'69 14ft Trihull Glastron Transom Rebuild

[Hamtown]

Hi Folks,

One of my projects is our 1969 14 ft tri-hull V-156 Sportster. 2 of the 4 engine cylinders crapped out on the 1991 40hp engine we had on her. The transom is soft, and figured while the engine is pulled, we would rebuild it. We have the runabout renovation book, and have used it alot. Question is, should we peel the hull apart splitting the top off, or just cut the transom off and rebuild it.

I have replaced the floor several years ago, so I have *Some* experience. Also, what size engine can she take once the hull transom is rebuilt?

I know I can just trash her, but she really is in good shape and is sporting a new/used $1500 trailer.

Thanks!!
Scott

 

[Hamtown]

Re: '69 14ft Trihull Glastron Transom Rebuild

Anyone have some ideas for us?

 

[TJShag13]

Re: '69 14ft Trihull Glastron Transom Rebuild

Hello,

I have a 1972 v-156 and have found lots of good information over at http://www.classicglastron.com/ there is a message board with a few members rebuilding and one member replacing his transom of their v-156's. I know that my '72 is rated up to an 85 hp motor. I have a 65 hp on it right now and that will push 4 people 35 mph. Good luck with the rebuild!

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: '69 14ft Trihull Glastron Transom Rebuild

Hi Folks,

One of my projects is our 1969 14 ft tri-hull V-156 Sportster. 2 of the 4 engine cylinders crapped out on the 1991 40hp engine we had on her. The transom is soft, and figured while the engine is pulled, we would rebuild it. We have the runabout renovation book, and have used it alot. Question is, should we peel the hull apart splitting the top off, or just cut the transom off and rebuild it.

I have replaced the floor several years ago, so I have *Some* experience. Also, what size engine can she take once the hull transom is rebuilt?

I know I can just trash her, but she really is in good shape and is sporting a new/used $1500 trailer.

Thanks!!
Scott

Hay you need to post this in the restro and building form , I am doing a 76 spotster I redid the deck and the transom , heres a link to it http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=231007
also check out he completed projects form there is some gd inf there also !!

So welcome and this is the place to get it done !! John