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The notched transom tends to define this 13-footer as a pre-1972 model. The blue interior is also a good indicator. We have not seen the bow, but I am sure it is not the smirked-bow of the 1972 boats. I agree that this boat was probably a c.1970 boat or older. Definitely not a smirked bow Bow.jpg

Q1: How do you conclude the boat is a c.1970 if the hull identification number (HIN) says 1980? Q2: What is the hull identification number? If the boat were made prior to 1972 it probably only has a stencil number, not a HIN. The black vinyl rub rail insert becomes much more pliant when heated. Q3:...

[Moderator’s note: two threads about the same boat are combined into one thread. Please do not start separate threads to illustrate the same boat before and after renovation.] To refinish the hull [of the c.1970 13-foot hull described earlier] we used West System Epoxy, silica, Microballons, fibergl...

I'm finishing up restoring and modifying a c.1970 13-footer. This boat was purchased by my Father in 2000. He said that at that time it "looked good" with no significant [damage]. It had been restored by the seller who had owned it since c.1997. My father also received a title to the boat ...