What brand of boat is this?

[Brokeback Johnson]

Wondering if anyone can help to identify this brand of boat. I am going to purchase it sight unseen due to price and condition. Thanks for any help!

 

[cr2k]

Re: What brand of boat is this?

The HIN should give you some clue. Looks like some sort of late 70's early 80's deck boat. Cool looking and appears in good shape.

 

[Brokeback Johnson]

Re: What brand of boat is this?

All I have to go off of is the pics and am unable to get any more information at this time. It is stored a fair distance away and no one is currently present at that site.

 

[southkogs]

Re: What brand of boat is this?

Mid 70's Viking Deck boat maybe?

 

[dazk14]

Re: What brand of boat is this?

I'm going to toss out a Godfrey Hurricane deck boat, but ONLY because I can't recall anything else with that style.

The motor is easy...1973-1976 V4 OMC 85,115 or 135. It you want T&T, make sure the unit is fully functional. They've become rare and $400+ if you can find them.

EDIT: The Viking suggestion is excellent!

 

[steve49]

Re: What brand of boat is this?

Looks like it might be a Sylvan deck boat, maybe early 80's?

 

[pmillar]

Re: What brand of boat is this?

Cool looking boat for smooth water. How do you feel the possibility of replacing stringers and transom? Be aware it may be necessary.

 

[RotaryRacer]

Re: What brand of boat is this?

I'm almost 100% sure it is a Sylvan.

Here is one for sale: http://www.culversportsidemarina.com/site/product.cfm?id=45DB8FC5-951E-B51A-24070880F80EAB25

The blue stripes on the front of the OPs pictures were sort of the "trademark" of the Sylvan brand for a while.

 

[southkogs]

Re: What brand of boat is this?

Yep good call on the Sylvan. I used to run along with a Viking on our lake as a kid (neighbor who used to like to bounce over each other's wake).

I forgot Sylvan had one too. I think what you show is closer to the Sylvan.

 

[Brokeback Johnson]

Re: What brand of boat is this?

Thanks for the reply's fellows. Sure looks like the Sylvan in RR's link. Please tell more about the transom and stringers? What should I look for?