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TomLund · « **on:** March 23, 2011, 09:01:28 AM »

I am back hear is a bit of good news and hoping all works out. I have decided not to find an engine for my v174 but instead a found a 74 glastron on craigslist outboard motor transom good and floor good all it needs is a carb cleaning its at 16 foot with a 85 merc talk to the guy this morning and will sell it for alot cheaper then he as it. It needs new seat which i have a radio, and my dukes of hazard horns which i have. So please keep your fingurs crossed and hopfully by the weekend i will have her home.

Tom

Jason · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:23:18 AM »

Good to hear Tom! What model is it? What are you gonna do with the old boat?

TomLund · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:41:41 AM »

I believe its a 76 v166 Futura as far as the old boat it will become my parts boat

Tom

Rich_V174SS · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:49:30 AM »

Parts boat?!?! Say it isn't so!
I'm gonna have a coronary now!

TomLund · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:56:46 AM »

Well Rich i will use the seat and stuff i am not sure what to do with it All i really want is a summer of not wrenching on my toys ie boat, motorcycle maybe i will store and slowly redo it as money is comes in we will wait and see.

Tom

Jason · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2011, 12:14:39 PM »

Parts boat!!!!!!!!!!

We won't let you do that.

dorelse · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2011, 01:52:38 PM »

Quote from: TomLund on March 23, 2011, 10:56:46 AM

All i really want is a summer of not wrenching on my toys ie boat, motorcycle maybe i will store and slowly redo it as money is comes in we will wait and see.
Tom

I'll drink to that!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2011, 03:48:41 PM »

This one ?

1976 Glastron boat - $800 (Hasty, MN
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/boa/2206032015.html

TomLund · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2011, 06:10:01 PM »

Greg thats the boat if all works out i should have it on the back of my truck on saturday

Laine73GT160 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:43:16 PM »

What year is your V-174?
I am going to look at one tomorrow.
Is your stern drive good?
The boat I am looking at is a 165 MerCruiser believed to be the 1970
The owner is an old man a little hard to talk to his wife answers most my questions in the background.
He tells me it turns over but will not fire. So I do not know if it runs or if the drive works.
I hope to pull the plugs, if it turns over I would feel better, can get a little feel of compression I would feel better, if the propeller turns I would feel better.
It is going to sell this Saturday at an auction. After I look tomorrow it will be easier. But without knowing if it runs or has a working drive. I can?t risk much.
If I knew you had a good working drive that may be for sale and are giving up on your boat because of the motor I would feel better.

Jason · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:23:52 PM »

Lets all take a moment to remember Mis June 2010 before she gets AXED!

A moment of silence please.

dorelse · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:27:03 PM »

Wait a minute...that's the parts boat? That's beautiful!

Ok...what am I missing? Needs an engine? and what else?

There was a Mercruiser 4 Cyl here on CL in Des Moines for like $200.00 is that what you need?

Jerry · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:28:22 PM »

Anytime I hear "It just needs a tune up" I can count on a major overhaul. Don't trade an upset stomach for Cancer. Be careful Tom.

dorelse · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:39:37 PM »

You could probably get this for the same price as you're going to spend for that other boat...and then you've got a somewhat simliar parts boat...

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/boa/2263397051.html

TomLund · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2011, 05:44:58 AM »

ok ok ok i won't use it as a parts boat i am going to keep her and slowly find an motor and a out drive besides she is to purdy and i can't think of not keeping her around.

MarkS · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2011, 07:54:39 AM »

Whew, had us scared there for a minute!

dorelse · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2011, 09:05:46 AM »

I just remember from the meet thinking that was a great looking boat.

Maybe I just am out of it, but what's wrong with the boat? I personally think your better off keeping what you know, and finding a donor motor...if that's what's wrong with it.

Jason · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2011, 09:07:13 AM »

I almost thought it was April fools day! Tom, that boat you were looking at really didn't look worth the money either. Like Jerry says "Tune up" really means major overhaul.

If I remember right the problem with your boat was water in the oil and a outdated outdrive with no power trim.

I say we pull the motor and drive out of that boat and find a good 140 and newer outdrive to replace in it. Should be able to find something, boat in all, for under a $1000. Alan found a great find last fall for a couple hundred bucks.

Laine73GT160 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2011, 05:59:59 PM »

After seeing Tom?s V174. I would not take parts off it if he offered. That?s a beauty. I believe strongly that glastrons be saved and restored. Tom I would slap you upside the head if you showed me that boat and told me you were going to scrap it out. Forgive me all but I asked the question about parts because I am looking at a 174 and my need parts. But not from that boat!!!
Tom sorry if your boat has given you trouble. And if it is your wish to give up on her. I hope you do find a boat that starts and runs that you can enjoy without the stress. But that is not scrap. Keep it or sell it to a club member.
Laine

Hyperacme · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2011, 06:07:20 PM »

Tom
There's nothing wrong with owning two Glastrons ... LOL