Author Topic: 1977 T166 (Read 16544 times)

frequentflyer · « **on:** February 19, 2016, 10:41:28 PM »

In sear of a 1977 T166. Thank you!

Open to other Glastron models on 1977.

jcollier@windsorjet.com

Hyperacme · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2016, 10:52:25 PM »

Welcome to the forum FF !
Have you tried "Searchtempest" ?
http://www.searchtempest.com/

Put your zip in "Where"
Put "glastron glasstron Carlson" in the "What" column.
Refer to picture for other settings.
Click "Search" and click "Direct Results" on the next page that pops up.

frequentflyer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2016, 06:42:07 AM »

That is a very cool site- thank you.

No luck though. I'll keep trying. Thanks again.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2016, 10:07:23 AM »

The V-156 and GT150 are the easiest to find, a T-166 might be a little harder.
Something will show up, took me 4 years to find my V-156, and I ended up buying and restoring another boat waiting for the perfect V-156.

frequentflyer · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2016, 07:34:39 PM »

Hyperacme...thanks very much for your advice.

Very much appreciated.

I actually found one in a junk yard and is going to need to be gutted, refirbed, repowered and "dollsed" up. I am really not familiar with bringing a Glastron back to life so not sure what to expect and how much it will actually run me.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2016, 08:54:33 PM »

You will be money ahead finding one in good shape or that some one has already restored.
You will end up with far far more into the boat then it will ever be worth, unless you plan on keeping it forever.
I have near $7000 into my CV and would be lucky to get $3000 if I were to sell it now.
And I did almost all the work on my boat ... With the help of member on the forum ...
If I had a shop do it ... would have been close to $10,000 ...
Just something to think about before beginning a major project.

frequentflyer · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:36:37 AM »

Great advice. Thanks Greg- appreciated.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2016, 10:09:20 AM »

While not being worth the expense ... It is very rewarding to restore an old boat. car or motorcycle.
Doing it over the course of a year or two, you don't have to come up with all the money at one time.

Even on a old boat that looks like new, there can be problems.
Most old boats will have rotted wood, which needs to be cut out and glass around it ground out.
Cut some new wood and glass it in ...
Do some reading on the subject and ask some question on others projects.

Oldfishguy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2016, 10:57:40 AM »

Gregg's advice is spot on. Try to find a good one . . . and then make it better.

The advice buried in this forum is invaluable. To start with pick up this book; you can probably find it at your local library as well.

Welcome

David

http://www.amazon.com/Runabout-Renovation-Find-Fiberglass-Speedboat/dp/0071580085

frequentflyer · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2016, 04:36:41 PM »

Thank you David and Gregg.

I really don't mind doing some minor work now and then say in 1 year or so do a complete re-build.

And it doesn't have to be perfect but I want something that I can splash now and safely take my 8,5 and 2 year old out in and make their day (and mine too

I really appreciate your time and advice fellas.

I am eagerly looking for a 1969 "swinger" or the 1977 T166. The years are very important.

Again, thank you.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2016, 09:48:37 AM »

OK ... Though the 1977 T-166 looked like the older V-166's.
Are you looking for the T-166XL with silver flake ?
Is color more important then year ?
They made T-166's in silver up until 1980.
Name changed to T-159 by 1980.

dorelse · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2016, 09:54:59 AM »

Isn't that what Brian has?

Hyperacme · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2016, 10:21:42 AM »

Yes ... pretty sure about model, but not sure about year.

Jason · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2016, 12:02:26 PM »

77
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=4847.0

Hyperacme · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2016, 01:37:56 PM »

It's on the other coast ....

1977 Glastron 16ft for sale - $2500 (Elk Grove)
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/boa/5460493951.html

1977 Glastron boat. In good condition has not been in the water for about 4 years. needs tune up and new batterey. I inherited the boat from my father who passed away. I'm not a boater so my loss your gain. Has current tags and trolling motor $2500 OBO

frequentflyer · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2016, 06:54:12 PM »

I just sent them an inquiry. Thanks a million hyperacme!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2016, 11:32:29 AM »

1977 glastron 16' - $2500 (San Juan Bautista)
http://monterey.craigslist.org/boa/5463177689.html

I have for sale a 1977 glastron 16' boat runs great. Everything works new Bimini top. $2500 obo.

Jason · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2016, 12:17:37 PM »

Quote from: frequentflyer on February 22, 2016, 04:36:41 PM

The years are very important.

I can't help but ask why the years are very important? Did you have these in the past?

Hyperacme · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2016, 01:02:08 PM »

I'm wondering the same thing ... must be a story behind it ...

frequentflyer · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2016, 07:38:36 PM »

The years...LOL

1977...year I was born.

1969...I like the nostalgia of the year.

I know that is crazy...but determined to find one of the two.

*AND thank you all for helping me in the search.