Retro Crestliner Discussion Forum Restoration discussion of early 1950's, 60's Crestliner and Larson boats    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  can anyone ID this aluminum boat?          Retro Crestliner Discussion Forum Forum Index -> Retrocrestliner Boat Forum View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message 54fleetwin Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 30 Location: North of San Diego Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:00 am    Post subject: can anyone ID this aluminum boat? 13 foot with a f/g bow cover Back to top squirrelboydeluxe Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 24 Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:41 am    Post subject: It doesn't look like a Crestliner but you probably know that already- I can tell by the rivet pattern on the front. Still a cool looking boat & worth the time to restore. George B Back to top 54fleetwin Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 30 Location: North of San Diego Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:11 am    Post subject: Yeah I knew it wasn't a crestliner, but what can you do. I only paid $100 for it. I was going to use it for parts, however I can't bring myself to do that. I need make and year for DMV Back to top Chris Joined: 15 May 2004 Posts: 270 Location: North West Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:57 pm    Post subject: Just curious, what state are you in? My guess for the year would be 1960 or newer. Judging by the transom, it sort of flares out at the rear view, and does NOT have a "barrel-back" style like most from the 50's. Also, the gunwales are Very straight, another trait from about '60 and up. _________________ Chris 1956 Commander 520 1956 Viking '55 Johnson 10,'57 Johnson 18,'55 Johnson 25 1958 Evinrude Lark 35 http://www.retrocrestliner.com/viewerphotospage53.htm http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p156/7car7/Aluminum%20Runabouts/My%20Boats/ Back to top 54fleetwin Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 30 Location: North of San Diego Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:33 am    Post subject: Chris wrote: Just curious, what state are you in? My guess for the year would be 1960 or newer. Judging by the transom, it sort of flares out at the rear view, and does NOT have a "barrel-back" style like most from the 50's. Also, the gunwales are Very straight, another trait from about '60 and up. Great state of Kommiefornia, very good observations. I thought everything went to forward swept bows in the '60's With the O/B being a '58, I have set my searches from '58 to '65. Back to top Chris Joined: 15 May 2004 Posts: 270 Location: North West Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:21 am    Post subject: Reason I asked about your State, I was sort of thinking Lone Star boat, and if you where anywhere near the S.W., well, that would make sense. But I looked at a bunch of Lone Stars, and couldn't find yours. So you're saying your boat does NOT have a forward pointing bow? Can't tell, your pic is sort of cut off there. I'd agree then, it is likely a very late 50's, or a very early 60's. I'd think the Fiberglass would be a dead giveaway, but couldn't find one just like yours. _________________ Chris 1956 Commander 520 1956 Viking '55 Johnson 10,'57 Johnson 18,'55 Johnson 25 1958 Evinrude Lark 35 http://www.retrocrestliner.com/viewerphotospage53.htm http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p156/7car7/Aluminum%20Runabouts/My%20Boats/ Back to top Chris Joined: 15 May 2004 Posts: 270 Location: North West Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:10 am    Post subject: Take a very close look at some of the boats on this page... http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/Arkansas_traveler The shape of the transom (how it is not notched down for the motor, but rather has a shallow angle dropping down) is very similar (and unique) to this era of boat. Seems a LOT had a more horizontal flat shape to the outer section of transom, with a notch for the motor. But yours and the Ark. Traveler are angled. If you look at the 1958 brochure, page 4, top right boat, the transom is very similar. Also, you have a "V" of some sort on your fiberglass deck. I'm seeing that "V" in some of these boats. So, still not sure, don't see the exact one as yours, but it's close. _________________ Chris 1956 Commander 520 1956 Viking '55 Johnson 10,'57 Johnson 18,'55 Johnson 25 1958 Evinrude Lark 35 http://www.retrocrestliner.com/viewerphotospage53.htm http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p156/7car7/Aluminum%20Runabouts/My%20Boats/ Back to top OutBdNut Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 593 Location: Minnesota Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:00 pm    Post subject: There are some aluminum boat catalogs over at www.fiberglassics.com - maybe you can find your boat there! Dave _________________ 57 Commander 12 Custom Deluxe 550 58 Commodore 14 Speedster (modified) 58 Cadillac Riviera 14 split deck Dozens of old outboards Back to top 54fleetwin Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 30 Location: North of San Diego Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:43 am    Post subject: I have narrowed it down. I am sure that it is an Arkansa Traveler, model DUT-14 Possibly '59, '60, or '61 I cant find any good pics of '59, However the glass models in '59 had the V. I can rule out '62 becuase they made it 3 inches longer that year. I hope it's a '59 and that the '58 'rude is original Back to top OutBdNut Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 593 Location: Minnesota Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:57 pm    Post subject: 54fleetwin wrote: I hope it's a '59 and that the '58 'rude is original Maybe you made a typo - that 'rude looks like a '59 to me. I think '59 was the 1st year for the fiberglass cover and thermostat cooling system for the 35 HP. Let me know the model number and I'll look it up. Dave _________________ 57 Commander 12 Custom Deluxe 550 58 Commodore 14 Speedster (modified) 58 Cadillac Riviera 14 split deck Dozens of old outboards Back to top 54fleetwin Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 30 Location: North of San Diego Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:32 pm    Post subject: OutBdNut wrote: 54fleetwin wrote: I hope it's a '59 and that the '58 'rude is original Maybe you made a typo Dave Nope, '58 Here is one from a '58 catalog Here is mine Back to top OutBdNut Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 593 Location: Minnesota Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:07 pm    Post subject: I stand corrected! I guess the Lark was the new style in 1958 - My two 1958 Evinrude 35s are the "Big Twin" models that look similar to the metal-cased blue 1954-1957 'rudes that preceeded them. - Yours must be a model 35514 (short) or 35515 (long shaft), per the 1958 Lark model numbers in the Old Outboard Book. No photos in the book. - 1959 Larks would be models 35516 (short) or 35517 (long) with similar looks. - Dave _________________ 57 Commander 12 Custom Deluxe 550 58 Commodore 14 Speedster (modified) 58 Cadillac Riviera 14 split deck Dozens of old outboards Back to top Chris Joined: 15 May 2004 Posts: 270 Location: North West Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:50 pm    Post subject: Yep, same exact motor I have on my Viking. Thermostat, Metal Hood. Looks to be a pretty cool looking motor when it was new. Mine's a bit different, being a 3 tone I guess, pretty high luxury! Stainless trim, black, white, and metallic green. Not sure the color diff, yours looks to be gray instead of green. _________________ Chris 1956 Commander 520 1956 Viking '55 Johnson 10,'57 Johnson 18,'55 Johnson 25 1958 Evinrude Lark 35 http://www.retrocrestliner.com/viewerphotospage53.htm http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p156/7car7/Aluminum%20Runabouts/My%20Boats/ Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Retro Crestliner Discussion Forum Forum Index -> Retrocrestliner Boat Forum All times are GMT - 6 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Test category 1----------------Retrocrestliner Boat Forum  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group Protected by Anti-Spam ACP