New Guy Boat Id HELP..

New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 5 months ago #127248

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Newbe here..I have an old fiberglass boat I"m restoring and have no idea the brand? theres a pennant style decal on the dash but I can"t read it..looks to be chrome back ground with black letters..

For some reason I cant get a picture to load here? if someone would help a brother out and take a look at the craigs list add that would be great sorry for the trouble..

heres the link to the add with pics,

lexington.craigslist.org/wad/5798426542.html

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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 5 months ago #127249

Pawpaws Boat Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 319 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 2	Try resizing the pics, I use a resize app on my phone. Hope that helps. No one can really help without a look at the boat. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 5 months ago #127265

drumrooster Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 10 Thank you received: 0	thanks for the info. but I"m not that slick..lol.. I posted a link to the boat on cragis list.not for sale just for someone here to see the pics.I"d like to get started on the restoration of this boat.thanks for your help Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 5 months ago #127281

Doug Reeve Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 249 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 32	Here are the pics from Craigslist. Interesting looking boat. I've never seen one that looks quite like it. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 5 months ago #127288

drumrooster Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 10 Thank you received: 0	thank you thank you brother..now I hope someone can tell me the manufacturer?? hard to see the decal on the dash.. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 5 months ago #127348

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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 4 months ago #127598

drumrooster Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 10 Thank you received: 0	should I post this in another post ? not getting any info here..thanks Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 4 months ago #127600

druidae1492@gmail.com Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 5 Thank you received: 0	I'm stumped. Although the emblem is eating at me. Like I should know it. I'll ponder it and if I think of anything I'll get back to you. But for now, I'm stumped. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 4 months ago #127603

Dr_Frankenmerc Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1433 Karma: 185 Thank you received: 44	*"should I post this in another post ? not getting any info here..thanks"* Patience young Padawan,...The answer to you will eventually come. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 4 months ago #127607

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If you can get to a laptop or desktop windows use the "paint" app to resize your pictures to about 1000 pixels. Are there any identifying marks or numbers anywhere on the transom inside metal tag or stamped on the outside? I've never seen that design before. You've introduced something new to us that's why no one is answering. Repost it with a catchy title like "Strange design/weird boat - HELP"

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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 4 months ago #127621

Nautilus Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1580 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Write or call the DNR to trace the registration number still visible on the bow. Somebody registered it as something. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130160

drumrooster Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 10 Thank you received: 0	Thanks guys but no numbers other than the licence number..Sorry I been busy.still lije to iD this biat Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130166

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4778 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 170	Try the "mc-8455-gb" that is shadowed on the front hull. It's a registration number that could be traced. If not obtainable call it a one off papa murphy delivery vessel. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130170

Pawpaws Boat Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 319 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 2	Papa Johns pizza island delivery!!! Lol!!! Definitely utility or fishing vessel for sure, kind of neat though. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130183

drumrooster Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 10 Thank you received: 0	I think its a fish and ski design with the reverse front seat area?..gonna start the restore this spring gotta get a 30/40Hp Vintage motor next Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130186

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I am leaning towards a Shell Lake brand. I've had several and the hardware is identical. I know they used different suppliers but those are unusual rope guides on the bow. The hull is very close to those pictures in the glassic library. Some type of utility design.
www.fiberglassics.com/library/File:Shelllakeb68016.jpg

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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130196

Pawpaws Boat Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 319 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 2	It does have some really cool and unique hardware, I like the sleekness of the bow light. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130203

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4778 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 170	The color exactly matches a '67 Shell that I turned into a woodie. (Pull Toy) I would have bought the boat just to get the cool bow drill. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130207

CC-John Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 166 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 7	Those bow lights are available new from A&A Marine, Century installed them as standard equipment on several models in the late 60's thru the mid 70's.. I just purchased one to replace the severely pitted one on my 1973 Century resorter.. Aqua Marine Bow Light Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130208

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The bow light is fairly common and was used by many boat builders. The chocks are not unique. I have never seen anything like this boat in Shell lake Boats, Inc. brochures or ads. That does not mean it is NOT a Shell Lake, just means I have never seen it in anything I have researched.

I have no clue what make it is but I do think it's neato

Andreas

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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130214

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thanks guys keep it coming maybe someone will know if they see it..shame to restore it and not know the actual brand name..I have a picture of the dash decal if someone would post it for me its very faided but someone may know what its supposed to say..I can email it to someone or text..thanks

the last part of what on the sticker looks like *****fisher ??

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Re:New Guy Boat Id HELP.. 9 years 2 weeks ago #130226

thompsonboat Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1418 Karma: 188 Thank you received: 19	There was a "Kingfisher" brand fiberglass boat made in Clarksville, Texas by Master Molders, Inc. starting circa 1962. It probably popped up after the demise of Red Fish Boat Company of Clarksville. Andreas Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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