Re: 1977 Glassmaster Patriot
[ QUOTE=Estark1;1244919]Thanks. It was well kept for the most part by the previous 2 owners.
I plan to run the current stock ignition for now. I'm trying to recover from the engine swap costs. But electronic ignition sounds like a good plan.
Actually my best speed under excellent conditions was reading about 47-48 on the speedometer. I do have a GPS and will see what happens when she gets back on the water.
I have managed to locate a gentleman in South Carolina who bought all the Glassmaster files and left overs when they went out of business. His father worked for them for many years and he is in the boat repair business himself.
I also found 2 of 3 missing Glassmaster logos on EBay from some folks from NC that bought the inventory of a boat place that was in business from the 50's to 70's.
I've been around boats most of my life and the Glassmaster is very well made. I plan to get mine as close to original condition as possible. The man I talked to from SC told me that the 1977 Patriot like mine was a special 20th anniversary edition and retailed at around $7500. He actually has the original owners manual and pamplets for my boat. I have purchased them and can't wait to see them. Should be in the mail any day now.
Let me know if you want contact info for the SC gentleman. He knew everything about my boat and says he has lots of parts around his shop.
Eric[/QUOTE]
i just recently got a 77 glassmaster for free the same one u show in the pictures colors and all ,i got it from the oraginal owner who stoped useing it when the gas tank would not switch over it has sat for years and was winter rised but i cant get it to turn over any way you know to free a stuck block ?
they clam it was runing great when they took it out the water also what would a boat like this be worth