1969 Glasstron runabout

[MrPunem]

I have been out looking at boats today and think I may have ran across a steal; would like input as well as any knowledge people may have about this year and model. It has a 55hp 1969 Johnson motor, seems to be well taken care of, says he has had it on the lake this summer and says ran like a charm. he said the only thing it needs is a light toggle switch but no sure if he was talking about the trlr or boat....I wasnt thinking at the time...just trying to see if it was to good to be true. The floors were redone about 2 years ago and new seats have been installed, so very clean inside. He said he would take $500 for it, orginally had it at 1000, but he upgraded and wants it gone. Good deal?

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 1969 Glasstron runabout

500 is not going to hurt you. With that engine, I am thinking 14 or 15 foot long--you did not say.

Glaston was a common brand back in the 60s and 70s. The major problems were soft floors but that one has been redone so you should be ok. The (hopefully) 3 cylinder Johnson was a well designed engine and that package should go about 28-30 MPH with one person. It will be ok for skiing if you are a beginner but you will outgrow it and need something bigger later.

But that is the way it is: We all suffer from 2 foot-itis.

If the hull looks decent and the engine runs well, I say go for it.

More info on the boat can be found at Classicglastron.com.

Did I say I own three Glastrons?

 

[MrPunem]

Re: 1969 Glasstron runabout

Yes it is a 15ft....I'm a pretty big guy, I'm looking for something inexpensive so my wife can I can take it out on weekends with are to small children just to enjoy the day, and go tubing

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1969 Glasstron runabout

My first boat was a 1970 Glastron V-153 runabout that had been abused when I pulled it out of a ditch and hauled it home in my neighbor's PU. It had floor problems like Frank stated above and was completely stripped of all hardware, seats, steering, lights, etc. My neighbor also had fiberglassing skills and would work for beer. We started with a 1959 Johnson 35HP but soon upgraded to a 1962 Johnson 75HP. As our two boys got older, I cut off the forward deck and converted to a CC arrangement for more room. It served our family well for many years until we had our third child and my First Mate decided we needed a bigger boat. I think the rig you found will do all things you desire. However, a 40 year old boat, motor and trailer will probably need some TLC to keep it going. Good luck!