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Classified / Wanted to Buy / Re: GCOTD

« Last post by Hyperacme on October 21, 2025, 11:15:55 AM »

Glastron trailer Free
$0
Listed 13 minutes ago in Kingwood, TX

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1899271220947095/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ad1305bbf-b583-40bb-b52e-af7a544f095c

Come pick it up, first to come, gets it.
Have title for it and according to the previous owner the engine was rebuilt last summer and works good.
Will need new interior.
If is online is available, won?t answer is it available question.

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Classified / Wanted to Buy / Re: GCOTD

« Last post by Hyperacme on October 21, 2025, 10:51:21 AM »

1971 Glastron GT 160
$4,500
Listed 18 hours ago in Steubenville, OH

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1579218153247161/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A6fd33242-c04f-419c-816f-056d22b5a7d9

1971 GT 160 with aftermarket seats, ski pole, & 1980s or 90s Mercury 115hp.
Just serviced. Runs great!
Great Restoration project but I have 2 more similar to this one!

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Classified / Wanted to Buy / Re: GCOTD

« Last post by Hyperacme on October 21, 2025, 10:31:33 AM »

1982 Glastron SKI MACHINE - $11,000 (Sequim)

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/d/carlsborg-1982-glastron-ski-machine/7890074369.html

Fresh water only.. survivor. Maybe 100 hours of competition use in Colorado.
 It's never had stickers on the side. Original matching Carlson Glastron trailer.
It's extremely rare. Unobtainium. Possible trade for classic car or similar.

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Classified / Wanted to Buy / Re: Gauges available

« Last post by Hyperacme on October 21, 2025, 10:13:46 AM »

Try some of the Mercury outboard Facebook groups .. square face gauges in good shape should go fast

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General Discussion / Re: Prop Recommendations

« Last post by Hyperacme on October 21, 2025, 10:09:52 AM »

I'm not sure on newer Rude's .. But Merc's geared there motors to run props in the 17 to 25 pitch range, with most running in the 19 to 23 pitch range.
Did you get a tach to see your max RPM's ?
Ask your local boat dealer who repair props for them or check around for a prop shop.
They might let you buy one .. then change props until you find one that work best for you.
OR check Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist for used props. Buy and sell the ones that don't work.

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General Discussion / Re: Separate bilge drain plug?

« Last post by Hyperacme on October 21, 2025, 09:53:03 AM »

If your wood is wet it will rot over time .. nothing well help or stop it.
You shouldn't have standing water in bilge .. tilt boat bow up as far as it will go and use the string trick to get as much out as possible.

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General Discussion / Prop Recommendations

« Last post by C on October 21, 2025, 08:11:10 AM »

Looking for prop recommendations for a GT 150 with a 2013 Evinrude Etec 90hp? Is anyone running a similar motor?

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Classified / Wanted to Buy / Re: Gauges available

« Last post by C on October 21, 2025, 07:51:13 AM »

I still have these available. Let me know if anyone would like them. I'll send them for free in a USPS flat rate box. It's the least I can do for all of the help I've gotten on the forum.

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General Discussion / Re: Separate bilge drain plug?

« Last post by C on October 21, 2025, 07:49:36 AM »

Interesting, I'll have to see if I can locate this.

Another question about the bilge area. When the carpet was replaced the mechanic cut a small hole to look at the stringer and repaired. He said the stringer looked pretty good, some moisture (it had just rained uncovered), but things seemed sound. Is it ever advisable to put some antifreeze or anything like that in the bilge area as a precaution for wood rot?

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Classified / Wanted to Buy / Re: GCOTD

« Last post by Hyperacme on October 19, 2025, 08:44:50 PM »

1979 Glastron Carlson cvx-20
$11,000
Listed 9 hours ago in Burleson, TX

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/802598705720637/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Af3f3e34d-92b1-41e5-b69e-bd35be74492e

1979 CVX-20,460 Ford , low hours , runs great, just getting too old to do it anymore.