New boat that i am trying to identify,

[joesn68]

I have been able to register this boat with the info that the PO had but I believe it to be incorrect. It is registered as a 1975 Bayliner but I think the lines and windshield is more 60's. The motor is definitely a 63 according to the model and serial #. There is no HIN on the boat but there is a plate on the port side inside the transom that is 17 539 63.

 

[dwco5051]

Don't know the year but wrap around windshields were popular on boats in the '60s. Could be a typo when registered and it should be a 1965. The lines and trim suggest middle '60s.

 

[David Young]

I'll guess, its an early to mid 60's boat.

 

[Scott Danforth]

my guess since the tag on the transom was cut in half, the last 2 digits are separated from the rest and read 63, I'm going to suggest its a 1963 something that was stolen at one time, and then incorrectly registered as a bayliner to hide the fact it was stolen

HIN's started showing up early 70's

 

[southkogs]

I'm wondering if that boat was badged for Sears. Elgin was one name plate they used, but you could buy all manner of stuff from Sears back then. Maybe do a Google search for 1960s Sears runabout boat.

Welcome aboard.

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard.

On the registration paperwork, what number is in the HIN/serial number box?

 

[joesn68]

GA_Boater, There was no paperwork when I purchased the boat from a guy, who never registered it, who purchased it from another individual who supposedly was the one who registered it last. It did have a registration number on the hull and state permits shich indicated it was a 75 Bayliner.. I registered it with the state with little problem and insured it with no problem. when I told my agent I had nothing but the serial number on that plate she told me she would follow up and send me a binder in an email. Pretty normal operation. I only gave her the serial number on the plate but when I received the binder it showed the boat as a 1975 Bayliner Extreme. I would like to find out exactly what it is for my own curiosity. It is in pretty good shape and intend on using it a lot but would definately like to know the make,model, and year. I asked the DMV if I could change the registration if I researched it and found the proper info and they indicated yes.

 

[joesn68]

Scott Danforth, I agree that the last 2 numbers are the date stamp. Another clue that may help is the logo or emblem that is on both gunwales. The oblong steering wheel, No ribs on the sides. I really appreciate all the help and suggestions so far.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I would start looking at fiberglassics to look up the emblem / logo

 

[GA_Boater]

If the boat is regged as a 1975 model, if you ever get looked at by a LEO, you have no HIN. That could lead to more troubles.

It may be worthwhile to check with the state to have them issue a HIN - Saves you a lot of potential grief.

 

[Gary H NC]

I had a very similar boat that looked like that years ago....It was a 63 model. I can't remember the brand though.
I do remember it had no HIN.

Cool old boat though!

 

[frantically relaxing]

$10 says you have a 1963-ish Hydroswift. My first boat was a '64 Hydroswift, looked almost identical, but I have no pics--

But I DID find this pic of a for-sure 1963 Hydroswift-- Note the lines and windshield are the same. Some came with removable hardtops (mine did) some not. Two other giveaways- you have to look close at the red boat but they're there-- one, the pad(s)on the gunwales, and two, the storage compartment on the sides inside are the same...

 

[joesn68]

That would make sense since I am in Utah. The lines are very similar and the side pockets. I checked out the 1963 brochure on fiberglassics and even the dash is the same. I need to get documentation to support my efforts to change the title. I could only find data for most makes to 1962 and from 1965 on.Why the split in years I wonder? Thank you Frantically Relaxing!

 

[frantically relaxing]

Just remembered mine was a 63' too, the Merc 100 on the back was a '64... I'm in Utah too, sitting about 4 miles from where they used to build 'em!
another giveaway, the nearly dead-flat hull out back!