I learned to sail in this boat over 20 years ago. It was recently given to me, but I don't know what it is. I would like to find out more about it so that I can restore it if possible. The length is about 16.5 feet. It has a furling jib, and rear mounted traveller. The sail number is US1, indicating it might be a prototype or custom, but it looks to be high quality (although in need of restoration). I remember it planed well in light winds and was pretty fast. There is a plaque on the transom with the words 'Alger West Boats, San Pedro CA'. The cuddy cover has a logo similar to a 'Y' on it's left side. Any information would be appreciated! Let me know if you want to see more photos. Thanks in advance -- Antoni
Can anyone identify this boat?
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Serial numbers?
Are there any serial numbers on the hull. My boat has them on the transom. Check that, it usually indicates the make by abbreviation.
Are there any serial numbers on the hull. My boat has them on the transom. Check that, it usually indicates the make by abbreviation.
Some answers...more questions!
I looked up the MIC code for AGR on the USCG site, and it revealed that it is an Avenger (manufactured by Avenger Custom Manufacturing in Harvey, LA). I called Avenger in New Orleans, but they claim they have never made a sailboat, only powerboats. I'm guessing from the serial number that it was a custom or prototype made in December 1974: AGR-C001-1274 (with C001 meaning custom, serial number 1). Does anyone have any thoughts or answers to this mystery? Thanks, Antoni
I looked up the MIC code for AGR on the USCG site, and it revealed that it is an Avenger (manufactured by Avenger Custom Manufacturing in Harvey, LA). I called Avenger in New Orleans, but they claim they have never made a sailboat, only powerboats. I'm guessing from the serial number that it was a custom or prototype made in December 1974: AGR-C001-1274 (with C001 meaning custom, serial number 1). Does anyone have any thoughts or answers to this mystery? Thanks, Antoni
They may have licensed..
their name out for a sailboat to some other company. That's what Wellcraft did in the early 80's. Perhaps there's no one at the company that remembers the details. Just a thought, but it took me several calls years ago when I was on a similar hunt.
their name out for a sailboat to some other company. That's what Wellcraft did in the early 80's. Perhaps there's no one at the company that remembers the details. Just a thought, but it took me several calls years ago when I was on a similar hunt.
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