Will It Run? FREE 1982 GLASSTREAM Boat w/Chrysler 100hp NNKH

[@mckeanbrosoffroad150]

Brings back some memories. We were a Glasstream dealer in the late 1980s. They were a copy of Laser boats and performed very well. Fast boats with an efficient hull design. I remember distinctly a black and silver one exactly like this one we rigged with a Yamaha ProV 150. It ran very well. I think radared that one in the mid 70 mph range. They were relatively cheaply built boats though, but were priced accordingly. Surprised to see a survivor. Most would completely rotted out by now. Floor, transom, stringers. Chryslers were our old mechanics favorite engines. Not the fastest engines but cheap, low cost to maintain, simple design, easy to work on, and reliable. They always came with crappy aluminum props though. Thanks for the video. Sentimental for me.

[@ionracer24]

back in the 70's and early early 80's always saw chrysler outboards running around lakes in wisconsin. they had a distinctive exhaust note, pretty cool engine

[@brianwakefield7941]

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[@deanyanko3326]

I have a 35 hp looks and runs like new.

[@dada191]

Man, this guy makes me feel like I've wasted my life, when I could have been getting free boats growing on trees! If only I had the knowledge of MacGyver like he does

[@deanyanko3326]

Why spend $35 K when there's so many used boats out there.

[@JR-bj3uf]

I don't do boats but I have been a motorcycle freak all my life. Your boat is exactly the kind of find that kept me in motorcycles on a very limited budget.

[@lifeononeweel3008]

More vids

[@robertberger7244]

Thanks! I really enjoy your show and both Jen and Chris!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thank you!

[@albertsewell878]

Friend of mine had a huge 26 ft ski ,deck boat w a huge Chrysler outboard. Never heard it bog down or struggle , never failed to crank.

[@aixaburlison4]

We had a 73 Chrysler Courier 154, 15' open bow, walkthrough windshield, with 85 hp Chrysler outboard. It pulled me and my two friends on skis with my dad driving at 30 mph. Great boat.

[@alangoodwin1966]

Much respect dude. I have been wanting to buy a boat but it’s just a little out of reach for the time being. I was thinking how I wish I had your skills. Then an idea came to me thanks to your videos. I am a carpenter of 30 years. I have built hundreds of homes and other large structures in my career and I still build them every day...my idea is to trade my work for a boat! I see lots of people selling boats that are willing to trade. So thanks for the inspiration.

[@lukeclarke1068]

Did you get it yet?

[@alangoodwin1966]

No sir..I come close to doing a trade,but the boat was junk. Probably jut going to by one...they are just so expensive.

[@deanyanko3326]

NOAH'S ARK

[@kentuckyblugrass]

That outboard is actually pretty sought after. I have a friend that builds race engines and his garage is loaded with old Chrysler, Johnson, Mercury and Mariner outboards. Especially the 70-80's models. Great video my man.👊🏻

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah she seems like a pretty quality piece. And thanks man

[@gamecockmike175]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Can't believe you got it going so easy. I mean I haven't watched the whole video yet but did they put power packs in those older motors back then. Only boat motor I ever worked on was my 98 evinrude and an 89 Mercury that I should have tied a rope to and used as an anchor. I loved my little evinrude except when I lost a power pack. The boat ran fine out the water, It would crank and sound regular but stick it in some water and yeah, it would crank and idle fine but put the gas to it and it would run fine but it wouldn't run much faster than idle. It would stand up but never get up enough power to plane off. It's amazing what all little things can cause so much trouble. I'll be damn if Chrysler didn't dabble in just about every little thing. You can't say they didn't try. Yeah, the old Chryslers and around my area the 80's yamahas were the sought after motors. I got a newer model yamaha. It's ok but i'll tell you what, I miss my ole little 2 stroke Evinrude. Even though I lost the power pack, I took it off the boat and threw it in the dirt for 2 years because it had me so pissed until one day I went and got it out the dirt, put some clean gas to it and the damn thing fired right up, still had the power pack problem but got it fixed and that motor ran like it was brand new until the day I sold it. Great work my man. You got a new subscriber. Owning a boat you can never have to many boat mechanic channels, especially good ones.

[@stephenr3371]

@@gamecockmike175 Hi mate what size was your evinrude? I recently got a 1985 ish 50hp evinrude. Goes awesome just is a pain to get started first time if its in the water. With the earmufffs on it starts fine but in the water I'm 3-0 it not starting. Once it starts its fine then and will start all the time in the water. But just doesn't like the first water start. Hopefully I can get it sorted and itll run great like yours. @NoNonsenseKnowHow awesome video thoroughly enjoyed it, looking forward to binging your channel!

[@slicker420]

@@stephenr3371 you might just have a weak starter. i had a boat that wouldn't want to start in water but cranked easy on land. it was just that little extra load on it. put brand new starter on and fixed it right up. hope it helps

[@stephenr3371]

@@slicker420 that might be it will try and see if I can get a replacement, thx!

[@jonathanfleming8500]

Absolutely love this guy. I have two boats. A double hull with a Mariner 75 and a single hull with a Yamaha 50. The Yamaha 50 boat and engine isn’t in the best condition yet you have given me the motivation to get it running better than the mariner that I use.

[@PowellRoadDIY]

I just rebuilt a 1996 sunbird that sat for 15 years in a lady’s back yard. It was in the same shape as what you have in your video. Had a 5 foot pine tree growing through the rotted plywood floor , the root system ran everywhere. I have a few videos on my channel. Done tons of fiberglass work and got the 1996 Johnson 112 running like a top. I’ve took it out a few times. I enjoyed doing this project. Looking for a older jet boat for my next build.

[@warpedone2]

Love boat restoration videos... Thats been sitting 30+ years for sure

[@Hoggdoc1946]

I would go for total refurb, the most expensive part, the engine, seems fine.

[@PhilippinesSunsetTravel]

We had Chryslers in Australia back in the day (Chrysler factory in S.A. before it shut down in the 80's) ours was a 150cc on a Haines Hunter it was extremely reliable and had allot of torque loved it fast engine.

[@jackrichards1863]

You young fella's are pretty savvy on the electrical stuff. I wouldn't know what the test tool is called . Thats the fastest I ever saw a boat go from the location and state you found it to the water. Man you must be excited to take it for a spin.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

its called a power probe i think. awesome tool

[@sjd73ss]

This video is insane lol. Id never ever try to run it like that. Pretty crazy man

[@pmbair]

I used to ski behind a 75hp Chrysler . Chrysler bought West Bend outboards. Over the years, there has been many outboard motor companies disappear. Dad had a 1 1/2 hp Hiawatha. It powered our canoe, and you couldn’t kill it with a stick!

[@oliverdavidpatrick]

I am impressed, sounds like a real nugget. I have never ever in my whold entire life heard of a Chrysler outboard engine. Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Nissan, Mariner, Evinrude, Johnson, Tohatsu and all the rest, but never a Chrysler. Didn't know they had any competence with outboards or 2-strokes. Thank you for the content

[@egomaniac247]

That integrated air system on the truck is game changing! Never seen that before, definitely researching it now!

[@donparker8246]

Those old Chrysler Outboards were some tough motors. My dad had a 105 on a boat he had. Then, US Marine(force) took them over and things went downhill.

[@melrose9252]

Chrysler was never a solid motor and got better after US Marine was purchased by Brunswick/Mercury. Chrysler’s best attribute was their price. Cheap.

[@robertmckinnon7245]

Had a 35hp 45hp 105hp Chrysler motor on 3 different boats, I loved them,so easy to work on, and very dependable..

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I hear mixed opinions about these engines. It's nice to hear positive things about them tho

[@robertmckinnon7245]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow yes,they do have a bit of a bad name. I just know the 3 I had were strong running motors. Started up and ran every time I went out..

[@Wdroster]

The worst thing with the Chrysler outboards is finding parts, getting hard to come by.

[@BrandonsGarage]

Even the parts you find are 30 years old and nearly done for anyway. The time has passed for Chrysler outboards.

[@Strangertothepublic]

This is awesome. I would be stoked by a find like that. Those motors haul, i grew up with one. A bit thirsty though.

[@charleshensley2289]

I had an 80 model glassmate... it had a 115 Evinrude and I did a ground up restoration I paid 1200 sold it for 5000$Ran smooth every time anytime I would definitely restore that!awesome find 👍🏻👏

[@NathanielGSmith]

I swear by old Chrysler outboards! Super reliable. Super simple. Like a basic carburetor car. Nothing complicated. Replace that crap coil with an ingnition coil from a car and your golden. I've run two 75 hp from 1974 and now I will be running two 105 hp from about the same year. Fired up every year with no issues.

[@thedutchfisherman7078]

I wouldn't change anything. Just love that vintage look! 😍😍

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

My old boT had a 150 horse Chrysler on it, electronics crapped out fou d out they don't make parts anymore for those. Good luck bud, I ended up putting an Evinrude 150 on it. Too bad cause that Chrysler 150 was fast as hell. Pulled 2 skiers with it.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah definitely tough getting parts for these. But there's a pretty great selection on eBay! I got a new old stock stator for next to nothing

[@sammyvukovic4998]

When engine starts it thrilling. Amazing work

[@thomaseiden1197]

You’re a great wrench. I’m looking forward to see how it all comes out

[@Seazer009]

Never had a Chrysler outboard but several of my friends had them back in the 80's most were nothing but trouble. I ran OMC at the time never had very many problems with Johnson-Evinrude or Mercury outboards. Chrysler outboards were never popular in my area of the southeastern United States and most dealers quit selling them after a year or so of because of the problems with them.

[@iain1969]

Those old 2 bangers are amazing machines. Even after decades sitting idle, give them fuel and spark and they howl again. Great video - thank you.

[@jeremytencza6107]

Thanks!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Just saw these now. thanks man!

[@Roundjammer]

Watching guys like you work, makes me think about natural selection.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Cool

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Your videos are motivating me to find a project boat. I've been bringing atv's and three wheelers back from the dead (yard finds and such) so a boat would I guess be the next logical project.

[@joeguerrier7975]

Impressive once again. I’ll watch this over normal TV any day lol. Your an inspiration dude. Keep it up.

[@VASHHERNANDEZ]

I’m rewatching this and all I can say your video quality and editing has improved a lot

[@greggilbert9403]

Chrysler/Force/Sears. All the same and used some Mercury parts. Parts are still available.

[@curtislackner3286]

I’ve got a 1973 45 ho Chrysler as well and still runs great and with little work I’m sure that boat will look great

[@laurijorgenson6683]

This was so fun to watch. I was living vicariously through you. Thanks for taking us along.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Sweet! Thanks for checking it out. I appreciate it.

[@michaelabercrombie5744]

That's AWESOME!..my Dad was the plant manager at Glass stream when that boat was built. I remember him bringing home that exact model, one of his perks.👍🏼

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Damn, that's awesome! Must have been an awesome boat when it was brand new

[@michaelabercrombie5744]

Chrysler boat motors later became "Force" outboard motors I think. They didn't hang those at the plant. Just boats and trailers rolling out.

[@chuckfowler8875]

Bro your insane to take that boat right out and run it like that your a hell of alot braver than I am

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

Or crazier!

[@catdaddy9626]

I'm saying.

[@johnnybuss5637]

Clean the inside of the boat with a high-pressure cleaner, making sure that as much as possible works. Out and enjoy 👍

[@jamesschorr6774]

Just picked up a 15ft bass boat with an Evenrude. The floor was torn out of it but that’s less I have to do. Free boats are not uncommon in SW PA.

[@johnmurphy9688]

This fella can fix any and everything. sweet free boat find. kudos Lad👍🇮🇪🇺🇸

[@CharlesA24]

The video that started it all for me. What a find this channel is.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Appreciate you very much for tuning in! Glad to hear you like the videos

[@CharlesA24]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow the knowledge, the repurposing, Gus, Jen and soon a new member of the family. I love good content and cars or anything with an engine, like you seem too. You have one of the best content my man. Can't wait to see what projects you will share with us. The mustang series and boats are my favs. From Montreal Canada.

[@trailingrails9953]

Had a Chrysler 75 for 15 years. Solid engines if you don’t have a storm sink it at the dock like I did.

[@msinclaircorp4571]

I loved the video, one of the most fun and exciting that I have seen thanks for sharing it, I love these restoration projects, regarding the appearance of the boat I think it would be a good idea to leave the painting as it is and just fix the wiring and fix the engine so that everything works well and the only thing I would paint and leave as new would be the trailer, I think it would be a good contrast and something different, thanks greetings from Panamá.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome to hear you enjoyed the video! Also appreciate your feedback. Thank you

[@ericalexander4086]

If the fiber glass is good it may turn out to be a nice boat . Also depends on what your wanting to spend on it

[@jasonstokley7274]

Looks like you got a good trailer and outboard. You can find nice boats with blown outboards pretty cheap. Probably cheaper than trying to remodel that boat.

[@ottocornett1151]

Casually says “the transom is broken” Also casually says “it’s time for a river run”

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

That was dangerous and foolish!!! He could have ended up swimming home or that engine could have ended up on the bottom of the river/lake or both!

[@quietobserver4636]

My thoughts exactly 😀

[@muddboss3309]

Wow that old boat ripping around on the water pretty darn good Makes me want to go out and look for some free boats and get them going

[@guyina4x499]

I had a 70hp Chrysler on an old bass boat back in the 90's. DNR constantly stopped me because they thought it was too big for my boat. Boat was rated for 90hp though. But ya there was like a foot of extra cowl on the top of the motor that made it look huge.

[@michaelh7527]

Those old Chrysler engines are rock solid. It didn't really surprise me it started so fast. Those are reliable, easy to work on, and you can still find parts. Newer engines are ok. But they are full of electronics and sensors. Saltwater and electronic don't mix.

[@melrose9252]

Chrysler outboard were far below other manufacturers in the 70’s & 80’s but got better when Merc. Took them over in the 90’s.

[@markduncan6690]

Chris you are the Master of the Diagnosis!

[@ricksnowden8408]

Dependable motors back in the day, I restore Mercs, lots of fun. Hope you restore the boat, fast hull...

[@davidgoodwin6312]

Chrysler got into the outboard business in 1965 when they bought West Bend. Sold it to US Marine in 1983 and they were rebadged Force, used on a lot of Bayliners. I would check the impeller on any old boat, because they are regularly neglected and often a cause of engine failure. They are cheap to buy and good insurance.

[@craigkaschan4822]

Chrysler OB’s are good motors. I had a 75 changed to points ignition. They were pretty reliable except for the mag flash ignition.

[@gw2827]

Reminded me of a neighbor that had a evenrude motor and when he would come home from fishing he would rinse everything down and he had a chysler motor cover so he puts that on in storage in his yard so nobody would want to steal it . 👍👍

[@BrandonsGarage]

That is so funny, and oh so true.

[@gastonalvarez1298]

Why did you said that? Chrysler motors are junk?

[@AnglerDanNE]

@@gastonalvarez1298 always have been other than the 4.0 L inline 6 that was in their jeeps.

[@79tazman]

Yeah I'm sure that's total BS because everyone that owns one and knows what they are know they are great engines and boats Chrysler was a big seller in the 60's and 70's of inboard and outboard motors. I have been around boats all my life and everyone I know of the old guys know that Chrysler were great runners. I have two of them a 20hp and a 115hp and they run like a top and get bugged all the time to sell them

[@79tazman]

Sorry but you don't know what your talking about chrysler motors are not junk your just a idiot that don't know what your talking about at all

[@smokeytuna]

I’m glad you didn’t throw the tarp and all the trash on his yard, good video.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah that would definitely be a jerk move. And thanks

[@BASSNGRASS]

When it’s on the water it looks like a boat from Mad Max 😂😂

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yessss. That's what I'm saying man! I love the way it looks. Everybody's saying to polish it up and I'm like whoa whoa not yet.

[@mwatkins2464]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow yes rebuild the inside. Refiberglass and make it presentable and safe. Check the hull for cracking. Great content if you do rebuild it 🙏👍

[@krazyj1957]

I remember back in the early 70s Chrysler had a hell of a decent outboard even though I was an Evinrude/Johnson fan.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Those Chrysler tower engines are wicked!

[@nellawell4976]

Built like a Brick-Shit-house!

[@downstateradv]

Awesome video bro. Worth the watch for sure. Love those angry old 2 strokes!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks man. And yea she's angry for sure!

[@kdriehuys]

Dude I kept saying "please shop vac it, please shop vac it", and you finally did. Great video!

[@mauricelackey5324]

Before you clean mouse nests by hand and especially by shopvac, search "hanta virus".

[@tonyb7748]

hope to see you on the water this season, looking now for a boat for my family.

[@duschnock8308]

The best video on KZbin

[@rickbarger5161]

I've been watching you guys on KZbin for a while to report 5 years somewhere around here anyway I'm ordering one of those power probe 3 right now after this video those things Are amazing it amazes me also how you find a diamond in the rough and turn it in to something usable and use the bowl and have fun with always enjoy your Videos thank you very much

[@petershulick5270]

I would like some of that stuff on the ground so you can use it as a template to make a new bench seat or those chairs whatever it is that you're tossing out, and then throw them away when you're done

[@markduncan6690]

You are onto a good reclamation job! Best of luck Sir!👍👍

[@jayfromtexas6718]

I’ve got two Skeeters I’ve been sitting on for 10 years. Wish they’d disappear. Great video.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Funny I was just going to ask where you're from. I'm assuming Texas. Lol. I would love to grab them and make a video or two.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

If you're serious about unloading them, shoot me an email or a message on Instagram or Facebook. My email is in the about section of my channel page

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Looked up the milage. Bout 3100 miles, round trip. These boats ain't worth that.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Oh got you. Darn. Well I appreciate the offer anyway!

[@BruceBoschek]

That boat and motor deserve a full restoration. You got a great deal on it and you can make up for it by fixing it up. Well, that's my opinion, but I'm almost 80 years old, so just have fun. Greetings from Germany.

[@laengan]

Good fun there! Remember to unplug trailer power plug before dipping the trailer.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah definitely joyful time. I never heard of doing that. I always leave them plugged in never had a problem

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

And it's really nice at night being able to see the trailer lights in the water for lining it up

[@garrystaggs3078]

No need to unplug the lights should have a gasket seal making them water tight

[@timewilltell3098]

Good old chrysler engine fired straight up what a find congratulations 💪💪

[@robertstahl4811]

I have a Glassstream bass boat, its been a great boat for me

[@JT-il3fe]

That’s a bad ass little two stroke engine would love to have that in a little sand buggy it would be wicked!great video!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yes she rips pretty good!

[@jezza159]

What an awesome score buddy love it. Please restore this boat Jeremy Downunder

[@drumminsonlive9199]

I loved the old Chrysler outboards. If you took care of them they would last a long time and run the same speed it doesn’t matter if they were on a boat or strapped to a 2x6 about 32 mph…

[@xspower8899]

Put some trust in that old impeller thought it was done when it stopped,cool vid. You could name it "Patina" cheers

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

I've been watching videos from a channel called that boat guy and nine times out of ten he replaces the water impeller so that was my first thought when I didn't see the engine pee. Still probably needs to be replaced.

[@TechGorilla1987]

The tester you have is kind of cool! You have unlocked the subscription and the bell notification achievement in one video.

[@stephenhickman7583]

The machine on the left is depth finder.....a red light will bounce around the depth you're in and the one on the right is fish finder, has a arm the scratches the paper up and down....will be a steady straight line when no fish and flat bottom, when there is a school of fish it will mark it by making a lot of lines from the bottom to the top to mark the school or anything structure on the bottom

[@jaimesorli2436]

always like the design of that boat, amazing it still can run...., cant understand why people leave the things go bad...., i will love to see the boat again in good state.....

[@blakake]

Way to spoil the ending! Lol

[@Andy-lh9bc]

Nice. I had a much newer Force 120 HP which was the exact same engine as this one but tuned and rebranded. I think by Bayliner? Quality doesn't compare to the Japanse brands but still a fun motor to work on

[@frankfurche2682]

A little history on Chrysler outboards for those that don’t know. Not sure what year the first Chrysler outboard came out but I know 1984 was the last year they had the Chrysler name on them. US marine bought them in 1985 I believe. The motors remained white for a few years afterwards then they started painting them black and changed the cowlings. No through hub exhaust and not having the engineering they couldn’t compete with other engine manufactures. Later on Mercury marine took them over.

[@melrose9252]

Chrysler Corp. bought our West Bend in the 60’s.

[@GulliJ]

Nice small boat for some cool moment on river. Love to have such one.

[@garysavich5073]

I love love your show. I live down in Port Charlotte Florida now but I'm originally from Palmyra pa. Reminds me of home. Listening to you all the boys I grew up with sound the same it's great. Didn't catch where you put your boats in but we used to boat on the Susquehanna River all summer.

[@redneckbryon]

Definitely always good when at least the engine way put away correctly.

[@opiumtrail7032]

What?

[@fendert1384]

I had the x15 on my bass boat in 83. It was state of the art and worked very well, I believe it cost around $800 back then.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Wow. Thats awesome man!

[@iwinulosegt]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow q+

[@jameslee755]

How people let these boats go down the drain like that is sad! Man, my baby is a 1973 StarCraft holiday 16 and she looks brand new! Completely redone interior with nice carpet and nice leather dash+seat. She has all modern electronics, fish finder, GPS etc. With all fresh wiring. Bluetooth radio and electric compass. She has fresh paint and looks fantastic. The main motor is a Evinrude 48spl that has been rebuilt and looks brand spanking new on the inside. And the kicker is a Honda 5 that is a slightly older rebuild. I love the old boats though, cheaper maintenance, low insurance and registration fees etc. Really makes boating less expensive (to an extent) and more enjoyable.

[@joeyjoe8892]

I had a 125 on a Bayliner it was so awesome easy to maintain everything was right there it's basically a Mercury

[@marvinthomas8165]

I think you should paint the bottom so it'll slide good shine up the crome and leave the top paint like it is that will look so sweet.

[@callitasuseeit.6564]

My uncle has that same engine and ran it for 10 yrs hard. Held up well!

[@jamieperry4200]

We had a 45 Chrysler on our 15 ft bow rider. It was a great engine.

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Dam you are talented being able to fix that boat

[@brett2070]

mate love the video,,,no bull,,bla bla,,,,,so it how it is,,I still run one of these boat anchors as everyone says,,,,115 race prep chrysler, on a old 435 Quintrex, reinforced transom....cant wait for more vid,s,,take care friend

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks Brett I appreciate you checking it out and the feedback. That's awesome you run one! I've read so many bad things about them but they seem like a really well-built motor from what I've seen

[@brett2070]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow,, mate there a simple a motor,but like anything they still have there problems,,,but no one likes them which makes them very cheap to buy,,,,a motor is a motor in the end,,all basically the same,they all copy each other,,,,stay safe champ,,, Brett

[@larryd.collins7996]

Awesome You are a better boater than I am. Hope it rocked for you!

[@jaredpeterson380]

Those old Lowrance flashers are pretty bulletproof. Being outside for years might kill it.

[@HVASEA]

My dad had a 1980's 75 Chrysler ....ran like a dream

[@mwatkins2464]

Do a all out boat rebuild!!! You will get tons of viewers if you do. Rebuilding the floor and fiberglass everything, that would be so cool 😎

[@AndyNormore]

Learned a bunch from your video here, thanks man

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

That's awesome to hear!

[@colriegardener1334]

Wee!! I could feel the wind right where i am now ,do all the fix up and you got a beauty to run and play for years to come .😍😎😂

[@jamesal0]

how are the stringers - if they are rotten like every other bit of wood it's alot of work

[@hankschrader149]

Yes they are, too much work imo! I'm very thankful, I own a 1978 17' er and it has glass stringers. Had a 1977 same brand and it too had glass stringers