56 Meteor hits the water

56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64165

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Hello, Mitch (13) and I put our father/son winter restoration project in the water for the first time last week. After a few tweeks it worked beautifully as we put many tanks of fuel through it over 9 days. Our 45hp Mercury Mark 58 with an 11 pitch prop pushed it through the water at just under 30mph. The Meteor even with 4 people in it worked well with no bad habits or problems. The rear pontoons lifted the rear of the boat to safety from rear approaching waves even on fast stops not allowing water even close to the transom. We had a ton of fun using this boat and meeting people out on the lake wondering what the heck it is !! The Meteor when used with common sense (no white cap waves) is a pleasant family boat with no bad habits.We look forward to using it allot over the summer...Brad Lake

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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64167

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Great report, looks like an AWESOME job restoring a true Glassic IMHO! Thanks for sharing. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64175

Andgott Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1245 Karma: 72 Thank you received: 0	Beautiful job! All those hours of work and dollars spent are really worth it on days like that! I'll bet she turned some heads out there, too... -Andrew Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64180

thompsonboat Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1418 Karma: 188 Thank you received: 19	neato! Andreas Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64182

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	absolutly beautiful,and the best part is you have gotten a youngster into our hobby,im sure he is smiling big time.john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64183

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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64196

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	Now there is a nice looking boat. No cookie cutter there. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64197

Dave the Wave Offline Contributing Member Posts: 493 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 0	Just great!!! I miss our sons not being thirteen anymore! Wonderful times!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64215

skipthescrounger Offline Contributing Member Posts: 903 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 0	Great looking boat. Really like the color combination. Have fun any enjoy. Skip. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64219

deanlofall Offline Contributing Member Posts: 427 Karma: 49 Thank you received: 0	Wow Brad, beautiful boat! Do you have any photos of it before and during the restoration? Dean Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64253

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Hello the restoration took us about a year. The boat was completly striped down , we built a new interior and re did the gel coat. We improved on the ergonomics by moving the front seats back 6". We installed a balsa core floor with a 6" center beam front to back . The motor was completly stripped down , we re built the power head and the leg. Mitch wired the entire boat himself, and hooked up the air horns. Brad

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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64268

Boggy Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Thank you received: 0	SWEET !! don't see balsa core in these old boats often !! Very nice restoration...now let the kid drive Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64270

Meteor Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 70 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 1	Don't worry, he gets his fair share of driving time !! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Meteor Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 70 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 1	John , thanks for your kind comments. I am very lucky, he is a smart kid with good people and craftsman skills. So far he still wants to hang out with his dad. I will happily take it as long as possible...Brad Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64369

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	That Balsa wood floor you have. Did you seal that up with resin? How well does it conform to the contours? I like the looks of it. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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satx78247 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2688 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 3	Meteor, NIFTY! just NIFTY! yours, satx Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64380

g3jim Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	beautiful!! good go! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4898 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job, beautiful boat. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64407

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Hello, the balsa comes in 2' x 4' sheets of small 2" x3" blocks that has webbing on one side holding them together. They are very flexible and conform to the curves of the boats floor easily. I first sandblasted the floor for adhesion, then belt sanded it flat as possible. I next rolled a heavy coat of resin on the back side of the balsa and it's area of the floor,installed the balsa sheet and weighted it down with about 20 sand bags made from freezer bags filled with sand. Once the entire floor is installed in this mannor 2 layers of heavy mat was resined over the whole balsa floor to the center spar making a super strong but thin floor. ..Brad

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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 6 months ago #64467

indovina Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 85 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 1	Great job,I had a chance to get a 56 Meteor out of Canada earler this year,but the border thing talked me out of it.I love the Tee Nee,Great combo. Rick Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 5 months ago #64527

JAG Offline Contributing Member Posts: 197 Karma: 17 Thank you received: 0	I've been around quite a few Meteors over the years but this is the first time I've ever seen anyone use one like a real boat! Great pics! JAG Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Thanks for your comments JAG, these vintage boats are a ton of family fun. We have a 18' open bow boat and rarely use it now that we have 2 vintage boats in the water. The family always wants to take one of the fifties boats. The Meteor works very well on smoother water and gets heads turning every where it goes . To me using your restoration is an important part of the hobby... Brad

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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 5 months ago #64791

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yes brad,you are very lucky to have a kid like that,my wife and i couldnt have children,so i spoil my nephew,or i try to.
i put aside restoring one of my own boats to do one with and for my 17 year old nephew,it stayed in my garage all summer,and he only showed up twice,that was a real letdown,i could have had my devilray done already,i wasted all summer.

whats really great about you teaching him,is i see you do it right,and teach him more than just working on an old boat,but to respect the classics,including old farts like me,lol,lol.john

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 5 months ago #64970

delirious Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 49 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	i wonder if was the same boat i saw for sale here....seller didnt reply Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 5 months ago #65004

Stovebolt Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 46 Thank you received: 0	That is fantastic!! Great work!! I love the yellow. It's like a kick in the head in contrast to the water! Awsome! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 5 months ago #65088

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Hello delirious, my boat came out of the USA a few years ago. I saw the boat you were talking about in Ontario, I believe it went to the USA when it sold as the seller was overwhelmed with calls and it ended up on EBay.
One of my best friends lives in Kimbell by Owen Sound and I have been there a few times.. Small world ... Brad

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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 5 months ago #65095

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Hello, we now have a number of weeks using the Meteor. The more we use it the more we like it's handling and ease of use. As a family we have put many tanks of fuel through this boat with nothing but good experiences. This boat has great manners when used on calm water, as i previously said it is not a boat to be used on white caps. I would highly recommend any collector to use their Meteors in the water as they work very well and that is what they were built for !! Happy Boating !!!!!Brad Lake

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Re:56 Meteor hits the water 13 years 5 months ago #66313

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Personally I think it's awesome that you and the family are actually using the Meteor out on the water Brad, "good on ya" as they say! It's a beautiful job on the rebuild, IMO you've captured the true essence of what this is all about. A sincere thank you for the water test reports. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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