Lone Star Cabin Cruiser 1965

['65 Texas Cabin Cruiser]

I picked up a '65 lone star cabin cruiser. 23 foot I think. It was stripped out and was on the way to the salvage yard. Of course the transom is rotten. The hull is in good shape. Finally getting ready to start this project. I have all the drivetrain (So they said) . The block has a crack . inline 6. A rebuilt exchange isn't out of the budget. Looks like most of the drivetrain and accessories are there. Looking for advice on wich direction i should go. Put the puzzle back together? Build it for an outboard? Or go V8 inboard? Would a V8 even function properly? Bad idea? I don't think it would be worth doing starting from scratch but I have most everything for it. I picked up a fiberglass boat a few years ago. Marine Mercruiser/GM V8 onboard. Drive is all there. Controls, fuel tank, ... The boat wasn't used much. Divorced owners, no title, sat and rotted away so that boat is shot. Got it cheap wi th the idea of using the engine and drive on the Cruiser. So is it even worth considering? The V8 in the Lone Star. Planing on mostly fresh water use but I'm not far from the coast so i would like it to be able to go on saltwater. Thanks for suggestions and ideas
the Google earth screenshot is all I could come up with right now

 

[kcassells]

The photo is useless. Any others?

 

[Sea18Horse]

I must admit I do love Lone stars. When I think Lone Star I think smaller aluminum runabouts that are really shiny! Love their lines. Is yours a tinny? Also have a soft spot in my heart for 1965!

Cheers........................Todd

 

[Bondo]

Marine Mercruiser/GM V8 onboard. Drive is all there.

Ayuh,.... What models, 'n vintage,..??

Yer description covers a Bazillion possibilities,....

 

['65 Texas Cabin Cruiser]

I’m new here and think I have duplicated the post.
Its a 1965 Cabin Cruiser

 

['65 Texas Cabin Cruiser]

Would it be wise to install a V8?

 

['65 Texas Cabin Cruiser]

Fabrication and construction is no problem. I could read a blueprint and follow directions. Is that in iBoats ?
The bost was to be scrapped when I got it. Passing through a few hands before me the original title came with it.

Do do I need any documents on an inboard? Can I verify that an engine isn’t reported stolen? There was a divorce Boat was abandoned and uncovered for years. The motor was covered and there’s under 20 hours on the meter. No way to know but it turns by hand. Never started it. Just back and forth a little by hand.

I enjoy looking through all the projects like this

I was was looking in boating blunders for someone that dropped in a blown big block with a jet drive. For the cost of an outboard that would move this boat, and building the boat for it I don’t think that’s too crazy.

Hopefully what I have will work. Thanks for the comments and suggestions