1960 Aroliner Cabinaire resto

[mbfishinguy]

Here you go guys, this is going to be my restoration project in the upcoming spring. This is my 1960 Aroliner cabinaire with a 25 hp gale pull start motor. Boat was gutted when I purchased it last fall. I paid $700.00 Canadian for this beauty. Planning on serious modifications including flat floor, installing a live well and 12 gallon fuel tank. Also going to put elbow grease in and mirror finish the aluminum and repaint the interior. Already have hydraulic steering to replace the pulley system, Cant wait for the cold and snow to leave so i can start

 

[jbcurt00]

Awesome Aroliner, welcome to iboats! More when im not @my cell

 

[GA_Boater]

She is a handsome tank, MB. Meant in the kindest way, you know. The top has some great lines and the curve from gunnel up the side of the top and the pinched bustle top is very becoming. She's no tank, she's gorgeous! Hurry up Springtime.

 

[hadaveha]

Man I really love these boats what a steal can't wait to see what you do with her

 

[mbfishinguy]

Yeah, going to make one sweet boat of of the tank, maybe even thinking of a sunroof for more head room, lol inside is kinda tight

 

[Luke000]

WOW! That is a SWEET looking boat. I was looking for one of those when I came across my project. Not going to lie, I am a little jealous. Cant wait to see this project come together

 

[Mikeopsycho]

Very cool looking boat! Should be a fun project.

 

[Watermann]

Seriously cool old tin right there! :thumb:

 

[mbfishinguy]

hey guys still waiting for winter to get the heck outta the province, its -40 right now so yeah have to wait to spring to start working on the boat!! cant wait

 

[mbfishinguy]

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So heres the cover for the motor i have to work with for this boat. Its a minty early 60's gale 25 hp, going to spend indoor time on it to see what i can come up with. Pretty beat up but i love the lines!!

 

[jbcurt00]

There have been quite a few Gale and Buccaneer sales brochures and ads popping up on ebay lately. Might do a search and find an original ad for that motor. Help you ID an original color scheme or at least which parts of the cowl were painted the same colors.

Good luck, I see some sanding, filling and repeat in your future.

I'm on the hunt for a decent Buccaneer 25hp OB myself. Might end up w/ a Gale instead.

 

[mbfishinguy]

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So heres what i am working on in re painting the engine hood, i think its looking good so far, cant wait till its finished

 

[Woodonglass]

Well, Putting that on a Vintage Tin Boat, just ain't gunna look right IMHO!!!!!:facepalm: But then again I AM just an Dumb Old Okie!!!!!

 

[Watermann]

I'm more of a old tin purist type, so my eye is prejudiced towards matching vintage motors to the tin at hand. Although from what I see the hood on these motors could use some help with maybe some pin stripes or something to make them pop.

 

[Peter Vansickel]

MB Fisinguy.
did you finish your boat? I am very interested. I have been looking for one to so the same thing with. Any thoughts? Still attached to yours?

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So heres what i am working on in re painting the engine hood, i think its looking good so far, cant wait till its finished

Thx