EXEL boat but I have no more knowledge.

[capted1957]

Its about 14' fiberglass. Its old guessing 1975-1978. It has an 85 merc on it.
Im trying to get it back to great shape. Can anyone shed any light on what it is?
I try searching but it changes the name to "EXCEL"
Anyone have any ideas/
TKS
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[NYBo]

A boat of that vintage will have a standard HIN with the first characters indicating the manufacturer.

 

[capted1957]

Im familiar with VIN but is HIN similar. The boat isnt here but will check if there is any info on the boat.
tks

 

[NYBo]

Similar. If you have the title or registration, the HIN should be on it.

 

[southkogs]

I'm thinking you're looking at a Canadian boat, and they might have been known as Ex-el. Take a look at THIS. If it's Canadian, it may not have been required to have a HIN (not sure what the rules are way up there).

I did a quick search and found a few runabout boats under that brand. They kinda' look like old Winner boats, but I couldn't find any connection between 'em.

 

[capted1957]

Yes its probably Canadian as I live in Northern Ontario where the mosquitos are the size of small birds.
I think you are on the right track "Southkogs" that is the way its labelled on the boat "Ex-el"
I could place a picture on here if I could figure it out but you are going in the right direction. Its a low rider and for a small boat its pretty nice looking. It has a flavor of Austin Powers!
I will continue my search.
Thank you all

 

[capted1957]

No Title

 

[Frank Acampora]

That sure looks like a Glastron GT150erhaps it is a Canadian knock-off or the Canadian version made by Glastron.

 

[capted1957]

Wow you sure know your boats Frank. It appears to be just that a "1978 Glastron GT150"
Excellent thank you. I have just found my job for the summer. Its to bring this back to great shape.
thanks much
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[southkogs]

Do they have a Canadian James Bond to drive it too?

Nice lookin' boat.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Well, the paint job is not correct, it does not have the traditional Glastron "swoosh" But everything else sure looks correct. If it is indeed a GT150, then you have one of the few boats that will return in value any money you put into restoration. They are a desirable hull.

I have one sitting in my back yard waiting restoration. It will be my Sunday ride with a 140 although it is rated for 90.

 

[Alumarine]

If it is a 1978 Glastron is should have a HIN that will indicate if it is a Glastron.
There were a lot of fiberglass manufactures in that era that made similar boats.