1959 Hiliner Fleetstar.......here we go.......(??????)

by Eric
(Boston)

Ok brothers here we go.....

I bought a 1959 Hiliner....it will be in my garage tomorrow.

Where do I start?

All original....the deck on the bow has warping on some of the small planks that have the white grout (?) between them.

ALL advice accepted...

Do You have a Hiliner?

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1959 Hiliner Fleetstar.......here we go.......(??????)

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Hiliner wanted
by: Randy

Hi,
If anyone has or knows of a FleetStar, similar to what is pictured avalable for sale or any leads to one PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

randy_deary@hotmail.com or 978-808-6214.

Thanks,

Randy

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Hiliner site update
by: Jim Bowes

Hi,

This is the start of the Hiliner site.

I have a number of brochures from 57 to 62 that I will scan.

I also have a lot of old marketing photos.

I also need to put up pictures of my boats.

I will add a real domain name soon.

The site is set up as a blog where visitors can comment.

If anyone has any pictures or information that they would like to add please let me know.

Thanks

Jim

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Another Hiliner
by: Mike

Hi Camie,

Great to hear about another "Hiliner" restoration.

Until Jim gets his website going you can always tell us about your "Hiliner" here, we would all love to hear about her.

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1957 Hiliner
by: Camie

I have a 1957 Hiliner speedstar with a Johnson 30 outboard engine.

I am looking for any reference information on the boat.

We are beginning restoration but the boat is in pretty good shape.

We are looking forward to seeing a website on Hiliner.

Jim's Website
by: Mike

Hi Jim,

I'm looking forward to seeing that website when you have built it.

I hope you will let us know when it goes live.

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Hiliner website
by: Jim bowes

I own a few Hilliness, including s 60 fleetstar.

I am married to the granddaughter of Bunny Fernald.

Bunny was President of the Hiliner company.

I have been gathering info and pictures of any surviving boats.

I hope to put up a vintage Hiliner website.

I'd love to see some pictures and hear about the history of your boats and, with your permission, to include them on the website.

I can be emailed at jimbowes@yahoo.com .

Thanks

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Nice Boat
by: Gerry

I have a 1961 Fleet Satr identical to your boat.

My dad bought it new in 1961.

It is the finest wooden runabout ever made in my opinion.

The bottom of the boat is layered and finished with fiberglass.

I stripped the hull and did have some repairs to the bow.

Make sure you read up on re-attaching the bow planks to the plywood underneath.

You will have to pull the bungs out in certain spots and back the screws off and maybe re-attach the planks with epoxy and re-screw them in with clamps to hold them in place.

But take your time.

It is an effort worthwhile!

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59 Hiliner
by: George

I own one of these boats it is a great boat.

How are you doing on yours let us know.

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Fleetstar
by: Mike

Hi Eric,

Has your Hiliner Fleetstar arrived yet?

They are beautiful boats.

So, where do you start?

I guess that all depends on what and how much needs doing.

You mention that there is some warping on the fore deck?

Again, it all depends on how bad it is, please tell us more.

Once you have her home you will be able to have a good poke around and assess the extent of the damage.

If you would like to post some photos you can send them to me as attachments to mike@diy-wood-boat.com and I can add them to your post.

In the mean time have a look at how Bill replaced the fore deck planking on his 1959 Andress Utility Boat

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