So I went and took a look at this beast. No HIN that I could find, but by the looks she's definitely a 1955 Lonestar.
She's pretty cool! Hull is in good shape, transom is soft, floors are there, but has a couple soft spots. Has the added accessory of lots of 'coon poop. One - and only one - of the windows is broken and they've been using it as a Johnny on the spot. Rivets seem solid, all the glass (except that one port hole) is there. I found the sunshade with the fold in windows, the PO took it off. I was hoping it was the outboard motor bracket when I saw the first pics, but it's not. It's got some cool Morse docking lights, that are likely aftermarket, but were well integrated into the hull. The Morse throttle/Gear cables still have movement in them Steering is classic cable and pulley system, which is interesting based on the next paragraph. Original porta potti is there - didin't look to close at that though...
My biggest concern is that the PO, or PPO removed the outboard bracket, bored a hole through the transom and installed a Volvo drive system. Based on what I can tell, it's early 60's model B18 Motor and AQ100 outdrive. Looks like someone started messing with the motor, and may be missing some parts. I know it's missing the intake and carb(s) (some of those came with dual Carb setups) who knows what else. I've started some inquiries as to where to source parts for both the motor and the outdrive, but it's not looking very promising
I added a link to some of the pictures. Take a gander. She's dirty, but who doesn't like a dirty girl from time to time.
The Volvo motor in it's base form (one carb) looks to be around 75hp. Of course the portable 8 gallon tank wouldn't get you very far, but for that short distance, I bet this thing would FLY!
From a structural standpoint, I truly believe that with some good cleaning, and a few sheets of the right plywood, I can have a good structure and viable hull.
So now here's where I need some advice.
Restore her with the Volvo equipment
Find / Build / fabricate outboard motor bracket, have transom aluminum replaced, and convert back to outboard.
Run away and find someone else with sufficient time/money/patience/place/skill/tenacity/etc to enjoy this old girl
