I found a 65 Bowrider! - Page 2

rockdoc · #11 06-14-2006, 06:07 PM

Well, Don, It's at least partly your fault that I now own a Bowrider.

So you grew up with this boat? we always had outboard skiffs, but back in the 60's my uncle had a really cool boat that the BR reminds me of.

I'll post some pics and we can start our own 19' section in the galleries.

rockdoc

rockdoc · #12 06-14-2006, 06:15 PM

I forget where I got this pic, but-......

rockdoc

65Bowrider · #13 06-14-2006, 07:30 PM

It must really be a small world when it comes to bowriders!!! The same one as mine, only now titled to me.
Soooo, you mean you knew about this boat & didn't tell me?!!! (just kidding)
At least we all know it floats!!!
PipeDream...you've got a good one being in the family all these years...do you still have all the original paperwork?

rockdoc · #14 06-14-2006, 07:36 PM

Carla, I think I came upon that photo during a late night google search for "Seacraft Bowrider". Just the photo, and nothing else on the page.......Yes it is a small world!

So, are you using the motor and drive that's on the boat, or re-powering? I'm trying to decide whether to get what's in my boat working for now, or just take the plunge and switch over to the newer Alpha I gen. II unit and newer motor I have.

rockdoc

65Bowrider · #15 06-14-2006, 08:07 PM

We are going to try working with what we have....
The engines runs, just a little rough, found water in the #4 cylinder & in the oil...so probably a blown head gasket. I know a wonderful oldtime family friend that is very knowledgeable on these older engines & with phone calls between him & Skip, hopefully will get it running in top shape (he used to teach the merc mechanics). For the price I paid and the time searching, I wasn't going to turn her down for a non-perfect engine. They too are made to last.
Are you having any specific problems with your engine?

Are we going to start the photo gallery? How is that done?

PipeDreamsMarine · #16 06-15-2006, 09:24 AM

Just send Trayder the photos in an e-mail. He'll set up the gallery. I'm looking for an I/O 19 Bowrider, so keep your eyes open for me..

rockdoc · #17 06-16-2006, 07:53 AM

Carla, I found the link the photo's from.

http://bigbendsportsman.zeroforum.co...viewitem&id=50

"great starter boat for a newbe"

rockdoc

65Bowrider · #18 06-16-2006, 08:59 AM

Don,
Thanks for the info...yes, I'll email some photos in. Will you be doing the same? Love to see more pix of yours too. Also, do you know the hull number?
AND...you're looking for another one? I'll definitely let you know if I find another bowrider. What will you do with two?

Rockdoc...Thanks for the link info...yes, that's the same link I tracked down & called on...and now proudly own. When will you be taking some photos, would love to see them in the gallery section!
Sounds like you're boat is going into the water before mine...enjoy!

PipeDreamsMarine · #19 06-16-2006, 11:55 AM

I didn't think that pre 1972 SeaCrafts had HIN numbers. There are no signes of one on the stern, so I don't know if it has one. Yeah I'll be taking some pics to send in just as soon as I get to the boat this year. I have a few small projects I want to do ,so I'll take some shots as soon as I'm done and she's prettied up.

I'd like to get an I/O 19 just to have both models. But I'd like to make the I/O into a cool looking picinc style boat, with a nice little 5.0 litre package in it to beat the rain...

rockdoc · #20 06-16-2006, 01:20 PM

Mine has a plate below where you step up to the bow area, and it has SeaCraft I.D.#328 stamped on it. I do need to get the state environmental officer out to do a quick inspection and issue the HIN for the registry to create a title and register the boat for me.

I hope to get some pictures taken (and maybe even some work done....) this weekend.

rockdoc