has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

73dart360

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i am considering picking this boat up supposedly only 1 in existance ? i wouldnt have a clue but cool looking and i would not know how much it is worth any help here .
 

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mr 88

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Re: has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

I am not saying it is but that fin looks like someone tacked it on ,not done at the factory.Most of the fins back then were more angular,not curvy....Try fiberglassics .com lot of fin guys there.
 

Dewaynep

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Re: has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

I would agree. It's the only 1 in existence because someone made it, and not too convincingly either.
 

lakelover

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Re: has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

Kinda looks like the Batboat. :) Agree, looks like it was added on.
 

Larry Glady

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Re: has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

57 chevy??? don't look original
 

Texasmark

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Re: has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

I know Sears was in the boat/marine engine business back then....engine color is a giveaway, late 50's early 60's. The brand name was Elgin and seems that 14' and about 16 hp is as far as they went IIRC (if I recall correctly).
Mark
 

JoLin

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Re: has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

Yes. Sorry, 73dart. That fin did not come from the manufacturer. At least you have a cool car...
 

ricohman

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Re: has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

Speed fins are better than speed holes, in a boat.
 

Chris1956

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Re: has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

That looks like the '59 Cadillac of boats. I think I like the looks of the lady more, but that is just me....
 

rednecktech00

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Re: has anyone ver heard of an -ALLSTATE BOAT 1959 BIG FINS -- HERES A PIC

I agree with Chris. If she likes it. Get it. Keeping the Admiral happy should be your priority. Was there a boat in that second picture?
 
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