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Modified Coast Clipper
Gary from NH took this rescued 19′ Coast Clipper and turned it into one of the most unique Hiliner’s I have ever seen.
From this:
To This: Yes, that’s an open bow Hiliner…
Fleetstar for Sale in NH
Gary Rice is selling his beautifully restored and maintained Fleetstar.
He sent me the following:
For sale 1959 hiliner fleetstar 16’
Completely redone 3 years ago. All hardware re-chromed, 7 coats of varnish and new paint. Includes convertible top with detachable side curtains. Does not come with engine. Trailer included. $4500
The outriggers and depth finder have also been removed. Please contact Gary at garyrice@tds.net
Hiliner for sale in Bethlehem, PA
update: boat has been sold….. (
Believed to be 59-60.
Boat is located in Bethlehem, PA
length overall (LOA): 17
make / manufacturer: Hiliner
model name / number: Fleetstar
propulsion type: power
year manufactured: 1960Vintage mahogany Hiliner for sale- Trailer fully restored, bottom paint complete, boat is sanded and ready for you to finish. Garage kept. Great project boat. Lots of original parts for this 17 foot Fleet Star model. No motor. Text to $1500.00
Fred Musseman
HiLiner Pennants
Check out Skipper Rudy. He’s offering a variety of reproduction pennants. Including the Hiliner.
http://www.skipperrudy.com/services/burgees-pennants-flags/hiliner
Another Fleetstar
Finn S. from upstate NY sent in these pictures along with the following:
1970 Hiliner Fleetstar 16 ft
Original 1970 60 hp Evinrude outboard motor.
1970 original Tee Née trailer with new wiring, lights, tires and wheels.
Bottom has been completely fiberglassed and and painted.
Topside newly varnished.
All original interior with cushions.
Original canvas helm cover over front seat, that folds into the dashboard.
All electric works, speedometer, bow light and anchor light.
New steering cable and bilge pump.
New full-length custom fit canvas cover for travel, dock and storage. Sorry, no photos in the water yet.
This boat looks great. I’m going to check with Finn on the MFG date of his boat. To my knowledge, Hiliner Boat Co. was out of business by 1963. A number of hulls were finished off by Bunny Fernald after this date. The latest date that I had previously seen was 1965.
1957 Sportstar
I received this email the other day. Pretty cool…. I have requested more pictures and details from Brian and will share as they become available.
Hi Jim,
Attached are a few pictures of my 1957 sport star with original twin 35hp Johnson motors. I finished restoration this summer and took first place in the Antique Classic Boat Society “Mahogany Memories” boat show in Essex Ct. in the outboard class.
The boat is as original when bought new in 1957 as I was lucky enough to get her from the original owner. I have many more pics if you like and will be happy to elaborate on the restoration if you like, but thought your subscribers might enjoy the pics.
As far as I know, there are very few of this 18’ models around and would love to hear from anyone that has a similar model. I have to say this boat design is excellent with plenty of room for fun and entertaining and is really a head turner. She cruises nicely at 25mph and have gotten her up to 35mph. Oh, and yes, that is the original Tee Nee trailer that the boat was delivered on as well!
Thanks,
Brian 
New old stock Hiliner Parts
I was finally able to clean out most of the storage building and came across a few boxes of new old stock parts.
If anyone needs any of these items i am happy to ship them out. Or if you are local to Newbury, MA you can come by and take a look. I also think there are some Bow handles somewhere, but they haven’t surfaced yet.
Cover Slider, $10 a set (slider and base x2)
Tail Trim. There are two sizes. $20 a set
Bow Shield. These are the smaller style. $20
Dash Hinges $5 a set, there are two styles in the box
Hatch Handles $5 each
Fleetstar at 2014 ACBS Show in NH
Randy from Amesbury, MA sent over this link to a video of him and his 58 Fleetstar at the 2014 ACBS show in Meredith,NH. Randy appears at the 21:51 mark in the video. He has a great story of how he came to own his boat.
Fishing Rigged 59 Fleetstar in NH
Gary from Concord NH shared these pictures of his 59 Fleetstar. He’s got a pretty slick fishing setup. He’s also made some neat modifications. I like wood framed windshield, and the storage under the rear seats.
