Nevertheless, the Centaurs quality construction and standing headroom persuaded buyers to overlook its stodgy performance. This example is ready for restoration. Lighter displacement boats are faster and less expensive to build, but often do not track as well or have the volume to accommodate the large fuel and water tanks and storage lockers essential to cruising. A cast of heavy hand laid Fiberglass with deck glass to hull. In fact, antique classics also have some genres that are more or less unique to the ages in which these boats were born. No engine, but the original v-drive, propeller shaft, prop and rudder are all there. New 29 gallon gas tank. Newer custom trailer and brand new Bimini top . This beauty is a classic! Skip owns a Jersey Speed Skiff race boat, as well. This boat is in exceptional condition for its age and is a truly unique find. My dad purchased this boat in 1963. Comes with bimini top and a solid trailer. New battery. By 1950, the Glasspar Boat Company was born and began producing a line of fiberglass reinforced plastic boats in Costa Mesa, Calif. By 1955, Glasspar had grown exponentially and produced 15-20 percent of all fiberglass boats in the U.S. The Antique & Classic Boat Society has five categories of older vessels based on age that weve listed below. 15 Foot Runabout. The boat has only had two owners the first gentleman lived on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin and it spent most of the time in his garage My father bought it from the older gentleman with right around 21 hours on it weve kept it in the family in Mequon Wisconsin and used it for one or two vacations up north Per year in Vilas county the boat is completely stocked and runs fantastic and looks fantastic. Lifting eye from mid 50's Century restored and installed as both Checkmate and Century use the Horsehead as their logo. 12 foot Sea Racer completely restored Livorsi gauges red with chrome bezzles JL audio stereo all white paint put what ever graffics you want 2010 Mercury 4 stroke engine This boat went through a complete restoration. I am the 3rd owner and to my knowledge everything from the seats to the canvas covers is original. The boat runs and will be water ready once the outdrive is repaired (see below). It has what seems to be the original interior which is in great shape overall. $3400 obo. This boat would make a good pond boat with a trolling motor. Motor purrs like a kitten. Modern sailboat design began with the advent of fiberglass construction immediately following World War II. First berthed on Netley Island; the boat was later purchased in 1960 by the current family who kept her on Rowley Island. Includes some ski/wakeboard accessories and rope. Sadly, she needs a new home in an area more suited to this type of boating. Trailer is good too. The floor will need to be replaced sooner rather than later. I have a new piece of Acrylic for it. Theyll be able to guide you toward authentic prospects rather than just old boats. Boat lights in work condition. Has twine 27 gal. Just got new tags that are good till 2020. First, youll need to decide whether to purchase a restored or project boat. Welcome to FiberGlassics. As a result, many of Dan Arenas boats were capable of speeds up to 75 miles per hour at sea level when powered up. Woody Boat magazine is dedicated to both power and sailboats. trailer has brand new tires and wheels plus 3 spares. In the rear of the motor box is a bar area setup for entertaining. Keel/centerboard designs were also treated favorably, which accounts for Bill Tripps popular centerboard yawlsthe Block Island 40 (1958), probably the first series-produced auxiliary sailboat designed specifically to be built in fiberglass, and the Bermuda 40 (1960), two of the most beautiful boats ever built to the CCA rule. One of a kind. We have used this boat on the lake to spend relaxing weekends or spend the day tubing with the family. Some even sported Corvette car windshields. 1987 Sea-Ray Monaco 21' Cuddy cabin. That depends entirely on you, your situation and your reasons for owning a classic boat. We have few places to use the Chris as lakes in the area are non-motorized or not very large. And this is true to a large extent. Woodies are very popular and there are boat shows, rallies, magazines and websites dedicated to them. All Arena Craft boats after that date were made by Reinell, not Arena. All original setup. Generous overhangs, especially at the bow, were then thought to be the key to seaworthiness because they provided reserve buoyancy that prevented the boat from burying itself in waves. Chris-Craft made its boats from wood with fiberglass in the fins. Fully restored and runs great. 15 Foot Runabout. Only three of these boats built, so you won't find another one. My restored Saratogan turns heads wherever it goes. That said, theres nothing quite like the feeling of touring a lake surrounded by acres of gleaming wood and polished chrome all wrapped up in classic lines that make heads snap around. By then they were selling about $3,000,000 in boats, built in three plants located in Maryland, California, and Indiana. Has less than 15 hours on it. Here is what it needs: Great little fishing boat. Real Americana! Save $10 when you spend $100 for any purchase on Checkout. People had money, families had time to spend together on the water, and fiberglass could be molded into shapes that just couldnt be fashioned in wood. But upon inspection the weld looked to be done poorly. The 5.5hp two stroke Johnson motor has been gone through and runs great! Shown here is a custom / modified Center Deck model G-3. Sides and bottom are in top condition. I am not sure what the cap on the bow is with the retention chain atta, 1960s 16 ft. Fiberglass Boat and Trailer - SOLD - $95 (Hastings, MI), 1960 Dorset fiberglass boat and trailer - $300 (Thornton), 1960's Sea King Fiberglass Boat - NO TITLE - $700 (chapin), 1960 15 starcraft fiberglass boat - $2,650 (Eminence), 1960s flat bottom fiberglass boat wood deck 283 engine PROJECT - $750 (Tujunga), Vintage 1960 Glasspar 14' Fiberglass With vintage motor. Garage kept by current owner and has not been in the water or run in several years. - restoration project You must be honest with yourself on a few different levels. (Orig tank will be included if desired.) She contributes to Boats.com and YachtWorld.com, and also blogs regularly on her boat review site, TalkoftheDock.com. Canopy. Fiberglass boats appeared on the market as the United States economy was booming. Glastron Classic 178, Tri-Hull Boat, 85 HP Chrysler with anti-cavitation. The engine is a 318cid Chrysler V8 that has been recently tuned up and is a strong runner. Recently refurbished classic Ski Nautique in excellent condition with new carpeting and upholstery on the seats and engine box. I have the title, but its not registered. If you just want to attend classic boat events and show off your baby, then buy fully restored because its expensive and time-consuming to bring a boat back to its former glory. Avocado green seats in excellent condition. Westerly Marine Construction in the U.K. sold a lot of twinor bilge-keel boats, especially the 26-foot Centaur. Yachtings Bill Robinson was moved to write: This still stands as the most remarkable record of victory in major races by a stock design, and there were, of course, wins in a host of other events. The Cals hull was solid fiberglass, and it tended to oil-can in a seaway, but it never experienced a catastrophic failure. Could use a new steering cable. When properly cared for or restored, old boats can appreciate if not monetarily than at least in the eye of the many devotees who seek them out. As I lost it on the back after that happened. The boats featured industry-leading streamline designs said to ride "atop the water" and foam-filled spaces between decks and hulls that made them almost unsinkable. Heads rebuilt by Hazel Automotive. Recently redone. In the late 1960s, Century began creating fiberglass hulls for the first time. I am the third owner. Sapele African mahogany bow and stern done in 2017. Fiberglass hull in original condition with late 50s style treatments, including fins as a 1957 Chevy. The boat is a show-stopper that brings smiles and sparks conversations among many show-goers. New batteries and bilge pump May 2021. The seller would also consider an interesting trade/ swap for another boat, sailboat or power boat or a Jeep Wrangler. New fuse panel I am the 2nd owner of this boat and it has been garage kept all of the time. original manual included. One example is the hard-chined hulls made of cold-molded mahogany that are handcrafted today by Vicem Yachts. Unusual factors may influence the price of a classic boat including whether or not it was ever owned by a celebrity and if this is documented. Old things generally require more maintenance and caring for a wooden boat in particular can be challenging. Although there are similarities, there are also special things to learn, look for and consider when dealing with vintage vessels. 1960 16' Clippercraft Fiberglass Boat with 1966 50 Hp Mercury Kiekhaefer Outboard The hull and floor are very solid The motor is very clean and turns over with good good compression on all cylinders but has not been used since 2008 The boat has been stored inside most of its life, the windshield is very clear, New tires on the trailer $800 CALLS ONLY NO TEXTING fiberglassics, 1960 16' Clippercraft Fiberglass Boat with 1966 50 Hp Mercury Kiekhaefer Outboard The hull and floor are very solid The motor is very clean and turns over with good good compression on all cylinders but has not been used since 2008 The boat has been stored inside most of its life, the windshield is very clear, New tires on the trailer $800 CALLS ONLY NO TEXTING, Good boat but needs some TLC and I don't have the time anymore. Here's what Ive done so far: This is the Rudy model, of which 364 were built from 1972 to 1986. . Very rare. Engine professionally maintained. Current owner for over 30 years, used occasionally for pleasure during the short boating season on the waters of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Needs a new captain and some cleaning. Such a boat usually had a V-drive 425 Horsepower Chevy engine. Needs some cosmetics but it's overall in good shape. These experts typically know the history of the vessel, including any attempts at restoration and when and where the work was done and by whom. Buried under a thick layer of dust is a cool old fiberglass boat. The International Offshore Rule, which combined elements of each, was developed to redress this, and by the end of the 60s it had replaced the CCA and RORC rules. This is the same model boat from the World's Fair display in 1974. Very clean boat with only low original hours. 1960, Al B. Spielman (formerly of Munsingwear) joined Crestliner as district sales manager . 350 engine that was rebuilt last year. Almost all pleasure boat models that Arena had a hand in were named Barracuda. L.O.A 194, Beam 78, Weight 3,000 lbs., No. New trailer LED lights and electrical. It is a all original from the canvas top to special order 60 Hp Flying Scott McCullocgh motor and controls, direct rod not cable. Canopy. Very original Century Ski boat with teak swim step and very low hours!! No machinery. It seems that he made the transition from wood to fiberglass boats around then. An excellent example of Loewy's work is Sunburn, a 1960 Dorsett that has cruised the lakes and bays of Maryland and Florida in recent years. The boat shown has about 375-hp driven to an under-the-boat prop and rudder combo via a V-drive. Please reload this page and try again later. Camper canvas, mooring cover. It will also need the tilt quadrant gear. solid floor and 4 new seats. 1960S. She is the Chair of the New Product Awards committee, judging innovative boats and gear at NMMA and NMEA shows, and currently serves as immediate past president of Boating Writers International. The forward state room easily accommodates two adults with its own private entrance to the head and enclosed shower on board. Custom padded bucket seat with 6 ft. wide lounge aft. Four years later, Ray Greene of Toledo, Ohio, got his hands on some glass fiber from OCF and a batch of polyester resin from American Cyanamid and molded the first polyester-fiberglass boata dinghy he built in his garage and cured in a homemade autoclave. The original Mercruiser 454cid, 340hp engine has fairly low hours and runs excellent. The Hagerty Guide (a sort of Blue Book for classic boats) may help evaluate a boat and its fair price but there are a number of factors at play including history, rarity, styling and condition. This special Coronado is priced to sell at $15,000. Period-appropriate sails are expensive and bronze hardware is hard to find. Andy Vavolotis, founder of Cape Dory Yachts, recalls that when discussing new designs with Carl Alberg he used to beg for more beam. While they had to satisfy their clients, they were not employees, and they had enough reputation and clout to resist demands (usually from the marketing department) they thought were unwise. 1970S. He built the Arena Craft shown here. Wacanda boats were all built with fiberglass ribs, stringers and floors. The OMC lower unit has been rebuilt. Only produced for a few years, the Century Cheetah featured a fiberglass hull and contemporary interior. He started building one-off race boats in the 1930s and expanded into building pleasure boats around 1953. Built in Brenen, Indiana and sold in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. No trailer, but transportation is available and gantries available on site to load onto your trailer if desired. Alongside 32 other competitors, she left Les Sables-dOlonne to race around the planet alone without stopping on a 60-foot monohull. Some of the first fiberglass auxiliaries sold in the U.S. were molded in Europe. Howard Arneson threw a turbine into his and went over 100 miles per hour. 2023 registration for trailer and boat. While the CCA rule was dominant in the U.S., the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) rule was prevalent in Europe. Financing a classic boat poses another problem. Flooring and upholstery are like new. Even though Danielles idea of a Caribbean vacation features white sandy beaches, a comfortable hotel room, and dinner at a seaside restaurant, she says yes. Sailboat design has been influenced by more than materials technology. Great little Pachanga with new sunpad and rear seat upholstery and new belts on engine..also brand new Sony Marine stereo. Crestliner had about 1,400 dealers nationwide and annual sales of about $5,000,000. $800 o.b.o. Restored and . HULL ID: GLA11087M73J. The gauges all work well. In this guide we cover Jon boats and what makes them ideal shallow, freshwater fishing boats. Very beautiful when restored. Well built with fiberglass bulkheads. Rebuilt Chrysler 440 Engine was last run two years ago and laid up properly. In the late 1950s Dorsett hired Raymond Loewy, the auto designer who later styled the Avanti and several Studebaker models, to design fiberglass boats. The ideal high performance boat. These are the busiest read more, Usually when people ask me how I learned to sail, I answer that I taught myself. The transom seal needs to be replaced and engine stringers need to be rebuilt. Some of these builders are still in business today. Canvas top and cover are all original as in the interior . Complete motor out rebuild and full restoration in 2022. Among larger auxiliaries were the 42-foot one-off Sidney Herreshoffdesigned Arion, built by The Anchorage (1951); Fred Colemans Bounty II, designed by Phil Rhodes, and the Chinook 34, built by Yacht Constructors, adapted from a Frederick Geiger design (1956); Greenes New Horizons (1957); Frenchman Henri Amels Super Mistral 23 (1958); and Clint and Everett Pearsons 28-foot Triton, designed by Carl Alberg (1959). Project Boat! Trailer is likely not safe to pull on public roadways in its current condition - you will need a trailer/flatbed.This boat had been abandoned on a property that we purchased. Some say that the Arena Craft version of this speedboat handles better, too. Trailer v-hull for boats length 14'-17'. He formed the Arena Craft Corporation in 1955. It is a two owner boat. Fiberglass has been used to build not just Corvettes, but bathroom showers, bridges, telephone poles, airplane fuselages, and, of course, boats. Just got new tags that are good till 2020. I am new to iboats and recently acquired a 1960 15ft fiberglass Sea King runabout. Clear title. New exhaust. For a complete listing call us today at 800-875-2620 and select the location nearest you or view Michigans largest selection of boats direct only at www.wilsonboats.com 1979 Glastron 18 CVZ $9,999 Akron, Ohio Year 1979 Make Glastron Model 18 CVZ Category Deck Boats Length 18' Posted Over 1 Month A big water boat made with comfort in mind. 1960's fiberglass Glastron. A new custom swim platform comes with the boat but requires installation. During the 1950s, only runabout skiffs profited from this, and their builders often relied on chopper guns to expedite hull molding. PLEASE, SERIOUSLY INTEREST ONLY! Ongoing costs pose a problem too. Is your family on board with the amount of your time it will take to restore a project boat and will they enjoy using it with you? It is in exception condition and ready to be showed or enjoyed. This 16-foot, eight-inch LOA Catalina cuddy cabin with a six-foot, six-and-a-half-inch beam was and still is a capable small cruiser, boasting a modern, streamlined look at the pier or on the waterways. David. Her Yanmar Diesel engine is quiet and reliable, pushing the hull up to 30 miles per hour with ease. Transom replaced Oct 2020. 1950's Larson Falls Flyer started right out of high school with his dad and eventually ran the production floor. (Not completed but I have all the parts) Everything was restored to original design and colour, making this a truly restored classic boat. Sunburn is finished in Pennant Red, one of the five colors Dorsett offered in 1960. It was on a dock lift under cover in the summer and stored in a heated garage during winter. This freshwater only 17' Cohasset (similar to the Montauk) has an added mahogany helm seat, new cushions, new helm cover and trailer cover, and a 2011 90hp Evinrude. Even has the original Mermaid dock bumpers . Then, in 1931, an Owens-Illinois consultant named Games Slayter earned the title Father of Fiberglass for realizing that the crude fibers he saw hanging from the roof joists of the Owens-Illinois glass plant might be useful as a filtration media. Resources to find them include the Antique and Classic Boat Society, the Chris Craft Antique Boat Club, the Antique Boat Center and Antique Boat America. Call Tom at fyve threi oh, fyve sycks sevin, ate syx sevin sevin or email thru . Fibreglass hull with a wooden deck in good working condition. The term vintage boats is often applied to vessels that fall under the classic boats era, especially ones that have been restored. The ball gears will need to be replaced sooner rather than later. Whether you're looking for an open wooden dinghy, a streamlined rowing boat, a daysailer, a runabout, an inboard, an outboard, a utility boat or a distance cruiser, chances . The CCA rule did not count mizzenstaysail area, and the mizzen itself was not much of a consideration, which explains the popularity of the yawl rig at this time. I have listed this as a 1960, but am not sure of the exact year model. The boat and motor have both been professionally and completely been restored. Price: $28,750 Boat ID: 42621 19 Feet 1970 Chris Craft XK-19 V-Drive There are great details like an iced drink cooler sporting the memorable Coppertone girl and her dog, along with games and functional items like a spotlight. $350 or best offer. But the 1960s also produced popular fiberglass cruisers from Pearson, Columbia, Cheoy Lee, Shields and Cal (30 and 40). Both boat builders made their racy designs with a six foot, nine-inch beam. Classic boats take all that and put it on a logarithmic scale. Yes! The MONZA 19 features a wide spacious cockpit with plenty of walk around room. She finished in Les Sables-dOlonne, France, where she began nearly read more, Early on the morning of April 27, Holcim-PRB dismasted off the coast of Brazil. Upgraded trailer is a 2015 Boatmate custom-fitted to the boat using Correct Craft specifications. Own the most beautiful and rarest of the rare in heavy duty fiberglass. By 1958, all of their boat designs were marketed as Dorsett Boats. This classic small cruiser sleeps two down below out of the weather. Arena is credited with designing the first Unlimited race boat to win with a modern power source. Everything is original to the boat including the original curtains which are still in the bag. The implications of these changes may have been lost on the general public, but nevertheless were profound. New hubs/drums New steering cable, clamp lock, new support tube and new clevis kit. Kirsten Neuschfer, a South African whose life as a sailor has practically defined the word adventure, today won the 2022-23 Golden Globe Race, becoming the first woman to win a solo round-the-world race. In the early 1960s the model was dropped from the Larson line after major redesign occurred circa 1958. Always kept in a boathouse and very well maintained by the local marinas. A USCG 100 Ton Master, Zuzana has cruised, chartered and skippered flotillas in many parts of the world and serves as a presenter on charter destinations and topics. The boat is in good shape, runs well and has up to date tune-up. Port engine needs a reverse cable. Its one of a handful of Arena Craft under 20 feet that have been restored. 8 year restoration papers and pictures. The latter is not for the faint hearted nor for newbies. Has steering wheel and throttle levers cabled to the outboard for control, gauges, dashboard, etc. On the sailing front, theres a new Tripp-designed performance sailing yacht that will be launched in 2021 by the British firm, MCM. A rare original muscle boat. It has a factory swim platform that works very well for lake swimming. New DUI marine distributor Recent improvements include addition of new electronic ignition to the twin Crusader 270hp engines. An excellent example of Loewys work is Sunburn, a 1960 Dorsett that has cruised the lakes and bays of Maryland and Florida in recent years. But the 1960s also produced popular fiberglass cruisers from Pearson, Columbia, Cheoy Lee, Shields and Cal (30 and 40). Boats were made with and without opening windshields. Alberg might give him an inch or two at the most, but no more, because it wasnt right.. Completely restored in 2005 including stringers replaced. Heres how the designers got around it: Given their moderately heavy displacement-length ratios (see D/L and Performance Characteristics), CCA boats were made to heel easily to 25 degrees or more, thereby immersing much of their overhangs and increasing their effective waterline length. I believe all hardware, trim and interior components are there and included. . 70 horsepower Johnson. 307 small block Chevy. 1960 Red Fish Shark 15' Pleasure Boat Fully restored and usable big fin American made boat 15-foot length, 66-inch beam, weighs 410 pounds empty and has a 900-pound load capacity Red over white fiberglass body with balsa wood core Period-correct 40 hp Evinrude Lark engine Seating for up to four people Life vests and a set of period-correct water skis included Original two-wheel red trailer . Chris-Craft was the largest boat company in the world at the time with lots of dealers and sold far more of this speedboat model than Arena Craft. Has new tires, New winch, New 4000 lb rope, hubs packed with new grease, New Bearing Buddies, New paint on trailer. Some boats and cars withstand the test of time despite generally being classified as depreciating assets. The boats featured here are just three examples of the rich and exciting styling that the marine industry gained in this time period. It does need a little TLC here and there but I really enjoy it and always get comments on it. Good boat but needs some TLC and I don't have the time anymore. As in many other industriesautomotive and aerospace, to name but twomaterials development and design move forward hand in hand. A lot of this answer depends on you. She has hand-crafted wood touches here and there, as the builder/owner has wood boats, too. 1960 Glasspar Osage 14.5' Not Glasspar Mercury 45 Rare Classic Osage Better hurry! of Passengers 6, Hull Fiberglass, Power I/O. It has been out of use but kept indoors since 1996. boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. These classic Coronados have a great tone to them. Manifolds were flushed with acid. the boat needs some fiberglass work in the bottom in front of the motor in the floor. His 1953 Hydroplane design was built later, line-by-line, by Les Staudacher, which resulted in the boat that set the fastest straightaway Unlimited Piston Engine Hydroplane record speed of 200.419 miles per hour. 24 knots at 2800 rpm's on plane cruising. Boat transom some repair needed. Engine was gone through, New gas tank and Carb were installed spring of 2023. Nice project boat with trailer. In the late 1960s, production of fiberglass Rivas increased. This boat has been in the family over 45 years. Cool Barn Find! These fiberglass Century Resorters offer many of the same characteristics as their wooden counterparts, but offer less maintenance and are an easy boat to own. This example is in excellent condition and has only seen 460 hours of run time since new. Has steering wheel and throttle levers cabled to the outboard for control, gauges, dashboard, etc. Stereo system with 4 speakers. This is a very clean example of the stylish Chris Craft XK-22! It is my understanding that this was a demonstration tow boat for Cypress Gardens water-ski shows in 1979 and was acquired by the first owner after one season in Florida. Another iconic Falls Flyer outboard model. The commuter, for example, was a powerboat commonly used in bygone days as a mode of transportation for commuting to an office. Classic Arabiandesirable Century made boat. The last two pictures are when I last had it polished up. And this is what makes the study of the history of yacht design both intellectually stimulating and, if you like boats, just plain cool. Designed to settle upright on dried-out mud flats, twin -keelers made sense in England, but less so in North America. This boat is priced right. 0. Built in gas tank, ( more Over 4 weeks ago on Americanlisted $900 1960 skyliner boat Paragonah, UT Looking to buy a boat? One of only 55 built in 1970. New electric shift cable I have owned both wooden and fiberglass boats in my life. This boat belonged to my father-in-law. Due to the high altitude of the lake, a fast boat there was simply not that fast, and the ability to handle well in rough water ability was valued. Boat is in excellent condition- always used in fresh water. New jump seats This boat was restored in 2014 from stem to stern. The boat and trailer could be compared to new! Her owner took all his years of knowledge working in the marine industry for a major south Florida boat builder, added his boat racing experiences, and used some styling from G-3, Chris-Craft, and drag racing boats to mix them into a V-drive inboard that stops traffic in a big Classic Boat Festival like nothing else. Zuzana Prochazka is a writer and photographer who freelances for a dozen boating magazines and websites. 1960 Dorset fiberglass boat for 4 person 15 feet. Buying a classic boat is and isnt like purchasing a modern boat. Low profile extremely rare classic fiberglass flat-bottom ski boat made in California marked No. . In 1955, even Chris-Craft began building fiberglass boats. These stunning boats are among the rarest Sport Boats by Chris Craft. Parts for old engines may have to be custom cast since spares are scarce and skilled professionals are few so they dictate their pay scale.
