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1963 Family Cruiser 28'

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 5:28 pm
by ABWOLDTOWN
Hello,
I've rejoined and hope your new site thrives. Thanks for having it!
I'm an old rivet head with Lone Stars, Feathercrafts, Welded Crestliners
Have a 1963 28' Marinette Family Cruiser bought out of West Virginia 3. Years or so ago
Tittle says 1963 but research makes me think it's a 1958, sharp bow with curved gunnels.
Identical to one in photos yournewboat.com non available old sale ad with photos
Different from one on You Tube under Marinette Family Cruiser

She is a project now located in Southern Maryland, I live in Alexandria Va.
I may pull the 70 hp Original Gray Marine , shaft and all and go to a bracket with a 150hp Mercury.
Motor and or parts may be available. Not running unsure if stuck.

Also looking for steering wheel. It was stolen. Sits on a threaded shaft with key slot.
I will measure shaft.

Very cool boat, not corroded. Will post a picture.
Regards,
Andrew

Re: 1963 Family Cruiser 28'

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 5:29 pm
by ABWOLDTOWN
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 5:32 pm
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Re: 1963 Family Cruiser 28'

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:18 pm
by DougDoty
There was two like that go across Louisville craigslist this winter, one is still on there, We have one up river with us in the Warsaw Ky. area too. He takes it everywhere on a 9.9 Merc 4s and goes slow obviously and gets 8 or 10 mpg when not bucking big current, been from Cincy to louisville plenty. I love them and almost bought the one on Craigs last winter, " due to health reasons I had to pas " Wife wouldda killed me " !!! :)

Re: 1963 Family Cruiser 28'

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:22 pm
by ABWOLDTOWN
Thanks Doug, interested in finding others.
Luckily my wife puts up with my boats.
I put up with her collecting children and dogs.
So I boat a lot!
Regards
Andrew

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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:32 pm
by ABWOLDTOWN
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Re: 1963 Family Cruiser 28'

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:56 pm
by MetalHead
You sure that aint a 53 ? Good looking boat. DoubleD has a 54 he is restoring.

Re: 1963 Family Cruiser 28'

Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:31 am
by shelbygt
If it truly dates back to 1953 and has the original running gear you might consider keeping it that way for sake of originality. Of what manufacture is the engine?

Re: 1963 Family Cruiser 28'

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:38 am
by twowolves12
Would you be interested in Selling the Marinette Family Crisuer? or know anyone who has one for sale?
Thanks
Ernest