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1967 Buehler Turbocraft Jet 35 Boat not Chris Craft Classic Fiberglass not Wood

1967 Buehler Turbocraft Jet 35 Boat not Chris Craft Classic Fiberglass not Wood

$1,500

Jacksonville, Alabama

Year 32767

Make Bueller Turbocraft

Model Jet 35

Category Jet Boats

Length 18.0

Posted Over 1 Month

Google Turbocraft and learn about these first American Jet Boats. Real innovators for the time and very exclusive. John F. Kennedy owned one. Nikita Kruschev ordered one but may never have recieved it due to embargo. James Bond's girlfriend had a Turbocraft in the movies. Supposed to run in three inches of water but six is more realistic. Look for pictures on google of prototypes running the rapids of the Colorado River. Has a three stage Hamilton Pump which is a premium brand even on new Jet Boats. Powered by famous Intercepter marine power. Ideal restoration project but could be usable with much patina with relatively little financial investment. The transom is rock solid. The floors are not. Floor will need fiberglass repair or possibly replaced with wood. The stringers look good but probably need reinforcement around the motor mounts at least. All of the wood trim that touched the floor is bad also. The upholstery is brittle and cracked from age. The hull has a repair on the bottom about a foot in diameter--see pics. Apparently someone tried out the shallow water performance and failed. The repair looks adequate but amateur. Engine turns over by hand and looks super clean and low hours from looking in the oil fill hole in the rocker cover. The starter was bad but a rebuilt one is included not installed. The generator will probably need rebuilt or replaced. It is not currently installed. It appears to have been removed for access to the starter. It was a barn find for me years about eight years ago and it came home to my barn for another long slumber. The last sticker on the boat is 1993 I think but one for 1995 is in the dash. The jet drive had a crack when I bought it and that is why I think the previous owner parked it. I had the drive housing welded by a pro. See pic. I can text a closeup if needed. Also, I put new bearings in the front drive housing while it was out. Impellers and wear wings looked great. Drive is installed in boat but intake grate and driveshaft are not hooked up so you can turn the drive and inspect it thoroughly. The carbs are dual Carter sidedrafts and are in need of rebuild from sitting. Parts are available as they were also used on early Corvettes and the Corvair Turbo. The gas tank will be in need of cleaning or possible lining or replacement. The steering turns free. The throttle cable moves free but is unhooked at the carb linkage. The cable to the spotlight is stuck. The trailer will need new tires and bearings and lights. Ideally it would be hauled to its new home on a flatbed. I am capable of installing new parts for a fee if absolutely necessary. Boat is sold as is where is. I will answer questions to the best of my ability at 256-Eight Four Six-0831. Call or Text. You are bidding on a classic. It is not as easy to repair as your lawnmower. Don't bid unless you are prepared to deal with such challenges or have someone to do so for you.