TOPIC: 63 Glastron... new owner

63 Glastron... new owner 13 years 10 months ago #35387

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Hello All,

I joined shortly after my purchase last week but haven't said hello until now. I'm David BTW and just wanted to say hi and introduce myself to the forum. So far I've answered most if not all questions by simply searching the site. Currently I'm semi retired and have way too much time on my hands so I thought, what a great project. It (she) was found in Austin TX via GL. Total cost was just $200.00 so I thought what the hell. I also thought it would be a great father/son project. I'm mechanically inclined with stuff and look forward to TRYING to restore the boat to it's original beauty. Kinda fell in love with the classic lines of the model. I think it just screams early 60's "Americana". Here are some stats and a few pics if interested.

14' 1963 Glastron Ski-Flite.
1964

Johnson/Evenrude Sea Horse 40hp

The boat itself and all hardware was intact minus the interior. The PO('s) had placed a 3/4" piece of plywood on the rotted floor. For the most part the boat is all original to my best knowledge. A semi tear-down is underway and nothing shocking was found. Stringers/transom are kinda solid but will be replaced just because.. Here are a few pictures of how it all started. I look forward to asking stupid/naive questions that have already been answered time and time again...

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David

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Re:63 Glastron... new owner 13 years 10 months ago #35388

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Welcome aboard David, and nice find! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:63 Glastron... new owner 13 years 10 months ago #35390

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Welcome David. You did good, Glastrons are cool old boats. Father and son restore, even better. Don't hesitate with pictures and questions, we love both. Neil Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:63 Glastron... new owner 13 years 10 months ago #35401

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4890 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	David, Welcome aboard and great find, can't beat the price either! Father/son projects are the best! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:63 Glastron... new owner 13 years 10 months ago #35488

frog Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	david, hi and welcome. i have a 1966 ski flite, 50 hp merc. was trying to sell it until my grandson started to like it to much. and now my wife says it is his boat. they are nice boats, hope you enjoy yours. frog Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:63 Glastron... new owner 13 years 10 months ago #35489

waternewbie Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 7 Thank you received: 0	Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Questions to follow.. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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