Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it?

Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125594

mk_lane@yahoo.com Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 1 Thank you received: 0	Guy at the wreckingyard said make an offer. Cool looking boat but should i walk away or take it on? Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125600

Subaru Scott Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 120 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Save it, SAVE IT!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125608

cosmic12 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 484 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 1	If ya have the room SAVE IT! After my 2 main projects are done a small cruiser is next on my list, wish it were closer and or I had the $$$$. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125609

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PLEASE SAVE IT!!!!

Myself and two other Glasspar owners started the Florida Glasspar Club 12 years ago with three members and we now have 169 members who own one or more Glasspars across the US!! All you have to do to join our Florida Glasspar Club is own a Glasspar!! I have a 1960 G-3 and a 1960 Tacoma, both original!! Have sold or traded 5 other Glasspars over the years.
We had 31 Glasspars in the water at a Rally in 2009 here in Florida.

Jim Savage
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Where is this boat??

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Re: Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125621

Firstglassproject Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 581 Thank you received: 3	There's not much left of that trailer but if you can, I'd save it. They just don't style things the way they used to. It's got nice lines. JMHO. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125622

JerryF Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 54 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 1	Oh yeah, it is worth the effort to save it. I own two vintage Glasspars, great boats and lots of followers. The Mariner is a version you don't find often, go for it! Jerry Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125626

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It looks like the one at the wrecking Yard - Scrap Yard on the Dayton-Airport Road, just outside of Shelton, WA 98584.
If it is the same one, it used to sit along Hwy 101, about (2+) miles north of Hwy 102, 98584.
When it vanished I thought for sure someone had purchased it, but a month or so ago, there it was at SAP - scrap yard.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125643

Terrydi Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 781 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 72	The Mariner is a beautiful boat This Glasspar model made history too. In 1959 a transcontinental crossing of the US was made on a Mariner. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125648

Nautilus Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Grab it! If you decide not to take on the project, list it in the Glassifieds. You won't have any trouble selling...maybe at a profit. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125657

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Heck yeah save it. Those pocket cruisers are awesome! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125672

the savage ii Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 398 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 0	Yes, save it!!! Terry D, nice pics of Vernons Mariner and you even got me in one of the pics!!! Jim Savage Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125695

whatsleft Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 282 Karma: 17 Thank you received: 1	SAAAAAVE IT!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125696

jimmyjack Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 91 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 1	Ide say if the hull is solid, then take it home! Very pretty boat, could be lots of fun, or a real head ache,, but worth the risk! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125697

63LStriton Offline Contributing Member Posts: 500 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 2	Save it!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125721

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How much would it cost to perform a decent restoration on something like this ? I ask because there is a similar boat sitting on highway 24 just south of me that has been abandoned along with a tri-hull beside a chicken coop. I'm going to go ask the farmer if he'd part with one or both for a decent price as they have both been left to the elements for many years and are both probably complete disasters. Seeing that finished Mariner got me thinking. It's beautiful. I'll get some pictures of them up this weekend. I can't do the work on them yet but I have the space to store them until I can. Thanks. Mark.

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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125728

63LStriton Offline Contributing Member Posts: 500 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 2	Teasing me about "lurking" projects will you!!!! You are catching up on the number of boats pretty quick!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125735

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LOL. You are WAY ahead (but who's counting?

). I've only got one that's seaworthy and I'm fixing the trailer. I really want to get it wet this year and it purrs like a kitten. Neither of those boats is anything to brag about but I've discovered that I want to start saving these old beasts when and where I can. Somebody has to. If nothing else I might find some parts someone needs. Have a great day ! Mark.

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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125736

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Sounds good Mark. Only 2 of the 3 are good to go right now as the GT-150 is a full blown winter deck off project. I can use the Triton right now with the 55 Johnson, but it needs a new transom before the '63 850 goes on it. So in effect, I only have 1.5 boats that are seaworthy, and all are in various states of restoration. My "worst" project the GT-150 is somewhat comparable to what you have in front of you with the G3, but I think you got the bigger clean-up project.

BTW - I am a Mark too.

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Remember - There's always room for one more project!! (not really, my garage is full!!)

1963 Lone Star Triton w/ 1979 55 hp Johnson (soon 1963 Merc 850!!!)
1968 Lone Star Mustang w/1974 70 hp Evinrude
1974 Marlin with 1971 Merc 1350
1980 Glastron GT-150 w/1977 115 hp Johnson ( soon 1977 Merc...

Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125737

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Like I said Mark, you're winning, but just by a half a boat.

The G-3 is a nightmare for a beginner but there are answers here that will get me through it. I think all the G-3 owners are happy to see another one come back from the dead. The pocket cruiser I'm talking about has a weird emblem on the side (I haven't been close up yet) that looks like a boomerang on it's side with the point facing the bow. It's 2 dimensional and I'm thinking it's IN the gelcoat. Does that ring any bells with anyone ? I think it's an 18 footer but I'll know more after the weekend. The tri-hull I haven't got a clue about yet but it's an inboard too. I haven't got one of them yet

I'm afraid my reach may exceed my grasp. lol.

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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125738

damartinca Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 225 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 5	That pocket cruiser is a Dorsett then based upon your emblem description. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125739

63LStriton Offline Contributing Member Posts: 500 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 2	BTW - if you bought the $100 Glastron that I posted in Sightings you would be caught up!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125740

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Wouldn't that be something ! You may be right but the point is going the other way and the wings are further apart. This emblem I think is painted in. It's about 18" X 18" (guessing from the road) and the middle is empty. There's no name anywhere I could see but I'll get pictures up this weekend. Thanks ! Mark.

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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125741

Firstglassproject Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 581 Thank you received: 3	That post has been deleted by the way. The shipping from Wisconsin would kill me if the Wife didn't. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125742

63LStriton Offline Contributing Member Posts: 500 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 2	It was only half a boat! Thats why it would be perfect for you Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125744

Firstglassproject Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 581 Thank you received: 3	But then we would only be tied ! If I get the other two from down the road and a kayak I'll be winning Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125748

63LStriton Offline Contributing Member Posts: 500 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 2	You never know what I have lurking in the weeds...... Pretty much guaranteed that I will have another boat in the next few weeks. Might already be listed in my signature..... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 month ago #125750

Firstglassproject Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 581 Thank you received: 3	Okay Okay you win ! Whew, that saves me from looking for a kayak. I think that Marlin has a lot of promise by the way. Love those lines! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Glasspar Club mariner, save it or leave it? 8 years 1 week ago #127585

rodneywt1180b Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 74 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 2	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. wrote: Guy at the wreckingyard said make an offer. Cool looking boat but should i walk away or take it on? Did you get the boat? Rodney Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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