I have for sale a 1959 Glastron FireFlite.
This is a 15-foot fiberglass runabout that I completely restored in 2007/2008.
My wife calls it “The Bat Boat.
” It includes two motors.
All or nothing: I'm not interested in selling items individually.
Her registration is current; the trailer has never been licensed and in fact has no bracket for a tag.
(In Oregon a trailer this size doesn’t need a plate.
You will have a bill of sale and should have no trouble with the Tag Office.
)
Her topsides need a polish, but she should clean up well -- see the last photo from just after restoration, above.
Topsides are Interlux Brightside linear polyurethane in “Fire Red”; hull is Interlux VC Performance Epoxy.
You never know, you might make a bit of cash as an extra in the next ‘50/'60s-period movie they film in Savannah!
Please use Craigslist mail relay for initial communications/questions.
I've wasted too much time trying to get people on phone numbers they provide in response to ads.
Features:
• Custom tuck-and-roll upholstery
• Cable steering
• Controls for each motor
• Period air horn
• Period spotlight
Includes:
• Elgin trailer (likely original – needs sandblasting and painting).
Bearings and tires are old, but should be fine to get home in the Savannah area.
I wouldn't personally tow it to Florida or Charleston, etc.
• 1958 Kiekhaefer Mercury Mark 58AEL 45-HP electric-start 2-cycle motor – has modern retrofit starter, otherwise original.
It’s really too long for the boat, but they look so good together… .
• Control cables for the Merc are new(ish)
• 1961 Evinrude “Lark III” 40-HP electric-start 2-cycle motor
• At least one fuel tank, I may have two
• Electric bilge pump (but I busted the outlet elbow yesterday while cleaning)
• Fishfinder
• New cover, which doesn't fit but keeps the rain out
• Miscellaneous parts and manuals for both motors.
(Various controls and motor parts, esp.
for the Mercury, including push-pull helm that I've never gotten around to adapting.
)
• Will provide a disk with photos of the restoration process, if you want it
The Mercury ran last time I cranked it over; that was about four years ago.
The Evinrude ran when I replaced it with the Mercury, but I haven’t tried to start it in at least ten years.
I haven't decided whether the 3.
0hp trolling motor is included.
The Mercury “Mark” engine alone, if restored, is worth about my asking price; as would the boat alone be if re-restored.
You get both at one bargain price, along with a spare motor!
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