Thanks guys. It's pretty fun, solid in fairly calm conditions, but it's really a fresh water boat and there isn't much of that around here. I bought it from a guy in Montana who said he had it under a tarp for a couple of decades.
Hi folks. I've decided that my spine won't allow me to go further with my restoration for this boat. Kind of ashamed at letting it go, but I hope to find someone who will give it the love that it deserves. The hull/steering/cabin is great but could use polishing. The seats are original...
Thanks Pappy. I saw something to that effect a while back. If these were made for higher ups, they sure used thin metal making them. Maybe hoping the boss would sink... The boat does have the mfr. plate riveted right in. I may have put a picture of that when I first asked you all about...
Wow, this is odd. Thanks for the photo of the Crestliner Vin. It looks like the cabin is nearly identical to mine, just a few inches longer. Other than that, same rolled metal edges, same windshield, same handrails on top, same snaps for canvas, same sliding side windows, same horn on deck...
Hey Marty, wish I had something constructive to offer but I'm new as well. Nice looking hull and congrats on the score for the engine! Can you configure it as an outboard somehow or do you have to put a big hole in the transom? Best of luck from soggy Santa Barbara.
Pappy, you were so right about the repaint on the black 35hp Super Seahorse. I finally found a couple of small spots that had been taped off prior to painting. Too bad about the authenticity, but it does look cool to me. And someone did a kickass prep and paint job back in the year...
Apologies for not reading the entire thread, but if no one has mentioned it, West Marine has a two part epoxy called G-Flex that supposedly can handle a small amount of flexing without fracturing. I used it inside on all rivets below the waterline on my antique riveted tinny. So far very good...
Wolves, you are so right. I've sailed the Santa Barbara Channel and the channel islands for about 45 years, and sailboats can handle that scenario. Motor boats do need to outrun the waves (and they are huge right now). But I wouldn't take a potato chip like this on the ocean except on pretty...
For me, it's about the time on the water. There are a lot of used boats out there, why buy a new one. Especially with metal boats, they're easy to find without getting burned if you have your eyes open. I really just want to know that I'll get home ok. I'm on the Cali coast, no fresh water...