A couple of weeks ago I found an old glastron. I like old things. So like a moth to the flame I had to go look. Turns out it was a 1970 Glastron V-180 Fundeck with a matching 1970 85 hp Evinrude outboard. The boat and transom are sound. The engine seems to have been winterized before it was parked in 2002.
Front and rear hatch covers have been replaced by painted marine plywood. Gelcoat is faded. Needs some (not bad) reupholstry work (my wife's department). I'm still trying to dechipher the wiring and extra switches added to the dashboard (bad job). If it ever had a key switch, I'd like to know where it was located. I'm not sure about the outboard control and throttle box yet (working or not).
I'm searching for anything I can find on this boat. So far the internet hasn't been much help except a few pictures. Anyone having an owner's manuel or information as to the hatch covers (plywood, cedar, teak, fiberglass, or what). Also a manuel on a 1970 Evinrude V4 outboard. Can a trim kit be added to this old motor?
I think I may also decide to add some guages. But if I do I'm looking for vintage (working) glastron or evinrude guages. Speedo and amp or volt. Also probably a fuel guage, because I think I'm going to replace the plastic under deck tank with an aluminium one with a sending unit. Key switch too?
I cannot find much on this rare old girl, so any pointers or help would be greatly appreciated.
JustBrad
Front and rear hatch covers have been replaced by painted marine plywood. Gelcoat is faded. Needs some (not bad) reupholstry work (my wife's department). I'm still trying to dechipher the wiring and extra switches added to the dashboard (bad job). If it ever had a key switch, I'd like to know where it was located. I'm not sure about the outboard control and throttle box yet (working or not).
I'm searching for anything I can find on this boat. So far the internet hasn't been much help except a few pictures. Anyone having an owner's manuel or information as to the hatch covers (plywood, cedar, teak, fiberglass, or what). Also a manuel on a 1970 Evinrude V4 outboard. Can a trim kit be added to this old motor?
I think I may also decide to add some guages. But if I do I'm looking for vintage (working) glastron or evinrude guages. Speedo and amp or volt. Also probably a fuel guage, because I think I'm going to replace the plastic under deck tank with an aluminium one with a sending unit. Key switch too?
I cannot find much on this rare old girl, so any pointers or help would be greatly appreciated.
JustBrad
