1969 Mustang H/M engine

why in the world would you ever even consider putting 15 grand into a boat worth 6? if you could actually get that in this market? you could buy one done well for 5 i would think

That's why I had kind of a lol moment when I saw the price tag on the NY boat.

I would think a person could buy the NY for 5, add 3 and have an absolute perfect little vintage craft.

I am hearing a revel for around the $10,000 figure now. The $20,000 guy didn't really sound interested. I got some close UPS of the NY Mustang and they showed a lot of spider cracking so I may be in the same boat with that one. I really like the ones with the scoop on the front, they are so over the top. The one in NY is very early and lacks the front scoop, it has the scoops on the gunwales. There is one in MS that looks nice and I have talked to the owner a few times. I can not get down to see it until Oct though. I would love to know more about a blue one that a member of the community said he may have a line on. I know some of you may not like the idea, but if I can find a really clean one from about 68-71 I would like to make an SS H/M clone, much like about 75% of the Shelby Mustangs or Chevelle SS cars running around. I have the complete H/M engine, console, gauges and stuff to do it. I feel there is nothing wrong with a clone as long as you don't present it as an original. They all popped out of the same mold anyway. I would sacrifice this boat and part it to create one and some owners could use the left over parts to get another one on the water. Please CC fans, don't hate me for my unpure thoughts. I just want a really nice one to use and love!

How bout the Yucatan Yellow in Orlando?

You won't find one without gel stressing.
To me a small amount of gel stress is merely vintage petina.

I about hit the floor when I heard 20 grand for a re-gel.
But, if you are asking for a re-gel with zero stress and a guarantee for none to ever return, then his estimation was not to far out.

The yellow one in Orlando sold in June or July. I was really pumped about it and called on it. I also reported it sold to the site. I was looking at the SC boat too, but I believe it sold as well.

I asked the NY boat owner to send me some close UPS of any spider cracking. He was very nice and sent me some photos. Although the boat is nice, I am not sure this is what I am looking fot

The stress cracks will always reappear if the condition that caused them is not corrected. My Mark Twains are 47 and 39 years old and there is not a stress or spider crack in either one. They are extremely rigid and heavy for their size. The 64 has hollow core fiberglass stringers that never deteriorated and therefore never lost their integrity as a structural member, therefore no stress cracks. The 72 has just been kept in a heated garage since new and has only been used six out of its 39 years. I am not trying to make this a testimonial for Mark Twain boats, I wouldn't consider trading two for a Mustang if I was, but I think that a lot of Mustangs have been used after the integrity of the stringers has been compromised resulting in hull flexing causing stress cracking. No flexing = no stress cracking. The load should not be carried by the skin.

Hey DR., I didn't get it about " the petina" at first, but they're only original once.

I am also now thinking that a parts boat is not as crazy as I thought at first. A clean hull under a descent Mustang SS deck and gear would go good with the drivetrain. I would then be tormented by Thesus' Paradox.

I am not arguing, I am sure there are many out there with less stress and shrink cracking, and you are undoubtedly more experienced than me, not only in Correct Crafts, but probably all boats. It's easy to research, experience takes years. The NY boat is still nice looking and the owner was exceedingly nice to photograph the blemishes. If those are the two worst spots I am sure it is very nice, and I would be very proud to own it. I also like it because it must be early and doesn't have the scoop on the nose. It is a candidate, but you wouldn't want to change anything on it in my opinion. On the other hand if I could find a good hull that needs a drivetrain I'd be all set.

Hey Dr.
Maybe that AL boat looks pretty good."gel coat shows its age" could mean a wet 1500 buff & wax. I didn't man to imply I don't think its a deal. Has those cute little wing Windows too!

Do you have more shots of the gel? How bad is it really? I have all sorts of cracks in mine. I don't think I've seen a restored boat that didn't.

Once you sand/buff and get her all shiny again, when she's on the water you don't see the cracks. Unless your looking close. But all old boats have their flaws, I just call it Character

Here are a few shots of mine.

And there were two different molds.

Smooth transom and the one with bump-out for the lifting block.

I think the old mold may have been used in early '71.

Hollywood wrote: vondy, your cracks look mostly like they're from poor docking...

Yeah that's my guess. Poor docking and a lot of beaching.

Well, I did it, I just closed on another Mustang. I will pick it up in a week or two, maybe I will have enough time to take it for a spin this year. This one is pretty clean and has a H/M 235hp 4V. I believe it is a 70 by the title, However I have been warned by those in the know on this site not to make assumptions. The boat is S/N M2799 and is not an SS. It has a few issues, but I can address them myself. The H/M manifolds have been replaced with Osco aftermarket manifolds long ago, the front scoop is missing, it has had a snap on pad made for the top of the flat top fiberglass dog house and it has aftermarket seats bolted to the original seat frames in front. There is a minimum of cracking by CC standards. It has the fiberglass rear seat frame I just happen to know where I can get the manifolds, scoop, horn, spare H/M engine and a host of other parts. Just about the only thing I will need is front seat frames, well, I do have one, but it is cracked. I am pretty excited about this boat. I will be at the GL reunion next summer.