Hi, folks. Just bought a 1973 16R72 (I assume the "72" is correct as I measured an actual 71-1/2 in) badged " Coho 16" with a Tee-Nee trailer of the same vintage and a 40 HP 2-stroke 2 cylinder Mercury. The alleged story on the boat and trailer is that the original owner purchased both new in Ohio in 1973, launched a few times in fresh water, then was transferred to Cherry Hill, NJ, where the boat was garaged, and sat for the next ~40 years. It was then bought by my seller, who swapped motors (original was a 6 HP OMC Fisherman) and planned to convert it to a salt water boat. Part way into the project, he decided he wanted a larger boat, so listed it for sale on CL. I obviously cannot check out every detail of the history, but what I have seen tends to corroborate it, and I've as yet found nothing that contradicts the account. Motor is somewhat of a mystery stew as the s/n doesn't seem to match the badging - I've got a Q posted in the iboats Merc motor forum on that now. I'll post pics as soon as I get the leaves and acorns removed and the boat washed up. Just FYI, I have threads on this boat going both here and in tinboats - I hope no one objects.
