1945 dratech v-hull help

[Tony302]

I just purchased a 1945 duratech model V12, serial #16113. How or where can I find the specs for this boat? There is also another plate above that one with a series of letters and numbers PAZ730481345. I would appreciate any assistance.

 

[greenbush future]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

Pictures are the best way to get others with knowledge to share what they know. Sounds like a nice find for sure.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

Welcome, Tony. The PAZ start in the HIN means you have a state (PA) issued HIN for a homemade (Z) boat. So PA assigned the HIN.

Is the boat glass or aluminum? Look here. Duratech - Classic Boat Library

Pics help a lot.

 

[Tony302]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

It's aluminum and here are some pics

 

[Tony302]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

Thank you GA_Boater for the website. However, if I'm looking at it correctly and with my glasses on, I don't see anything prior to 1954.

 

[loose rivet]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

Check out this site: According to info here Duratech wasn't founded until 1950.

duratechboats.com - Home

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

I think you are using the 45 at the end of the HIN to say you have a 1945. While that is true for a manufacturer assigned HIN, it is not true for a state assigned number. Nice looking tin boat, Tony.

 

[64osby]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

The library link that GA provided shows a model V-12 for years 54 and 55.

The company was founded in 50 as loose rivet linked. So you have a 50 to a 55.

Looks like Duratech built one tough tinny. The ribs look industrial.

Max 10 Hp according to the specs.

 

[southkogs]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

There's some good stuff HERE too. I'm actually guessing your boat to be more in the vintage of the early 60's - I say guessing because I'm basing that on some of the images of the 50's models and some of the fittings on your boat vs. fittings on a couple of old 50's jobs that I've had. YMMV

Nice boat - as much as I like my bow rider, those open outboard types are hard to beat.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

That's a real nice stable looking tinnie you got there. Nice find.

 

[Tony302]

Re: 1945 dratech v-hull help

Thanks everyone for the assistance and compliments. I did notice the production years from that site and that had me scratching my head.... I was thinking someone transposed the year incorrectly. She appears to be pretty sturdy and just needs a good bath....so off to the lake she'll go this weekend.