Duracraft Duraglas

This is an incredible FULLY RESTORED RARE 1959 DURACRAFT DURAGLAS 16' Fiberglass Boat with a restored 1965 Mercury 100hp Outboard. This amazing boat provides a smooth ride with the unique deep bow/hull design and wide beam. The restoration took well over a year to bring it to like new condition. This restoration was taken deep into the hull with new stringers, floor and meticulously finished. It features all new finish, new wiring, (each function fused), new battery, new old-stock Airguide speedometer and pitot, and new upholstery with high quality marine grade vinyl. A new windshield, using the original as a template, was made by The Plastics Guy in California, probably the best marine windshield craftsman for vintage boats in the country! The pulley steering system was replaced with a Seastar Solutions NFB 4.2 system which provides increased safety and easy, smooth turning. The boat comes with new custom made snap in clear vinyl side windows and a back cover perfect for keeping the boat protected and clean. If you happen to be on the lake and get caught in a shower pop in the "windows" and the back cover and enjoy the sound of raindrops on the hardtop.

The vintage trailer also has been fully restored with new paint, hubs, jack, wheel bearings, wiring, lights, Attwood safety chains, coupler, rollers, bunks, winch, spare tire rack and Kenda Roadster tires. New BoatBuckle G2 Transom Tie Downs were installed making tie down a snap.

The 1965 Mercury 1000 100hp motor has been rebuilt. This motor runs amazing and is quick to start with impressive take off to plane performance, She's fast! This motor was been professionally rebuilt by its previous owner, a well known vintage outboard mechanic/restorer. It features new fuel pumps, bearings where needed, completely rebuilt carbs and new ignition system (points, condensers, vents tubes, internal parts, distributor cap, rotor, rectifier and wires). The internal wiring harness has been rebuilt/restored. The internals of the engine are therefore very solid and should perform well for many more years. It has new control cables. The lower unit has been rebuilt with, of course, a new water pump and a new aluminum propeller. A newer control box has been added to provide enhanced safety and starting features not found on the original. It comes with TWO restored vintage 6 gallon Mercury fuel tanks.

The thorough and complete restoration of this classic should make this rare boat awesome for another 60 years of enjoyment.

TERMS: A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due immediately at the time of purchase in the classifieds board system. The balance is due within 7 days of purchase either via wire transfer or cashier's check (must clear prior to release of boat). The Buyer is responsible for shipping/transport. I recommend Uship. Obviously, pick-up in person is best as we can go over it and take it to the lake. If seriously interested in purchase I can review the steps I take with Buyers to insure Buyer's interest and safety are protected throughout the purchase and transfer process.

NOTE: If interested check out the video of this boat on YouTube titled "1959 Duracraft Duraglas w/ 1965 Mercury 1000 - 100HP".