67 shell lake

[skipper2b]

just bought this old shell lake boat and would like to know if anyone could tell me the model,its a 15ft ,1967 model with a 90hp v4 2cycle i/o omc/johnson. she's in really good shape for the age,it will be a fun winter project. I saw a shell lake la sabre in a craigs list ad that looked similar but not exactly the same.thanks for looking.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 67 shell lake

That thing is going to be a parts NIGHTMARE. Hope you know what you're in for. Neat looking little boat but I can't imagine trying to maintain that beyond obsolete driveline.

 

[cr2k]

Re: 67 shell lake

Looks like someone put the Stringer drive in later? Original drive?

 

[skipper2b]

Re: 67 shell lake

actually I just ordered a seal kit for the gear cases and it seems like parts arent going to be a problem, gears and bearings look good. I will say that it has crossed my mind to convert to a modern merc drive, my hobby has been building custom street rods for years so I cant help my self.

 

[Lt.Daly]

Re: 67 shell lake

I have a 1966 Caravelle which looks like yours its a four cylinder 4cycle OMC I/O 120 Hp Engine parts are relatively easy to obtain and out drive parts are availible. I suggest you search and get a Manuel for the power plant.Yours is probably a Calypso 15' 90 hp Omc I/O. It should be a four cycle chevy engine. Lt. Daly

just bought this old shell lake boat and would like to know if anyone could tell me the model,its a 15ft ,1967 model with a 90hp v4 2cycle i/o omc/johnson. she's in really good shape for the age,it will be a fun winter project. I saw a shell lake la sabre in a craigs list ad that looked similar but not exactly the same.thanks for looking.

 

[dstroud1987]

Re: 67 shell lake

Cant offer you much advise from me.. just thought i chime in to tell you thats one cool looking boat.. I love older boats from that time.

I almost bought one like that recently as a project but decided not to because of that bad things I've heard on here about the driveline and not being able to get parts for it.

anyways, I wish you good luck and hope to here that you get everything you need to get her out on the water.