18-19 foot Higgins motorboat

Diver1111 · 07-27-2015, 09:01 AM

Yes viz was nice. As many know this changes radically on the lake depending on where you are.

I sent the video clip to the Higgins (Owners) Association; So far all they can say is that it is not 'glass but instead made of plywood.

VitaBene · 08-05-2015, 05:27 PM

I have a friend whose dad lost a couple of tractors 35 years or so ago. I will get details if you are interested. Their business was supplying and renting bobhouses for years and sometimes Winni won!

I love your photos. Great history!

Diver1111 · 08-17-2015, 01:54 PM

Spaced out on one question re: gas pedal; As I recall it does indeed have a gas pedal. I thought I saw some of it in the clip.

And yes viz was terrific even at 56 feet.

steve c · 09-17-2015, 12:37 PM

There doesn't appear to be a middle seat so I think it is probably a 17 ft Sport Speedster. There aren't a lot of obvious differences between 48 and 54 so it could be either year. I found a picture of a 52 that looks close and sales info from 54 all from Bob Speltz's Real Runabouts books.

steve c · 09-17-2015, 03:28 PM

here is some additional information. PM me if any one wants the PDF file

Grant · 09-20-2015, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diver1111

...And yes viz was terrific even at 56 feet.

Dove it on Wednesday. It was closer to 40-45 feet. Cool find. Almost looks clean enough to salvage (emphasis on "almost").

salty dog · 09-21-2015, 02:27 PM

This one looks very similar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dcOeUFwMO8

09-17-2015, 12:37 PM	#4
steve c Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cow Isl Posts: 46 Thanks: 84 Thanked 40 Times in 14 Posts	Higgins info There doesn't appear to be a middle seat so I think it is probably a 17 ft Sport Speedster. There aren't a lot of obvious differences between 48 and 54 so it could be either year. I found a picture of a 52 that looks close and sales info from 54 all from Bob Speltz's Real Runabouts books. Attached Images

09-17-2015, 03:28 PM	#5
steve c Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cow Isl Posts: 46 Thanks: 84 Thanked 40 Times in 14 Posts	more higgins info here is some additional information. PM me if any one wants the PDF file Attached Images

09-21-2015, 02:27 PM	#7
salty dog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly Cove, Ma Posts: 359 Thanks: 287 Thanked 148 Times in 82 Posts	This one looks very similar... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dcOeUFwMO8 __________________ I'd rather be relax'n at Winnipesaukee

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07-27-2015, 09:01 AM	#1
Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 611 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,034 Times in 229 Posts	Yes viz was nice. As many know this changes radically on the lake depending on where you are. I sent the video clip to the Higgins (Owners) Association; So far all they can say is that it is not 'glass but instead made of plywood.

08-05-2015, 05:27 PM	#2
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 1,718 Thanked 1,662 Times in 861 Posts	I have a friend whose dad lost a couple of tractors 35 years or so ago. I will get details if you are interested. Their business was supplying and renting bobhouses for years and sometimes Winni won! I love your photos. Great history!

08-17-2015, 01:54 PM	#3
Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 611 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,034 Times in 229 Posts	Spaced out on one question re: gas pedal; As I recall it does indeed have a gas pedal. I thought I saw some of it in the clip. And yes viz was terrific even at 56 feet.

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