miles away

Well, if you want a 62 aristocraft funliner, trailer, hard top, soft top (not original made by previous owner) and a bunch of other stuff, give me a shout. All is in rough condition, but I believe it is all there. It is at my friends house so I'd have to see what condition it is in, but I have LOTS of extra parts as I had 2 and had to junk one. Not a cuddy, but light!

Were there any lighter cuddy boats with v8 power plants? Or was that reserved for big tandem axle trailered boats? Anything with a ford 300?

Glasspar Seafair Sedan, pre-67. Classic design, plenty around, easy to work on. Specs are 17.5', 950 lbs + engine and/or drive. With a 300 lb O/B and appropriate trailer, total 1700lbs?

There is a free seafair near me but it has no trailer and the whole transom is cut out. But I guess having that gone already is a plus. I think it's a 59

I can think of a few aluminum light weight cuddy cabin models - the Lone Star El Dorado, Duratech Commanche, and Feather Craft Islander Express. The Feather Craft has an aluminum hull with a fiberglass cabin