1960 Flatbottom- wood

[docboats1955]

I need some help trying to identify the boat I purchaced recently. It was sold as a 1960 Gold Digger, but I don't think there is such a thing. There are pictures on e-bay motors item# 2480062422. I don't know how to get them to this site. The boat has a lincoln 462 c.i. engine with 6 2-barrel Stromberg carbs on it. It also has a casale v-drive and there is a forward and reverse transmission. I know very little about these boats as I have always played around with old chris-crafts. I really liked the oak frame and mahogany deck on this boat, and I like the lines. Anyway, I'd appreciate any help or advice. If anyone knows anybody knowledgeable about these boats, please put me in touch with them. Thanks

[Oldsquirt]

Here's the link: 1960 18ft. GOLD DIGGER BOAT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2480062422)
And a couple of the pics
http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/e0/e0/a4_3.JPG
http://i23.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/df/aa/be_3.JPG

[v-drive]

it appears that you have a piece of history on your hands. What will you do with it. :idea: v-drive

[Her454]

Looks like a Spico to me.

[Sangerboy]

Something just keeps saying old Mandella to me

[GofastRacer]

Wow that is a classic piece there!..

[docboats1955]

V-Drive, Thanks for the reply. What would you do with it? I Know for sure I want to re-do the mahogany deck, paint the boat and trailer, and put some Cragers or something 60's like on the trailer. I was also thinking of putting some flames or shark teeth on the boat paint, what do you think? I'm open to suggestions from anybody. Thanks

[v-drive]

Honestly, I would keep it period perfect. I have a 1966 laveycraft and I just think the old boats have alot of integrity. I would love to have an old cracker box. Good luck,have fun and remember you have a piece of history.
v-drive

[GofastRacer]

Keep it original, it's bitchin!..

[AzDon]

The nose looks like Rayson Craft