Guess what this is...

Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120912

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Hi!

I'm a new member here on this forum and I just picked up a "new" 16' fiberglass boat. I'm not sure what it is and I can't find any mfg data on the boat. It has a 1959 35 hp Johnson on it as well as a sticker with the phrase "Spirit of 76". The boat has been repainted and had originally a blue color on top. I believe the boat is older than 1976. It had a license sticker on it as well, claiming that it was a 1976 Crestliner. I have no paperwork with the boat.

Maybe someone recognizes the type and mfg? It would be appreciated a lot. I'm trying to get it back into former glory and could use some more info on it.

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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120913

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It looks like I get five guesses. I don't think it's a 1976 16' Crestliner, which looks nothing like your boat. (see 1st photo) Rounded windshields like yours almost always indicate the 1960's. A photo of the dashboard would help. My first guess is a late 1960s Sears. (2nd photo)

Here's what the Sears dash looks like...anything like yours?

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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120915

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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120917

verschuren Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 6 Thank you received: 0	Here are some other pictures. It looks like it slightly different in the dashboard and the deck in front of the window. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120918

Nautilus Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	OK, it's not a Sears. Just the shape of the floor decides that. I'll cogitate on it further. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120919

verschuren Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 6 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for your help. I had to rip the floor out. It was pretty rotten... But it shows the structure well! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120925

satx78247 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2688 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 3	verschuren, WELCOME ABOARD. I wouldn't be shocked to find out that it was built for Sears & Roebuck or Montgomery Ward by Arkansas Traveler, as that firm built lots of similar boats. yours, satx Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120927

16Again Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 176 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Looks like a Sears built by Glasspar. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120928

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Welcome aboard, glad to have you here, nice find. I'm not sure what it is but I'm leaning toward Arkansas traveler also. Definitely Attwood hardware on there. Same steering wheel I have as well as the step pads, on my '60 Wagemaker Clipper. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120933

curse Offline Contributing Member Posts: 445 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 2	Looks like the spirit of 76 stickers from a 76 dodge pickup Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120935

verschuren Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 6 Thank you received: 0	I think you are right. I found some trucks with them. www.mopartruckparts.com/gallery/g266.html Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 6 months ago #120953

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verschuren wrote:

I think you are right. I find some trucks with them.

www.mopartruckparts.com/gallery/g266.html

Hey, my truck is on that site in the Gallery. "Marty enjoys Grandpa's 1968 D100 Custom" is the heading in case anyone wants to check it out.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Classics!!! Nice looking boat.

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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 5 months ago #121311

thisoldboat Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	I live in Minnesota. All we have to do here is take the state registration numbers into the DMV and they look up the numbers and tell you the year model and make of the boat. They will also tell you if it has a title or just a registration tag. Maybe your state has this available also. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 5 months ago #121312

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thisoldboat wrote:

I live in Minnesota. All we have to do here is take the state registration numbers into the DMV and they look up the numbers and tell you the year model and make of the boat. They will also tell you if it has a title or just a registration tag. Maybe your state has this available also.

This is a good tip, but very often the information that is in the state files not correct. I have boat after boat after boat that has not been registered or titled correctly. So do not rely on this avenue to be accurate.

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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 5 months ago #121315

badger bob Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 99 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 2	yes its all attwood hard wear. the motor is a 1959 Johnson 35hp outboard. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 5 months ago #121317

thisoldboat Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Now you have me worried that the state do not identify my boat correctly. Here are some pics they said it was a 1962 Silver Line 350. Does that sound right? Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 5 months ago #121318

verschuren Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 6 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for the help. It seems to be a big puzzle. The only thing I'm sure of is the Johnson outboard and the dodge sticker. I don't know if the Spartan trailer could be of any help in determining the year? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Guess what this is... 8 years 5 months ago #121320

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I guess you could try going through the library here one manufacturer at a time to find what make of boat you have. It would take some time but there is a lot of useful information in the library.

On a side note, I have a registration paper for my boat that is from 1981/1982 and the state had the boat listed as built in 1963 when in fact it is a 1962 model.

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