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    1971 Glastron GT160 Rear Drain Hole Question

    I'm a bit scared to post these here because I too have eyes, but I feel there are some people that might enjoy being validated in their clearly accurate observations haha. Fix or replace... fix or replace...Thanks all for the hard truths. Time and lack of maintenance is cruel to all the things...
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    1971 Glastron GT160 Rear Drain Hole Question

    Thanks all for the info. I have some serious thinking to do on this about whether it's worth it to me vs. flipping to someone more ambitious and writing it off a a life lesson. I got a quote for 2500 to do the transom from a well rated local boat restorer, but I suspect from my limited knowledge...
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    1971 Glastron GT160 Rear Drain Hole Question

    Thanks Bondo, Yes I am fully onboard with doing a full replacement of transom and in process of seeing what that would cost to have done. I have too many projects to take it on myself right now, but trying to see if I can get a couple uses out of it before that point. Previous owner was still...
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    1971 Glastron GT160 Rear Drain Hole Question

    Thanks Scott and alldodge for your comments. I agree it is far from ideal but there is more going on inside the hull and at the rear than is shown in that one picture. I will take your advice though and have another look at potential sistering. I will try to get some better pictures and follow...
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    1971 Glastron GT160 Rear Drain Hole Question

    Hello everyone, First time boat owner here. Picked up a 1971 GT160 with Force 120 outboard for next to nothing and trying to give it a once over to be enjoyed for a cheap boat challenge between friends and hopefully a couple of seasons depending how it holds up. The transom is a bit soft and...
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