Odyssey boats - anyone familiar with them? History?

[Bannister 6905]

Someone out there must be familiar with a boat brand called "Odyssey"...not the pontoon boat, but a line of aluminum fishing and sport boats manufactured during the early 2000's.
I've attached a pic of one for sale locally and am very interested, but can't find much on line about them. This one looks like a nice, unique, well-laid out boat, but need more information to make an offer.
Appreciate any help you can provide.
Bannister

 

[Maclin]

What is the hull ID? That decal with the Odyssey may be the model, not the manufacturer. The first 3 of he hull id would give the manufacturer, in North America anyways.

It looks a lot like a boat purchased in Australia that a work acquaintance there showed me a few years ago.

 

[Maclin]

Almost missed this, iBoats has your info, your model is a Fish On series from Odyssey...

http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Odyssey_Boats/bp/20br3052

 

[Scott Danforth]

its one of a million boats made by the hundreds of thousands of boat manufactures that is no longer in business.

however all that matters is condition....condition....condition.

 

[Bannister 6905]

Thanks for the replies.

However, the iBoats information is incomplete and does NOT indicate the manufacturer.
the make is "Odyssey" and the model is "Fish On" and they were only made in 2003 and 2004 models.
It's a unique layout and an interesting hull that I've not seen from any manufacturers.

Anyone have the specific information I am looking for?

Thanks.

Bannister

 

[Bannister 6905]

Folded...

 

[jbcurt00]

.....all that matters is condition....condition....condition.

What other info are you looking for to make an offer?

If Odessey (the make) isnt the manufacturer, what will knowing who made it as a private label for them provide? Esp if Odessey is No Longer in Business? Hull (or whatever part your concerned about) manufacturer probably didnt (doesnt/wont) warrent the tubes14yrs later, if they ever did...

Hard to pinpoint who all might have made certain parts and pieces, but Odessey probably assembled it, so, to me that makes them both make and manufacturer for purposes of the boat. Motor would be different. Private label motors were often (usually?) slightly different then similar motors from the parent company.

So what is it you're trying to find out based on a manufacturer rather then then Make: Odessey?

Parts and pieces to make it 100% factory correct (resto?) probably wont be available. Have to find reasonablly similar and modify them or the boat/interior to fit...

the folding bench is what your concerned about?

 

[Bannister 6905]

What other info are you looking for to make an offer?

Who was Odyssey? I will determine what the boats needs when I look at it in person.

Was this just a 'brand', or were they a manufacturer?

If Odessey (the make) isnt the manufacturer, what will knowing who made it as a private label for them provide?

It would be a gauge as to the quality of construction, reputation, etc. It's one thing if Odyssey was made by Tracker Marine and quite another if it was made by Lund, Crestliner or another high-quality manufacturer.

Esp if Odessey is No Longer in Business? Hull (or whatever part your concerned about) manufacturer probably didnt (doesnt/wont) warrent the tubes14yrs later, if they ever did...

This has nothing to do with "warranty". I am well aware that no manufacturer will 'warrant' a 15-year boat that is no longer owned by the original purchaser.

Hard to pinpoint who all might have made certain parts and pieces, but Odessey probably assembled it, so, to me that makes them both make and manufacturer for purposes of the boat.

OK, so WHO WAS "ODYSSEY"?

Motor would be different. Private label motors were often (usually?) slightly different then similar motors from the parent company.

The motor is a 2003 Mercury 50 ELPTO. No issue there.

So what is it you're trying to find out based on a manufacturer rather then then Make: Odessey?

Odyssey. I'm assuming "make" and "manufacturer" are one in the same, because of the unique layout and features I can see in the pictures. Maybe not. Hopefully someone at iBoats actually knows the answers and can enlighten me.

Parts and pieces to make it 100% factory correct (resto?) probably wont be available. Have to find reasonablly similar and modify them or the boat/interior to fit...

Fact is, no boat manufacturer that I am aware of makes anywhere near 100% of their components in-house. I am not concerned about making it 100% factory correct.

the folding bench is what your concerned about?

Concerned? NO. It's a very functional feature that I've not seen on other similar aluminum fishing boats.

I'm not looking for advice as to what to look for in terms of condition, use, etc. I assure you I am capable of making that determination myself - over 30 years experience with boats, motors, etc. I've just never heard of "ODYSSEY" (except for pontoons) and am looking for someone who knows what is what with that manufacturer / make.

 

[Bannister 6905]

As for 'all that matters is condition...condition...condition...', if it only were that simple.

I focus on that, but also look closely at make, model, layout, ownership history, maintenance records, typical usage, and whether the boat is in original condition, or if it has been 'customized'.

Following this process has never disappointed me.

 

[jbcurt00]

Then inspect when seen, 14yrs later, condition is more important then maker.... as said

even extremely high quality aluminum hulls suffer some quicker then in 14yrs

 

[Bannister 6905]

I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on that.

A 14-year old Lund is worth MUCH more than a 14-year old Tracker of similar size, layout and condition. That's just the facts of the market.

ODYSSEY...ANYBODY???

 

[Scott Danforth]

at 14 years, its almost to the end of its 15 year design life.

so the only thing that is important is condition.

 

[Bannister 6905]

Sorry.
We'll have to agree to disagree on that.
My 1998 Triton bass boat would beg to differ.
The design life of a component or product is the period of time during which the item is expected by its designers to work within its specified parameters; in other words, the life expectancy of the item. It is the length of time between placement into service of a single item and that item's onset of wearout.

 

[Maclin]

As for 'all that matters is condition...condition...condition...', if it only were that simple.

I focus on that, but also look closely at make, model, layout, ownership history, maintenance records, typical usage, and whether the boat is in original condition, or if it has been 'customized'.

Following this process has never disappointed me.

Well, I for one owe you a full refund then.

 

[GA_Boater]

What are the first three letters of the HIN?

BTW - That boat is box stock except for possibly some carpet.

 

[Maclin]

Wow, now I am sorry I engaged.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Sorry.
We'll have to agree to disagree on that.
My 1998 Triton bass boat would beg to differ.
The design life of a component or product is the period of time during which the item is expected by its designers to work within its specified parameters; in other words, the life expectancy of the item. It is the length of time between placement into service of a single item and that item's onset of wearout.

You really dont understand design life, do you. it is the length of service something is designed to last given normal service and maintenance. sure you can find exceptions on both end of the bell curve, however 75% of small recreational boats made have a major overhaul or are replaced at 15 years.

 

[Bannister 6905]

Why do folks feel compelled to offer unsolicited "advice", when a simple question is asked?

 

[southkogs]

Why do folks feel compelled to offer unsolicited "advice", when a simple question is asked?

If you don't like the answers you're currently getting, just say "thanks" and go on.

You're probably going to have to find the HIN on the stern of the boat. That'll tell you who it was that made it. When you look up manufacturers, there are a few different Odyssey's that come up that could be the actual manufacturer from that time frame.

 

[purebliss68]

Someone out there must be familiar with a boat brand called "Odyssey"...not the pontoon boat, but a line of aluminum fishing and sport boats manufactured during the early 2000's.
I've attached a pic of one for sale locally and am very interested, but can't find much on line about them. This one looks like a nice, unique, well-laid out boat, but need more information to make an offer.
Appreciate any help you can provide.
Bannister

Bannister, did you get the answer you were looking for? Were you asking bc you putchased or owned that piticular boat? If so or if you did how did you like it?! Just purchased myself. Thanks