Found a boat, need help identifying

[lokonn]

On the way to church tonite saw a boat that I need help identifying. Looks like it may be a Mariner but not sure, since I have never been next to one. Center console was offsett to the starboard side by maybe 6 to 8 inches. HIN #was STR 27545 M73I from what I could read in the dark. Length was not determined as I was overwhelmed by the fact that it was as big as it was. Boat is definitley a resto as floor, seats and overall interior was pretty rough even in the dark. Been following some of the resto pages and have been bitten by the bug to find a large tinny and jump in. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[64osby]

Re: Found a boat, need help identifying

Need the model # or pics.

 

[dozerII]

Re: Found a boat, need help identifying

From the HIN we know it is a 73, but pictures are the real tell all.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Found a boat, need help identifying

This 1972 Mariner looks to have an offset 'center' console:

But pix will definitely help......

On the way to church, huh...... that was a sign, right?

 

[64osby]

Re: Found a boat, need help identifying

The CC on my 73 Mariner is not offset.

A pure guess but I think you're looking at a converted boat. Would love to see some pictures.

 

[lokonn]

Re: Found a boat, need help identifying

Yeah, I thought it was a sign also. But looking at it the next morning...I may have been reading the sign incorrectly. The guy is asking $2500.00, $2600.00.......wait for it......if you want a title! WHAT! I think the sign was to keep looking. Transom was obviously shored up by bolting a steel angle to splash well. I guess boat has not been used in over 5yrs, has a Force 125hp I think. Rotted floor, control box falling apart and a bunch of other things going on. Since it was outside a storage facility I thought it might be going for something reasonable. In this condition I was thinking $500 to $600 tops if it had a title. Guess we will let it sit and see if it goes, maybe revisit if it is still there later in summer?

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Found a boat, need help identifying

Perhaps you're right, the sign most definitely should have said someone needs a

for sure.........

At $25-50/mo to store a project boat, it shouldn't take long for the price to drop if the owner's really attempting to get rid of it. Perhaps they aren't currently motivated.

Even your $5-600 sounds high if the motor won't fire and it's already had some layout changes made to it, unless they are top notch and well done.

 

[lokonn]

Re: Found a boat, need help identifying

Agreed. I am just gonna back burner this one and keep looking around. The hunt is almost as much fun as the acquiring.