Re: Old Grumman combination sail/fishing boat
Hi Diana,
I know what you mean, its hard to find any info on this boat! I recently purchased a 13' Grumman sail/row/motor boat that I found on craigslist. The Grumman plate on starboard side transom identifies it as 105GP-C2, and a port side plate says that she is rated for an engine up to 22 HP. I went to the Marathon Boat Group website and asked them for any information, but have not had a response. I will try and call them next week.
On my boat, the mast, boom, sail, and all standing rigging are in great shape, and the hull is sound, no leaks or dents. All three bench seats, and the main wooden piece of the rudder, need to be replaced because they are splitting. I bought new 8' oars and am now looking for a decent used little outboard. Trying to keep motor weight and cost to a minimum as I prefer to sail. Hopefully a 6 HP will be big enough to get her on plane with two aboard, but might need a 9.9 HP to do the job. Think I might design and install smaller dual rudders so that the engine can stay on the transom in the middle.
I'll post the only picture I have of the boat sailing, along with a few shots that I took on the day I bought her. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll let you know if I hear anything from the Marathon Boat Group.
All the best,
David