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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: GT on April 21, 2018, 03:21:25 PM

Title: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: GT on April 21, 2018, 03:21:25 PM

Anyone have any pictures of the GT 150 boats that were exported to the UK? I've seen one with a weird registration plate, old Glastron flag medallion on rear sides, black rope cleats and bolted down front windshield. Would like to confirm whats original or not. (See registration pic....)

Title: Re: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: V153 on April 21, 2018, 03:52:13 PM

Looks same as the US model. Just missing the lower windshield trim?

Title: Re: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: GT on April 21, 2018, 04:22:56 PM

Lots of either weird or incorrect parts besides windshield. No medallion/decal on bow. As mentioned, crossed flag Glastron logo on rear.

Would like to hear from other UK members who have a GT 150.

Did Glastron ship these "knocked down" from Austin and then have Glastron UK build them up?

Title: Re: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: V153 on April 21, 2018, 04:34:18 PM

Forgive me for not being from the UK.

However I believe your boats were cast from molds "over there".

Title: Re: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: GT on April 21, 2018, 04:43:51 PM

Hahah. Not my boats. Only the pic of the strange boat is from the UK and belongs to a UK friend of mine. Check out the steering wheel! Looks like its from an English Ford.

The extra molds idea may be correct.

Title: Re: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: Hyperacme on April 21, 2018, 07:32:19 PM

Maybe Rodger Clark boat ...

Some history  ...
http://www.cgoamn.com/5.html (http://www.cgoamn.com/5.html)

Aaron or Frank might know more ...

Some emblems I've saved

Title: Re: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: Hyperacme on April 21, 2018, 07:38:20 PM

One more ...

Title: Re: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: GT on April 21, 2018, 08:26:12 PM

Wow! Those are great images and very diverse. The export market was active with unexpected modifications ie: Spanish Football!

Title: Re: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: Hyperacme on April 21, 2018, 08:46:55 PM

There were also ones made in Canada, Tempest, Vanguard and Sunray.
Do a search on Google ...

Would guess same hull / deck molds, but hardware was sourced from different regional vendors, or could have been changed over the years.
There were even China /Tiawan splash's.

Note the bottom boat in last brochure is a splash of a Checkmate or Chysler Charger ..

Title: Re: UK Glastron GT150s
Post by: GT on April 21, 2018, 11:17:36 PM

OMG! Is that John Lennon driving the one boat??