Dating a Hourston Glascraft

[Lucille]

We purchased a pretty little Hourston Glascraft and I am trying to date it. I have looked for the compliance label, but cannot find one. I am guessing for various reasons it is likely 1950-60's vintage and have attached some photos. It is our understanding that this little gem has been sitting in a quonset in Alberta for many decades, and things like the steering wheel, company label plate, chrome knobs, pulls, horn etc are in incredible shape for it's age. We absolutely fell in love with her and are in the process of restoring her to her former glory. Hoping someone can help in dating her. Many thanks.

 

[scott craven]

Wow, it's in great shape.
Hard to know for sure but I would say early 70's
what is the power ?

 

[Gear'n'beer!]

That is just awesome

 

[Lucille]

Wow, it's in great shape.
Hard to know for sure but I would say early 70's
what is the power ?

We wondered about the 70's, however we have an early 70's Hourston and it has a flat windshield with flat sides. This one has a rounded windshield. The steering wheel, gauges etc are much older than our 70's boat too

 

[Squire]

Have you checked the top corners of the transom just under the rub rail? I am not sure of that model and vintage but boats often have a stamp in relief in the gel coat there.
Great find!

 

[Lucille]

Have you checked the top corners of the transom just under the rub rail? I am not sure of that model and vintage but boats often have a stamp in relief in the gel coat there.
Great find!

Yes we checked there, unfortunately nothing there to see

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

On those years there was no compliance label (as it wasn't required yet?). There was a hull number/year starboard side of transom that was made with one of those old label makers

 

[Lucille]

On those years there was no compliance label (as it wasn't required yet?). There was a hull number/year starboard side of transom that was made with one of those old label makers

It must be long gone. Not there now anyways

 

[pescador]

I had a 14 ft Hourston back in 1976 with a 40 HP Merc on it. It had the rounded windshield like yours. It was a brown/beige on top and white on the bottom. I put a 50 HP Merc on it and thought I had a rocket. I'm thinking the model year was around 1971. Mine didn't have all those gauges or the horn. Sweet unit.

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

It must be long gone. Not there now anyways

Not uncommon. If you do get checked be sure to have the reg and ascertain it is grandfathered

 

[Stizzla]

I tried dating a hourston once. She didn’t have the same feelings for me :’(

 

[Dorman Point]

I tried dating a hourston once. She didn’t have the same feelings for me :’(

They can be fickle.

 

[Aridhol]

I can't help date it but just wanted to say what a beautiful boat!