Tell us how old is your boat?

[stevewolverton]

Re: Tell us how old is your boat?

If that was mine i couldn't have sold it, wouldn't have had the heart to, thats one sexy little boat!

My wife even said "WOW" over that one!

Thanks. That was my first boat rebuild. The Larson is my 2nd, and I just picked up another boat tonight which will be my first fishing boat project.

The interesting thing about that boat was I did the rebuild in one month! I have a little video here if you're interested:

http://www.stevewolverton.net/glassmagic56.wmv

I sold it for a few reasons. I needed the money, I wanted something a little larger to pull boarders (that boat had a little 1966 20HP Johnson), and I wanted more amenities (the Glassmagic didn't have electrical system, so no key start, stereo, bilge pump, etc.)

The interesting thing about that photo was how unplanned it was. I tied the boat off after it began to rain (notice the drops on the bow) and went to my SUV to get the camera. It was very cloudy and cold that day. The winds were calm and I just snapped the picture. No fancy equipment, no planning, just pure dumb luck. I've always liked that photo and keep a picture of that boat on my desk.

 

[stevewolverton]

Re: Tell us how old is your boat?

here is my 1958 its in a different state of repair now, but should be back in the watter in about a month with new stringers floor and transom

SWEET!

That is one interesting looking boat. I like it.

 

[Ezrider_92356]

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SWEET!

That is one interesting looking boat. I like it.

i like it too, i like it becouse i think chances of running into another one out on the watter or even on a trailer some where are pretty darn slim. for the amount ill have into it i could have bought a boat that was ready for the watter, but whats the fun in that.

 

[uscboy]

Re: Tell us how old is your boat?

2 months old - a 2008 Yamaha SX210:

 

[nuttyboater]

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Thanks. That was my first boat rebuild. The Larson is my 2nd, and I just picked up another boat tonight which will be my first fishing boat project.

The interesting thing about that boat was I did the rebuild in one month! I have a little video here if you're interested:

http://www.stevewolverton.net/glassmagic56.wmv

I sold it for a few reasons. I needed the money, I wanted something a little larger to pull boarders (that boat had a little 1966 20HP Johnson), and I wanted more amenities (the Glassmagic didn't have electrical system, so no key start, stereo, bilge pump, etc.)

The interesting thing about that photo was how unplanned it was. I tied the boat off after it began to rain (notice the drops on the bow) and went to my SUV to get the camera. It was very cloudy and cold that day. The winds were calm and I just snapped the picture. No fancy equipment, no planning, just pure dumb luck. I've always liked that photo and keep a picture of that boat on my desk.

Thats a great pic even if accidental! I like the video too!

Sometimes the best things in life are unplanned...

 

[nimmor]

Re: Tell us how old is your boat?

1958 and doesn't leak. Not to say it doesn't have plenty of welds and silcone on it.

 

[k1w1t1m]

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1957 Texas Maid Bahama with a 1973 Johnson 50hp.
Owned by me for 4 years now. I'm in it for $1200 at this point.

 

[Pony]

Re: Tell us how old is your boat?

1987 Alumacraft with a 1988 25hp Johnson.

1961 Mirrocraft with a 1962 5.5hp Evinrude. (I completely restored the Evinrude. Completely disassembled and repainted)

 

[rocknrobb]

Re: Tell us how old is your boat?

1987 BAyliner Bass Trophy w/Force 85. Ran great at the lower Colorado River all forth of July weekend! Very good on gas, I think I'll keep it around awhile

 

[triumphrick]

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This one's a newbee compared to the other posts. But it is a 35th anniversary edition from Renken and it's a 1993. Renken is no longer around having been bought out, but I sure see a lot of their boats around.

 

[Ron-O]

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1991 Cheetah 2000LS, although I've only had it for a year...

 

[greenhorn1]

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1991

 

[woosterken]

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here is my 1974 MFG GYPSY SUPPER 17

I have had it since 2004

woosterken

 

[drewfus41]

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1965 alumacraft alora 1965 johnson 40hp superseahorse electric shift. what an absolute blast!

 

[malayan]

1970 Renell 16' 120 HP I/O

1970 Renell 16' 120 HP I/O

I got $500 in it so far

Any body else got one of these? Please IM me!

 

[huckelberry]

Re: Tell us how old is your boat?

1979 11ft whaler. My grandfather bought it new 30 years ago and I am just getting done with it's restoration. It's a great little boat that I hope to have for 30 or more.

 

[godspede619]

Re: Tell us how old is your boat?

1987 19.6 Bayliner Trophy w/1995 90 merc

Prior>>>>1984 19.6 Bayliner Trophy w/1984 125 force

 

[River - Runner]

Re: Tell us how old is your boat?

1968 14' Alumacraft.
I bought it new. Running it with a 4 hp Evinrude and or 25 hp Johnson or 40 hp Mercury.

It's like Shizzy's boat, that he also posted here. Click to see.

 

[jazlien]

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1969 Lund 14 ft

 

[david_r]

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i have 3:

'79 venture rendezvou 3 16.5'(fiberglass)---'79 115 johnson

year unknowm arkansas traveler (alluminum)v-bottom 13.5'-----'72 9.8 mercury

year unknown larson semi-v (alluminum) 14'-----'64 18 evinrude

if someone could tell me how to identify the years that would be great. ill get some pics and post them.......the larson looks like the one on the "red green show" with the old timy bubbled out sides at the stern