Glastron gt 150

[welshy]

Hi , im trying to restore my Glastron gt 150 and im looking for winshield and frame 'any one got any ideas where i can buy or find one ? or if you have one of these fab boats maybe you could send me the mesurements so i could have one made .
I have tried many places buy have not had any luck yet '
thank you
jon

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Glastron gt 150

Go over to Classic Glastron.com. Although the original hull was rated for 90 HP, the James Bond version had an OMC 135. Do not power with less than 90; the boat was made to go fast and use that size engine. However, I am not recommending powering with more than 90--that is a personal decision you need to make. Search for threads on powering and overpowering hulls on this forum and get the opinions before you decide.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Glastron gt 150

Wow, does that bring back memories....If you do get interested in performance you'd be amazed at the difference it makes to straighten the bottom. It still won't be a Hydrostream but it sure makes a difference.

 

[welshy]

Re: Glastron gt 150

Hi ' thanks for the advice and yes i do have an evinrude 90 hp not realy interested any higher as the starflite 135 hp but to be honest they do look the same ''and yes the boat is identical to bonds and hopefully when finished 'it wil be great tribute ,but it all takes time money hopefull we will get there and the bits pieces screen ...

 

[26aftcab454]

Re: Glastron gt 150

so how far do you think that GT150 will fly in the air and over highways like in the movie??

but relly congrats- i love those boats-enjoy
the glastron site may be your best bet.
good luck.
-Joe

 

[welshy]

Re: Glastron gt 150

Hi ' im mad but not that mad '' I just luv the boat , anyway dont like hights he, he , thanks for advice....

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Glastron gt 150

so how far do you think that GT150 will fly in the air and over highways like in the movie??

109 feet....and not just once but many, many times.

 

[26aftcab454]

Re: Glastron gt 150

i read that they used / destroyed several boat- they attached rails on either side of the keel to keep it level on the take off ramp. welshy- make notes for yours

there is another movie called "Outlaw Blues" with Peter Fonda filmed in Austin where they ran at high speeds thru small canals and then jumped / crashed / exploded it over a dam . the stunt people said it was a hard boat to blow up.

 

[welshy]

Re: Glastron gt 150

Yes She Is Fine '' Looker'' YOU CAN JUST SEE THE BLACK GUIDE RUNNERS ON BACK OF KEEL.

 

[mrlassi1]

Re: Glastron gt 150

Talk about memories! My first boat was a second hand GT 150 with an Evinrude 135. It was also my first restoration project - partially anyway. The original owner had painted over the orange and off-white gel coat with automotive paint. Silver over the orange and black over the off-white. I was not able to strip off the silver, but did get most of the black removed. All the hardware, engine, and interior was removed. And I repainted with Petit easy-poxy. I turned out great (that was in 1974!) and gave me years of fun.

I smiled when I read one of the other posts about a Hydrostream. The GT 150 and the 135 was a hot combination for years - until one day I encountered a new Hydrostream Vector with a 175hp Mercury Black Max. I was literally blown away. Good luck with your restoration. You will love the boat and the memories it will help you make...