Help with boat identification

[AaronJ]

Hi Gang,

First post here.

I was hoping I might get some help with a hull ID.

I'm in Australis and aware this may have only been built locally, but there is such a wealth of info and people in this forum, and I am now at a stage of trying any avenue I can to work out what she is before I start the rebuild.

The rebuild will happen regardless as I love her shape. ID'ing will just determine whether i do a faithful restore or just get creative.

She's all fiberglass.

It has been suggested she might be and early 1960's boat, but have scanned far and wide I reckon she looks more like those build in the late 50's.

Anyhow, I'm stumped so here are a few pics so see if any of you can help:

 

[North Beach]

Re: Help with boat identification

I don't know what it is, but I Like It. That is one tough looking boat!

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: Help with boat identification

I do think, it's one of those...'4u2CitRebornAsUwish' project's Enjoy and welcome to the forum!

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Help with boat identification

Hello Aaron..

I just had to say that whatever camera your using made those first pics look like miniature scale models lol

YD.

 

[RobbyA]

Re: Help with boat identification

Hello Aaron..

I just had to say that whatever camera your using made those first pics look like miniature scale models lol

YD.

You beat me to it! I was gonna say it look like a picture off of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. lol

I thought it was some kind of joke at first.

 

[AaronJ]

Re: Help with boat identification

No...no joke. Just me fuzzing out the background.

I've put the ID feelers out on a number of forums with not a single hit. So I think it might be time to get moving with plan A and do what I can best explain as a boat version of a mild hotrod....

OR

Just ideas at this stage but yes... I like stripes!

I have loads of "how to" questions so will fire up another thread.

AJ

 

[roncoop75]

Re: Help with boat identification

That's a pretty sweet looking shape. I really like the idea of following that line in the side as it droops towards the rear with the bottom paint. And keep the stripes too!

 

[AaronJ]

Re: Help with boat identification

Hey Ron and thanks.

That black stripe is actuality the gunwhale rubber. The hull and deck have a seam here that.

My basic theme is pained white with red stripes (not sure on exact configuration yet). Black gunwhale rubber, screen trim and motor, dark tinted screen, and white/grey interior. All metal fitting polished stainless.

I'm hoping it'll make for a nice modernization of an old hull, while still keeping its style.

AJ