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Old 11-05-2009, 04:42 PM
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Default Re: Scamper

That boat really looks like a 1961 or '62 14' Owens "Rocket". Not many made, the tailfins were supposedly inspired by the 1959/1960 Plymouths.
It was the smallest boat "made" by Owens of Baltimore, which mostly made wood cruisers.
(Owens actually contracted the manufacture of their early fiberglass boats from other companies)

Compare the front deck shape to this 1970 Owens 15' "VisserDuck"

and this 1960 Owens 16' "Spindrift". Note this one has the beginnings of tailfins.
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