eBay finds

Terp wrote: Interesting trailer on this one. '63 Skier

That's a nice clean looking boat and those twin carbs always look so "hotrod".
Someone must have worked in a mufflershop tho!!

Terp wrote: Pete, here's one for you. '56 Atom

The biggest problem with this Atom is the bottom has been fiberglassed. You can already see that screws are pushing out on the glass (in the picture of the transom) from the wood being soaked with water. This is a ply boat and the wood should not be wet!! The hull being glassed tells me there's a much deeper problem. Most likely the ply letting loose from the frames and probably rot in the transom frame - a common area. Glassing is a "quick and dirty" coverup!!

Yes, the interior has been upholstered non original which is reversible. At least the paint scheme on the hull looks close although I would question the bronze bottom paint.



I emailed the seller asking about the bottom. We'll see what he has to say!!!

This guy got carried away. $22K invested in an '81. Might be hard to recoup in this market.

'81 SN

Looks like this might be a good buy if the bidding traffic is light:

'82

It sits high in the water so maybe the foam isn't fully soaked!

Might be a good deal for someone:

Mallory Distr.

Thanks Chris...I was just wondering if this thing was something I needed.

john

Classic gauge cluster

Ever had your arms pulled out of socket before getting out of the water?


blown BBC

Andy wrote: Ever had your arms pulled out of socket before getting out of the water? blown BBC

That's a monster!

Terp wrote: Anyone here bidding on this? Compact Skier

John,
Check out the "Correct Craft Panther" thread below in the general section. Some info on the boat and I did get one answer back (not much!!) from the seller.

I'm not bidding! I've still got a boat waiting for me under a tarp to restore!!

8122pbrainard wrote: I've still got a boat waiting for me under a tarp to restore!!

Rinker?

Tim,
No, it's not the Rinker - It's in pretty great shape. It's a 1918 give or take 18' cedar strip on oak frame launch. I got it off a island estate up north. It was the original boat used to transport people and push a barge to the island. Lot's of construction supplies went across on the barge! There's a fairly large home, a stable and a green house on the island. Cool old boat! I was able to find some old photos of it that pictured horses on the barge. The original engine was magneto so it has kerosene running lights and a carbide (like a miners lamp) search light. It was converted to electric (probably when engine #2 was installed with electric start and conventional ignition) but I'm hoping to find the original carbide guts.

The Rinker is now priced down to $2500.00. I do not want to store that damn thing another year!! BTW, it's got a new lower unit and a "fly high" pylon I made for the kids learning to board.

Kev,
The launch looks like it's going to be a retirement project plus it sure wouldn't be a very ideal boat for GL. I'd have to stay in the bay!! Yes, if my plan works out, the X55 will be at GL this summer.

Does anybody want to buy my liver, or other organ? I found something I want instead.

6.0 liters of fun

375 hp in a crate

Andy,
That's a Skylark. Notice the port side helm. The Universal V6 wasn't made in a RR and since all the Skylarks came with that engine, all had the port helms.

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