What is it

[Campoli]

I'm buying an 18' I/O boat tonight w no info on it all it says is classic on it it's a 1974 runabout bowrider the front is almost squared has a mercruser straight 6 ill try to post pics tonight but any help is good help
Thanks

 

[riptide09]

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If the front is almost squared it most likely a tri-hull. Get the hull ID and look it up. It will tell you who made it and date of manufacture.

Here is the URL for looking up the hull ID http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/mic1.aspx

 

[Mel Taylor]

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The info you are after should be on the title and/or registration papers. The seller does have clear title and the boat is legally registered in your state - right?

 

[JASinIL2006]

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The info you are after should be on the title and/or registration papers. The seller does have clear title and the boat is legally registered in your state - right?

And don't forget the trailer, too, if your state requires title and registrations for trailers. A big headache to register/title a trailer without correct paperwork... will spoil all your newly-bought-boat-excitement.

 

[Campoli]

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No papers it's a project getting a salvage title for both I've done it before w a 72 awachita it is a tri hull ill have to get the hull I'd when I pick it up an bring it home

 

[Campoli]

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I put the hull id online and said its a 1974 Blackwell Boatworks I can't find any boats online that look like mine I don't really want to pay $40 to do a report on it does anyone have unlimited boat faxes I can send my hull ID to ??

 

[riptide09]

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Funny, if you look at Blackwell Boatworks the website says they were established in 1988. BLACKWELL BOATWORKS Maybe a previous incarnation of company went of business and the name was revived in 1988.

 

[roscoe]

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Previously assigned to classic boats, robt smith, one south roselle road, roselle, il, 60172, (312) 894-0900, mso chi, types 13 & 11, inbus 721107 oob 890211.

Blackwell used this mic from 1989 without authorization & built 30 - 40 boats until 000908 when they were assigned the mic.

 

[Campoli]

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Previously assigned to classic boats, robt smith, one south roselle road, roselle, il, 60172, (312) 894-0900, mso chi, types 13 & 11, inbus 721107 oob 890211.

Blackwell used this mic from 1989 without authorization & built 30 - 40 boats until 000908 when they were assigned the mic.

That would explain why the only emblem on the boat system classic
I just can find any others online

 

[Campoli]

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I've been searching online and nothing not even NADA has my boat listed
In my state it the hull ID is not visible I can title it as home made
Should I just fiberglass over the hull ID and title it that way
I mean I have already removed some seats and I'm adding a live well and other storage compartments so all on all it will be semi hone made

 

[Campoli]

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Well I called the # listed above and that's for acme hotels
Like I said I can't find squat on this boat it's a classic boats inc.
I found post from a few years back w people having the same trouble as me
Has anyone found anything useful out about classic boats inc.??

 

[Campoli]

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Well I starterd her up today runs great just have to replace my impeller
I've already started rebuilding the seats since I can't find any pics on how my interior is suppose to look I guess I'll just lay it out how I want

 

[bekosh]

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Here's what Fiberglassics.com has. Classic - Classic Boat Library
If you follow the Classic boats in use link there was someone working on a 1972 Model 190 V-hull about 2 years ago.


Edit: And now I see you have already been there.:facepalm:

 

[Campoli]

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Yup I seen that one but nothing else I've been searching like crazy online it just makes me even more curious and love the fact that I can't find another one

 

[MH Hawker]

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Before you sink a dime in it get a tittle or its scrap parts

 

[Campoli]

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Paper work is in the works but like I said I can always title it as home made because in all seriousness who is going to buy this boat from me in the future they'd be like its a what? It's the same thing I did w my awachita boat and trailer titles as homemade takes months but hey I have time
But I also fired her up and if its only good for parts I'm still happy I paid $275 for boat and trailer it's a win win no matter what

 

[Campoli]

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