What model is my boat?

[Mineral Point WI]

I recently purchased this 1977 Sylvan tri hull, but it does not have a model name anywhere on it or the title. I have searched online and cannot find another boat like it. I am hoping to find an owners manual for it. The seats are Smoker-Craft. Thanks for any information you can provide.

 

[southkogs]

HA! I dunno' the model, but one of the families on our lake had one when I was a kid. We'd play chase out on the lake some together ... couldn't miss the boat when it was out with the "Quasimodo" hump on the back.

Sylvan is still in business. Their historic catalogs on line only go back to 2000, but if you email them maybe they can send you a '77 catalog.

 

[Mineral Point WI]

Thanks! I called Sylvan and they say they have no digital records before 2000, and they directed me to ask a question on the forum

 

[Scott Danforth]

Just remember, an owners manual would have had a list of servicing dealers in 1977 and a generic drawing of the boat indicating the pointy end is the bow and the end with the outboard is the stern.

not sure what information you are looking for.

 

[southkogs]

LOL ... oh.

Try this here are boat specs for 1977 from iBoats: http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Sylvan_Marine__Outboard__1977/bp/32br1491bt3y

And if they fit, I think the T160 is a good candidate. The one in the ad sheet below is an I/O but they had OBs too.

 

[Mineral Point WI]

LOL ... oh.

Try this here are boat specs for 1977 from iBoats: http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Sylvan_Marine__Outboard__1977/bp/32br1491bt3y

And if they fit, I think the T160 is a good candidate. The one in the ad sheet below is an I/O but they had OBs too.
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WOW! You found my boat! it's the T160 for sure. Thanks Much!

 

[Mineral Point WI]

Just remember, an owners manual would have had a list of servicing dealers in 1977 and a generic drawing of the boat indicating the pointy end is the bow and the end with the outboard is the stern.

not sure what information you are looking for.

I was looking for the model number to see if possibly I could order new exact fit seats for it mostly. The person below found the information for me. it is a T160

 

[jbcurt00]

No is the answer @ your seats

DIY
Custom Upholstery shop locally
Aftermarket replacements

 

[southkogs]

^^^^
Seats were probably made by a supplier back in the 70s anyway. Most likely they were back to back lounges.

 

[Classyboatguy]

That's a unique looking boat for sure. I like it! Congrats on your purchase

 

[Extrasalty]

I recently purchased this 1977 Sylvan tri hull, but it does not have a model name anywhere on it or the title. I have searched online and cannot find another boat like it. I am hoping to find an owners manual for it. The seats are Smoker-Craft. Thanks for any information you can provide.View attachment 345907

How long is the boat?