Just Bought this H&M Mustang

jake613 wrote: I questioned the throttle control setup, most ive seen have the round wooden ball style.

Jake,
I really can't see much in the picture. Is there a foot throttle on the foot board? Is there still the Morse control for the shift?

Your profile says Kentucky but not where. If you are west, just fyi, previous owner of my southwind had it all redone at Indy Covers in Indianapolis, could be maybe 4 hours ?depending where you are. Excellent work, can send pics on request

Thanks, this is the boat I've wanted since I was a teenager!

I haven't been on the water yet lots of rotten wood on the floors and stringers are soft. I was able to get the engine turned over and started after running fresh gas to the tank and some cleanup work on the carb.

Front loading bars are later era, but, I wouldn't let that bother me.

I would re-route the plug wires away from the carb and throttle cable.

Nice find !

Jake,
You mentioned you are confident in the mechanical work so to me, it sounds like you do have a skill level that can handle the stringer job. It's really not hard and as Gary says, just do some home work. There are some fantastic links in the FAQ thread in the maintenance section. Some of them by members who also questioned their own ability. Take some time and read through them. We're always around as well in case something comes up. We've also seen a couple instances were so called "pros" have made total messes and the member took over starting back on a bare hull.

I am confident in doing the mechanical work and repair but no good at glass work.
It strikes me as much an art and skill as a science. I cant even draw a straight line on a piece of paper, so forming and sanding a stringer and keeping the hull square would be WAY past my skill set.

I really want to make sure this one is done right and have no confidence in my ability to do the job.

This is the boat I have dreamed of owning since I was a teenager and I want to do everything possible to make sure it is done right. I am also on the heavier and tall side (6' 3" and 300#)and have serious concerns about causing damage o the hull during the process.


Hoping someone here can point me towards a reputable midwest located person or shop who can do the job right, price is secondary.

Jake,
The Mustang looks pretty original to me. The idea of keeping a boat original is always a pleasure to hear. Keep the pictures coming. The only thing I spotted was the trailer painted brown!! You asked in your PM about someone to do the stringer job. I'm sorry but I can't help you with that. Have you considered doing iy yourself?

Also would appreciate everyone's input on anything not original looking.

Want to get it as lose to original as possible.

I just bought this Mustang and couldn't be more excited.
I have always wanted a Holman Moody powered Mustang and finally bought one this week.

Good news is it appears to be mostly complete and original with 294 hours, Bad news is needs stringers, floors, and interior.

I need some recommendations on midwest based stringer repair shops, I really want the best work possible and cost not important. I have seen some of the fantastic work by members of the forum here that makes the boat better than when new and that is the kind of job im looking for.

Any recommendations greatly appreciated.

Some pics