1985 glasstream bass boat restore

[jimcrocefan]

Re: 1985 glasstream bass boat restore

I just purchased a 1985 Glasstream bass boat 1550 with a DT55 Suzuki motor. It is in good condition but clearcoat needs restoring. It feels as though I can feel the glitter in the paint. I will be watching your restoration for information and ideas.

 

[bartborchardt]

Re: 1985 glasstream bass boat restore

I bought a 1987 Glasstream 140 Stinger brand new back in the day. It was there smallest boat. Fished out of it for five years and never gave me a bit of trouble. I'd love to have the boat you've got. How is the floor and transom?

Bart

 

[Mikeyf007]

Re: 1985 glasstream bass boat restore

hey man, I just bought a 1986 glasstream that needs some work but for the price i paid u can call it minor, i know boats , how to use them but fix them i have no idea i was wondering if you could give me some advice, the front deck wood is rotten, the main floor has some soft spots and the top of the boat is oxidized badly and we need to paint the trailer. did you encounter any of these problems?
thanks Mike

 

[rickryder]

Re: 1985 glasstream bass boat restore

Mikey just start a new thread in this section of the fourms......http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22 Post a bunch of pics of what your working with and people will chime in and help you out.

 

[Mikeyf007]

Re: 1985 glasstream bass boat restore

I was wondering, i have the 17 foot glasstream hydrabass with suzuki dt 140 any idea on the prop pitch for this vessel? and i was wondering as well with this set up about how fast should this boat run?

 

[Mikeyf007]

Re: 1985 glasstream bass boat restore

also i need to replace the wood in the front deck any one know or have an idea how to without having to separate the cap and hull? also i need to redo the entire cap meaning paint gel coat and flakes any ideas here? thanks guys!

 

[rickryder]

Re: 1985 glasstream bass boat restore

I was wondering, i have the 17 foot glasstream hydrabass with suzuki dt 140 any idea on the prop pitch for this vessel? and i was wondering as well with this set up about how fast should this boat run?

This is the restoration section Mikey.... post your question in the prop question forum....http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=35

Please start your own thread and don't hijack someone else's.... It get's confusing for others to follow this rebuild..... Thanks!