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Title: 1958 Lon aluminum boat
Post by: Fightin Irish on October 08, 2013, 07:43:53 PM

I just was given this 1958 Lon aluminum boat. Has any one ever heard of this boat. It is in great shape it is titled as a 13ft boat

Title: Re: 1958 Lon aluminum boat
Post by: Fishin Dude on October 08, 2013, 08:42:37 PM

Post up a photo. My very first boat was a 14' tin boat.

Title: Re: 1958 Lon aluminum boat
Post by: Pops Soul on October 08, 2013, 09:33:18 PM

Are you sure it's not a Lone star ???

Title: Re: 1958 Lon aluminum boat
Post by: Fightin Irish on October 09, 2013, 08:47:56 AM

I haven't had time yet to look at it close but the title had Lon on it. I will go over it better today and get back to you. I have to figure out how to put a photo on this thread. Never did that. Lol

Title: Re: 1958 Lon aluminum boat
Post by: PeggyLee on October 09, 2013, 11:37:24 AM

Good for you. Flat of vee bottom ??  Its nice for the back bays when you pick your days.Great lake boat too with a electric motor fishing shinners. The price was right.
Raise it off the ground put some water in,mark the level and check for leaks. JB Weld takes care of the that.
Good Luck. t^

Title: Re: 1958 Lon aluminum boat
Post by: Salty Dog on October 09, 2013, 01:33:44 PM

I believe Pops Soul is correct (Lone Star ).Inside original paint would be a deep green .Even @ 58' there should be a nomenclature plate with weight and HP ratings ,plus manufacturer's name ..

Title: Re: 1958 Lon aluminum boat
Post by: wimpy on October 09, 2013, 03:24:27 PM

Does it have tapered wing's to the transom??

If it's a Lone Star check here:
http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/Lone_Star

Didn't see any 13' listed in that year. Good luck.