What year is my Boat???

Kramer

Seaman Apprentice
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Greetings from NY all:<br /> Hope someone can help me here, I bought our first boat this past summer and am trying to figure out what year it is. It is a Sea Sprite. Built by the Sea Sprite Boat Co., Crescent City Illinois.<br /><br /> The serial Number is 670690 and the model number is 1571. If I had to guess I'd say it is either a 1967 or a 1971 (based on these numbers). As it is 15ft and the model number is "1571" I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say it may be a 71 (that's my final answer). Any input is appreciated.<br /><br />Also, it's powered by a 40 HP Johnson "Electromatic" (2 stroke, RKL 27A). The seller even provided me the service manual. I grew up with boats but my dad always had the engines serviced and I never really learned much about winterizing, upkeep etc. I'm told a 2 stroke is easy to care for and maintain, I hope so. The service manual is great for mechanics but I'm in need of some care info for the non-technical. If anyone could direct me to a good resource I'd appreciate it. I've already learned a bit from lurking on this board.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any input.<br /><br />Giddyup!<br />Kramer (who knows when to fish, and when to cut bait)
 

Hooty

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Re: What year is my Boat???

Yooooo Kramer,<br />I'm gonna guess along with ya but my money is on '67. Looks ta me like it was the 690th boat built in '67 but who knows.<br />Check out Ken Cook Co. Marine Publications. They have a web site. They can fix you up with the original owners manual for your engine....maybe. That's where I'd look. Keep in touch and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />hooty
 

Clay

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Re: What year is my Boat???

I have a sea sprite also. Model 1678. Its 16 ft but not a 1978 The number is SSB1036181 and its a 1981. could'nt be a 1990 could it?<br />!967 would be my guess
 

norman158

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Re: What year is my Boat???

i will take a stab in the dark year 67 0690th one built 15 footer hull design #71 its just a guess
 

Richard RG

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Re: What year is my Boat???

The Coast Guard has regulations on hull numbering. The first three letters are the manufacturer ID. The next five numbers are the serial number. Next is a letter that shows the month (A=Jan. B=Feb. C=Mar. etc.) The next number is last number of the year built (i.e. 7 for 1997). The last two numbers are the model year.<br />Richard RG
 

Kramer

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Re: What year is my Boat???

Richard RG<br /><br />Thank you very much for that informative reply!<br /><br />Giddyup!<br /><br />Kramer
 
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