Identify Blue Fin In Photo

geeco1

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Re: Identify Blue Fin In Photo

I don't know the year, but it looks to be a 17 footer. I derived at this by counting the number of boards on the dock. I assume that each board is 6 inches. The beam is probably 6ft 4in. My boat is a 1988 model, and it is mostly blue on the sides. I think that some of the earlier bluefins where white, like this one. I would google some images and see if you can narrow down a year.
 

Huron Angler

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Re: Identify Blue Fin In Photo

Welcome to iboats Flyaway, are you thinking about buying that boat?

Looks like a late 70s-early 80s model to me, based on the bow rails and paint scheme.

Nearly identical layout to the Starcraft Holiday/Jupiter models with the closed bow.

Looks like 17-18 feet in length ballpark.
 

Cattail

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Re: Identify Blue Fin In Photo

It looks like a 18 foot Sportsman. In looking at 1980 specs:
Center length 18'1"
Beam 78"
Capacity 2000 lbs
Capacity People 900 lbs/7 people
Maximum HP 120
Weight 835 lbs
Bottom Guage .080
Side Guage .063
Bow Depth 36"
Transom depth 20"
Transom Guage .090
The color is a white bottom with a blue topside
The Bluefin in the photo has a different Bluefin decal than in 1980

Currently own
1980 Bluefin Sea King 18
1979 Johnson 100 HP
1983 Johnson 15 HP

Hi:

I am trying to identify this vintage Blue Fin Boat by year, Model and dimensional features (beam width & length). Can anyone help me in the identification process?View attachment 99201
 

Cattail

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Re: Identify Blue Fin In Photo

It looks like a 18 foot Sportsman. In looking at 1980 specs:
Center length 18'1"
Beam 78"
Capacity 2000 lbs
Capacity People 900 lbs/7 people
Maximum HP 120
Weight 835 lbs
Bottom Guage .080
Side Guage .063
Bow Depth 36"
Transom depth 20"
Transom Guage .090
The color is a white bottom with a blue topside
The Bluefin in the photo has a different Bluefin decal than in 1980

Currently own
1980 Bluefin Sea King 18
1979 Johnson 100 HP
1983 Johnson 15 HP
 

jeff_stalker

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Re: Identify Blue Fin In Photo

I have a 1982 Blue Fin Sportsman 16'. I am glad to see your boat with the original top and cover.
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