Aluminum mystery boat, help identify!

[Viking...]

I've had this boat for over 10 years.
The previous owner had it a long time also, but I really have no idea how old it really is.
Riveted construction, 15.5 ft in length. The OB was purchased separately, so no help there.
If anyone recognizes her, I'd appreciate the help.
There does not appear to be any identifying tags.

 

[Blk-n-Blu]

Re: Aluminum mystery boat, help identify!

It looks like there may be a HIN on the starboard upper transom if you can read that number it may help.

 

[Viking...]

Re: Aluminum mystery boat, help identify!

Yes, there is a number.

ZIER 1096 M80

Any idea what it means?

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Aluminum mystery boat, help identify!

Well, ZIE comes back with:

MIC: ZIE Status: Out of Business
Company: INDUSTRIES ESPADON INC Company Official:
Parent Company: Parent MIC:
Address: 125 BLVD CARIGNAN CP 491 City: PRINCEVILLE
State: QC Zip: G0P1E0
Country: CANADA Phone: 0000000000
Fax: In Business: Friday, December 12, 1975
Out of Business: Tuesday, December 09, 1997

Date Modified: Monday, July 03, 1995
Type: Outboards, Open Motorboats, Jon Boats
Canoes, Kayaks

Since you're in Canada, I'd guess that's your manufacturer

 

[Viking...]

Re: Aluminum mystery boat, help identify!

Aha!

Princeville Quebec is the home of Princecraft!
I guess it's a boat they made under a previous name?

I wonder if the M80 refers to 1980...that would fit I suppose.

Thanks guys!

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Aluminum mystery boat, help identify!

Here's an ad for an Espadon 14' aluminum boat:

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-cars-ve...eet-with-trailer-and-motor-W0QQAdIdZ196840647

I think you've found your maker.

 

[saumon]

Re: Aluminum mystery boat, help identify!

Here's a site that explain well what the HIN (hull identification number) mean:

http://boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm

and here's the coastguard page for the MIC (manufacturer identification code) lookup, wich consist of the first three letters of the HIN:

http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/mic1.aspx

(to the mods: is this kind of stuff worth to be put in a sticky? could be helpful to others...)