RESTORED Glastron V-156 First Time On Water in 9+ Years // Project Glastron/Vlog #32

[@Bulletman426]

I have a 1977 T156. Love your boat and very nice job on the restoration! I love the classic old boats. Nothing like them!

[@williamriley2528]

The culmenation...! She looks Great...! Awesome job...! Thanks for the Series...!

[@jerryjohnson3487]

Incredible. You’ve built something beautiful that you can always be proud of. And kudos to your wife, too. From a guy who’s been married for 25 years, I know you can’t take on a project like this without a very special partner.

[@jmink]

Thank you, Jerry. She is a special lady. But, I like to think she knew what she signed up for, lol.

[@scottcarruthers9204]

Congrats on all your hard work. Happy to see the old girl back on the water and doing it in style. Now After watching all your videos, I have the "how to" knowledge to get working on my boat

[@JTFormula]

I am soooooo happy to finally see this video of the boat on the water. The entire series was satisfying to watch and the complete transformation. Now this is the cherry on top seeing it finally in the water. Congratulations, you should be very proud of your accomplishment.

[@jmink]

Thank you, for the kind words. I am pretty happy!!

[@Technical_Audio]

Congrats! I watched most of your videos on this project. My first boat was a Glastron 156 with a Johnson 70hp three-cylinder engine. I got it used with a trailer for next to nothing, enjoyed it for years, and sold it for next to nothing. It was reliable, hassle-free and a lot of fun. I pulled it behind a Dodge Omni 4-cylinder car with no problems whatsoever. We skied behind it, fished and just explored the waterways around Melbourne Florida. I miss that boat. I wish I still had it, although I would probably not be up for such a huge refurbishment project as you did. Thanks for the memories.

[@devildogae]

I have watched this project from the beginning, but just now saw the splash day video, good job. Boat looks great! I finished up my 4th build over the winter.

[@jmink]

Thanks for following the journey and thank you for the kind words!

[@GlastronRules]

Congrats... long journey, nice to see you cross the finish line. Nicely done.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

pound for pound best boat ever made for the money does everything very very well.......

[@TXDanielM]

Congratulations! I've watched from the beginning. Maybe I'll start my restoration project...soon...

[@7minibike2]

Wow that was awesome I watch from the beginning you did a great job from start to finish so cool to see it in the water

[@theislandwayretreatcowes6976]

Congratulations honestly. Have re-lived through your blogs such great childhood memoriesn in my uncle's Glastron v156 in Victoria Australia. Enjoy your work.

[@GT1million]

Josh! Josh! Josh! U my friend are my boat hero. Love the sounds. Love the sights. Most of all tho’, LOVE THE SMILES! Thanks for sharing this wonderful ongoing journey. It is an inspiration to all of us aspiring boat rebuilders. 😁

[@jmink]

Again you are too kind! I definitely had a hard time wiping the smile off my face the first time I took the boat out. I dreamed about that day forever it seems and when it finally became real it made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning. If you're rebuilding a boat my advice is hang in there and don't let anyone tell you not to waste your time. It took me longer than I wanted, but I would do it all over again because it was worth it.

[@royshowalter5555]

Oh wow! This has been a long time coming. I am so excited. It looks so awesome on the water . You have done a fantastic job. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and for all the endless hours you put in making these videos. Looking forward to more.

[@sethknight881]

Been a few weeks now, but I picked up a 86’ glastron conroy z-16 and have been working towards restoring it, what an experience!! Thanks for a cool video!

[@jmink]

Right on!

[@larshenssen335]

Congrats from Germany! I bought a 1970 Glastron 142 w/ a 1975 70 hp Johnson in late 2015 and went through exactly the same journey. New transom, full restauration inside and outside until mid 2016. I watched your series from the beginning, loved it. Great to finally see it floating. Good luck with your new old boat!

[@jmink]

Very cool! Love hearing about other Glastrons that have been saved. Thanks for following me along on my rebuild!

[@johnbloomfield56]

Well done, Josh and greetings from Sydney, Australia. Thanks for the series which I have been watching avidly for over 6 years. I bought a V156 six years ago having admired them for over 50 years.. Your series came up at the right time and inspired me to restore my boat , and so I have now done so. It was a very challenging but an enjoyable and worthwhile project. Congratulations and thank you again for providing such a timely , fantastic and informative series which enabled me to embark on one of the most enjoyable, sentimental, emotional and productive times in my life. I wish you fair winds and calm seas and happy boating in one of the world's classic boats.

[@jmink]

Thank you, John! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for sticking with me for 6 years! I hope your boat brings you many years of happiness. and great memories.

[@luisa.torresbustamante9295]

Traductor

[@haydengreensmith6894]

Well done for seeing the project through to the end! So glad it’s done!! Now I just need to get on with mine. Many thanks as always for the inspiration!

[@lakeboat1639]

Congratulations to finishing your project!

[@jmink]

Thank you!

[@dannyslayer]

I feel like I have been waiting years for this video, congrats man! I know you were probably so happy to get it on the water!

[@jmink]

You and me both!

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Great job! Been watching for a few years and glad you got her on the water. Keep us updated on any other changes or updates!

[@jmink]

Thanks! I just put out another new video today.

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

@@jmink I watched it too. :) Good stuff.

[@auditrevor]

I have the same boat. Bought it with trailer for $200. Has a rotted floor and carbs need gone through but I’m pretty stoked for it. Started tearing the old floor out yesterday.

[@mattmccarty2791]

Nice job- thank you for all the details you provided. About to undertake the 1984 Conroy/Glastron by father purchased when new. Thanks- looks great!

[@jmink]

Thanks, Mattias! Good luck with your project, it's cool that you're saving a family heirloom.

[@harveynewman4333]

i just recently did the transom,stringers, and floor on my 1985 glasstream,156 and put a rebuilt 90hp yamaha on it. runs great. i still need to get a canopy for not so nice days.

[@ta1ntv1lle39]

Wow dide, just wow!! i just binge watched this series and it was awesome, ive always contemplated doing this and customizing it the way i wanted, but after seeing what really goes into it- youve convinced me not to- and i appreciate that 😉😄 you should be extremely proud!!

[@squirrelgroomer]

I've been waiting for this video for what, 6 years? Lol, great work!

[@jmink]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@squirrelgroomer]

@@jmink I did. I remember your first video. I started working on a 76 Glastron around the same time, but I never had a chance to finish it. Great work

[@franksmith2379]

Congratulations sir.....job well done.....look fwd to additional videos

[@jmink]

Thank you, sir! I have a few more in the works. The next one will be out soon.

[@Art_Of_The_Gent_Official]

I love your boat, just need a flag pole 👍

[@josephgough7404]

Love how it turned out! Good job amigo gives me motivation for my tri hull mfg project

[@jmink]

Thanks! Good luck on your tri-hull project!

[@willmillett]

Incredible...

[@jmink]

Thanks, Will!

[@robinoudejans670]

Congrats, Im about to start restoring my 1972 Glastron v153 Futura. The transom and stringers are gone 😬. U can Peel the wood out with a fork 😅.

[@jmink]

Thanks Robin! Good luck with the Futura project, glad to hear you're saving it.

[@woodyharrelson4186]

Congratulations it looks great

[@jmink]

Thanks, Woody!

[@francismathurin1358]

Great job on boat. I purchased 1974 V156 with a 70 hp Evinrude on it .I can do 28 to 30 mph pulling a slollem skier with 2 adults and 2 children in boat. I did go to a 4 blade prop. for a quicker plane. I was wondering what your 85 hp can do for WOT speed.Again great job,wish I had your drive so I could do same to my Glastron.

[@jmink]

Thanks! I have seen 43mph on my speedometer, I need to compare it with a GPS. I have zero regrets about the restoration, it was well worth all of my time.

[@70_Torino_Guy]

OMG... AWESOME! It has to be a great feeling finally driving this thing on the water. I am so happy for you. Was there any point you kinda freaked out about your repairs? 😆

[@jmink]

Thanks! It does feel good to be out on the water. Nah, can't remember any freak out points. I just remember a lot of sweat and fatigue, lol.

[@lenny7577]

I just bought a 96 glastron 17ssv. Has a small hole/crack on the side but above the water line. Gonna watch all your videos and figure out what to do! My first fiberglass boat gas a 98 Evinrude 90hp can't wait to fire it up next spring.

[@lypsvago]

pretty nice job !

[@francismathurin1358]

I pulled my adult daughter and her 2 children up together with my 70 hp. evinrude .Years ago I had a 16' Larson with a 85 hp ,3 cylinder Force and it would peg 35 mph gage on boat, no GPS back then.

[@sirjustis]

Love it!!!

[@jmink]

Thank you!

[@cavolpert]

I had this same model glasstron and 85 horse evenrude. The hull was smooth on rough water

[@aleksandarmilic2842]

Hi, i'm looking for this boat, mercury efi 50 and the same this boat. Do you think that i can drive in the sea as in the river. Because i would like over the summer go on vacation at sea, and over the year to drive on river. Thanks, and sorry for my language, i'm from Serbia. 😁

[@MrChpoks]

Хорошая лодка!)

[@dapineda85]

Nice videos, I have a glastron 79, im doing a restoration as well, your videos really help me with a lots of questions I had. where can i get some glastron part such a rails rubbers and plans. cheers mate

[@jmink]

Thanks Daniel. I have links to the rub rail inserts that I bought in the video description of Glastron Vlog #25 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXileIGnp6-ef5I Good luck with your restoration!

[@garvinhollingsworth8066]

Great Lakes Skipper LLC -> Jmink was lucky getting the last piece. So I bought-> Taco Metals V12-0303WHC70 Boat Rub Rail Insert Molding | 1 x 1/2 Inch (70 FT) Which is also a good fit. Pleae inquiry at them, they are very helpful

[@garvinhollingsworth8066]

Really really nice job!

[@garvinhollingsworth8066]

How does she goes on the water? The only thing I regret is when slowing down hard with the v156, she will stop....

[@jmink]

She goes really good. In my last video where I did a boat walkaround I talked about the trim. I had some trials trying to find the best trim setting. Once I found the right trim I've had smooth runnings!

[@garvinhollingsworth8066]

@@jmink yes, whenever she’s past the 15mph she’s smooth , there aren’t much boats which can make u turn turns like ours ! Enjoy her!

[@prtyof4156]

Congratulations man, love the series! Keep up the great work! Also looks like you might have hit something around the 5:44 mark, as the outboard jumped up. Hope everything is ok.

[@jmink]

Thanks! Didn't hit anything, I shifted directions from forward to reverse and the motor tried to come out of the water. There's a latch that keeps the motor locked in place that I didn't have flipped.

[@patrikgabric38]

Nice restauration.... How it feels on the water? Cruise speed? Max speed? I have the exact one to start the project, only difference is my Yamaha 60FET 2T

[@martinmcquaide4807]

I have the same boat, even the color. Mine has a 3 cylinder Johnny 60 hp. It needs all the same as yours. Was going to send to the great boat yard in the sky. I think I'm going to do what you did. One exception, no glass work. Salt treat stringers and salt treat plywood, all held in with liquid nails PE adhesive. Seen other guys do it, should work with treated wood. I'm not glassing anything so it will stick with the glue and should rot for 50 yrs. I'll be 110 years old when it needs to come out again

[@CLoak183]

Hello, could you explain to me how you lift and lower your motor from inside the boat? I have a boat like this and have to get in the water to raise our lower it. Thank you.

[@jmink]

Ha ha, I don't know if I can explain that. It's not graceful at all! But, I use the handle on top of the motor cowl. I too get in the water as well to raise and lower sometimes.

[@davechristensen5496]

I was wondering how much running time you get out of your fuel I'm currently working on a build and it is one of my final projects before I get out on the water

[@jmink]

Hi Dave. I run three six gallon tanks. I can run all day on two tanks, using the third as my reserve.

[@davechristensen5496]

@@jmink I appreciate the reply I have a 1975 85 hp johnson and was planning on 24 gallons under the seats with custom bases but if I can do two or three six gallon tanks that would be much easier thank you

[@jmink]

Check out my walk around video of the boat and you can see how I carry them.

[@aleksandarmilic2842]

Hello, is this boat good for ride in the sea?

[@jmink]

I don't have any experience with boats on the sea.

[@fredpicheloup504]

HI jOSH, JUST A THOUGHT i'M SURE YOU'VE THOUGHT OF ABOUT THE POOR FUEL MILEAGE YOU HAD MENTIONED, iT SEEMS TO ME YO MAY HAVE ADDED CONSIDERABLE WEIGHT TO YOUR BOAT WITH UPGRADES, A LARGER MOTOR MAY BE NEEDED, I HAVE A RINKER BUIL GLASTRON i JUST ACQUIRED LOOKS IDENTICAL TO YOUR'S IT'S A 1976 15' IT HAS A 115 MERCURY , i HAVEN'T PUT IT IN THE WATER YET BUT CAN'T WAIT!!. SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS , I JUST SEEN THAT WAS ON...

[@jmink]

More weight is a good theory, I also tend to give the motor all the beans. :)

[@benjamindavidson632]

I'm about to trade a honda 200x for a t-156 with a mercury 70hp. All original and ready to put in the water. Thoughts? Has original and new soft tops

[@benjamindavidson632]

1977

[@andypierce1987]

Bro that is so fkn cool!!! Looks like she’s moving pretty good, what’s her top speed?

[@jmink]

Had it up to 44mph. That was running with coolers and gas tanks.

[@andypierce1987]

jmink solid man. That’s what my 72’ Starcraft American15 runs with just one person and nothing else lol. I plan on starting my restoration project this winter... she’s got a 67 80hp evinrude on it now... I may or may not have picked up a 1980 140hp evinrude to put on the back of it though 😎🇺🇸🤷‍♂️

[@jmink]

That's awesome. I may play around with trying to squeeze out some more hp from this motor in the future. That 140hp will be a beast! 🇺🇲

[@andypierce1987]

jmink it will for sure... hopefully not too much engine for my little boat. Deal of a lifetime and couldn’t pass on it lol. I still can’t believe you actually got your boat in the water man. Crazy it’s literally been like 6 years or something lol

[@garza0923]

Hola yo tengo una y la boy a restaurar poco a poco v156 1972