1986 seaswirl

Shadow91

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Okay, so I bought this boat back in April and just assumed it was a seaswirl spirit runabout being as the side of the boat says spirit on it. But after doing some online searching im not 100% sure it is. According to this very site, the spirit model is an outboard 16 foot runabout. Mine has an I/O setup with an open bow and I believe 16 foot but have never actually measured it. How exactly would i go about confirming the model?

This is the only picture i have available right now. Can get more later.
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southkogs

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There's really no reason to doubt the Spirit model name on the boat. If your boat measures within a foot of 16' from the bow point to the stern rub rail, then the outboard vs. I/O issue wouldn't be unusual.
 

Maclin

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According to NADA, a 1986 Spirit model could be Outboard or Sterndrive...



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[h=1]1986 Seaswirl Boats Values, Specs and Prices[/h]

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Founded in 1954 in Minnesota, Seaswirl Boats features a generous balance of high quality construction and comfort amenities. Recently, Seaswirl?s motivation has rested in the development of their Striper line of boats. Available in walkaround, center console and dual console varieties, the Striper boats are manufactured with hand-laid fiberglass.



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POWER BOATS
LENGTH
MODEL
TYPE

HULL
ENGINE(S)
HP
WEIGHT
(LBS)

BEAM
FUEL
TYPE

SPIRIT
16'
OUTBD
FG
0​
0
1730​
6'9"
SPIRIT
16'
STERN
FG
1​
140
1750​
6'9"
Gasoline



 

JoLin

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First 3 letters of the boat's HIN leads you to the company that manufactured it. Sea Swirl's code is SWL. The HIN is generally stamped into the transom, high on the starboard side.
 
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