88 Glastron decent deal?

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

Here is a toon

1989 Sun Tracker Tri Pontoon 20' Great for Fishing

Price looks steep to me but might be willing to come down a bunch with the waiving of some cash....

 

[redfury]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

Yeah, the tri toon is a bit overpriced considering he threw back to back seats from a runabout on it and the front seat has a huge chunk missing out of it. Nice thing is, unless the toons are damaged, it's mostly cosmetic stuff and easily repaired/upgraded-if you want to lug around a pontoon.

The searay is in really nice shape from the pictures, I'd be interested in how the bilge and outdrive look.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

Yeah, the tri toon is a bit overpriced considering he threw back to back seats from a runabout on it and the front seat has a huge chunk missing out of it.

Not to mention the ANTIQUE outboard he's got on it.

 

[brnschoneck]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

Okay, I understand the aluminum rationale. But what about the outboard engine part of it? They are getting quite expensive to repair/maintain as well, wouldn't you say? Especially if neglected. And a Force outboard would be something to avoid, just like a 470/3.7 Mercruiser! hehehe

if ur a mchanic u can learn the manuals get one for that o/b and do maint... urself i did it and im a maintnance man !!! if u know how motors work and run learning the operation of the o/b and drive is really not that hard !!!! i would stick with a o/b i just sold my i/o last yr.. all the maint. was expensive and a pain to get at plugs etc.... i def.. always recoommend o/b just my .2 cents

 

[brnschoneck]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

I've completely re-powered outboard powered boats in a matter of an hour or two. (including new wiring harness) Pretty sure you can't do that with an I/O! And as other mentioned, an older outboard is going to be 2 stroke, and fairly simple in construction. Parts are easy to find, and they are extremely easy to work on.

totally agreed i love my old two stroke comapared to the 3.0 mercruiser alpha one drive i had !!! by far a lot easier to work on !!

 

[GeorgiaDieselGTO]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

Thanks for the replys guys it really is much appreciated. Not really interested in the pontoon, the old searay may be worth a look might go take a look this weekend if time permits maybe a little bigger than what we are looking for tho. also found a couple more for your expert advice 1998 Bayliner Capri Or this may not be as practical, this http://nashville.craigslist.org/boa/3672688140.html I had an outboard that looked decent, but it disappeared

 

[GeorgiaDieselGTO]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

Or what about this?http://clarksville.craigslist.org/boa/3641167662.html

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

That Bayliner looks like a fair deal. The Hydrostream is a weirdo boat I have no interest in but that's a nice price even for just the motor! No comment on the jet.

 

[GeorgiaDieselGTO]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

Or is this one worth a 4 hour drive to go look at? http://clarksville.craigslist.org/boa/3641167662.html

 

[Mel Taylor]

Re: 88 Glastron decent deal?

We are looking for a boat to play around with for the summer. not looking for anything very expensive. We found this Glastron on craigslist and wanted some opinions on it. I might also add that i am a mechanic by trade, but im not all that familiar with boats. Just dont want something that is rotted out. Opinions? advice? Would like to hear what you guys think Thanks
1988 Glastron Ski boat

Perhaps you need to define what you man by "play around with over the summer". Are you looking for something you can get into the water quickly and relatively trouble free to ski, fish or whatever with or are you looking for something to spend the summer working on?

If it's the first then either resign yourself to paying a fair price for either a fiberglass boat or a tinny with an outboard that's been well maintained (preferably garage kept). In either case check everything out thoroughly before plunking out the cash.

If you are looking for something to work on (AKA a project boat) then by all means go with cheap and don't worry too much about all the little red flags such as soft spots, components with known histories of causing problems, etc. The fact that you are a mechanic is obviously a plus but are you also a carpenter, electrician and fiberglass repairman? You my need all those skills and more if you go with the wrong boat. You may also find that the quick summer project turns into a multiyear and fairly expensive job.