1968 Glassmaster Runabout

[sphelps]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Cool horn ! I wish I had gotten the compact one .. Looks like ya got the same steering wheel as I did . I painted mine with the Krylon Fusion plastic paint .

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Cool stuff. It's like Christmas almost. Temperature feels like it anywho.

Yeah I hear ya TC! 1 day it's in the forty's, that night it's in the single digits with a wind chill below 0!

Wow! Now I'm getting excited!
You're getting soooooo close!

Me too GT! Just need some warmer weather to get the ambition to do some work on her. So damn cold in the garage I do not feel like being down there for long.

Cool horn ! I wish I had gotten the compact one .. Looks like ya got the same steering wheel as I did . I painted mine with the Krylon Fusion plastic paint .

For some reason, maybe the year and style or the boat, it just needed a trumpet horn on her.
Thanks for the tip on the paint as I think I may paint it. A black wheel in the sun gets hot!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Whoever knew that throttle cables and steering cables could be such a PITA! :facepalm::embarassed:

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Whoever knew that throttle cables and steering cables could be such a PITA! :facepalm::embarassed:

Alright, I think I got the cable mess figured out and working right so we pushing closer to splash.

Got the steering link finished. I was able to modify an old one I ad from another motor setup. Ned to get pics of the painted, finished product.

Also go the trailer registered

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

I can't wait to see it. Sounds awesome.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Here is the steering link dry fitted:

Kinda a hack job but the motor that was on before was a thru tilt tube setup so this was kinda a pain doing a transom mount. The cable I have (the second one I have ordered) is a bit too long but the next size smaller would be too small.

The jury is still out on how well it will hold up. :blue:

I did spend $195 on an insurance policy if I have any problems

I am open to anyone's suggestions.

That's it for now. Thanks everyone :joyous:

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Sprayed the rub-rail yesterday. We'll see how this stuff holds up?

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Got the new fender mounted, new wheels on, the trailer plate mounted, the hull numbers on and the trailer guide posts adjusted

Waiting on extra spark plugs and just need to mount the boarding ladder on the transom then I think we are good for the splash

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Oh yeah... Also put in some fresh gas and oil mixed @ 50:1 Shouldn't hurt either

 

[sphelps]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Really coming together nicely ! Don't forget to charge your camera batteries !
Looking forward to seeing it splashed !

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1968 Glassmaster Runabout

Really coming together nicely ! Don't forget to charge your camera batteries !
Looking forward to seeing it splashed !

Check that one sphelps!

 

[fstorm08]

Any recommendations on insurance for a 1968 boat that has been completely rebuilt?

 

[GT1000000]

Any recommendations on insurance for a 1968 boat that has been completely rebuilt?

Shop around, a lot!
Not sure, but Hagerty's comes to mind...
Iboats.com also has a link...http://www.iboats.com/boat_insurance/

 

[fstorm08]

Shop around, a lot!
Not sure, but Hagerty's comes to mind...
Iboats.com also has a link...http://www.iboats.com/boat_insurance/

Thanks GT

 

[fstorm08]

Here's a good question, What was the value you have insured the boat, trailer and motor for?

Feel free to PM me if you want.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Woodonglass]

Call you insurance agent for your Car! That's what I did and had them investigate it for me. Told them I restored a vintage boat and what I thought it would cost to replace it. I sent them detailed pics MFG, Year, Model, approx. costs to restore, etc.. and they insured the Blue Flamingo for $3K @ $50 a yr. One of the MAJOR National Insurance Carriers. I have my House and Car with them.

 

[fstorm08]

Hagerty wants me to pay $200 annually for max $4k coverage on boat, motor and trailer.

 

[fstorm08]

Allstate will not insure anything over 20 years old.

 

[GT1000000]

Here's a good question, What was the value you have insured the boat, trailer and motor for?

Feel free to PM me if you want.

Thanks everyone.

I looked up the value of my tub in the NADA book and added a 20% upcharge...
http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats

 

[sphelps]

I went with Seaworthy though Geico . 400 bucks a year but with the new E-tec it was worth it ..