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New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 10 months ago #31614

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22 hrs of driving (over 2 days), haven't totaled up the gas receipts yet (probably don't want to, it's money GONE now!), but she's home! Needs stringers, floor, interior, and a little cosmetic work on the hull. Here we go..... ;)
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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 10 months ago #31637

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Nice boat . Seems Ive seen that one before on Somebodys Project page . Gas is only Gas . Youll have a good story to tell when your done ..

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Bobo wrote;

Seems Ive seen that one before on Somebodys Project page

Probably on the CGOA site, Donrh out of VA Beach sold it to me. He's replaced the transom, and done a lot of the hard work already. Still needs new stringers and floor installed (old stuff already out), interior, and some minor cosmetic stuff.

He burned a CD of the pics documenting the restoration so far when I picked it up, fed me breakfast the morning I arrived, and treated me like family while I was there. All the hardware, trim pieces, windshield frames, etc. came with it (in boxes) as well as some supplies to get me started. First Rate guy and does great work bringin' 'em back. He did a GT-160 that looks fantastic, and several others including a hand built "DarkWater" woody he recently finished up.
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Re: New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 10 months ago #31683

Think you are gonna love this boat. I supported dropping the CC, just don't tell anyone.Great lines on these boats. Good to see all went well and you made if home safe.

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Re: New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 10 months ago #31704

Looks like you had a good trip, good that you were well prepared.
Looking forward to that one Mark! I understand you have a Mercury to power it with?

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 10 months ago #31722

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Yeah, I think it'll be just the "grin generator" I'm looking for. Not looking to set any speed records, just something to buzz around in. I do have a Merc 1000 that would probably power it nicely, if I can get her running well. Considering the options at this point, that project had to go on hold to go get the GT-150.

First things first though, I've got to do some more studying up on stringer and floor replacement.....(the old rotted stuff is out already, and Don saved most of the floor pieces for patterns.) Not sure how to go about figuring out the contour to fit the stringers to the hull, any helpful suggestions appreciated greatly.

Trying to break the project down into manageable steps, considering plywood stringers, hardwood (solid), sealed in fiberglass of course, or composite. (Probably out of my price range on the composite, but that would eliminate some of the glass work, right?)

All in due time, need some cruise time on the water in the Starflite to clear my head I think. :P

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 10 months ago #31733

I had a Glastron 73 0r 74 can't remember metalflake silver with wraparound bucket seats. GT-150 back in 89. Powered by a 2cylinder 60hp Evinrude. I think they only made that motor 1 year then it came out as a 50 and 55.
I took that motor off and put an 88 Evinrude 88SPL with T&T(AKA 90hp) just wasn't oil injected. Sold the 60 to a guy who put it on a pontoon. worked great for him.
I got her up to 55 with a 19" cupped prop. The water gets rough at that speed. Transom got soft, sold it. It was a fun boat.
You will enjoy it when you get her done.

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 10 months ago #32553

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Hey Mark ! Good to see you on here ! Finished her up yet ? LOL

BTW...I have found one small aluminum trim strip we missed when you picked her up. When you get to that stage, hopefully soon!, I'll send it down.....

Good luck my friend !! :)

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 10 months ago #32657

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Thanks Don, I plan on staying in touch with ya, you'll know when I get to the point where I need the trim piece. Still gathering supplies, (slowly), ordered a copy of "Runabout Renovation", got the nitrile gloves and respirator, picking up the tyvek suits this week, etc.. The Custom Craft sold yesterday, so I'll have funding for stinger wood, laminating resin, plywood for floor, etc. Tryin' to get my "ducks lined up" before I get started. :P

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 10 months ago #32661

mark,thats a great looking boat,and with your handi work,it will be great.
you should go to hammondsport this july 15th,to the 17th,so we can all meet up,john

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I would dearly love to come up and meet you guys John, and getting to get a boat wet with y'all would make it even better. Unfortunately, my budget and time constraints won't permit it this year. Hopefully next year will be a different story. Getting project supplies lined up now, hope to purchase stringer lumber this weekend and get the deck split off to begin construction.

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Pulled the deck today getting ready for stringer and floor work
Bow up Stern up She's clear Topless :ohmy: Where am I gonna put this? Ready to go to work!

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Stringers and cross braces cut, built a set of "knees" for the transom, since I'm not sure yet what motor will be going on her. (Hopefully, the Merc 1000, but that's been back burnered until the boat is back together.)
First fitting
After I got tired of the rough edge of the fiberglass hull tearing up my hide, I figured out putting some tape over the edge helps alot! Duh.

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 9 months ago #34733

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How I spent my day; Speaking of stupid moments, let the grinder get a little crazy and now have another spot to fix in the hull. Live and learn, and quit when you know you're getting tired. :S
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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 9 months ago #34757

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Looking Good ..Your gonna LOVE that boat ..

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 8 months ago #35931

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Finally got the hull cleaned and ready for re-construction; Applied poly resin to the stringers, one layer of Biax and cloth to the bottom of the main: And got them bedded into the hull with PL Premium (Didn't go too bad for a first time 'Glasser, shure kicks quick when it's 97* in the garage!)

The cross braces will come off to glass in the stringers, but wanted them to hold the stringers steady while the PL set up. That was enough for today anyway. ;)

A great friend sent me my first "bling" for my project, I am so proud!

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 8 months ago #35951

wow mark,you have excelent wood working skills,great job buddy,john

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 8 months ago #35960

Mark,
Sooo sorry posting so late to this. I haven't been to the 70's forum to this point. She's looking awesome, can't wait to see her done. I always did like that hull. I think there was one up this way for real cheap but no title. Wife wouldn't even hear of it sooooo.

Bob

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Looks Great . Keep up the Good Work ....Larry

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 8 months ago #37700

Not bad at all, Mark. Should be nice and strong.

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Thanks for the kind words guys, they help keep me going during this "ugly" part of the rebuild. Made a rookie mistake this weekend. It finally cooled off for a couple days, and I planned to get some glassing done. (The stringers are done and glassed in, but I wanted to lay some CSM and woven down between them for added strength before the floor goes down.) Ran out of resin - should have ordered more! :S I guess that's how we learn, right?

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 8 months ago #38387

Love that boat. She's on my top ten list of favorites. I can't wait to see this one at crusing speed.

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 8 months ago #38475

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mark, after looking at your pic's of the rebuild, now i know your not afraid of tackeling anything. lol. sure is a sweet looking boat and the color is one of my favorites. con not wait to see a pic of you cruising in it. frog

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 8 months ago #38494

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'Preciate the encouragement guys, up at 3AM to work on her some before the heat gets too bad in the garage. Is that devotion or what!? :laugh:

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'Preciate the encouragement guys, up at 3AM to work on her some before the heat gets too bad in the garage. Is that devotion or what!? :laugh:


3 AM !!! Man you got it bad !!! LOL I was up at 4:30....You beat me !! Keep it up.........Might get her done before the cold weather !!

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Modest progress report - stringers and cloth reinforcements are in; Foam installed between stringers; And floor is cut and temp installed to check fitment.
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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 8 months ago #38589

She's looking Great Mark, nice progress. Your a better man than I for getting up at 0300, much more obsessed than I was to get done! ;)

Bob

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 7 months ago #42577

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Been a while since I posted any progress, 'cause it's been slow going around here. (Not for lack of trying, I assure you!)

Got the floor glued, screwed, and glassed.....

Re-fit the deck to take measurements for the ski locker / console. Cut out the pieces and covered them with csm, kick plates got woven for strength.....
Test fit and trim, test fit and trim, you get the idea

She's assembled and in, gotta wait till next weekend to glass it to the floor, out of resin again. :S

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Looking good Mark ..Looking forward to seeing this one done .Boy when we get into these projects Done seems like ALONG way away doesnt it .Youll get there ..
Larry

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Done seems like ALONG way away doesnt it

Sure does Larry, but it's all good. Time is the only thing I've got plenty of, and I'm doing my best to do a good job without ever having done this before. Thanks for the encouragement, helps keep me chugging along. :P

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 7 months ago #42617

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Looking good, Mark!!!! What's the pitch on the "bling"?

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 6 months ago #42639

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Thanks Kerry. It's a 13(+3/4?)" x 19P. The motor has a 21P on it now, but it was rigged on a (15'or 16' Starcraft ?) lummie originally.

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I remember a 1975-ish performance report on a GT-150 with a 85hp Merc 4cylinder doing 50 mph. Watch your RPM's with the 19, it may be close to max.

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Thanks for the heads-up Kerry, those are my thoughts as well. I have a tach (and speedo) ready to go in the dash, and will definitely be keeping an eye on things. Gotta start somewhere, right?

From what I've heard, these hulls get a little squirrely somewhere just above 50MPH, so if I can get a smooth 50 out of her I'll be a happy man. :P

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Lookin good Mark.

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Intersting I didn't know you were making her a Center Console. Not sure I like that seat though, looks light but not very comfortable!!!!! :woohoo:

Just kidding, She looks great, keep up the good work. She'll be solid for many, many years to come once your done!

Bob

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Just a little progress report before the deck goes back on the hull, hopefully tomorrow. Most of the "woodwork" and some areas that will be hard to access once the deck is on have been painted, but I didn't want to paint the entire floor until I figure out and install the seating supports.

I tried out the new drain tube installation tool, using 5200 to seal it in. (Final "crank down" on the tube will take place tomorrow, after the sealant has partially cured.) My tubing cutter is shot out, but I managed to get it done anyway. Left 3/16" past the mark for transom thickness to make the flare, looks about right;

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About time we saw some more pics, thought you got bored or something. LOL Looking good buddy, smart move on the pre-paint idea.

Bob

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Re:New Project - 71 Glastron GT-150 12 years 6 months ago #44573

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Great job Mark. I did mine tonight also, must be the moon. Could't get as low to the bottom as I wanted because of the curvature of the outside hull. Up about 1 1/2"

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Not bored at all Bob, just limited time and $$$ force the schedule to go at a snail's pace. Target launch date = next spring.

I considered moving my drain to the very bottom of the "V", Cal, but the PO had already drilled the new transom in the same spot the old drain was, so there it stayed. I am installing a bilge pump down in the bottom, and hope to not leave her out in the rain anyway.

I used 3/4" wide 5/16" think rubber foam tape around the deck to hull seal, so it took several hours to get them married back together yesterday! These models are prone to leaking in the stern around that joint, so I figured a few ounces of prevention was worth a pound of cure?

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