Thunderbird Seminole question

tbird175

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I have a 17' Thunderbird Seminole (cathedral hull) boat. I have been unable to determine the exact year of it. By comparing serial numbers of other Seminoles found on the internet I estimate that is a late 60's or early 70's. My question is the maximum rated HP (outboard). My ID tag states the max is 160 HP, but the others that I have checked are rated at 100 HP. Is it possible that there were different specs for this boat model?
 

tbird175

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Re: Thunderbird Seminole question

Let me add to my question, does anyone have a Thunderbird Seminole with a HP rating (outboard) of 160 HP?
 

david.barnick

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Re: Thunderbird Seminole question

I myself just purchased some sort of Thunderbird Cathedral Hull. Like many others I am having a difficult time finding information on what my boat is for sure. The Serial # is CY66521 so I would assume that it is a 1966 Cheyenne but i'm really not sure. Any information about my boat would be great. This is my first boat, and I have been fixing it up as much as possible, hoping to get it on the water this summer. Would you happen to have any info/resources? Thanks.

-Dave
 

tbird175

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Re: Thunderbird Seminole question

I myself just purchased some sort of Thunderbird Cathedral Hull. Like many others I am having a difficult time finding information on what my boat is for sure. The Serial # is CY66521 so I would assume that it is a 1966 Cheyenne but i'm really not sure. Any information about my boat would be great. This is my first boat, and I have been fixing it up as much as possible, hoping to get it on the water this summer. Would you happen to have any info/resources? Thanks.

-Dave

The old 60's and early 70's cathedral hulls are great boats. They were built extremely well in those years. I have done a lot of research on my Seminole. I am presently restoring it. I think that you are right about it being a 66 model based on the serial no. There is a lot of good info on the fiberglassics.com websitewww.figerglassics.com. Good luck.

Tom
 
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