1977 T166

[Hyperacme]

1977 is the year ...
Would it matter if it was a T-166 or T-166XL ?
How about a 1977 T-156 ?

[Hyperacme]

1977 Glastron T-156 - $1800
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/5466999145.html

1977 Glastron 15 1/2 foot with 85hp mercury engine
 Title to boat and engine in hand and in my name and registered
 Bought last year from owner of 20 years
 always stays under car shed and not out in the weather
 engines runs and can start for anyone interested..It does have cmc electric tilt/trim that works but does have a leak.Whoever is interested I will be as honest as possible about the boat
 I start it once a week and let it run for 20 minutes and have every week since last summer
 Its an old boat so it does have its imperfections but ok for a 40 year old boat
 Only reason selling is to buy a larger boat
 No trades unless its another boat
 I do have more pics upon request..Further info please text..thank you

[frequentflyer]

Thought I replied...sorry.

1977- year I was born.

1969- nostalgia of the year.

[frequentflyer]

Still no luck...

[Hyperacme]

Still looking ...

[Hyperacme]

1977 Glastron fiberglass - $3500 (Garden Grove)
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/5475614910.html

1977 Glastron 16' 70hp Mercury 3 cyll gas engine, [will trade for Cargo Van or small pic up truck], 8 people seat, fiberglass Family owned for years, serviced with Mercury shop, runs good, new steering cable, new water pump,

[frequentflyer]

Thanks Hyperacme. Please keep em coming. Really appreciate your help!

[Hyperacme]

1977 GLASTRON 16' - $500 (Evans)
http://augusta.craigslist.org/boa/5484906956.html

1977 Glastron Runabout with Mercury 850 motor. Motor is good, everything works but hull needs work. Needs fiberglass work done on the front where previous owner had a put a trolling motor. floor needs to be replaced. transom is soft and needs repair. I bought this as a project boat to tear down and rebuild but I have neither the time or the money anymore. You could scrap the boat and still have a good engine and trailer. I had started with new cables, fuel sensor, and other odds and ends to make it water ready but it definitely needs work. $500 OBO. text me is best at

[frequentflyer]

Unfortunately that one is gone too!

Yes, I prefer the T166 but definitely open to another model from either 69 or 77.

It's got to fit my, my wife, 3 young kids, a cooler and 2 fishing rods

I came very close to getting a free hull this morning that I felt was a 1977 but when I eventually heard back from the owner, she already gave it away- damn that was a let done.

Still trying...thanks for all your help guys. Truly appreciated.

[Hyperacme]

Only way to be sure the boat your looking at is a 1977 is to check the right rear corner of stern for serial number.
Lot's of boats have wrong year on title or registration. 

[Hyperacme]

GLASSTRON 85 HP MERCURY TRI-HULE SKI BOAT - $1500 (Topeka)
http://topeka.craigslist.org/boa/5481165021.html

New steering and throttle cables, New interior, Runs good, 85 HP mercury, 16 FT, asking $1500 OBO

[frequentflyer]

Looks like the stars have aligned!!! Super stoked!

Don't want to talk too soon but hoping to take delivery on the 1st (not an April fools joke either...lol)

Looks like I'll use her as is and restore at a later date when needed.

Quick question, what are the tell tale differences between the T166 and the T166XL? I've seen the brochure and although it doesn't have the metal flake finish (which was an option) it does have the original Mercury O/B.

Any tips are greatly appreciated...Thanks.

[Hyperacme]

Which one did you get ?

Like a lot of Glastron's the under floor drain was above the floor and water pooled, then splashed on bare wood of floor and rotted rear portion of floor.
Pooled water could also get into wood of stringers and rot them.
Older V-156's had rubber plugs in the two drain holes, so if owner didn't remove them, water couldn't drain at all.
The front open bow was open to entire under floor, so when people (wet) climbed into front of boat, water drained to under floor.

Below are some pictures of V-156's with problems.
First one is the two drain holes in bilge bowel.

[frequentflyer]

I got the one out of Topeka and shipped it and trailer to Fort Lauderdale. Negotiated for a little while and settled on a very, very excellent price.

Surprisingly in very good condition and very original cool stuff too! The motor is original/1977 as well and validated by the SN. The motor has great compression readings and we suspect it also has relatively low hours.

I got a pair of classic, wooden skis too that I will probably put on the wall.

The best part is that it is usable as is and after a few months of having fun and using her I will then pull it out and do a full resto. Pics to follow.

Thanks for all of your help Hyperacme. Really appreciate you sending me the listings as well. I owe you one.

I am very stoked as you can tell!

[Hyperacme]

Good to hear you got it and happy to help out ...
Miss my old V-156, nice little boats.

[frequentflyer]

Man...yours was in awesome condition!

I am going to splash it next Wednesday then have fun with her then doing a complete reno by October or so.

I'll be sending some pics as well.