I purchased this boat last year, and have had great difficulty identifying it properly. It was sold to me as a "1960's boat". Haha. Fortunately the licensing etc around here is pretty relaxed so not having a proper title isnt an issue.
The metal badge on the side says its a Fleetcraft manufactured by Scott Fiberglass locally in Calgary, Alberta. However, I havent been able to find one similar in any pictures online. It seems to have a pretty unique shape.
Its 13.5ft long and came with the 50hp Merc in the picture when I bought it. That motor has reverse issues and the leg leaks but it runs great so that will become a later project. I threw a 40hp 1980's merc that I had laying around on it for now. Ive only had it out once last year just to make sure she floats and has no major issues, but I've been tearing into it quite a bit over the winter.
When I bought the boat the previous owner had removed the rotten stringers and floor so it was pretty bare. I had to do some grinding to level the surfaces out for the new floor and its FAR from perfect, but it has a floor now and is waterproof. I'll start a new thread in the restoration and project area, but I need this thing identified first!
Here's the pics.
Originally when I got it, it had the nasty silver spray painted finish. Sanding that off I revealed the original orange gel coat. I like the orange color so I may go with that when I refinish the top side, but time will tell.
Anyone have any ideas? I can get more pics if anyone wants. There's no identification plaque on the transom or in the very very large splash well. I love the shape of the boat. Its short (fits nicely in my garage) yet has back to back seats and HAD a rear bench in the rear for lots of space. The transom is really short at 16" high.
The metal badge on the side says its a Fleetcraft manufactured by Scott Fiberglass locally in Calgary, Alberta. However, I havent been able to find one similar in any pictures online. It seems to have a pretty unique shape.
Its 13.5ft long and came with the 50hp Merc in the picture when I bought it. That motor has reverse issues and the leg leaks but it runs great so that will become a later project. I threw a 40hp 1980's merc that I had laying around on it for now. Ive only had it out once last year just to make sure she floats and has no major issues, but I've been tearing into it quite a bit over the winter.
When I bought the boat the previous owner had removed the rotten stringers and floor so it was pretty bare. I had to do some grinding to level the surfaces out for the new floor and its FAR from perfect, but it has a floor now and is waterproof. I'll start a new thread in the restoration and project area, but I need this thing identified first!
Here's the pics.
Originally when I got it, it had the nasty silver spray painted finish. Sanding that off I revealed the original orange gel coat. I like the orange color so I may go with that when I refinish the top side, but time will tell.
Anyone have any ideas? I can get more pics if anyone wants. There's no identification plaque on the transom or in the very very large splash well. I love the shape of the boat. Its short (fits nicely in my garage) yet has back to back seats and HAD a rear bench in the rear for lots of space. The transom is really short at 16" high.
