1956 Crestliner Viking (actually a 59) runabout gets a new Honda 20 HP Shortshaft motor. DrMVideo#41

The ‘56 Crestliner Viking gets a new Honda motor. We’ll be enjoying this runabout on the lake while making other improvements as we go…First things first, let’s get that motor!

[@ct1762]

Nice motor the only thing is for the same weight you could put a 40hp OMC on it. Smooth and quite too especially the 89'-up. I'd be interested to see what you think of the vibration from the Honda at idle. The 2 cyls go in the same direction, and in a tiller motor will turn your hand cherry red on an aluminum. the 3 cylinder tohatsu 25hp IS glass smooth, but thats neither here nor there. Cheers looks nice. Big fuel savings and a bit more power, too with this one.

[@drmstudio5050]

I’ll definitely do a follow up…thank you for the info and for tuning in!

[@MarkDean1313]

It's a '59, for what it's worth.

[@drmstudio5050]

Awesome. I’d love to know the attributes that make it so…it was what I was told, and I really don’t know anything about these cool boats other than I love the look…🙏🏻

[@MarkDean1313]

@@drmstudio5050 several first year for '59 pieces here...
The bow piece, the red-lettered bird logo, the dash plaque, and the short splash rail with the angled front cut.
The Viking was indeed introduced in '56, but as a cockpit boat.
You should be able to find the model/ serial number on the outside starboard panel, up near the gunnel, right about where the deck and dash join together.
Most likely will start with a "711" (speedster model number) followed by the production serial number.

[@drmstudio5050]

@@MarkDean1313 Thank you! I’ll check those areas out. Your info is so appreciated!