Boat identification

rolmops

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Re: Boat identification

I was going to contradict blue lunche's thread because the boat in the add does have exact shape of a wellcraft.
Just ask the guy for a copy of the registration and check the hull /vin #.
It may well be what he says it is.
 

BLU LUNCH

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Re: Boat identification

I was going to contradict blue lunche's thread because the boat in the add does have exact shape of a wellcraft.
Just ask the guy for a copy of the registration and check the hull /vin #.
It may well be what he says it is.
If it is a Wellcraft it's pre 1970 here's all the catalogs from 1970 on I don't even see anything close to that.............
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/history
 

JoeFisher

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Re: Boat identification

I was going to contradict blue lunche's thread because the boat in the add does have exact shape of a wellcraft.
Just ask the guy for a copy of the registration and check the hull /vin #.
It may well be what he says it is.

Where on the boat would I find the hull/vin number?
 

RWilson2526

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Re: Boat identification

it should be on the starboard side top corner of the transom....unless they did it differently in the 70's
 

allpoints360

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Re: Boat identification

Joe, Why do you think it's Wellcraft?

If he has a title, and the HIN matches, and you get a bill of sale, you should be able to title it and use it.
 

BLU LUNCH

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Re: Boat identification

All boats manufactured or imported on or after November 1, 1972 must bear a HIN. The HIN is a 12 character serial number that uniquely identifies your boat. The HIN has an important safety purpose. It enables manufacturers to clearly identify for boat owners the boats that are involved in a defect notification and recall campaign. A HIN is not the same as a State registration number, which may be required to be displayed on the bow of your boat. The HIN is a Federal requirement; your boat?s registration number is a State requirement similar to the license plate on your car. The HIN, however, is required to be shown on the State certificate of registration.
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Figure 1 - HIN Formats Before August 1, 1984

The boat manufacturer must display two identical hull identification numbers, no less than one-fourth of an inch high, on each boat hull. The primary HIN must be permanently affixed (so that it can be seen from outside the boat) to the starboard side of the transom within two inches of the top of the transom, gunwale, or hull/deck joint, whichever is lowest. On boats without transoms or on boats on which it would be impractical to the transom, the HIN must be affixed to the starboard outboard side of the hull, aft within one foot of the stern and within two inches of the top of hull side, gunwale, or hull/deck joint, whichever is lowest. The starboard outboard side of the hull aft is the preferred HIN location for many manufacturers. On catamarans and pontoon boats the HIN must be affixed on the aft crossbeam within one foot of the starboard hull attachment
 

JoeFisher

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Re: Boat identification

Joe, Why do you think it's Wellcraft?

If he has a title, and the HIN matches, and you get a bill of sale, you should be able to title it and use it.

The owner stated its a wellcraft in his email. Thats also whats on the title. Didn't get a chance to go there tonight will have to go tomorrow
 
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