FatBoy Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Hi all, Anyone know much about Mustang Boats ?? I'm looking at a 1992 model Mustang 1600 half cab powered by a 1997 Evinrude 70hp engine. The guy is asking $12,500, hopefully i'll get it a bit cheaper... Does anyone here have something similar ?? Are they a good boat, and is the 70hp enough to push it along at a reasonable speed ?? I'm still relatively new to boats, any advice would be appreciated... Cheers, Paul... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoy Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 What, no replies ?? This is a first, you blokes are normally a fountain of info !! Ahhh well, i'm getting a mate who was a marine mechanic to check it out today, and hopefully take her for a run later this afternoon. All going well i should own it in the next few days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashir Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 They are good solid hulls, that perform pretty well in bad conditions. I have been in an older mustang cabin boat and it was proabbly on par with say a pride/carribean hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I would consider a Stejcraft 4.7 Sports Fisher. I just sold mine and it was a fantastic boat. Before buying it I was looking at the Mustang and decided on the Stejcraft. Goog news there is one for sale on EBay for $13500 in Wollongong. It’s a 2000 model with about 50 hours. It has a Mariner 2001 model 40hp oil injected motor, which should do the trick or trade it in and go up a size to a 60hp. On my boat I had 60hp Mercury and it was more than enough, even with 5 on board. The boat I believe is a bit of a bargain and you would be a good $3000 below market price. I just sold mine for $18500 same year and model, only I had a bit more gear and a bigger motor with 246 hours. My choice is Stejcraft over the Mustang Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoy Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 (edited) Thanks guys - unfortunately it pissed down raining this afternoon so the planned test drive was aborted. Maybe later in the week i guess... My second inspection was probably conducted through slightly less rose coloured glasses and i have to admit i noticed a few more little things that needed doing - just general tidying up stuff really. Has anyone polished fibreglass ?? The boat looked a bit "chalky" and the owner admitted since being booted out by his wife the boat had sat outside in the weather for the last few months. I'm hoping a good polish will bring it up to scratch. It also lacks a bowrail - no big deal but it looks kinda funny without one... Martin, thanks for the heads up mate but 40hp is a bit less than i'm after. I'm mainly wanting it for fishing but also to drag a few mates kids around behind on a tube etc in summer... P.S - I'm going to offer the bloke 10k cash as that's what i'll have in my pocket. If the boat is in reasonable condition am i getting a good buy ?? Cheers, Paul... Edited September 19, 2005 by FatBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Mate, I just finished polishing my new boat and used a range from 3M and Starbrite, which have brought the boat up like new. Got everything I needed from Witworths. I started by using washing the boat and used Jiff cream cleaner on any marks and stains. The stubborn ones I gave a very light sand with wet and dry sandpaper. Next I apply the 3M cutting back and restorer polish applied by hand and buffed off with an electric buffer. Next I applied the Starbrite polish by hand and then a light buff with the electric buffer Last step is a good wax. Guaranteed to bring the fibreglass back up to mint condition better than new. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoy Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Thanks Martin, sounds like you have it sussed and i'll be following your ideas... One dumb question though - where / what is "Witworths" ?? Cheers, Paul... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 One dumb question though - where / what is "Witworths" ?? Cheers, Paul... 67939[/snapback] Whitworths Marine. They are basically a ship chandler. They have just about everything you may need for a boat. And if there isn't one in your area then try the oposition, Bias Boating! Both have websites whitworths.com.au biasboating.com.au Now you will spend hours going throughg both of those sites like I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoy Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Legend - thanks Joe !! Cheers, Paul... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZrevhead Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I was going to ask FatBoy how he went with this but he disappeared off forum 7 years ago, so if a Mustang 1600 a good boat? 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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