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czarcaustic · 05-31-2013, 07:06 PM

Since I live on the Gulf Coast ... I have been itching to get a period specific boat to pull behind Marilyn. Any suggestions on boats that could be rehabilitated/rebuilt that Marilyn may have pulled back then?

Stickman · 05-31-2013, 07:13 PM

70's V-Drive 18 ft flatbottom
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czarcaustic · 05-31-2013, 07:31 PM

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70's V-Drive 18 ft flatbottom
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My wife walked up behind me as I was watching a video of a v-drive flatbottom with a 454 BB gettin it across a lake.

She said one simple word ... "No"

I guess it will be more along he lines of an early 70s Mako 19.

Stickman · 05-31-2013, 07:32 PM

LMAO
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cdowns · 05-31-2013, 07:39 PM

i had a 16foot boston whaler with a 40hp merc

my friend had a cool speedboat a crosby with a 70hp merc

Bigdav160 · 05-31-2013, 07:40 PM

I can only think of one that fits.

Glastron Carlson!

czarcaustic · 05-31-2013, 07:42 PM

I do like that Glastron!

However, I think a sub 100hp outboard is more the Boss' speed.

Bigdav160 · 05-31-2013, 07:44 PM

LOL, how about one in olive,

czarcaustic · 05-31-2013, 07:46 PM

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i had a 16foot boston whaler with a 40hp merc

A vintage 1971 center console Whaler would be cool!

czarcaustic · 05-31-2013, 07:47 PM

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LOL, how about one in olive,

Perfect!

SS Tim · 05-31-2013, 08:14 PM

Whaler for sure. Big or little you can't go wrong. Where and how would you be using it?

Frkypunk70 · 05-31-2013, 08:40 PM

Had a 1971 correct craft...it's a v8 boat shaft driven...basically the muscle car of boats...mine had 302 ford moter though

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**Boog** · 05-31-2013, 08:53 PM

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LOL, how about one in olive,

Now those are smoooooth. Not a boat guy but I could get into them. Nice.

brad_man_72 · 05-31-2013, 08:58 PM

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While there are many valid choices their is only one true answer. Lol
hot rod boats only go as fast as you tell them to go. Mine will cruise all day at 25mph.

My 67 and 66 stevens v-drive flatty.
Another board members 67 and 74 mark twain.
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Z10 · 05-31-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

I can only think of one that fits.

Glastron Carlson!

Perfect!

czarcaustic · 05-31-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Whaler for sure. Big or little you can't go wrong. Where and how would you be using it?

Mainly just in and out of the bayous that dot the coast ... very little open water. Just enough to get to the next cove or bayou.

Just me, the wife, and our two pups.

SS Tim · 05-31-2013, 09:43 PM

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Mainly just in and out of the bayous that dot the coast ... very little open water. Just enough to get to the next cove or bayou.

Just me, the wife, and our two pups.

A little 13' would be great for that. Drove about some in a 13' with a 50hp Merc. on a tiller with power tilt/trim...

wayne72 · 06-01-2013, 12:23 AM

My Dad's 71 Sanger flat bottom that we used to ski behind as kids!

Coley · 06-01-2013, 12:41 AM

I'm definitely with the early 70's Glastron choices (CV15's and CV16's I think?....love those boats!! Ever since the Live and Let Die James bond movie.
I'd still like one of them suckers!! LOL

Coley

**leddzepp** · 06-01-2013, 03:07 AM

My dad pulls his 59 Biesemeyer behind his 58 Apache.

**leddzepp** · 06-01-2013, 03:15 AM

But I think you would be more "period correct" with his 68 Hallett.

skorpioskorpio · 06-01-2013, 04:41 AM

Sorry to say but most of these boats would look wrong behind a pickup, too sleek, they belong behind a Chevelle or an Impala. The Boston Whaler, really? How about a little hip? I think a Century Arabian is your ticket, looks the part, is well made boat, and a balance between a kids boat and granddads bass boat, and it straddles the line between vintage and modern era like the trucks do.

It would even look right in avacado green.

Gokart Mozart · 06-01-2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

Sorry to say but most of these boats would look wrong behind a pickup, too sleek, they belong behind a Chevelle or an Impala. The Boston Whaler, really? How about a little hip? I think a Century Arabian is your ticket, looks the part, is well made boat, and a balance between a kids boat and granddads bass boat, and it straddles the line between vintage and modern era like the trucks do.
It would even look right in avacado green.

Don't know what your budget is but I found a few
http://www.antiqueboatamerica.com/ab...t&BoatId=30020

http://www.antiqueboatamerica.com/ab...t&BoatId=29563

Or closer to home but the cruiser
http://www.antiqueboatamerica.com/ab...t&BoatId=30444

SS Tim · 06-01-2013, 07:43 AM

When it comes down to it there are any number of period boats from Jon boats to sailboats that are suitable trailer accessories. Not everyone wants or needs a fast flatbottom or ski boat. Some are not as sexy as others and many period boats are best forgotten. But in the end it comes down to what he wants, needs and can afford. A Whaler in many ways is almost perfect for a drop in a hole exploring boat with its shallow draft and stability. The same cannot be said for an inboard flatbottom or an I/O cruiser. Now if we could just find him a period Sea-Doo...

cdowns · 06-01-2013, 08:12 AM

i like that wood boat

he can drop a 100K on it and spend 13months workin an maintain for every week he uses it

05-31-2013, 07:06 PM	#1
czarcaustic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 84	1971 ... boat? Since I live on the Gulf Coast ... I have been itching to get a period specific boat to pull behind Marilyn. Any suggestions on boats that could be rehabilitated/rebuilt that Marilyn may have pulled back then? __________________ ------------------------------- '71 GMC 1500 Longbed (Marilyn: PICS) '04 Toyota Tacoma (grocery getter) '03 Lexus ES 300 (Wife's) ------------------------------- '72 GMC Short Fleet (Sold - offer I couldn't refuse) Last edited by czarcaustic; 05-31-2013 at 07:14 PM.

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Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 573	Re: 1971 ... boat? 70's V-Drive 18 ft flatbottom Posted via Mobile Device

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Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 573	Re: 1971 ... boat? LMAO Posted via Mobile Device

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 1971 ... boat? i had a 16foot boston whaler with a 40hp merc my friend had a cool speedboat a crosby with a 70hp merc __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: 1971 ... boat? I can only think of one that fits. Glastron Carlson! __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

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czarcaustic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 84	Re: 1971 ... boat? I do like that Glastron! However, I think a sub 100hp outboard is more the Boss' speed. __________________ ------------------------------- '71 GMC 1500 Longbed (Marilyn: PICS) '04 Toyota Tacoma (grocery getter) '03 Lexus ES 300 (Wife's) ------------------------------- '72 GMC Short Fleet (Sold - offer I couldn't refuse)

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Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: 1971 ... boat? LOL, how about one in olive, __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1971 ... boat? Whaler for sure. Big or little you can't go wrong. Where and how would you be using it? Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: 1971 ... boat? Had a 1971 correct craft...it's a v8 boat shaft driven...basically the muscle car of boats...mine had 302 ford moter though Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

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brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: 1971 ... boat? Posted via Mobile Device While there are many valid choices their is only one true answer. Lol hot rod boats only go as fast as you tell them to go. Mine will cruise all day at 25mph. My 67 and 66 stevens v-drive flatty. Another board members 67 and 74 mark twain. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

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wayne72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Casa Grande AZ Posts: 65	Re: 1971 ... boat? My Dad's 71 Sanger flat bottom that we used to ski behind as kids! Attached Images

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Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: 1971 ... boat? I'm definitely with the early 70's Glastron choices (CV15's and CV16's I think?....love those boats!! Ever since the Live and Let Die James bond movie. I'd still like one of them suckers!! LOL Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: 1971 ... boat? My dad pulls his 59 Biesemeyer behind his 58 Apache. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: 1971 ... boat? But I think you would be more "period correct" with his 68 Hallett. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-01-2013, 04:41 AM	#22
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: 1971 ... boat? Sorry to say but most of these boats would look wrong behind a pickup, too sleek, they belong behind a Chevelle or an Impala. The Boston Whaler, really? How about a little hip? I think a Century Arabian is your ticket, looks the part, is well made boat, and a balance between a kids boat and granddads bass boat, and it straddles the line between vintage and modern era like the trucks do. It would even look right in avacado green.



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06-01-2013, 07:43 AM	#24
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1971 ... boat? When it comes down to it there are any number of period boats from Jon boats to sailboats that are suitable trailer accessories. Not everyone wants or needs a fast flatbottom or ski boat. Some are not as sexy as others and many period boats are best forgotten. But in the end it comes down to what he wants, needs and can afford. A Whaler in many ways is almost perfect for a drop in a hole exploring boat with its shallow draft and stability. The same cannot be said for an inboard flatbottom or an I/O cruiser. Now if we could just find him a period Sea-Doo... __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 1971 ... boat? i like that wood boat he can drop a 100K on it and spend 13months workin an maintain for every week he uses it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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