Glastron V156 Assistance Needed

[Skunkbait]

I have a 1973 Glastron V156 runabout. At the back of the boat on the righthand side, just in front of the transom is a metal flange about 8 inches in diameter that has a threaded tube inserted into it. The steering rod runs through this tube.

The issue is the the metal flange is badly rusted and is starting to de-laminate. I'm afraid it's going to break. I don't know what the flange is called. I was wondering if anyone could inform me as to it's actual technical name is and was wondering where I could purchase one or have one made.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Skunkbait

 

[oops!]

Re: Glastron V156 Assistance Needed

welcome skunkbait...

i think youll find this a great forum for any questions you might have....

from your description, im not sure what the part is.....

but.....my good buddie just finished doing a complete resto on your boat,
and it is pictured in detail here........look for pic of work so far....jcsercsa.

darren is also doing a glasstron.....look for the bat boat thread....darren neimeth.

you might have trouble finding the part new....but im sure used will be allmost a snap as there a lot of the older glastrons around.....fantastic boats

cheers
oops

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: Glastron V156 Assistance Needed

HI there Skunkbait Welcome !!

Are you talking on the side of the splash well ?? you should have the steering rod and the plug for the motor going threw it !!!??????

Or do you mean right in the canter of the splash well ?? I have a plate there that has the hydraulics hoses comming out there !!!

but neather one has a treaded rod ?? Can you get a pic of it ???

I got a 76 that i just got done doing , just got in the garage tonight, going to paint it this winter !! John

 

[Bondo]

Re: Glastron V156 Assistance Needed

Ayuh,...

I'm Guessing, your steering cable does Not go through the tilt tube of the motor,..

There for you have this contraption that holds the motor's end of the steering cable,...

Right,..??..??

 

[Skunkbait]

Re: Glastron V156 Assistance Needed

Gentlemen,

Thanks for your interest. I'll take a picture of it and post it.

Skunkbait

 

[Skunkbait]

Re: Glastron V156 Assistance Needed

I figured it out.

The flange is for a splashwell steering mount. Here's a picture. I can buy them on-line.

The white flange is what is rusting badly on my boat.

Skunkbait