70's Winner Ski Boat

[Dorne]

Hello. This is my first post. I have been reading the forum here for a couple weeks and was hoping to get the same great feed back I have seen so many times. I just bought this 1970's Winner OpenBow Ski Boat from a relative for $300, Im looking for feedback and any good ideas. It is 17", has a OMC Cutr-19e 120 hp engine, open bow, tri hull. Here are some pictures<br /><br /> https://home.comcast.net/~CoryRJanssen/Pictures/ExtStarboardBow.jpg <br /><br /> https://home.comcast.net/~CoryRJanssen/Pictures/EngineTop.jpg <br /><br /> https://home.comcast.net/~CoryRJanssen/Pictures/SternForward.jpg <br /><br />and im still trying to figure out what this used to be, this is on the port side of the open bow<br /> https://home.comcast.net/~CoryRJanssen/Pictures/Unknown.jpg <br /><br />Thanks in advance for the help

 

[brother chris]

Re: 70's Winner Ski Boat

Dorne,<br />Welcome to iboats. <br />You have a solid boat there. Needs some work, but it will all be worth it when finished. <br />As for the last picture....that is most likely where the antenna for your VHF would go, but seems to be broken.<br />Good luck with fixing it. Keep us posted with pictures while restoring it.<br />Does the motor run?<br /> <br />Brother Chris.

 

[Dorne]

Re: 70's Winner Ski Boat

The motor ran the last time it was in water, but it has been sitting for several years now.....

 

[labrit]

Re: 70's Winner Ski Boat

Originally posted by Dorne:<br /> Hello. This is my first post. I have been reading the forum here for a couple weeks and was hoping to get the same great feed back I have seen so many times. I just bought this 1970's Winner OpenBow Ski Boat from a relative for $300, Im looking for feedback and any good ideas. It is 17", has a OMC Cutr-19e 120 hp engine, open bow, tri hull. Here are some pictures<br /><br /> https://home.comcast.net/~CoryRJanssen/Pictures/ExtStarboardBow.jpg <br /><br /> https://home.comcast.net/~CoryRJanssen/Pictures/EngineTop.jpg <br /><br /> https://home.comcast.net/~CoryRJanssen/Pictures/SternForward.jpg <br /><br />and im still trying to figure out what this used to be, this is on the port side of the open bow<br /> https://home.comcast.net/~CoryRJanssen/Pictures/Unknown.jpg <br /><br />Thanks in advance for the help

 

[labrit]

Re: 70's Winner Ski Boat

I believe you are the proud owner of a Winner Model Bimini. I was raised at a dealer that sold these boats and I actually own a 1970 Bimini. These baots are unique because the super structure under the floor has no wood in it. It is all construced of fiberglass. (no rotting)<br />Let me know if you have any questions that I might can answer. My email address is andy_38301@yahoo.com.

 

[danb272000]

Re: 70's Winner Ski Boat

I am looking at a 1980 wild cat with 120 hp I/o 18 ft loos to be in 1/2 decent shape. what are these boats worth.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: 70's Winner Ski Boat

Dan...<br />Welcome to iboats!<br /><br />The Winner manufacturing company is no longer in production. They built some really good hulls (I have an 18.5 Center Console) What kind of I/O is on the boat? Does it run? Post as much information as possible. You may also want to move this to the "Boat Topics and Questions" forum as the "Winner" forum is not usually very active.