Although there are similarities, there are also special things to learn, look for and consider when dealing with vintage vessels. When I drove this boat for the first time, I felt like Kid Rock in his video. Some of the pictures attached are of my restored Saratogan for example. Shown here is a custom / modified Center Deck model G-3. Great little Pachanga with new sunpad and rear seat upholstery and new belts on engine..also brand new Sony Marine stereo. Side menu - quick search bar for popular catergories, Advanced search - click here to search more criteria, ID or word search - search by boat listing number, brand, or model, Sort - sort recent listings by time of listing, length, price, or age, Show this help screen later if you need it. Comes with bimini top and a solid trailer. Do a quick search and you will find out why the XK-19 is "the sexiest boat every built" This 1970 XK 19 Super Sport is in excellent condition, very limited number manufactured and is extremely rare! Pictures of every step and documented. Classic Boats For Sale Classic Wooden Boats Power Boats Speed Boats Cabin Cruisers For Sale Mahogany Boat Chris Craft Boats 1950s hard top skagit Chris Craft Marbella Yatch Boat Buy A Boat Row Boats Boat Projects Boat Race Alongside 32 other competitors, she left Les Sables-dOlonne to race around the planet alone without stopping on a 60-foot monohull. Other design influences came from the emergence of space travel. HULL ID: GLA11087M73J. In the early 1960s the model was dropped from the Larson line after major redesign occurred circa 1958. The 19' Monza offers the ultimate in power boating. When used last (Memorial Day weekend 2021) it began to tear. Re-built water pump. This freshwater only 17' Cohasset (similar to the Montauk) has an added mahogany helm seat, new cushions, new helm cover and trailer cover, and a 2011 90hp Evinrude. That said, theres nothing quite like the feeling of touring a lake surrounded by acres of gleaming wood and polished chrome all wrapped up in classic lines that make heads snap around. - $450 (Trigg County). Painted the outdrive. These fiberglass Century Resorters offer many of the same characteristics as their wooden counterparts, but offer less maintenance and are an easy boat to own. Here's what Ive done so far: Fun boat to get on the water and play with. Ready for a test ride! original manual included. Please give us a call if you are interested. Some modern builders still build custom wooden boats and incorporate technical materials like carbon fiber to give them an edge with additional strength and lightweight performance. The 200 HP Buick engine is original (has 550 Hrs.) In 1938 Owens-Illinois merged with Corning Glass to form Owens-Corning Fiberglass. The OMC lower unit has been rebuilt. Howard Arneson threw a turbine into his and went over 100 miles per hour. Annapolis, MD 21403 All winters indoor storage. The boat has only had two owners the first gentleman lived on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin and it spent most of the time in his garage My father bought it from the older gentleman with right around 21 hours on it weve kept it in the family in Mequon Wisconsin and used it for one or two vacations up north Per year in Vilas county the boat is completely stocked and runs fantastic and looks fantastic. This boat is in exceptional original condition. I brought it home and put it in my garage right away and cleaned it up. Hull 2 of 3 built. For sale 1960 Runabout Larson 14 ft fiberglass boat with 1959 35 HP Johnson Javelin engine and Shoreline Trailer. Unfortunately we no longer have a need for a boat of this size. Excellent running condition. Purchased from the original owner and had it shipped to FL, just outside Daytona Beach. However, keep in mind that all such boats are time capsules of old-world craftsmanship and maritime history. Have some of the interior cabinetry. Has less than 15 hours on it. One of only 55 built in 1970. No one ever taught me how to row a boat; handling oars seemed as self-evident as walking. The 1970s brought an era of production innovation and efficiency. I am tired for waste time. Classic boats can be either wood or fiberglass. The product line at Pearson Yachts, for example, was drawn by a whos who of great American yacht designers: Carl Alberg, Bill Tripp, Phillip Rhodes, and John Alden. The evaluation of the condition will range from Fair to Bristol, with three levels in between. Sadly, she needs a new home in an area more suited to this type of boating. These are high quality built boats! Boat comes on a nice tandem trailer with brakes and spare tire. New trailer LED lights and electrical. $800 o.b.o. Needs a good sanding and clean up and some work. It just looks bad. Kohler 7.5kw generator. Boat is in excellent condition- always used in fresh water. TLC We have used this boat on the lake to spend relaxing weekends or spend the day tubing with the family. The trend today is for high-volume builders to design boats in-house, but the 1960s big-name independent designers worked on commission. Needs a new captain and some cleaning. Electric tilt is broke, but all parts are available to fix it. This example is in excellent condition and has only seen 460 hours of run time since new. The International Offshore Rule, which combined elements of each, was developed to redress this, and by the end of the 60s it had replaced the CCA and RORC rules. The fly bridge includes expansive seating that can be converted to a full-size sun mattress. Engine professionally maintained. A lot of new wiring Newer custom trailer and brand new Bimini top . No machinery. As an added plus, her owner displays this Classic Fiberglass entry in boat shows with an in-the-water, ready-to-go-boating style. Hull is mostly gutted. Family owned since new in 1974. Of course, a 1969 Boston Whaler qualifies as well. Few of these boats have come up for sale recently and this one is a very original and clean example. More-modern flat-bottomed boats are designed to sail at lower heel angles, for reasons well look into in subsequent installments of this series. Only 236 original hours. It is the original bimini. Only a handful of these are left with the full lower windshield no split in the middle. This individual will be able to evaluate boats of a specific period and the hardware and systems used in the restoration. His 1953 Hydroplane design was built later, line-by-line, by Les Staudacher, which resulted in the boat that set the fastest straightaway Unlimited Piston Engine Hydroplane record speed of 200.419 miles per hour. She has Chris-Craft styling, too, as Skip owns one of those. New DUI marine distributor Modern sailboat design began with the advent of fiberglass construction immediately following World War II. 15 Foot Runabout. Has steering wheel and throttle levers cabled to the outboard for control, gauges, dashboard, etc. Upgraded trailer is a 2015 Boatmate custom-fitted to the boat using Correct Craft specifications. Its been on the water once since the restoration for a shake down run. They started production in Michigan in 1979 and moved their facilities to Florida in 1983 & 1984. . People had money, families had time to spend together on the water, and fiberglass could be molded into shapes that just couldnt be fashioned in wood. He had a boat building plant in Virginia and California. Always kept in a boathouse and very well maintained by the local marinas. This is a restorable, Call Tom at fyve threi oh, fyve sycks sevin, ate syx sevin sevin or email thru . I am the second owner of this boat. All new gauges. Last time it was in the water (2014) it was sound and without leaks. This boat is REMARKABLY complete as far as the hardware goes- most of these old boats have LOTS of extra holes drilled in them everywhere- this boat hasn't been run in a LONG time. In the late 1960s, production of fiberglass Rivas increased. Manifolds were flushed with acid. The PO had it sitting outside for the whole winter (Wisconsin) and even though it was covered there was a decent amount of water/ice inside the boat. 2023 registration for trailer and boat. She is the Chair of the New Product Awards committee, judging innovative boats and gear at NMMA and NMEA shows, and currently serves as immediate past president of Boating Writers International. This was a low-production boat builder that primarily catered to Lake Tahoe water demands. Financing a classic boat poses another problem. The boat also has a new port-a-potti and a new bimini top. This boat is priced right. The company was sold again in 1964 and then in 1968, after which the name Dorsett Boats disappeared. LML 6.7.12 Boats Runabouts 3441 PSN . Trailer v-hull for boats length 14'-17' current transom for short shaft motor. Built in Little Falls, MN - the "Falls Flyer" name paid tribute to Little Falls native, and aviation hero, Charles Lindberg. He sold that business to Reinell Industries circa 1969. Sea trials are available to serious buyers. New seat brackets and wiring, Rhino coated floor for durability. I have installed a CD/aux player and speakers. It will also need the tilt quadrant gear. In 1960 the company was sold to Textron, Inc., which kept the Dorsett name. and has been maintained annually, runs great. Re:1960s fiberglass boat 8 years 7 months ago #99483 Re:1960s fiberglass boat 8 years 7 months ago #99517 1 Moderators: kensikora , classicfins , bruce gerard , billr , mrusson , cc1000 , MarkS , Waterwings , jbcurt00 Forum Home Member Projects 1960s fiberglass boat Time to create page: 0.411 seconds ( / Boats) I am the 2nd owner of this boat and it has been garage kept all of the time. The commuter, for example, was a powerboat commonly used in bygone days as a mode of transportation for commuting to an office. This is the same model boat from the World's Fair display in 1974. One of the first fiberglass boat companies out of Minnesota. boat is in great shape for its age, runs good and well maintained. The 31 Saratogan is a visual treat from all angles. Parts for old engines may have to be custom cast since spares are scarce and skilled professionals are few so they dictate their pay scale. The bottom is in great shape as well. Has new tires, New winch, New 4000 lb rope, hubs packed with new grease, New Bearing Buddies, New paint on trailer. It has been out of use but kept indoors since 1996. Boat runs and drives beautifully Dials, horn, blowers, all functioning. Seats 5 . 1960 Glasspar Osage 14.5' Not Glasspar Mercury 45 Rare Classic Osage Better hurry! Its one of a handful of Arena Craft under 20 feet that have been restored. 0. All original setup. Current owner for over 30 years, used occasionally for pleasure during the short boating season on the waters of Green Bay, Wisconsin. 19 foot Debutante, Volvo Penta outdrive, Volvo 4 cylinder motor, full top, equipped for outboard trolling motor, and original instruction book. The Inception of Fiberglass Boat Models | History of Cruisers Yachts. The boat and motor have both been professionally and completely been restored. AS IS $300 CASH. L.O.A 194, Beam 78, Weight 3,000 lbs., No. Rare 19 Foot Chris Craft XK-19 V-Drive. 1968 Rogue. All new hoses. Buick big block 455 with a Jacuzzi Jet Drive system. Ive been slowly restoring this classic Chris Craft boat but just dont have the time needed to do it the right way. 4 person. The boats featured industry-leading streamline designs said to ride "atop the water" and foam-filled spaces between decks and hulls that made them almost unsinkable. Boat is being sold as purchased with skis, life vests and vintage captains hat! Glastron Classic 178, Tri-Hull Boat, 85 HP Chrysler with anti-cavitation. Custom teak removable swim platform, new front seat, fresh water only its entire life. By the late 60s the big West Coast builders had also ventured into new territory. Photo: Boatshed Seattle, Seattle, WA. Many boat terms that you may hear throughout the marine industry used to describe old or historic boats may often be used somewhat interchangeably (and perhaps even incorrectly). But the 1960s also produced popular fiberglass cruisers from Pearson, Columbia, Cheoy Lee, Shields and Cal (30 and 40). Very low hours. The changes made include blue metallic paint, a hard top, and the addition of a stove. The boat runs and will be water ready once the outdrive is repaired (see below). Have transferable registration for both boat and trailerwill provide buyer with a bill of sale for each. Unrestored Skagit 31 Saratogan. Comes with vintage trailer as well. As I lost it on the back after that happened. His son is still messing with boats. Includes the original trailer Calkins trailer This a perfect lake boat for anyone or a collector of original boats. New freeze plugs ( the block was flushed with acid.) 1965 was a difficult year for Cruisers due to the invention of fiberglass boat models. The motor sounds very nice like it should. $3400 obo. Even though Danielles idea of a Caribbean vacation features white sandy beaches, a comfortable hotel room, and dinner at a seaside restaurant, she says yes. The CCA rule did not count mizzenstaysail area, and the mizzen itself was not much of a consideration, which explains the popularity of the yawl rig at this time. These are the busiest read more, Usually when people ask me how I learned to sail, I answer that I taught myself. I have the title, but its not registered. A very clean boat! A USCG 100 Ton Master, Zuzana has cruised, chartered and skippered flotillas in many parts of the world and serves as a presenter on charter destinations and topics. Arena is credited with designing the first Unlimited race boat to win with a modern power source. Newer tires and brakes on trailer. Pro tips for selling your boat quickly for top dollar to the perfect buyer. Low profile extremely rare classic fiberglass flat-bottom ski boat made in California marked No. 1960s 16 ft. Fiberglass Boat and Trailer - SOLDResembles a LAKENSEA boat.Tilt trailer - SOLDMOTORS STILL AVAILABLE1964 Evinrude 60hp outboard-ran-$2751965 Evinrude 60hp outboard-ran-$275There is a good propeller for each motor.Motor covers from 50hp and 75hp motors. By then they were selling about $3,000,000 in boats, built in three plants located in Maryland, California, and Indiana. He formed the Arena Craft Corporation in 1955. In the late 1960s, Century began creating fiberglass hulls for the first time. It has ample room in the main salon and dinette area for a large family with their guest and is able to sleep five owners and guests. PLEASE, SERIOUSLY INTEREST ONLY! Stored inside the current owner's garage since 2007 . Very beautiful when restored. Let me know if you have questions. And fiberglass has now been around for long enough that there are even plenty of plastic boats that qualify as true classics.Like their more modern brethren, antique and classic powerboats come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. It can be harder to find and purchase just the right classic boat more difficult than finding a new modern model. My dad purchased this boat in 1963. The upholstery is still in good shape, however is showing some signs of sun spotting. This example is ready for restoration. Period-appropriate sails are expensive and bronze hardware is hard to find. Her owner took all his years of knowledge working in the marine industry for a major south Florida boat builder, added his boat racing experiences, and used some styling from G-3, Chris-Craft, and drag racing boats to mix them into a V-drive inboard that stops traffic in a big Classic Boat Festival like nothing else. Bill Shaws arrival in 1964 heralded a new era and resulted in transitional designs like the Pearson 43, which had a deep cruising fin keel and a skeg-mounted rudder. In 1955, even Chris-Craft began building fiberglass boats. Boat lights in work condition. Because the maximum hull speed of any displacement vessel increases with waterline length, boats with short waterlines, like those designed to the CCA rule, would seem to be at a disadvantage, but thats not necessarily the case. I have listed this as a 1960, but am not sure of the exact year model. Chris-Craft began adding fins to its designs in the mid-1950s, and by 1960 the Continental and Capri models both had prominent fins. Great little fishing boat. Wacanda boats were all built with fiberglass ribs, stringers and floors. Driver's seat bottom restitched and the interior is in pretty good shape aside from one small tear in the aft seat bottom. . This is one of only 276 Chris-Craft XK-19's that were ever made. The engine is a 318cid Chrysler V8 that has been recently tuned up and is a strong runner. This is a very clean example of the stylish Chris Craft XK-22! 12 foot Sea Racer completely restored Livorsi gauges red with chrome bezzles JL audio stereo all white paint put what ever graffics you want 2010 Mercury 4 stroke engine This boat went through a complete restoration. Dorsett Plastic Corporation started making Endura Craft boats in 1955. Freshwater vessel. Used on family weekends in 1960's in Lake Berryessa. Chris-Craft was the largest boat company in the world at the time with lots of dealers and sold far more of this speedboat model than Arena Craft. Boat was re-powered 1993 with Volvo model 570A P/S, 270 hp, painted once and interior redone. An excellent example of Loewys work is Sunburn, a 1960 Dorsett that has cruised the lakes and bays of Maryland and Florida in recent years. Chief among these were Pearson Yachts (Bristol, Rhode Island), Morgan Yachts (St. Petersburg, Florida), and, in the mecca of West Coast boatbuilding, Costa Mesa, California, Islander (Wayfarer Yachts), Columbia Yachts, and Cal (Jensen Marine). I ran into a sandbar (at idle speed) while approaching a beach. The last two pictures are when I last had it polished up. Chrome is good, decks have been treated every year and are in good shape.