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1972 VTG ASTRO RETRO RED-WHITE 14' FIBERGLASS FISH/SKI RUNABOUT W/50 HORSE JOHNSON SEAHORSE-GATA TRAILER

Estimated price for orientation: 2 550 $

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Description
Year: 1972 Engine Type: Single Outboard
Make: VTG ASTRO RETRO RED-WHITE 14' FIBERGLASS FISH/SKI Engine Make: Johnson Engine -Seahorse -50 HP
Model: RUNABOUT W/50 HORSE JOHNSON SEAHORSE-GATA TRAILER Engine Model: 50 HP SeaHorse
Type: VINTAGE RUNABOUT MOTORBOAT Primary Fuel Type: Gas
Length (feet): 14 Fuel Capacity: 6 - 10 Gallons
Hull Material: Fiberglass For Sale By: Private Seller
Trailer: Included


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                                     HERE IS AN AWESOME VINTAGE   RETRO RED  14' ASTRO RUNABOUT MADE IN 1972 !! ....  WE ARE OFFERING WITH CONFIDENCE WITH NO RESERVE BECAUSE ITS TRULY A MUST HAVE  FOR MANY TYPES OF BUYERS AND COLLECTORS AROUND THE COUNTRY . IT IS  SUITABLE FOR  SMALL  PRIVATE LAKES ,  RIVERS , AND AS WELL AS LARGER LAKES AND  ANY BODIES OF WATER .  ( Note: There Will Be Many More Detailed Photos Added As it Started To Rain Today )
                 
                  ASTRO BOATS WERE  MADE IN INDIANA , AND THEY WERE VERY WELL MADE  COMPETING AGAINST STAR CRAFT , CHRIS CRAFT , LARSON AND MANY OTHERS  BACK  THEN .....  THEY ARE SOME OF THE  HARDER  ONES TO FIND THESE DAYS FOR SOME REASON , ESPECIALLY IN GOOD CLEAN CONDITION AS THIS ONE IS , AND  WE DO CONSIDER IT RARE.   WE HAVE ALL THREE TITLES , AND THE MOTOR AND THE BOAT ARE ORIGINAL TOGETHER .  THE ENGINE STARTS WITH EASE WITH A KEY AND CHOKE IF NEEDED AND HAS A  REVERSE . THE LIGHTS WORK  , THE BATTERY IS BASICALLY NEW AND VERY STRONG WITH A CASE AND COVER .  THE  ELECTRIC HORN WORKS , THE WINDSHIELD  WIPER IS MANUAL  AND  
THERE HAS BEEN A NICE STEREO ( Removable Front ) AND SPEAKERS ADDED AND SOUND VERY GOOD !!   THERE  IS A PLUG IN THE BACK OF THE BOAT IF EVER NEEDED AND A SUMP THERE WITH A BILGE PUMP AND SWITCH ALSO IF EVER NEEDED .
 
                 WE PULLED  THE BOAT OUT OF THE GARAGE THIS SPRING ,  POLISHED IT UP ,  ADDED NEW CARPET AND HAVE ENJOYED MANY OUTINGS IN IT THIS SUMMER . WE HATE TO SEE IT GO , BUT WE HAVE OTHER BOATS , CARS AND TOYS AND JUST SO MUCH ROOM . SOMEONE WILL BE THE LUCKY WINNER OF THIS  DARLING  RETRO RED MOTORBOAT , AND NEVER REGRET IT !!  THE BOAT IS EASY TO LAUNCH AND  RETRIEVE AND CAN BE TOWED WITH A SMALLER CAR IF NEEDED  ( We use a 4 cyl  Chevy HHR )  PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE OR YOUR WELCOME TO CALL  US ALSO .                 THE RED AND WHITE ASTRO IS A REAL HEAD TURNER , OF COURSE THE RED REALLY SETS IT OFF , AND EVERYONE IS INTO THE RETRO RED ANYTHING THESE DAYS!!  THE BOAT IS SOLID WITH NO MAJOR DAMAGE OR EYE SORES  AT ALL . IT DOES HAVE A FEW MINOR SCRATCHES AND DINGS AS WOULD BE EXPECTED OF A  44 YEAR OLD  BOAT .  THE PICTURES SHOW VERY WELL AND WE WILL ADD MANY MORE AS THE AUCTION PROCEEDS . THERE ARE  JUST A COUPLE SPOTS THAT  SHOW A BIGGER "BUMP" THAN A "DING"  BUT NOT SERIOUS AT ALL .  ONE IS ON THE FRONT SIDE OPPOSITE THE HORN , ANOTHER IS ON SAME SIDE ON THE MOLDING TRIM GUARD , AND THE OTHER IS A PATCH SPOT ON THE OTHER SIDE IN THE BACK BELOW THE FLAG / LIGHT .  ALL THESE AREAS ARE SHOWN , AND WERE PRIOR TO OUR OWNERSHIP .  THE UNDERNEATH HULL IS FREE FROM ANY DAMAGE OR REPAIRS , BUT DOES HAVE SOME CRAZING OF COURSE , BUT NO PROBLEMS  AT ALL . THERE IS A  COUPLE BOAT COVERS, LIFE JACKETS , WHISTLES ETC. THAT GOES WITH THE ASTRO .               THE TRAILER  IS A 1977  "GATA"  AND THE PRIOR OWNER HAD PAINTED IT WHITE .  WE DID WANT TO TAKE THE TRAILER AND STRIP AND REPAINT  IT BLACK ,  BUT WE HAVE NEVER DONE THAT .  THE TRAILER IS WIRED AND LIGHTS AND BRAKE  LIGHTS WORK FINE AND ARE NICE AND VISIBLE .  THE TIRES ARE VERY GOOD , NICE TREAD AND COMES WITH A SPARE  ( That We Were Going To Have Mounted , But is not )  THE BOAT AND TRAILER ARE ACTUALLY LIGHT ENOUGH YOU CAN ( One Person ) MOVE IT AROUND THE GARAGE OR ON A FLAT SURFACE , WHICH MAKES IT NICE WHEN PARKING ETC.                THE  MOTOR IS A 1972 STRONG RUNNING   50 HP JOHNSON SEAHORSE AND STARTED RIGHT UP  FIRST TRY AFTER BEING IN THE GARAGE OVER THE WINTER . ( Pictures show 40 HP -Small Lake rules ;)  IT HAS BEEN TROUBLE FREE AND EASY TO WINTERIZE AS YOU JUST RUN STABILIZER  THROUGH THE CARB AND FOAM THE CYLINDERS .  THE STEERING CABLES ARE LIKE NEW , TIGHT , SMOOTH  AND NO PROBLEMS AT ALL THERE . THE GAS TANK IS A 6 GALLON WITH A GAUGE  ON IT .               THE INTERIOR IS VERY GOOD , NICE SEATS WITH JUST A COUPLE MINOR BLEMISHES , POLISHED INSIDE PANELS AND DASHBOARD AS SHOWN.  THE ORIGINAL MIRROR IS THERE , AND THE JOHNSON SEAHORSE CONTROL THROTTLE IS ALSO THE ORIGINAL.  THE WINDSHIELD IS FREE OF ANY CRACKS OR CHIPS AND IN ITS FRAME TIGHT  AS NEW .  THE CARPET IS BRAND NEW AND LOOKS VERY GOOD AS SHOWN . THE FUZZY DICE ARE YOURS TOO !!! 

                     THIS IS JUST A NEAT BOAT AND WILL BE EXCITING TO SEE WHAT SHE SELLS FOR !! WE WILL START IT OFF AT $0.99 CENTS  WITH NO RESERVE AND GO FROM THERE !! I SUSPECT SHE WILL BE BID WELL OVER $2000 AND MOST LIKELY  OVER $3000  ..... WE WILL JUST SEE .  THE TRANSPORTATION TO GET THE BOAT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY AND CAN  ASSIST , BUT NOT DELIVER THE BOAT . AGAIN , WE WILL ADD MANY MORE DETAILED PICTURES  AS WE TAKE THEM .  YOUR WELCOME TO CALL , LEAVE A MESSAGE PLEASE AND WE WILL GET BACK TO YOU !!    THANKS .....   JEFF  314-910-7078

On Jun-27-16 at 22:25:34 PDT, seller added the following information:             HERE ARE PLENTY  MORE  PICTURES AS PROMISED ...... DID YOU FALL IN LOVE <3  WITH IT YET ? WELL I THINK A FEW HAVE !!  PLEASE TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE NICE PICTURES AND ASK QUESTIONS IF NEEDED .......  BY THE WAY , THE TRAILER IS A "GATOR" BUILT IN 1977 , NOT A "GATA"  AS SPELLED ABOVE .....  THANKS FOR ALL THE EARLY BIDS ..... I HAVE ABOUT $6000  DOLLARS IN POLISHING HOURS THIS SUMMER!! ....  ACTUALLY , ITS VERY FUN TO DETAIL AND WAX , YOU WILL ENJOY IT !!