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Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110561

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I don't get on fiberglassics too often, but when I do it is usually something I found that your subscribers might enjoy, know something about, or even interested in acquiring it.
That said, I was out in the country today (near Oklahoma City) and came across these two aluminum boats. I have no clue of who they were built by and when they were built. I bet someone here probably can enlighten me. Thanks

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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110562

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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110563

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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110564

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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110565

jcollins Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 31 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	This last picture a guy sent me from north west Oklahoma. I do know its a Dura Craft but don't know the year. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110574

boatman Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 97 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 1	J, First one is a late 50's Lone Star Cruiseliner. Looks like the one on Tom's Cheep Old Boats site. Paul Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110575

satx78247 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2688 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 3	JCOLLINS, I think that it's a late 1958 OR !959 model DuraCraft. yours, satx Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110580

Essayon Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 44 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 4	The Cruiseliner is a 57 or earlier with the tail fins, bow hatch, and no portholes. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110594

HandyAndy Offline Moderator Posts: 1107 Karma: 102 Thank you received: 12	That aluminum battleship is a 57 circa Sports Kraft: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110646

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Thanks for the info. Is that Sports Kraft worth restoring? It seems to be all intact and in pretty good shape.
That first boat is just too big and the Dura Craft isn't much different then our '58 Herters.
That Sports Kraft sure would be an eye catcher. I have no experience with aluminum boats but that one I like.

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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110647

jcollins Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 31 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Here are a couple more pics of the Sports Kraft Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110649

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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110665

alumaglass Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 150 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 7	Interesting find !! looks like a 57 or so Continental Cruiser. Does it have the extended transom or bracket like the one in this ad pic ? Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110666

alumaglass Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 150 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 7	I found some pics of Ads for the DuraCraft "Duraflite" models from 1957 and 68. They look similar to me. It looks like the pink and white one that Bob B. had, was listed as a 57. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110699

jcollins Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 31 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	alumaglass wrote: Interesting find !! looks like a 57 or so Continental Cruiser. Does it have the extended transom or bracket like the one in this ad pic ? Yes it has the extended transom. I'm going back to look at it this evening and I'll try to get some more pictures. Thanks. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110700

jcollins Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 31 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Yes they look pretty much the same. Is Dura Craft still in business? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 1 month ago #110724

alumaglass Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 150 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 7	Yes, actually back in business. Still in Ward family. Company history in "Classic Library" here on FGlassics. Selling fishing-hunting boats. < www.duracraftboats.com > Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Found these out in a field ????? 10 years 2 weeks ago #111275

jcollins Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 31 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	I finally got back out to get a picture of that extended transom. Here it is. I haven't gotten ahold of the owner to see if it is for sale. The guy who lives in the house there said that the owner at one time planned on trying to put 2 Sea Doo engines with pump drives in it. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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