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1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129639
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Hello -
I am in the process of restoring this boat I found as part of a barn clean out. Although I have been boating all my life this is the first time restoring so I have done more reading than fixing. So, good to start small. I did not see a 1960's forum just 70/80's. I am looking to get some advice on stringers, parts and so on and to post my project to date...just looking for the right place on this forum to show and get some help. 
struggling with how to multiple pic this thing |
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Re: 1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129641
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welcome...your in the right spot....most of us have 50's/60's boats
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129647
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sure looks like a ski-bird. Kinda funny it was posted within days of this post
www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/gw-invader-8-skibird I'd like to see more pics of it. |
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1960 slickcraft catalina
1963 g-w invader ski-bird 1972 g-w invader drag & ski 14 Portage Michigan |
Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129648
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Trying to figure out multiple pictures.
It is like a GW from what I have seen but its not. I do not know much about it. I have it in my basement at this point and replaced the transom 
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129671
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huh that is funny that out of no where these things start showing up, dont we have a list somewhere that gives all the boats and how many we have on this site. like a running count of all the different makes and models . would be curious. heck there might be a few that someone has got but just forgot about-em. their small enough to just be overlooked. anyway i would love to see video of one on the water.....
billy |
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129674
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That is different from a GW and I like it
 Here's a youtube vid of one (GW Invader)...not mine. |
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1960 slickcraft catalina
1963 g-w invader ski-bird 1972 g-w invader drag & ski 14 Portage Michigan |
Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129675
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Sleezstak,
"Hello - I am in the process of restoring my 8' Fury which is a lot like the GW. The stringers were just 1/4" ply covered in glass. I was thinking of using the white fibre board (fake wood) as it would not rot. this is my first resto so any help is appreciated" Sleezstak, i'd redo it the same way the factory did but make sure it's glassed in a lot better, make sure drainage is good, and not store it uncovered in the rain and snow. |
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1960 slickcraft catalina
1963 g-w invader ski-bird 1972 g-w invader drag & ski 14 Portage Michigan |
Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129676
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I have seen a few, I don't think they are rare but neat, this one that I own is tagged Lake racer with max hp 15 and weight is 270,cant read anything else but actually in good shape mine has a wood transom and smooth deck,good luck Bill
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129678
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Give these guys a call they were the manufacturer of Columbian boats back in the 60's and 70' , dont know how much help they will be but its worth a call . Gil
www.yellowpages.com/meriden-ct/mip/suburban-marine-inc-341698 |
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129696
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Thanks for the info. The stringers on this thing were plywood and done in two sections. I believe due to the curve.
Any good options out there. There is a good write up on this site but I think more geared to larger boats. Just want to do it once. |
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129697
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Big glass or little glass,...Vintage fiberglass hulls are most definitely welcome and supported here.
Keep us all posted with questions and advances with your progress. There are some very professional and experienced restoration guys monitoring and replying to posts here every day. doc |
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129730
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I am going to move my boat project over to the "Member Projects" forum as I think it is better spot for "historical value"
I am only saying this in case someone, someday is looking for info on a boat like this. Done right or wrong, it will be fun. Hardest part will be fitting the HEMI on it. |
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 9 years 1 month ago #129734
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talk to nautilus.... I'm sure he's done it already ? Ha!
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 8 years 11 months ago #130844
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Bill, I've stopped several times to check out your 'Lake Racer' - Nice, a true fiberglassic. Up to talking old fiberglass boats over a pop next door, let me know. I've got a battleship hull, '59 Bellboy runabout (small tail-fins) w/a '63, 75hp Starflite V and a '60's Chrysler Lonestar 13' one design sloop. Both need work - Advice always welcome.
Brian 
I was able to see this faintly on your Coast Guard plate: Lake Runner Enterprises 539 S. Duff Ames, Iowa |
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 8 years 11 months ago #130845
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Bill,
I've found this on the USCG site for your Lake Racer: 
There was also a reference to: Duane L. Smith in Ames, IA & Smitty's Lakerunner Enterprises Ames, IA Hope it helps you, Brian |
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1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 5 years 2 months ago #143746
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I still have my 1966 Fury. As a kid I had a hurricane 10 on it for a while. Prior to that I used a 6 hp Johnson followed by an 18 evinrude.
2nd pic is this year with a 9.9 rigged with controls. Every ride takes me right back in time by 45 years I also have a couple of 10 ft GW invaders Another project is a 17 ft Sutphen sport pacer with a 150 |
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1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 5 years 2 months ago #143747
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Quick video inside the Fury
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1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 5 years 2 months ago #143763
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awesome pictures of then and now ! you look good in the boat now. You look 29 years old ? I have to tell you I'm 29 too...... for the 30th time ....
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Re:1960's Columbian Fury 8 foot 4 months 2 days ago #149380
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Good morning,
Just found your boat and I have one just like it, also from NH! Mine was given to me as a child in the 80s and was in need of restoration then. I've been carting it around for 30+ years and am finally in a spot to do it. I would like to pick your brain and learn from your experience. Please give me a call or email. You can reach me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Attached a few pics |
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