Identify that boat

[fritzmerde]

long story short-a neighbor gave me a boat that had sat behind his shed for years. He had no paper work, title ect. He used it a few times-no reg. I figured what the heck,it'd be perfect for my boys, so I took it home-threw it in the river. A week or so later it was still afloat. I threw an engine on, zipped down river, spent some time on the bay,zipped back home, pulled it out,threw it on horses & figured I'd help the boys clean her up.Figured I start with the manufacture-I'm still trying to find any info.(I'll try to get a few pics.) It's fiberglass, length: 10', beam 4 1/2', tran. 15", hull says Mitchell MFG, Green Cove Springs Fla., data plate says Mitchell Mfg. model 500, serial #7250 110, Max Cap. 2, Max HP 5. It has 2 seats, middle seat opens up for storage, the bow is closed up about 18" back with I'm guessing an anchor locker. it has a sub floor for drainage, the hull is sort of a tri-hull. I'm ignorant when it comes to boats(like I had to say that) For a little thing it's got to weigh close to 200, but it rode well, got up on plane fast and handled the bays chop better than my kidneys-so if anyone has any info,or suggestions (other than my wifes-which isn't really possible) I'm all ears,eyes ect.
Thanks,
Fritz

 

[Philster]

Re: Identify that boat

It's a Mitchell. Tough one!

Next time, really challenge us.

Welcome to iboats! Sarcasm is a good thing around here (from time to time).

Look around. A quick Mitchell search shows someone restoring one here on iboats:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=233515

 

[QC]

Re: Identify that boat

LOL . . . Welcome aboard Fritz!! Maybe a picture or two? Sounds like a cool little ride!

 

[NoKlu]

Re: Identify that boat

Here's hoping your wife's guess was NOT Mitchell ! And welcome.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Identify that boat

they were built near here, no longer in business, good boats.

 

[fritzmerde]

Re: Identify that boat

Hey thanks guys! I really thought I might find the meaning of life-oh well, my sons and I'll do a little fiberglass work, get a title ect. I live on the water,I'm surrounded by marinas and have talked with many "experts" and as sure as God made green apples I got the same answers from them.So I'm in the right place-thanks for the answer & welcome(I did try 2-3x's before to sign up a year or two ago-but Comcast Iraq leaves a lot to be desired,and Afgani blue,green,black & missing tooth-forget about it.
Fritz