1956 Lone Star Holiday

[Remedy]

I just picked up a 20’ aluminum 1956 Lone Star Holiday that my stepson Lowell are going to  turn into a trolling machine. Haven’t ever seen one before. Anyone else out there have one?

[MCF]

There are still Lone Stars of various sizes out there.  Lone Star was bought by Chrysler in the late 1960's and became part of its boat group.

[Remedy]

Thanks!  I’ve been trying to find info on them.... wasn’t aware.... it’s a great hull...gonna be fun to play with

[Bozeman Bob]

You can research them at www.fiberglassics.com.   in there Glassic Library section. Listed under fiberglass boats as well as aluminum boats. Looked at there brochure from 1956 and did not see your model listed. Things changed almost monthly with boat building back then so who knows what they put out vs what they advertised. We had a 16' fiberbglass Lone Star that was maybe a 1960 or so. It held up to a bunch of teenage boys beating it up on Erie water skiing and pounding waves. Good luck !

Edited September 19, 2021 by Bozeman Bob

[Remedy]

Much appreciated!!!!

[mr 580]

Looks like an active Facebook group “Lonestar Classic Aluminum and Fiberglass Boats”.  Could be a good source of info for your project.

[BARELY FLOATIN]

I have a 1964 16 foot Lone Star Medallion. I bought it 30 years ago. For a long time I had a tough time stopping the leaks. Last year me an my son caulked the then ribs, used Gluvit on the interior. Then we painted it, replaced the floor, carpeted it. The leaks pretty much stopped. It's probably not worth much, but it's priceless to me. Here's a few photos

[rolmops]

I had a 1956 as well, but a 16 footer. They are made with heavy duty thick aluminum

[Remedy]

I think this boat is super cool....it’s a big old aluminum tub.  Lowell can bump into all sorts of stuff now

 

[Remedy]

That’s a cool boat to floating

[TheRealTiger]

I have a 1956 Lone Star Holiday as well.