They offered single, twin, and open cockpit runabouts. boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. Comes with vintage trailer as well. It is in exception condition and ready to be showed or enjoyed. Buick big block 455 with a Jacuzzi Jet Drive system. The boat is not original but good solid boat. The trend today is for high-volume builders to design boats in-house, but the 1960s big-name independent designers worked on commission. Real Americana! New battery. Hull 2 of 3 built. Motorboat Terms: Different Powerboat Types, Uses, and Definitions, Classic Boats: What to Know Before Buying an Antique, Expert Antique and Classic (Power) Reviews. Approximately 40 models of fiberglass and aluminum boats ranging in size from 12 to 19 feet and selling for prices between $215 and $2,300 were built at the plants. Examples of classic powerboat brands include Chris Craft, Wheeler, Lyman, Gar Wood, Century, Trumpy, Riva, Hacker Craft and the fishing designs of Rybovich. It just looks bad. The motor with electric shift has been re-done including a new water pump, carburetor and all new wiring.The boat does not need anything whatsoever. OMC electric shift 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. Like their more modern brethren, antique and classic powerboats come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Needs a good sanding and clean up and some work. As of 1960, boating was the nation's top family . Re:1960s fiberglass boat 8 years 7 months ago #99483 Re:1960s fiberglass boat 8 years 7 months ago #99517 1 Moderators: kensikora , classicfins , bruce gerard , billr , mrusson , cc1000 , MarkS , Waterwings , jbcurt00 Forum Home Member Projects 1960s fiberglass boat Time to create page: 0.411 seconds ( / Boats) Even the trailer is is original. They started production in Michigan in 1979 and moved their facilities to Florida in 1983 & 1984. . The hull has no plate to indicate the year of manufacturing or model. 1960 Fiberglass - Boats For Sale - Shoppok To provide adequate headroom and comfortable accommodations, topsides were also raised and sheerlines were flattened. Dan Arena was a boat designer and boat racing driver who competed head to head within the Gold Cup and Unlimited boat racing classes against Harold Wilson, Guy Lombardo, George Reis, Bill Horn, and Bill Cantrell, to name a few. Owned and maintained by accomplished Boat/Porsche mechanic. Arena had a stroke in the 1980s and died in 1995. Its been on the water once since the restoration for a shake down run. Most were sold with 40 hp. Fiberglass 1960 for sale for $300 - Boats-from-USA.com Vintage And Classic Boat Buying Guide - Boat Trader Blog Purchased from the original owner and had it shipped to FL, just outside Daytona Beach. 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. Both types of boats are excellent examples of Americana portrayed in powerboats and gazing at one leaves no wonder as to why so many people fall in love with antique and classic powerboats. In some ways it was traditional, in that it penalized light displacement and long waterlines. Classic Boats For Sale Classic Wooden Boats Power Boats Speed Boats Cabin Cruisers For Sale Mahogany Boat Chris Craft Boats 1950s hard top skagit Chris Craft Marbella Yatch Boat Buy A Boat Row Boats Boat Projects Boat Race TLC Best I can tell, the boat is a 1960 model Hydrodyne (Abe Crosby-designed), although I'm not 100% certain of the year. 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. The engine is a 318cid Chrysler V8 that has been recently tuned up and is a strong runner. Sides and bottom are in top condition. 350 engine that was rebuilt last year. This is the same model boat from the World's Fair display in 1974. First berthed on Netley Island; the boat was later purchased in 1960 by the current family who kept her on Rowley Island. Few of these are in service today, but many can be found languishing in the back of boatyards around the country. As I lost it on the back after that happened. The historic Argonaut II, a 1922 wooden, classic cruising motoryacht built by Menchions Boat Yard in Coal Harbor BC. Setting a budget is also important because classic boats elicit much emotion and its easy to overreach your resources. 307 small block Chevy. Call Tom at fyve threi oh, fyve sycks sevin, ate syx sevin sevin or email thru . The motors also come with extra props. Other popular models include the 17-foot Silhouette, the 19-foot Alacrity, and the 22-foot Vivacity. While the CCA rule was dominant in the U.S., the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) rule was prevalent in Europe. It cracked along a spot that had previously been repaired (not by me). He built the Arena Craft shown here. In 1955, even Chris-Craft began building fiberglass boats. The boat has a convertible top which could use some restitching. Let me know if you have questions. Originally designed by famous Jim Wynn to help Chris Craft compete with Donzi in the 1970s. This boat has been well cared for and is in excellent shape for restoration. New custom dash This boat has been stored in a barn for the last 25+ years. Read our comprehensive guide to boat buying. Few of these boats have come up for sale recently and this one is a very original and clean example. Opinions Please: 1940''''s Wood vs. 1960''''s Fiberglass. I have a new piece of Acrylic for it. First, youll need to decide whether to purchase a restored or project boat. Sometimes, quality new replica boats that have been created with with actual old-school, vintage-style equipment, boat construction techniques and overall boat design aesthetics are referred to as vintage boats too but thats about the fuzziest term in use. Arenas cuddies were deeper (higher hull-sided) than his runabouts. Arena is credited with designing the first Unlimited race boat to win with a modern power source. I have the title, but its not registered. Will you have at least 10% of the purchase price each year for its care and keeping even if its already fully restored? The pass through window needs to be replaced. Do a quick search and you will find out why the XK-19 is "the sexiest boat every built" This 1970 XK 19 Super Sport is in excellent condition, very limited number manufactured and is extremely rare! Only 236 original hours. This was a low-production boat builder that primarily catered to Lake Tahoe water demands. Old things generally require more maintenance and caring for a wooden boat in particular can be challenging. Description: Up for sale is an antique fiberglass boat. Attractive cream on blue color scheme. Of course, fiberglass boats were not the only vessels to sprout fins. This outboard-powered Catalina has been perfectly restored. Columbia Yachts, founded by Richard Valdes and Maurice Thrienen in 1960 and soon financed by Vince Lazzara, purchased the molds of Charley Morgans Sabre, which made an impressive showing in the 1964 SORC, and produced it as the Columbia 40. The boats featured here are just three examples of the rich and exciting styling that the marine industry gained in this time period. New seat brackets and wiring, Rhino coated floor for durability. It has been out of use but kept indoors since 1996. Nevertheless, it was now possible for a well-organized shop to build several hundred boats or more a year. It was on a dock lift under cover in the summer and stored in a heated garage during winter. 1950's Larson Falls Flyer Sea trials are available to serious buyers. trailer has brand new tires and wheels plus 3 spares. Boat lights in work condition. The Antique & Classic Boat Society has five categories of older vessels based on age that weve listed below. The substance that L. Francis Herreshoff dismissively described as frozen snot has truly changed the world. 1960's 16 ft. Fiberglass Boat and Trailer - SOLD - $95 (Hastings, MI) 1960 's 16 ft. Fiberglass Boat and Trailer - SOLDResembles a LAKE'N'SEA boat.Tilt trailer - SOLDMOTORS STILL AVAILABLE1964 Evinrude 60hp outboard-ran-$2751965 Evinrude 60hp outboard-ran-$275There is a good propeller for each motor.Motor covers from 50hp and 75hp motors. Re: Just bought a 1960 Fiberglass Starcraft Hey screw - good luck getting the boat the way you want. 24 knots at 2800 rpm's on plane cruising. This boat was rehabbed completely about 20 years ago it had a hard top and a Bimini top it is maroon in color with white trim has radio CD player and a ship to shore radio and a trail master trailer. Glastron Classic Boats for sale - SmartMarineGuide.com These stunning boats are among the rarest Sport Boats by Chris Craft. It has a tandem trailer that could use a coat of paint but works nicely. Why? Larson Boats - Part 2 | Land-O-Lakes Classic Boat Club [emailprotected] This boat is priced right. Updated classic with Original gelcoat, sweet boat, fast if wanted. On the trailer: Engine bay was also completely renovated during overhaul to include new stringers and white fiberglass to showcase the engine. Carburetor was rebuild (still could use some adjusting) Designed to settle upright on dried-out mud flats, twin -keelers made sense in England, but less so in North America. 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 boat would make a good pond boat with a trolling motor. Rare 19 Foot Chris Craft XK-19 V-Drive. Howard Arneson threw a turbine into his and went over 100 miles per hour. Boat transom some repair needed. Westerly Marine Construction in the U.K. sold a lot of twinor bilge-keel boats, especially the 26-foot Centaur. I purchased this boat some time ago and it is a 1960 Hydroswift brand LANDAU model- this is a 17 foot salmon and white two tone fiberglass runabout. Camper canvas, mooring cover. Original gelcoat, newer fuel tank, repowered w/Alpha, 2018 Risers/manifolds, water pump, SS prop,. He liked that name. And this is what makes the study of the history of yacht design both intellectually stimulating and, if you like boats, just plain cool. This boat has been in the water about a dozen times. Boat + trailer. It is a two owner boat. Lifting eye from mid 50's Century restored and installed as both Checkmate and Century use the Horsehead as their logo. And this is true to a large extent. Missing one small piece of gunnel trim and we are looking for a replacement. The product line at Pearson Yachts, for example, was drawn by a whos who of great American yacht designers: Carl Alberg, Bill Tripp, Phillip Rhodes, and John Alden.