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New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15171

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Got this boat a while ago, but have not posted it. Not so much a glassic as it was built in the late 1970's/1980's by Mertine Marine in Oshkosh, WI. Hoping to get it water ready for next season. Needs a new transom, but is in pretty good shape. Talked to Merten Marine and they thought they built 15 or 16 back then.

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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15174

youngglass Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Thank you received: 0	Looks like if you get it going fast enough, it would fly. Cool Boat! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15176

JerrfyLube Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 276 Karma: 6 Thank you received: 0	Now THATS cool!! Looks like its doing 90 standing still! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15177

vspeedster Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 66 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	The hull actually is quite fast. The guy I bought it from has one in working order and has gps clocked it at 47mph with a 30hp Mariner. I drove his, and it's a real handful over 40, but really a blast. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15182

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Hey, it's got fins, they're just horizontal! I guess they'd be wings then right? Definitely a uniquely designed cool boat. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15186

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Very coooool boat. You won't see many like that around! Nice find. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15216

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vspeedster wrote:

The hull actually is quite fast. The guy I bought it from has one in working order and has gps clocked it at 47mph with a 30hp Mariner. I drove his, and it's a real handful over 40, but really a blast.

Wow...must not be a very big or heavy boat...whats the length??

Any more pics of it??

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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15229

JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	It already looks like it's flying! What a great find, good for you. Please keep us updated with lots of photos as you bring that baby back to fire-breathing life. Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15250

vspeedster Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 66 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for the compliments guys. I'll post more photos after work. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15259

Matt Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 586 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	what the max Hp rating? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15268

vspeedster Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 66 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Don't really have a max. They were typically raced in 25 or 35 hp classes. I talked to the builder, and he has run modified 50 hp Mercurys for much more speed than the 47 mph I mentioned. I think it will be fast and fun whichever motor it gets. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15281

vspeedster Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 66 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Here's some more photos. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15283

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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15284

vspeedster Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 66 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	another Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15286

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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15396

Oldskier Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 145 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	One of the coolest hull designs I've ever seen. Looks like something that should have been built in the 'Jet Age' back in the 50's. It's beggin for an OMC 3 cylinder. Kinda looks like someone turned the deck of a Hydrostream inside out. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New acquisition 14 years 4 months ago #15397

MadProps Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 703 Karma: 27 Thank you received: 0	looks like a space shuttle, what a find Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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