Re: Does anybody know what kind of boat this is???
it is entirely possible the title is misspelled. I have recently had to correct this with my used RV I purchased. The DMV personnel are not concerned with accuracy, only processing paperwork and collecting your dough! I am not a boat historian but for a vintage boat I would imagine you should really be deciding right away the purpose for making the investment. Is it for your own enjoyment? is it for having a rare piece of history that you can enjoy on the water and show at boat shows? or is it something you wish to restore that could possibly have significant value afterwards? I never would have thought the last was a valid question until visiting the Alexandria Bay, NY boat museum and finding that there is a very specific section of boating that is devoted to antique boating, wood and some plastics, that can become quite valuable.
From the photos it looks like it may be something worth a second look and digging into, however most of my looking, albeit very amateur! has been that plastic doesn't have historic value in runabouts, you may find something that could be quite unique! I say, if you like it and it suits your needs and the price is right, go for it! No one will place more value in your boat purchase than you do! I have seen very few people that are making money on vintage boats that aren't in a commercial restoration facility, and from your posting it doesn't seem like that is your goal. The amount of enjoyment a person can have with shining something up and running something you have tinkered with can never be measured in dollar bills!
I say buy it if it is the right price, and have fun! A small boat like that is easy to enjoy and can make anyone smile!
