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NorthStar
06-03-2009, 01:16 PM
I have seen quite a few of these still in service as guide boats. I like the low profile design, do they still make them? Are they pretty well built? They look heavy and seaworthy!
Dogbreath
06-03-2009, 01:26 PM
Yes they're still in business in North Van and promote themselves as the World's Oldest Fibreglas Boatbuilding Company.

Excellent tough units they build never felt unsafe in one.

http://web.mac.com/hourston/iWeb/Hourston%20Glascraft/HOME.html

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Brisco
06-03-2009, 01:36 PM
The quality is first class. Tough as nails as I believe Sewells has rented them for years.
NorthStar
06-04-2009, 05:17 AM
Thanks for the link... Those Coast Guard Boats look NICE!
Poppa Swiss
06-04-2009, 08:16 AM
ya cool boats - but come on hourston maybe time to buy your own domain name and get off the free hosting???
kelly
06-04-2009, 08:21 AM
Saw a new 18ft with a pod up in telegraph cove lastyear with a 250 etec! Unreal boat but man it seemed overpowered. That 23ft hardtop would be a nice ride.
nedarb2
06-04-2009, 05:39 PM
quote:Originally posted by kelly

Saw a new 18ft with a pod up in telegraph cove lastyear with a 250 etec! Unreal boat but man it seemed overpowered. That 23ft hardtop would be a nice ride.


18' with a 250? kelly come on [8D]
constantsguy
06-04-2009, 08:30 PM
I have a 17.5 mid 80s model, I love it.
WillyD
06-05-2009, 02:47 PM
I have a 1977 17 ft with a 140 evinrude. Still runs well with a trip to Tiptons outboards evey year or so to fix the odd problem.