1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch

1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76868

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Well my resto is complete, for this year at least. She got the royal treatment... new (old) parts and technology. Really all I did was install a new stern light, stereo, led lights in the gunwales, and a dual gas tank setup. She's now in the water and running like a top. Here are some pics. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76877

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	Love that windshield. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76879

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Clean ole Funliner, great lines on that boat. I really like the gunwale lights too! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76882

1963winner Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 63 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Awesome!!!! love that boat.... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76890

Jim L Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Got it looking great there, NJTriton! Looks nice on the water too.. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76891

skipthescrounger Offline Contributing Member Posts: 903 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 0	looks great on the water. Nice to see a boat in the water finnaly this year. Skip. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76903

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Thanks everyone, she rides really smoothly even with a little chop on the water. After the seasons over she's getting torn down and painted some 60s green/blue color a over the rub rail. I'm also still scouring the interwebs for a hardtop, but no luck yet. Cheers! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76907

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NJTriton wrote:

Thanks everyone, she rides really smoothly even with a little chop on the water. After the seasons over she's getting torn down and painted some 60s green/blue color a over the rub rail. I'm also still scouring the interwebs for a hardtop, but no luck yet. Cheers!

There was a guy in Greensboro, NC that had one or two of those tops I'm thinking he would sell. If your interested, I'll see if I can dig up his number for you. jim

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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76909

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	That would be awesome Jim. I'm driving down to my house in Fl from Nj in June so I could def. make a detour. Thanks a ton Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76915

Jim L Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Here you go. www.yellowpages.com/mc-leansville-nc/mip/a-1-mobile-boat-repair-8742506 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76922

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Thanks ill give them a call tomorrow Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76925

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	She looks awesome, great job. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76927

satx78247 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2688 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 3	NIFTY rig. CONGRADS. yours, sw Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #76984

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Looks so nice! I spent 3 hours at the NY DMV last week trying to gegister mine, and was missing one bill of sale from the 1980's even with a signed registration I couldnt get it registered... going to try to Register it again tonight... If I cant get it registered I have a hard top That will need a home.... I am hoping I dont need to go that rout.

Great looking boat!

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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 5 months ago #77023

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Stash, I hope that's not the case, but if it is.... I'm holding you to that promise. Thanks. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 3 weeks ago #83631

charos10 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 42 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Finally I saw other boat same as mine boat/year. Your windshield look so clear and clean than mine! Its original or you replace it? Here my Boat: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 3 weeks ago #83644

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Its the original... I used Meguiars plastic polish and a small drill buffing wheel. It took a few coats but it came out really nice looking. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 3 weeks ago #83645

charos10 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 42 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for tips. Cuz most people do wet/dry sanding then buffing. but your doing different. Im think doing that way and sound like alot easier than wet/dry sanding then buffing. Im curious what HP on your boat? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 3 weeks ago #83647

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Its a Merc 650 65hp and it pushed the boat well enough for me. The reverse gear actually just stopped working last month. Its gonna cost more to fix it than to replace it so it looks like I'm in the market for a new motor. Just as well cause I'm tired of using pre-mix. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Aristocraft Funliner launch 11 years 3 weeks ago #83672

charos10 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 42 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Oh thats sucks. Hope you will find one motor. My motor need rebuilt lower unit. Im going do that with my friend help me to rebuilt the lower unit. You should go up to 85hp. Its push pretty fast! my top speed is 42 mph. I use my boat to pull water ski, wakeboarding, tubing and knee board. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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