 Since Glastron was based in Austin, Texas, the world premiere of the 1966 "Batman" movie was also held there.Mel Whitley and Robert Hammond designed the Batboat from a Glastron V-174.They added a red flashing beacon, glowing eyes, bazooka hatches, seats for both Batman and Robin at the front of the boat, twin wind screens, a center console, an outdrive jet cover, and an aft to deck cover with a glowing Bat-Signal on the tail fin.