Opinions on a 84 Glastron Bowrider with 3.8L OMC

[wink21]

Hello All,

I am a newbie to boating. Looking to get a starter boat that would be good for the family and taking the kids fishing, tubing, waterskiing on small local lakes.

I had been looking at a couple of older bayliners but heard those could be a nightmare?

I have heard good things about Glastron and have seen some good comments about them on this forum - but those had evinrude outboards.

The one I'm looking at is a 1984 with a 3.8 L OMC outdrive.
Here are a couple of pics of the one I'm looking at:
http://www.hammockharbour.com/images/Glastron.JPG
http://www.hammockharbour.com/images/Glastron_bowrider.JPG

If you could be kind enough - looking for some input. The asking price is $3900. What is your opinion on this year of Glastron and the type of Engine? What is a boat like this worth? Also can a swimming ladder and Bimini top be purchased for these?

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Scott

 

[sea wolf]

Re: Opinions on a 84 Glastron Bowrider with 3.8L OMC

It's an OMC stringer drive. Parts hard to find, & pricey as hell. OMC is kaput, has been for years. How's your bank account? You'll need it when that drive breaks, & it will. My advice? Run away & save yourself a lot of headaches. Find a boat powered by Merc {not a 470} or Volvo.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Opinions on a 84 Glastron Bowrider with 3.8L OMC

keep looking. bad choice, way overpriced.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Opinions on a 84 Glastron Bowrider with 3.8L OMC

To echo what sea_wolf said.....for I/O's stick we Mercruiser or Volvo. The one exception being the Merc 470 (sometimes went by other names) which was a 3.7L 170HP 4 cyl and was problematic. For outboards anything but Chrysler/Force is fine. We just don't want you to unintentionally and unknowingly buy a boat with an obsolete, unsupported powerplant for your first boat. Good luck with your search.

 

[wink21]

Re: Opinions on a 84 Glastron Bowrider with 3.8L OMC

Hey guys - thanks alot for the fast response and input. Advice taken!

 

[indy440]

Re: Opinions on a 84 Glastron Bowrider with 3.8L OMC

the price on that is crazy. Thats a 1000-1200 dollar boat tops...