Help Me Identify!

First off I'm new here! So hey everybody !

Alright, So I was given a boat for 'easter' so to speak. I was told It needed a little bit of work, but for the life of me I can figure out exactly what kind of boat/motor it is, as in year, getting manuels, etc. So I'm wondering if anyone here can help me.. I'll give you all the info I have and a crappy picture:facepalm:!! (Also I;ve never owned a boat before) Thanks for all the help in Advance!!!!

Boat:
18f Fiberform 18 C 1/0 76104 (Stern Driven)

Motor:
Mercruiser 140HP

4440106

Sorry the info is so limited, But I hope its enough!



Thanks again!

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Might get more info from the hull id number on the back

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ugh It wont let me edit the post:

but heres the Hull Id :
FBG18104M7-CS

thanks riptorn

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Thats a strange number. I couldn't find anything that corresponds. May some here will know.

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Here is some info on the company http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/mic_detail.aspx?id=FBG

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Wondering if anyone else has any insight..? Please and Thank you!

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Unfortunately, boats aren't like cars or most other products. There isn't really a 'manual' per se. Evey boat manual I've ever seen is very generic. The hulls and decks are designed by a builder. The builder then installs everything 3rd party, like motors & Drives, outboards, shifters, lights, etc. Really what I have is a collection of manuals from all the 3rd party crap. Manuals might show some schematics, but a little looking around will allow you to figure out most systems. The only helpful manuals will be for the motor an drive or Outboard.

As far as 'info', there are a lot of small boat manufacturers out there, many of which made limited runs or have long since been out of the business. you're better off learning about basic boat maintenance and getting manuals for the engine and propulsion. Knowing the exact specifics about the year, make and model won't be very helpful for you.

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Fiberglassics doesn't have much on it either.

What you'll want to track down is the manual for the sterndrive more than for the boat. I'm guessing it's late 70's maybe an early 80's boat. Good luck.