Silverad04
Well-known member
Hey all, I'm new to the site, and new to boat ownership. My dad lives a couple hours away and he found a 1958 14' Crestliner for $450, so I had him pick it up for me. I haven't picked it up from his house yet, but I have a couple questions for you guys and gals. I believe it's a Viking Crestliner from other pictures I have seen online...not sure yet I'll have to measure the beam, I think the Viking has a 63" beam. I called the previous owner and asked what he used to redo the transom, and he told me he used pine, and then coated it. I'm not sure what he coated it with? Should I redo the transom in say white oak? Also I see a lot of people on here using the term gunwale for the edge of the boat, which is how I thought it was spelled, but others say gunnels. Which is the proper usage? I plan to build a casting deck, it appears many other have done the same. Does anyone know the weight difference in using wood vice aluminum for the framing? As far as engines go, considering the added weight of the casting decks and accessories what is a good size motor to get me on plane? I was thinking about a 25 horse motor. The brochures for the Viking Crestliner says the max rated motor on this model is a 60 horse motor, that seems huge for a 14' boat. I am willing to save up for a nicer motor 1000-2000 but what motor should I look for in that price range? My dad has a Targa 17' with 90 merc four stroke and he got a new ipilot trolling motor and gave me the old power drive v2 off his boat and his old gps so I'm covered there. Is this considered a deep v boat? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot.
-Rob
heres some pics
-Rob
heres some pics