1956 CADILLAC Aluminum Runabout???

satx78247

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Friends,

Just this afternoon I found a 14 foot CADILLAC aluminum runabout on a period trailer, which is titled as a 1956 model.
The serial number is: CRM330165537.
(The records of our TX P&WD are so riddled with obvious errors of fact that I take what is in the title/registration/ownership records with a POUND of salt.)

Inasmuch as the 8th & 9th characters are "6" & "5", I'm wondering if the boat's serial number is '56" reversed & the little runabout really is a 1956 year model.

Also, does anyone have a 1956 Cadillac Boats brochure that I can look at, so that I can copy the exterior/interior factory design?
(FiberGlassics? - fiberglassics.com does NOT have the usual 1956 year illustrations but rather only a magazine ad.)

Finally, is there an owner's club or registry for Cadillac Boats?

THANKS for reading this post.

yours, satx
 

satx78247

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Re: 1956 CADILLAC Aluminum Runabout???

Friends,

I've discovered that the little tin ski-boat actually IS a 1956 model. Further, I've found (from a friend here in TX) a 1956 Evinrude 30HP Lark to restore/power the hull.

NOW, I really NEED a good quality photo(s) of what the boat looked like when new, so that I can do the restoration correctly.

THANKS, satx
 

I B Dead Eye

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I have a 1954 Cadillac with a 54 Johnson 10hp. There a great boat and with the 10hp it will hit 22mph per my GPS. I us the rig for fishing only problem, it is real light and any wind over 10 mph makes trolling a challenge to keep on course.
 

satx78247

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I B Dead Eye,

CONGRADS on your FIND. = At least here in TX, CADILLAC boats are somewhat rare than hen's teeth.
(I know of TWO others in TX.)

Are you interested in a CADILLAC Owner's registry?

yours, satx
 

steelespike

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Check out Fiberglassics.com They have many brochures, many including aluminum hulls.
 

I B Dead Eye

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Hello SATX 78247, If there is a Cadillac Owners Registry I wouldn't mind being added. If you have any info please let me know.
 
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I B Dead Eye

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My 1954 Cadillac 14' with 54 Johnson QD15.
 

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jbcurt00

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Hello SATX 78247, If there is a Cadillac Owners Registry I wouldn't mind being added. If you have any info please email me because I only come one here once in a while {email address redacted}.

Dead eye, the forum doesn't allow email to be posted in the open forum. If you'd like to PM Satx your email address that's a much better choice anyway. I'd never post my personal email in an open, public forum. Even 'just' an online info email address.

I erased your address from the post I quoted, and a MOD may edit your post & remove it. If you'll edit it out, it'll save them the trouble.

BTW: Nice little Cadillac:
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You can find Satx @ fiberglassics if he doesn't get back to you very soon
 
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