1966 Batboat

batjrb1964 · Post by **batjrb1964** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:03 am

I just picked up a boat to make into the the 66 Batboat. Looking for any information on color, windshields , props., etc..........................................
Please let me know if anyone out there can help.
Very much appreciated. I do have a 66 Batmobile I built, looking to add the Batboat
Thanks!!!

Grayvette03 · Post by **Grayvette03** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 6:43 pm

Here's a fellow member that might help...
Jim

Darren Nemeth
1966 Batboat Blog!

http://batboat.blogspot.com/

Lou Szabo · Post by **Lou Szabo** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:00 pm

I second Darren as the resident authority.
Also, check out the Glastron forum, tons of useful stuff!
http://www.classicglastron.com/phpbb/vi ... f6f8c6aa6f

batjrb1964 · Post by **batjrb1964** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:46 am

Thanks guys!!!! I will keep you all up to date.

Lou Szabo · Post by **Lou Szabo** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:12 pm

One horror story that may be myth or truth: the first wing nearly sank the boat. I don't know if there is a buoyancy test you can perform before you are overcome with a sinking feeling.

Best of luck.

batjrb1964 · Post by **batjrb1964** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:04 am

Thanks for the heads up!

joker 66 · Post by **joker 66** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:18 pm

I understand the original boat is in Tyler Tx I don't live that far away been a couple of times looking for it but came up empty handed .If I can find the owner I,ll will see if they would do a short interview and and get some pics .

joker 66 · Post by **joker 66** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:36 pm

Well im closer after talking too a few boat dealers in Tyler I found one that knew Frank Crawley and that he has passed away a few years ago ,,trying to track down his son . The man I talked with said he had seen the boat several times but dosent know who has it at this time. Also he claimed that the local Shirners witch Frank was a member, put the money up to buy and convert the boat to a car and that they may just may have it.
Also that the Lions club may know where it is ? Will keep on looking .....

batjrb1964 · Post by **batjrb1964** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 3:03 am

Thanks Joker66,
That would be so cool to see pics of the original Batboat. I'll be starting mine right after the Holidays. Keep in touch!! Good luck on your hunt.
JRB

BOATMAN · Post by **BOATMAN** » Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:52 pm

Just curious if you ever completed your batboat. I will be launching mine this spring. It was a 2 year process for me.

batjrb1964 · Post by **batjrb1964** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:11 pm

Hi, I only started ripping out the interior of the boat. Had new seats made and started some sanding. Weather on the east coat no so good this winter!! I would love to pic your brain on how to start the top exterior of the boat. PM if you can. All the help would be much appreciated. Just a note: my Batboat will be a prop only,no engine..Just to tow around with my 66 Batmobile.
thanks again

Mark Racop · Post by **Mark Racop** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:33 pm

batjrb? John Brown? Shoot me an email, I'd be happy to help with your Batboat project:

mark.racop@fiberglassfreaks.com

batjrb1964 · Post by **batjrb1964** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:23 pm

Hey Mark, No I'm not John..My name is Jeff. I'll reach out - Thanks

Batwrangler · Post by **Batwrangler** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:21 pm

HAY Jeff what city are you near

hobbybuilder01 · Post by **hobbybuilder01** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:52 pm

The batboat is stored in a trailer until the new willed owner comes of age. from my knowledge from a reliable source

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