As a 21-year-old looking to do something different, I purchased this boat neglected and left out in the dry Arizona sun. Over the summer of 2025, I personally and fully restored the 60-year-old boat. In all honesty, this was a lot of work! I had to learn all the new methods and techniques for a clean, professional restoration. I spent day after day, working out of Prescott Valley at a friend's house, and fully restored this beauty to amazing condition. Alongside my friend, I stripped all the old paint off of the hull, bringing it down to the primer/fiberglass layer, rebuilding the paint scheme in a classic navy-blue on white look, priming the hull and topside with marine primer system then marine paint for the hull and topside.
As a young man, I have no personal use for a boat, but wanted the challenge of taking something forgotten and breathing new life into it.
I rebuilt the carburetors, fuel pump, control unit, re-ran wiring, and essentially everything else.
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Restoration Details
This Polaris II has been stripped to bare primed fiberglass and restored to a beautiful condition, preserving its unique wood-like aesthetic:
Hull: Stripped of original chipped brown/maroon paint to bare fiberglass, treated with TotalProtect marine primer system, and coated with Rust-Oleum topside paint (white hull, navy blue topside) to enhance its wood-mimicking design. All fixtures and chrome trim removed during painting, polished with steel wool, and refurbished for a clean finish.
Interior: New marine plywood floor with treated lumber pedestal system, covered in durable marine outdoor carpet. Side walls lined with matching marine carpet to complement the wood-like exterior. Two new marine leather folding captain’s chairs installed on new seat pedestals up front. Custom-built rear bench, crafted from Lowe’s-sourced lumber with 2-inch upholstery foam, seats 2-3 adults and includes four matching white outdoor pillows.
Electrical/wiring: Fully inspected and upgraded. Corroded connections re-run, new ignition key switch, light plunger switch, and fuel gauge. Original AirGuide tachometer (intact, not functioning) and speedometer (functions properly) re-installed. Polished and functional speedometer (30 MPH top speed tested on water). NAV light and spotlight polished, reinstalled, and tested operational.
Audio: Brand-new Pyle Hydra audio system with two speakers integrated into the rear bench for onboard entertainment.
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Motor
The 1965 Johnson Super Sea Horse 75 HP outboard is in top condition:
Engine Cover: Stripped and painted black, some reconditioning needed for perfect look.
Carburetors & Fuel System: Carbs and fuel pump rebuilt with new OEM gaskets from Marineengine.com. Upgraded 12-gallon fuel tank cleaned, new hoses, fuel line, priming bulb, and OEM fuel filter (sourced from marineengine.com). New marine-grade OEM spark plugs and silicone spark plug boots installed.
Electrical: *New choke solenoid, wiring, and switch (OEM). *Rebuilt electronic shifting unit with new shifter switch and freshly lubricated contacts using marine-grade grease. Engine block degreased and cleaned.
Lower Unit: *Completely rebuilt with new O-rings, gaskets, internal wiring bracket, and shift wiring for the Electramatic Shifting system. *Gearcase rebuilt and lubricated with Type-A gear lube for electric shift outboards. All mating surfaces sealed with Permatex UltraBlack gasket maker or OEM gaskets.
Battery: New EverStart marine battery from Walmart.
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Trailer & Accessories
Trailer: Restored single-axle trailer with new wheels, tires, and ratcheting winch for easy loading/unloading. New keel rollers installed. Trailer light wiring harness replaced (4-pin).
Cover: New navy-blue canvas waterproof, UV-resistant cover with secure straps for transport and storage.
Accessories: Includes two adult life jackets, one anchor, two 50-foot ropes, one mooring buoy, 2-stroke oil measuring flask, and 1 quart of 2-stroke marine oil.
*Custom-Designed and 3D-printed bolt-on flush plate for on-land run tests and purges is included with sale.
**Condition Notes
The new fuel gauge and new sending unit in the fuel tank currently are not operable (wiring). The tachometer, while original and complete, is not currently operable. Needs restoration or replacement. The original windshield is not with the craft, but the windshield frame and all mounting hardware is included and in proper condition.