oppinion wanted(glastron/carlston)

[SCOTT_70]

found a glastron/carlson,1977 or 78 i think,best i can see the numbers.i did a little research and know carlson help design speed boats with glastron from 1969 to 1973 that is this ones style,but couldnt find info on any that were 1977 or 78 years,boat has 150 mercury,parts are hard to find for earlier mercs and very expensive i know,but the hull and deck are in great shape,paint too,it does need floor and seats,it has a hot foot and supposibly run 2 years ago when parked.i can buy for about 450.00.the owners husband passed away and the lady wants it gone.is it worth it or not?thanks for info or input.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: oppinion wanted(glastron/carlston)

Sounds like a good deal if the motor checks out.
I used to own a late 70's Glastron and really loved that boat.It had a Merc outboard on it that ran great.
Glastrons were well made boats in that era...

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: oppinion wanted(glastron/carlston)

found a glastron/carlson,1977 or 78 i think,best i can see the numbers.i did a little research and know carlson help design speed boats with glastron from 1969 to 1973 that is this ones style,but couldnt find info on any that were 1977 or 78 years,boat has 150 mercury,parts are hard to find for earlier mercs and very expensive i know,but the hull and deck are in great shape,paint too,it does need floor and seats,it has a hot foot and supposibly run 2 years ago when parked.i can buy for about 450.00.the owners husband passed away and the lady wants it gone.is it worth it or not?thanks for info or input.

Little hint....Glastron made the boat......Carlson made them a legend.. But the rules still apply ...if you do not have a good deal of knowledge on a boat's integrity spend the money for a survey..

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: oppinion wanted(glastron/carlston)

Buying a boat

1st you need to decide what you want to use it for, fishing, cruising, or water sports.

2nd how many people adults, children you want on board of the average outing.

3rd outboard, inboard-outboard, or inboard power plant.

4th Budget, what you want to pay, and what you are willing to pay, when you find
Exactly what you want.

You can hire a marine surveyor, to inspect the boat, or you can do it yourself.

You are mainly looking for soft spots in the deck, transom, cracks, all signs of a rotten, under frame. You walk all over the deck, that a mallot, or hammer with wooden handle, using handle, tap all over the transom, a shape rap is good solid base, a thud, is questionable base.

The motor should be clean, no spots where the paint is discolored, or pealing from heat, having run hot. (This part for outboard motors Compression should be atleast 100psi, and within 10% of each other,)
Spark on all cylinders, good pee stream, check lower unit for water in oil.

The overall condition of the boat will tell you a lot, as to how it has been maintained.
boat motor combo, A 30 year old may be in better condition, than a 3 year old.

 

[angler53]

Re: oppinion wanted(glastron/carlston)

Check this place out.
http://www.classicglastron.com/
A buddy of mine in Florida is a Carlson-glastron nut. He has a 16, 2~18's and a 27 footer. Good and solid hull he built.

 

[SCOTT_70]

Re: oppinion wanted(glastron/carlston)

Thanks All,im An Auto Technician By Trade But Boat Engines(outboards)worry Me A Bit.

 

[Firestar]

Re: oppinion wanted(glastron/carlston)

They made very solid boats.
I believe that era boat was used in a 007 movie.
They put a lot of them through major abuse too.
Jumping from water to land and back to water again.
They had to be strong.
The Carlson is a beautiful one.