Given a Boat, Striped and rough looking, (1969 Crestliner?)

[Bones6966]

Looking for info on the make/Model. I'm told it is a 1969 Crestliner but not sure.
Im looking for pictures on what it *should* look like so i have a starting reference on restoring it.
It will be my first boat, it is all fiberglass so I should not have an issue as I'm used to working on fiberglass/carbon Fiber.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/281225688374312970/346113135905734668/20170812_193700.jpg
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/281225688374312970/346113135289303049/20170812_193717.jpg
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/281225688374312970/346113135289303041/20170812_194251.jpg

 

[Bones6966]

Not sure if corect place to ask or not.

 

[ondarvr]

Do you want to restore it to original condition for a reason, or do you just want a boat to use? There's very little value going either route, the boat will still be worth almost nothing. The reason for the question is that it makes little difference in what it looked like when new if you just want a boat to use, so just make it into what you want as you work on it.

 

[gm280]

:welcome: aboard Bones6966 to iboats. Great to have you join us...

There is little value to restoring such a boat for anything but self enjoyment. But that is now to say you can't make it really nice and useful either. Is there any wood at all anywhere in the hull? If so, I am sure it is rotted and will need to be removed and replaced. And if there is no floor in the hull, you may think about installing a nice level floor as well. But you have to decide what you want to do or make out of this hull and then let us know. We can then offer the better ideas and suggestions. JMHO

While I am thinking about it, what engine are you going to use with this boat? And do you have a travel?

 

[sphelps]

Might be a little help idk .. http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=Crestliner
ondarvr sums it up .. These old runabouts aren't worth much but if ya like doing this kind of stuff it can be fun and rewarding !
I'm always glad to see these old classics saved from the scrap yard ! Good Luck and let us know if we can help !

 

[savetexomabeaches]

Wait wait... First question... Did you get a title? -- If not, throw it away and get a titled boat for your first boat.

 

[Bones6966]

Do you want to restore it to original condition for a reason, or do you just want a boat to use? There's very little value going either route, the boat will still be worth almost nothing. The reason for the question is that it makes little difference in what it looked like when new if you just want a boat to use, so just make it into what you want as you work on it.

I want to make is custom just as a project to work on.more just like to know what it looked like yo start with.

 

[Bones6966]

:welcome: aboard Bones6966 to iboats. Great to have you join us...

There is little value to restoring such a boat for anything but self enjoyment. But that is now to say you can't make it really nice and useful either. Is there any wood at all anywhere in the hull? If so, I am sure it is rotted and will need to be removed and replaced. And if there is no floor in the hull, you may think about installing a nice level floor as well. But you have to decide what you want to do or make out of this hull and then let us know. We can then offer the better ideas and suggestions. JMHO

While I am thinking about it, what engine are you going to use with this boat? And do you have a travel?

Thanks! What do you mean travel? And the floor is roted out and i meed to do a bit of work on the hull first. Im most lilely going to make ot a quasi fiahing boat so i will reserch what moters from there.

 

[Bones6966]

Might be a little help idk .. http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=Crestliner
ondarvr sums it up .. These old runabouts aren't worth much but if ya like doing this kind of stuff it can be fun and rewarding !
I'm always glad to see these old classics saved from the scrap yard ! Good Luck and let us know if we can help !

Thanks for the info! And yes the value in it to me is puting my skills to use and seeing what i can do.

 

[Bones6966]

Wait wait... First question... Did you get a title? -- If not, throw it away and get a titled boat for your first boat.

Are you asking if it comes with ownership papers?

 

[ondarvr]

Are you asking if it comes with ownership papers?

​Yes, in some states without them you're dead in the water.

 

[Bones6966]

​Yes, in some states without them you're dead in the water.

It has no papers. It has been sitting in a field for a few decade from the look of it. I'm in Ontario so i will have to check with the ministry on how to proceed on that one.

 

[Scott Danforth]

without papers its a yard planter

 

[Dennischaves]

Dont spend any time or money until you get the paperwork/title squared away

 

[gm280]

Thanks! What do you mean travel? And the floor is roted out and i meed to do a bit of work on the hull first. Im most lilely going to make ot a quasi fiahing boat so i will reserch what moters from there.

Sorry, just another of my misspelled/misused words again. It should have said "trailer". Some times my mind is saying one thing while my fingers do something else. :facepalm: