It was suggested that I post pics of the family heirloom I got this summer because its in such great shape. Notice I didn't say "mint condition" so I have some work to do on it.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Stay away from rocks and docks. Very nice.

Hey Patti. I'm impressed with your "new" ride. I love old boats and yours is a beauty. That motor will run forever. I also have a 1960 Crestliner so this post caught my eye. If you want you can email me...I've been riggin/customizing boats for many years. Maybe I can help. I'd hate to do much to yours as it's pretty much original(outside anyway), but we could do a little tweaking

Nice looking old rig!

marine_man

Thanks guys! Unfortunately I can't take credit for the great shape its in but I can make sure it stays that way if not improve upon it. My grandfather bought it brand new in 1960 and it was the first boat I ever fished in.
fishinmajishin - I'd take you up on the email offer but unfortunately your post didn't include your email address.
Feel free to email me at crickett721@aol.com.

My neighbor has an almost identical motor on his mid '70's Lund Mr Pike. Runs like a champ!

That is a very nice old boat Patti. Take good care of it.

Nice looking boat. Store it out of the weather.
If you haven't done so already a new impeller would be wise.
Keep an eye on the lube in the lower unit.

a boat that floats is nice so as long as she floats use it. its nice to see some old boats around I had an early sixties runabout fop a while with a 65hp it ran in the high 20's that motor sure ran some r's 6500 if I remember right

That's in great shape! Have fun with it.

Don't worry Dan...it will get used. I've been waiting to get
this boat since 1996.

glad you finally got the boat have fun

Nice boat. Gotta love the old stuff. Go through the motor to make shure its in top shape. Replacing the impeller as said before is good insurance, make shure the coils are in good shape. Best part is parts are plentiful for that motor. Have fun.

Have any pics of the Mr. Pike? Just curious as to what they looked like back then. I have an 01' 17 Mr. Pike.

Sent you an email Patti.