TOPIC: Looking for something to restore in Ohio

I am looking for a boat to restore I want something that needs restored that otherwise would rot down to nothing I had a larson sea lion would like something like that if you have something you are willing to part with cheaply let me know really wanting to restore an old boat but cant find one.

i have a 1962 or 63,lol glaspar lido in the glassifieds,if you like alot of restoration with wood.i started to remove the transom,but then got caught up in another boat,
the fiberglass seems good, my wife wants my boats gone,lol,happy wife happy life,john
ps im asking 400.00 or best offer,and im in indiana,pennsylvania,about 60 miles from pittsburgh.

I'm from Nebraska ,I know where there is a 50's something Redfish setting , needs new stringers and floor other wise perty good shape ( according to the owner) with trailer if interested i can give you a phone number hes asking $500 i'm sure he'll take less been forsale for awhile mite go look sat.or sun.

we have a 59 glastron fireflite for $200 in kansas

KeithG,

Check out the 1964 MFG 16ft on a trailer for 200.oo on the akron-canton section of craigslist. = NEEDS restoration but it has FINS.

best wishes, satx

how about a 64 Lyman 26 ft hard top. the price is right you haul it away. near akron

Thanks for all the help I think I may have found one it is pretty sad but I guess that was the point lol

Thanks for all the help found this one think it will be coming to live with me it is a very sad boat but I can bring it back I think

KeithG,

Which Mercruiser engine does the boat have? Also, what kind of boat?
(I can't read the nameplate.)

yours, satx

The scallop swoosh should give it away as a glastron. If you guess it reads Glastron, it is just legible on the rear corner..........

THANKS.
(Though Glastron isn't the only company that uses a similar design.)

yours, satx

cool boat and take very good care of that jetson stern light they very sought after,good luck with it,and have fun,john

I'd love to have that old Cutter John but it deserves better than I can give it. I just sold my MFG. WELCOME ABOARD.

Went out and truly looked her over she has seen allot of better days that is for sure been out of water since 2000 floor is bad of course all the hardware and chrome seen very nice the gel coat has allot of crazing or cracking nothing deep just very dry. Not sure what motor it has it is a straight 6 with twin 1 bbl carbs it is a mercruiser. I was curious how difficult it will be doing a gel coat I paint cars for work so is it much different than that?

KeithG wrote:

..... I was curious how difficult it will be doing a gel coat I paint cars for work so is it much different than that?

Have you ever worked on a Corvette? (Fiberglass body) Seriously, much of the prep work would be similar and you know prep work is a major factor in how the refinish turns out. Working with resin and cloth comes to you after you dabble with it a little, the gang here is always ready to help with great advice and tips. There are also numerous threads here explaining the process on different projects we've tackled, let us know when you're ready and we'll point you in the right direction.

Many of us dove into this hobby as complete novices, and were guided through the process with decent results. You can do it too, nothing ventured nothing gained!

keith,like mark said there very good pros that will help in every way possible.
robert,were you talking to me?the cutter is shipsters now,its the lido im getting rid of,down to 200 bucks now.
sorry for stealing a part of this thread,john

Just giving Keith a Welcome. I was referring to the one at Ed's house. I thought it was still in the Glassifieds.