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  • amuller


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    #4781

    I got it without any paperwork and the data plate is gone.

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    mr-asa


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    #40406

    The way that stern plate is manufactured and that upward tilt at the nose should make it real easy to ID if anyone knows it. Real interesting shape.


    auldscott

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    #40412

    I’m guessing Sears, Roebuck – manufacturer unknown.


    fisherman6

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    #40418

    That transom brace makes me think it’s a Meyers, but I have never seen a Meyers brace that didn’t have a number of lager holes punched our of them. Never seen a solid one on a Meyers boat so I’m not too sure about it.
    -Ben

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    weedlessdrive


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    #40430

    Looks like Sears to me.


    amuller


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    #40436

    Thanks. Consensus here and elsewhere seems to be "Sears," possibly including Elgin and/or Sea Nymph. The wt and dimensions correspond pretty well to Sears "semi-vee" boats from the 50s, 60s, 70s. Noticeable is the apparent absence of a drain plug in original form and that the spray rails begin several feet back from the bow.

    A key limitation of all these is the load rating of 500 pounds or less. Not enough for two adults, a motor, tank of gas, and some gear.

    Alan


    outboard315


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    #40452

    I’m leaning towards a Grumman or crestliner.


    necks

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    #40505

    It looks to me like a Hercules boat, sold by G.C.Murphy back in the late 60’s-70’s, out of business now. I purchased a 14′ boat, 3 seat boat just like the one pictured,lightweight enough to cartop without trailer. Not built as good as a Alumacraft, but half the price. Rated about 12hp, went like the wind. Somebody built the boat, don’t know who.


    mini-motors


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    #40592

    Looks a lot like my ’61 Elgin, sold by Sears. Mine doesn’t have the carry handle at the bow, but the transom and the seats look identical.


    The Boat House


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