Looking at a 1966 Barracuda

Wow, good eyes. Same bow numbers, 100% the same boat.

Nothing escapes you guys! (That's good!)

Possible painted hull? I see faded blue between the stripes in the 10th pic.

If you're local to the area, then you are probably familiar with the place that's selling that boat... I worked in the industry locally from 2005-2013 and still live locally. I'll share my opinion if you like, but it seems like others here have steered you away from that particular boat anyway, which I agree with.

You can do a lot better for the money. You can do better for HALF the money, in my opinion.

A friend had a '66 Barracuda that was in good shape, not amazing but functional; he sold it a few years back for $4k. I did love driving that boat, as long as it wasn't too choppy haha. It sounded amazing and was a real head-turner, but without the whole world of being a wooden boat. I loved it.

Good luck in your search.

Michael, check the Toledo, Ohio CL. 1965 Cuda. It has some incorrect pieces but could have good bones.

It is an undisputable fact that CCF events are comprised of way nicer people and are much more fun.

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Yes, I stand corrected, I thought it was the Association of Cranky Boat Snobs.

8122pbrainard wrote: Bruce, I'd like to inform you that the 1st place was in a non judged class of fiberglass and it was a "peoples choice". I mention this to demonstrate to you how little you know about the ACBS.

Tact: Minus 8 points.

BTW Michael, when done with this Al Tyll, it will be as pretty as that Baracuda (hopefully) without all that paint. You can pay now and I'll give you the $ 27,500.00 deal.     

Gary S wrote: Flex Seal is your answer,it even comes in red,just the thing for those pesky gel cracks.

Fantastic idea!

Riley wrote: Take some measurements. It can be difficult to get on straight, especially that little piece in the front.

Steve,
Position the boat on the concrete with the jack stand so the boot strip is an equal distance from the floor fore and aft. Get a thin piece of wood and put a nail in it the distance from the floor to the boot stripe. Then as you put the new tape on, use the stick at intervals to get the tape at the proper spot on the hull.

Here's a fancy purchased height measuring stick:

8122pbrainard wrote: Steve, Yes, the tape for the boot stripe is factory original.

Not just on the cudas/classics either - ive seen reidp change out his boot stripes twice in one weekend... You can buy the vinyl tape relatively easily

Riley wrote: Ok, they are big fans of Correct Craft, kind of like Correct Craft people are big fans of Malibus.

We are fans of all boats!

Thanks again guys. I will keep looking.

Ok, they are big fans of Correct Craft, kind of like Correct Craft people are big fans of Malibus.