Australian Fibreglass Boat Manufacturers - Info Required

[sbasalv]

This site gets better and better ... been away a few years but I'm back !! ... I am seeking information re Australian fibreglass (yes - thats how you spell it)boat makers in 70' & 80's ... I have just purchased late 70's Pride Premier 4.65 metres fibreglass runabout (15 1/2 feet) ... same boat also sold as Caribbean something? .... I'm trying to find out what floatation, if any, was built into the hull .... can't seem to locate the original manufacturers on the net or yellow pages ... any assistance greatly appreciated

 

[KCook]

Re: Australian Fibreglass Boat Manufacturers - Info Required

You might also try over at the SportsFish site.<br /><br />Kelly Cook

 

[sbasalv]

Re: Australian Fibreglass Boat Manufacturers - Info Required

thanks mate ! ... wasn't aware of the site ... I'll give it a try and let you know how I get on ... cheers

 

[Tinkerer2]

Re: Australian Fibreglass Boat Manufacturers - Info Required

The Caribbean and Pride boats were made by International Australia which is still running as<br />International Marine Pty Ltd<br />Ferntree Gully Rd Scoresby VIC 3179<br />ph: (03) 9763 7233 <br /><br />I've had a few contacts with them chasing parts for a '60's Caribbean and some of the staff have a very good knowledge of the early models. I'd ring them rather than write.

 

[sbasalv]

Re: Australian Fibreglass Boat Manufacturers - Info Required

Thanks for your advice ... actually ... I did find them a few weeks ago but haven't contacted them yet ... but did find out the the Pride / Caribbean's in late 70's had 2 hollow cavity's under the floor .... cheers