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RED DOG
That's a beauty Franc . . . Is that a Glasspar G3?? I had a green & white Glasspar G3 back in the early '70's . . .Used to tow it around with my green '70 Corvette convertible. (I USED TO BE pretty cool back in the the day . . . My God . . . That was 45 years ago??)
No. It is a Glastron GT150.
Glastron Boat out of Austin TX. A partner designer spun off from Lonestar boat just about the time Chrysler bought them out (along with Elgin motors) to create a comprehensive Chrysler Marine Products company.
A very iconic boat the GT150 was featured in the James Bond movie "Live or let die" The seller claims this boat was in the movie as a "backup" Pure BS as the hull numbers indicate a 1968 model. The boats in the movie were 1971 and 1972 models, mostly factory rejects and therefore disposable.
Only a few of those 19 boats still exist.
Downside of this boat would be the wood stringers and stern core. This one seems well preserved but, I'm betting a long process of restoration, despite it's good appearance. Secondarily, the Keikhaefer Mercury is of the proper time but suffers greatly with modern lead free ETOH fuels. I have a lot of researchto perform.
I have not yet seen the boat in person so the butterflies are there. And the deal could still fold.
I pick it up next week end.
To me this boat design is like an AMX of the period. Exceptional design that will always look good and perform well.
Timeless.