identify old boat

rage

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Ok, i recently bought an old galaxy and got it a great deal ($1 for boat and trailer). I have identified that the mercruiser motor is a 1978 but cannot find any info on the boat or the manufacturer. the plate by the drivers seat says that it is made by galaxy boat mfg and is model 700VBR-i/o. However i can find nothing about that boat. Anyone have any iead as to where to start or how to identify exactly what boat i have bought. New to boating world so any help greatly appreciated.<br />Roy
 

Trent

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Re: identify old boat

What exactly do you want to know? Friend has a 1977 model. My dad has a 1984 model. <br /><br />Here is some info.<br /><br />MIC: GAL Status: Out of Business <br />Company: GALAXY BOAT MFG CO Company Official: ROOF, WM ALVIN <br />Parent Company: Parent MIC: GME <br />Address: PO BOX 3848 HWY 21 City: COLUMBIA <br />State: SC Zip: 29230 <br />Country: Phone: 8037862760 <br />Fax: In Business: 7/19/1972 12:00:00 AM <br />Out of Business: 12/31/1990 12:00:00 AM Date Modified: 1/14/1991 12:00:00 AM <br />Type: Outboards, Open Motorboats, Jon Boats Additional Address: <br />Comments: P/C 12/10/86 NO ANSWER (803)794-1751 OLD PHONE NUMBER. SEE CASE FILE 920065N.<br /><br />Your hull Id is on the stern/starboard side. Its either on a tag or engraved into the gell coat.<br /><br />MIC: GME Status: Out of Business <br />Company: GLOBAL MOTORBOAT CORPORATION Company Official: ROOF JR, ALVIN <br />Parent Company: Parent MIC: <br />Address: PO BOX 4185 City: COLUMBIA <br />State: SC Zip: 292404185 <br />Country: Phone: 8037862762 <br />Fax: In Business: 1/7/1991 12:00:00 AM <br />Out of Business: 5/24/1993 12:00:00 AM Date Modified: 3/6/1992 12:00:00 AM <br />Type: Inboard/Outboard, Sterndrive, Inboard/Outdrive Additional Address: <br />Comments: WAS GORDON M EAST OOB 771114 OF GUAM. GME'S PLANT ADDRESS: 8400 WILSON BLVD COLUMBIA, SC 29203. ALVIN ROOF/FORMERLY OF GALAXY BOATS 00B 901231 SEE ROOF LTR OF FEB 17, 1992 DJK. OOB PER LARRY ROSS MARINE THEFT INVESTIGATOR SC WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES AS OF 5/10/94. INTO BANKRUPTCY. NEW BUILDER ON SIGHT CALLED INFINITY BOATS, OWNER NAME RICK BROWN (SEE NPT). SEE CASE FILE 920065N. 09/14/94 CWO EVERS, MSO CHARLESTON REPORTS INFINITY IS BUILDING THE SAME OLD BOATS AS GALAXY, SAME PLACE, SAME PEOPLE AS GALAXY AND GLOBAL.<br /><br />MIC: NPT Status: Out of Business <br />Company: INFINITY POWER BOATS Company Official: CATOE, BRYAN <br />Parent Company: Parent MIC: <br />Address: PO BOX 6547 City: COLUMBIA <br />State: SC Zip: 29260 <br />Country: USA Phone: 8037862762 <br />Fax: In Business: 9/17/1993 12:00:00 AM <br />Out of Business: 12/9/1996 12:00:00 AM Date Modified: 12/9/1996 12:00:00 AM <br />Type: Outboards, Open Motorboats, Jon BoatsInboard/Outboard, Sterndrive, Inboard/Outdrive Additional Address: FACTORY ADDRESS: 8000 WILSON BLVD COLA SC 29203 REPORTED TO BE BUILDING AT 8400 WILSON BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC SEE (GME). <br />Comments: MIC HISTORY: PREVIOUSLY LOCKLEY NEWPORT BOATS/NEWPORT BOOKS--BOX 307 ROUTE 623--GLOUCESTER VA 23061--MSO HAMPTON ROADS--DISTRICT 5--MFR TYPES14 IN&OUT DATES: 7-6-72/7-22-82. INFINITY IS NOW REPORTEDLY ON THE SIGHT OF GLOBAL MOTORBOAT CORP (GME) AND BUILDING THE SAME OLD GALAXY BOATS BUT CALLING THEM INFINITY. REPORTED BY LARRY ROSS, MARINE THEFT INVESTIGATOR SC WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES. 9/15/94. CWO EVERS, MSO CHARLESTO REPORTS INFINITY IS SAME GROUP AS GLOBAL. (GME) SAME BOAT SAME PEOPLE. ADDRESS 8400 WILSON BLVD, COLUMBIA SC. 12/09/96 MAIL RETURNED NO FORWARDING ADDRESS
 

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Re: identify old boat

Movng to boat questions.
 

rage

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Re: identify old boat

Well i thank you first off for the help with all that info. I guess what I'm asking is does anyone where i can specs, info, manuals, and such for this particular boat. i know mercuryhas manuals for drivetrain bu i would like to restore the boat to original quality. Currently all electrical has been pulled since it was frayed and not wired very well. Would the mercury manuals show wiring diagrams? Have restored old cars but this is my first attempt at a boat. Also where would a good place be to find original working or after market restoration parts? Also since this is my second boat are there any good sites that deal with selling non-running or restoration project boats. Something i am really interested in :) . thanks again for all the help.<br />Roy
 
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