Duo boat question

[toeknee9999]

Hey all, new member here. Looking for any info on my boat. Just bought it, no papers. thanks

 

[ThomW]

1974 Duo Challenger 18. Not sure what else you are wondering about.

 

[jbcurt00]

What engine/driveline
Tag seems to indicate an 18ft Challenger model


What state are you in, a 1974 boat should have a HIN tag on the back of the transom and match the paperwork (registration & title).

W/out paperwork, some states make it very difficult to legally reg/title it. Trailer too

 

[toeknee9999]

That was quick! Good to see an active forum! I'm actually in Canada, rules are a little different up here for registration. it's got a 140hp mercruiser inboard engine.
I'm restoring the boat and just needed to know the model for finding parts. Thanks for the info!

 

[JimS123]

The engine model and SN will be what you need to get engine parts. There are no oem parts available for a 48 year old boat. Things like seats, steering wheels, cleats, etc. are only available aftermarket.

 

[toeknee9999]

The engine model and SN will be what you need to get engine parts. There are no oem parts available for a 48 year old boat. Things like seats, steering wheels, cleats, etc. are only available aftermarket.

yeah, I get that, I was just curious as to what I actually had. it'll be restored but it'll be done to my liking. Boat is solid and the engine runs perfect. Needs a complete interior but it'll be custom, I have the skills necessary to do it myself, it's the rails and stuff for the bow and stern, canopy, stuff like that that I wanted the model for so I'd have something to reference when shopping.

 

[jbcurt00]

Things like seats, steering wheels, cleats, etc. are only available aftermarket.

I'll add to what Jim said:

And will be aftermarket universal fit, not OEM knockoffs specific to or intended for your boat.

 

[Scott Danforth]

get it registered in your name before restoring it.

 

[toeknee9999]

get it registered in your name before restoring it.

definitely, just going through the mechanical side of it now to make sure it's worth the effort

 

[toeknee9999]

so another question, I'm not too familiar with these old boats, but isn't there supposed to be a reservoir on the bottom of the trim pump pr is it self contained ? Also, what is the other piece of gear up on the side and the small piece under the blower motor? TIA

 

[jbcurt00]

Ask motor questions in the Mercruiser forum.

Ask boat hull & interior rebuild/rehab/restoration questions in the Restoration forum