Hi everyone, I am new to posting threads on this forum but have browsed many great threads in the past. Would really appreciate some new friends with some constructive advise as I begin refreshing the boat.
Recently purchased a 1965 Texas Maid that is very solid. There are 4 porthole windows on both port and starboard sides along with a great hatch on the bow. It appears to be a very cool/unique boat.
Does anyone have information on the history of these boats? The registration shows Texas MaidFLE; I am assuming this is a typo and was meant to be FIE (as in Fiesta? abbreviated)
It has a 1967 Mercury 650 (65hp) on the transom. Is Mercury the original manufacturer used? I am more familiar with Evinrudes and Johnsons but this motor appears clean and complete. Will get it running with muffs this week to check it out more.
Interior needs a little expected work, but will be fun to work on as $$ permits.
Trailer is very heavy duty and well worth the price I got for everything as a package from an owner who was moving.
Anyhow, thank you for any and all comments regarding these great boats. Will have photos to share soon.
Recently purchased a 1965 Texas Maid that is very solid. There are 4 porthole windows on both port and starboard sides along with a great hatch on the bow. It appears to be a very cool/unique boat.
Does anyone have information on the history of these boats? The registration shows Texas MaidFLE; I am assuming this is a typo and was meant to be FIE (as in Fiesta? abbreviated)
It has a 1967 Mercury 650 (65hp) on the transom. Is Mercury the original manufacturer used? I am more familiar with Evinrudes and Johnsons but this motor appears clean and complete. Will get it running with muffs this week to check it out more.
Interior needs a little expected work, but will be fun to work on as $$ permits.
Trailer is very heavy duty and well worth the price I got for everything as a package from an owner who was moving.
Anyhow, thank you for any and all comments regarding these great boats. Will have photos to share soon.
