fishin boat... well sort of..

Mace · 06-24-07, 11:11 PM

So I put up an ad for my old KTM dirt bike and manage to find a guy taht wants to trade for this..

1971 Chrysler 15ish ft boat. runs perfectly, but apparently it has a leak somewhere in the bottom of the outboard (he thinks he did not seal it up properly when he put it back together)

I wanted a boat to just go fishing in on small lakes (read Ponds) but this might be a bit of fun as well.

Any comments? Anyone happen to know anything about the old Chrysler boats?

Mace · 06-24-07, 11:16 PM

quick internet search..

This outboard runabout is 14 feet long and weighs 676 (pounds dry). This weight does not account for passengers, fuel, or gear. The beam of this craft is 72 inches. The max horsepower for this boat on our records is 65 hp . If you choose to buy a replacement engine for your Chrysler Charger 118 boat, it is recommended by many, that you verify the max horsepower for your boat. This is because of safety reasons - as it would effect the insurability of your outboard boat.

beaufort-fj60 · 06-25-07, 04:57 AM

The golden rule of used boats; the motor is the expensive part.

I bet you'd have to dump $600 on that thing the second it hits your hitch ball... this is $600 new.... bassproshop

splitshot · 06-25-07, 07:16 AM

That is a clean looking older boat, but if it were me, I'd keep looking. If your primary goal is for fishing, I'd be looking for something with a little shallower draft that you could mount a trolling motor on.
X2 on the motor being the expensive part.
Do you have the "boat trader" publication in Vegas?

JJS · 06-25-07, 08:17 AM

I never really liked runabouts for fishing. You're not able to fish the bow, and they have too much freeboard. If you hook a big fish, and it runs up to the front of the boat, you're going to be in a bind. The big windshield is going to be in your way as well. It would be a nice cruising boat.

splitshot · 06-25-07, 08:40 AM

Here's a couple in the Phoenix area..

adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/4/7/89245947.htm

adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/6/6/89297466.htm

bigndn · 06-26-07, 11:22 AM

I know that is one seriously wacked John Deer/sky blue combo.

I'd pass on it. The motor is definately the most expensive part of the boat, and as mentioned, your primary purpose is fishing. That'd be fun, but you're not gonna like casting out of it. It's a touch much for a 'pond' per say. When I hear 'pond' I think john boat and electric trolling motor.

mtb_rider · 06-28-07, 12:30 AM

Not to mention the Chrysler outboard. Chrysler, which became Force, which became US Marine (bayliner), which became Mercury Marine, which is owned by Brunswick corp....yea anyway, they weren't the best of motors then, and now....what are being built by Merc under the Force nameplate, are very old school technology, no R&D, and parts availability is very minimal. Wayyyyy worse than a Cruiser even.

Corbet · 06-30-07, 02:56 PM

I think my father had the same boat, but he bought it new and sold it when I was born. He is no longer around to comment on it. :(

Mace · 06-30-07, 04:17 PM

I passed on it.

Still need to find a reasonable aluminum boat.

And the flat bottomed ones are nice and lite.. But I would prefer a V hull

JJS · 07-02-07, 07:37 AM

I think you made the right decision in passing on it. I'm kinda surprised you're having a problem finding something. Jon boats are a dime a dozen around here.

beaufort-fj60 · 07-02-07, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mace

I passed on it.

Still need to find a reasonable aluminum boat.

And the flat bottomed ones are nice and lite.. But I would prefer a V hull

something like this?

http://www.boattraderonline.com/cadd...3/88761483.htm

Mace · 07-02-07, 08:18 AM

Nice boat and exactly what I am looking for, but out of my price range right now

Mace · 01-14-08, 01:45 PM

Well, I finally found a boat. 12' AL flat bottomed but V front end (hybrid I guess) Fully welded, no rivets and does not leak a drop.
Maker, Vio Holda out of Topeka, Kansas

..
Got it for $150.

Course, now I need a motor bigger than my 1.5HP canoe motor

Looks to be the runabout

splitshot · 01-14-08, 01:51 PM

Night fishin' special, eh?

Mace · 01-14-08, 01:59 PM

neat toy, they apparently made studabaker boats as well lol

jeasus that was a big image..

BRB with one more manageable..

Mace · 01-14-08, 02:02 PM

Link to the big ass pic
FiberGlassics.com

splitshot · 01-14-08, 02:12 PM

LOL, the big ass link no worky. Is that a '47 M5 pick up in the upper right? I used to own one of those.

When was this boat made anyway?

Mace · 01-14-08, 02:16 PM

looks like 1959ish

06-24-07, 11:11 PM	#1
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,966	fishin boat... well sort of.. So I put up an ad for my old KTM dirt bike and manage to find a guy taht wants to trade for this.. 1971 Chrysler 15ish ft boat. runs perfectly, but apparently it has a leak somewhere in the bottom of the outboard (he thinks he did not seal it up properly when he put it back together) I wanted a boat to just go fishing in on small lakes (read Ponds) but this might be a bit of fun as well. Any comments? Anyone happen to know anything about the old Chrysler boats? Attached Images __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

06-24-07, 11:16 PM	#2
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,966	quick internet search.. This outboard runabout is 14 feet long and weighs 676 (pounds dry). This weight does not account for passengers, fuel, or gear. The beam of this craft is 72 inches. The max horsepower for this boat on our records is 65 hp . If you choose to buy a replacement engine for your Chrysler Charger 118 boat, it is recommended by many, that you verify the max horsepower for your boat. This is because of safety reasons - as it would effect the insurability of your outboard boat. __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

06-25-07, 04:57 AM	#3
beaufort-fj60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,198	The golden rule of used boats; the motor is the expensive part. I bet you'd have to dump $600 on that thing the second it hits your hitch ball... this is $600 new.... bassproshop Last edited by beaufort-fj60; 06-25-07 at 05:45 AM.

06-25-07, 07:16 AM	#4
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,641	That is a clean looking older boat, but if it were me, I'd keep looking. If your primary goal is for fishing, I'd be looking for something with a little shallower draft that you could mount a trolling motor on. X2 on the motor being the expensive part. Do you have the "boat trader" publication in Vegas? __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey

06-25-07, 08:17 AM	#5
JJS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,949	I never really liked runabouts for fishing. You're not able to fish the bow, and they have too much freeboard. If you hook a big fish, and it runs up to the front of the boat, you're going to be in a bind. The big windshield is going to be in your way as well. It would be a nice cruising boat. __________________ Toyota still builds real Cruisers. They sell them overseas.

06-25-07, 08:40 AM	#6
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,641	Here's a couple in the Phoenix area.. adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/4/7/89245947.htm adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/6/6/89297466.htm __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey

06-28-07, 12:30 AM	#8
mtb_rider IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wilsonville, OR Posts: 703	Not to mention the Chrysler outboard. Chrysler, which became Force, which became US Marine (bayliner), which became Mercury Marine, which is owned by Brunswick corp....yea anyway, they weren't the best of motors then, and now....what are being built by Merc under the Force nameplate, are very old school technology, no R&D, and parts availability is very minimal. Wayyyyy worse than a Cruiser even. __________________ "Where is it we're going again? And why are we in this handbasket?" '88 FJ62. Little over 100k. 2nd owner. No rust. K&N, custom dual battery system, Optima Blue Tops, 3" Lift. 33x12.5 Firestone Destination MT's on Centerline two piece alloys. Pro Comp 9000's. My myspace.

06-30-07, 02:56 PM	#9
Corbet IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Durango, Colorado TLCA# 15340 Posts: 880	I think my father had the same boat, but he bought it new and sold it when I was born. He is no longer around to comment on it. :( __________________ Rising Sun 4 Wheel Drive Club Member 1976 FJ40, A project with little progress. 1985 FJ60, SBC 350, Ranger Overdrive, OME, 33" MT/R, SafariGard bumper with T-max winch. 1997 FZJ80 40th Anniversary, locked and now on 33"s

06-30-07, 04:17 PM	#10
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,966	I passed on it. Still need to find a reasonable aluminum boat. And the flat bottomed ones are nice and lite.. But I would prefer a V hull __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

07-02-07, 07:37 AM	#11
JJS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,949	I think you made the right decision in passing on it. I'm kinda surprised you're having a problem finding something. Jon boats are a dime a dozen around here. __________________ Toyota still builds real Cruisers. They sell them overseas.

07-02-07, 08:18 AM	#13
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,966	Nice boat and exactly what I am looking for, but out of my price range right now __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

01-14-08, 01:45 PM	#14
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,966	Well, I finally found a boat. 12' AL flat bottomed but V front end (hybrid I guess) Fully welded, no rivets and does not leak a drop. Maker, Vio Holda out of Topeka, Kansas .. Got it for $150. Course, now I need a motor bigger than my 1.5HP canoe motor Looks to be the runabout Attached Images __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game." Last edited by Mace; 01-14-08 at 01:59 PM.

01-14-08, 01:51 PM	#15
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,641	Night fishin' special, eh? __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey

01-14-08, 01:59 PM	#16
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,966	neat toy, they apparently made studabaker boats as well lol jeasus that was a big image.. BRB with one more manageable.. Attached Images __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

01-14-08, 02:02 PM	#17
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,966	Link to the big ass pic FiberGlassics.com __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

01-14-08, 02:12 PM	#18
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,641	LOL, the big ass link no worky. Is that a '47 M5 pick up in the upper right? I used to own one of those. When was this boat made anyway? __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey

01-14-08, 02:16 PM	#19
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,966	looks like 1959ish __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

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