Type of boat

[SwampWitch14]

I was hoping someone could possibly help me figure out what type of boat I purchased several years ago. I was told it 's a 1970s...not much more. Livewell is in the floor near the bilge and under the gunwell (left and right side) there is a 20-40 gal polypropylene gas tank. Basically it's an unknown and the state of Massachusetts had assigned their own Hull number. We did replace the floor and my husband got the motor to work but then we purchased a house and the house projects became more important. My husband then purchased a sea worthy boat and decided to get rid of this boat. I contacted Boats for Veterans and that turned out to be a joke and a waste of time. I did contact a boat detailing company who told me they would take the boat but they never followed up with me. So, basically cannot get rid of the boat, so I've decided to actually restore the boat myself. 1st thing is the transom.
So, if anyone has can help me determine the make of this boat that would be great. But I don't even know if it's work restoring. There is a ding on the top of the hull, looking straight down the isn't flat straight.
I do not know which boat main manufactory to ask.

 

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[MikeSchinlaub]

Oh god, that cleat screwed to a board on the OUTSIDE oh the hull!

So, with boat restoration you can pretty much count on sinking way more money into it than it will ever be worth. It's labor intensive, incredibly messy, deals with some somewhat hazardous materials, and ppe is a must. If cost isn't an issue, meaning you don't have to save up for a while between steps, don't expect to be done at least until next season, if you have a heated space to work in through the winter. I'm going to say restoring this to all shiny and new is going to be a $10k or more job, which is why no one wanted it.

My honest opinion, you already have a boat you like, and a house to work on, you don't need this headache. Sorry if that sounds rude.

 

[SwampWitch14]

Thank you. Just really trying to identify the type of boat.

 

[Chris1956]

Chrysler motors did not come on too many boat types, and Chrysler did own some boat makes. You might start there. I presume there is no HIN stamped into the starboard side of the transom?

Also, if you can find out the year of the motor, the boat year may be the same.

 

[tphoyt]

If it has a Mass hull ID number you could try the environmental police web site. They do the boat inspections and issue hull numbers.
It could be home made or maybe a salvage title.
Best of luck

 

[redneck joe]

lots and lots of boat makers have some and gone over the years so getting an ID prob wont happen for you.

 

[JustJason]

The type of boat would be a center console. The manufacturer and model number/name on the boat would be next to impossible to determine unless you found somebody else with that exact same boat. Is there a specific reason why you are asking? Is it a value thing or something else?

 

[SwampWitch14]

If it has a Mass hull ID number you could try the environmental police web site. They do the boat inspections and issue hull numbers.
It could be home made or maybe a salvage title.
Best of luck

Yes, environmental police did l assigned a hull number.
Thank you.

 

[SwampWitch14]

Chrysler motors did not come on too many boat types, and Chrysler did own some boat makes. You might start there. I presume there is no HIN stamped into the starboard side of the transom?

Also, if you can find out the year of the motor, the boat year may be the same.

Nope no hin number.
Thank you

 

[SwampWitch14]

The type of boat would be a center console. The manufacturer and model number/name on the boat would be next to impossible to determine unless you found somebody else with that exact same boat. Is there a specific reason why you are asking? Is it a value thing or something else?

I just wanted to know, thought it could be worth restoring. But now that I can see a wrinkle or bump on the top of the hull I don't think it's worth it. Something happened. The boat must have been hit.

 

[MikeSchinlaub]

But now that I can see a wrinkle or bump on the top of the hull I don't think it's worth it. Something happened. The boat must have been hit.

Are you talking about this area?


It's definitely fixable, just a lot of messy labor. Probably grinding and glassing on the inside and lots of bodywork outside.