1970 19-1?

[fabuck71]

Has anyone heard of such a boat?  I found one and looked at it.  The name plate says 19-1 in Blue.  I have owned a 1973 and it was green and a 19-6.  I like the boat it needs some work, but is pretty solid.  It also has a huge front casting deck, bigger than my old one and a live-well in the back floor.  The floor still has the diamond pattern.  Please advise.

[fabuck71]

Any info would be great thank you.

[Kaczki]

Does the casting deck look like this-.  If so you have a somewhat rare( there seem to be more of these popping up everyday now) classic.  The 19-1 was in production from 1968 to 1972.  In '72 it was replaced by the more familiar 19-6.  The 19-1 has most of the same features and aspects as the original 22-2 Flatbacks.  It does however have a slight bit more deadrise than the Flatbacks, probably to help with the ride since it did not have the benefit of the extra three feet of hull.  If the price is right, buy it, but you will most likely have to rebuild the transom since it has the Aquasport patented "hold two pieces of fiberglass together with only gelcoat" transom design.  It really is prevalent on my boat, it looks like somebody took a sabresaw and cut the outline of the transom.  Like this-

[fabuck71]

Exactly, and it is in pretty good condition.  Floor seems very solid, foam seems dry and transom seems pretty solid.  I was thinking about closing the transom in.  Have you started work on yours?  Thank you for your reply!

[Kaczki]

Nope, she's still on blocks at the present time, I gotta find some time to dedicate to doing a good solid job on her.  One word about closing the transom in- if you are going to put the motor on a bracket, use a bracket with the least amount of setback that will fit.  If you put it too far back you could start screwing with the natural balance of the boat, especially if you are putting a newer engine on her, particularly a 4-stroke.

[fabuck71]

I heard that.  Someone told me for every 6 inches, you add half the weight of the motor?  It's coming with a 2000 90HP Johnson Ocean Pro.  I was thinking of just closing in and adding a 6 inch Bob's Jack Plate.  What do you think?  Or I may just leave as is.  Thank you.

[JimCt]

Kaczki's right about the weight distribution problem with a bracket.  The greater apparent weight at the stern could foul-up the trim.  Try the boat as is and see how you like it.  If you do bracket the motor you'll almost certainly need tabs.  Tabs are fine but they do add a certain amount of drag.

[fabuck71]

Going without it for sure.  Thanks you guys.  I have to have you all reach me how to post pics.  I have them on snapfish now.

[Kaczki]

http://www.classicaquasport.com/forum/v ... php?t=2337

[fabuck71]

Lets give a try, Let me know what you all think please.  










I know it looks pretty nice but it need a lot of sanding and fairing.  Can you lightly sandblast the old failing paint off?

[Kaczki]

It's not fair!  Why is yours in such nice shape! :x

[RickK]

Either the console is tall or the tower is short
Someone here cut their console down the middle to fit inside their tower too.  

Looks like the person has a finished version sitting in the front yard.

[fabuck71]

I haven't got it yet.  He was asking 5K for the boat, Trailer and a year 2000 90 HP Ocean Pro with about 85 Hours he said.  I did some research, and offered him 2800.00 for it all.  Mainly because I don't know about the engine.  It looks new, but has been laying on it's side in the yard for about a year and I have no way of checking the compression.  The trailer is done I think.  One of the front main beams is completely rusted.  I found a nice magic trail for 400.00.  He came back with 3500.00.  I was going to meet him at 3200.00, what do you all think?  Please advise because I am going to finalize tomorrow.  

Just an FYI because it is going to cost so much to bring it up to running:
For the dual stations and all the rigging, if I fair and paint myself it will cost:

@4800.00 + 400.00 for the new trailer + 3200.00 = 8400.00?  I should go for it huh?  

[JimCt]

Fair price if that's the boat you want and nothing else is around for the same money that will serve you better.

[RickK]

I agree with Jim.
What was the 4800 for?  Dual stations and rigging only? Or does that include another used motor?  I don't know what dual stations cost so that is why I ask.
You may find that the mtor fires right up and runs like a champ.