TOPIC: I think 1960 Glasron Fireflite - Worth Restoring?

I can get it for $800.00 I think

I think $800 is really high, considering the condition. Yes, it's worth restoring but at what cost? You'd have several thousand into it if done right. I ran across this 1964 Cobia yesterday, same price, with a Big Twin Evinrude. You could probably buy it for $600, considering the time of year. Even if you're not interested, it serves as a comparison of boats offered for $800.

atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/boa/d/vintage-1964-cobia/6734096042.html

thought. do you know how longs its been sitting there ? have you seen it there for some time. if for awhile then nobody else has made an offer , now the question is if you offer less and then in a few weeks its gone and you really wanted it then was it worth it to not give the full price. mine i gave 200.00 but i could have probably gave him 50.00 but that was my price and i went in with the idea that if he said no then i would look else where. i approached him. as everyone says the price is what someone is willing to pay at that particular time. did it have a for sale sign on it. or did you ask him if it was for sale ?? its a popular model not too rare so a restore could be a good challenge . i wish he would give it to you to haul it off. haha good luck with it.

billy

Short answer, no. That boat needs everything. If your going to that extreme on a resto, may as well look for something more rare and collectable, preferably with fins. You'll never get your investment back on a 60 Glastron.
I rebuilt a 59 Surflite, which I think is more collectible (fins), but doubt I would recoup my money. But, that's not why I did it.
If that particular boat has meaning to you, then do it. If not, keep looking. IMHO
Cheers
Bill

Thanks guys, you confirmed what I was not willing to admit. I have took some advice and started searching north, finding some good deals. When I decide to grab one, if I don't come across something in Texas, looks like an flight and a rental truck back home......