But Mom, it followed me home.

[Plugcheck]

      Another wayward boat followed me home last night.   Actually Makinwaves boat project.  Came with a 85 HP Merc, that at least isn't locked up.  Appears to have decent compression.   Has a unique custom made SS transom/backplate.     Probably will be asking questions about this old Carlson in the future when the resto begins.

[Hyperacme]

COOL !
Was there a serial number plate on it ?

[makinwaves]

I saw a plate on the inner transom.  I'll look closer Sunday.  Any leads from the group on info or parts is appreciated.

[Hyperacme]

Most have the serial number plate around the seat platform.

Early Carlson brochures here ..
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=7123.0

1967 Contender / Green
1967 Contender / White
1970 Contender / Blue

[wpstarling]

Those look sweet.  Maybe i'll have one follow me home one day Good luck on the resto

[Plugcheck]

Looked around, didn't see any numbers or ID plate, might be under some layers of crud somewhere.   Here is a couple pics of the custom jack plate transom, I'm just guessing here, but maybe they needed it since the drive was too long?  I thought these always took the really short drives.   I could measure the 85hp Merc, but it looks like the standard 20" leg.

[Hyperacme]

Glastron offered a transom extension for Challenger & Contender.
Nothing in old Carlson brochures about a extension.
Was told by owner that this is what they looked like .. Boat pictured is a 1968 Challenger.

[Hyperacme]

1965 was first year ..according to brochures

That transom plate is a mess ... 

[catchnedge]

Cool project!