Hello all, new to the forum but excited to solve a mystery. Around 2017 I bought a 16’ sail boat from a gentleman who knew very little about the boat. I’ve done a lot of research to try to identify its make & model but haven’t had any conclusive answers. While getting sails made a gentleman suggested the boat was a Knock About (with a cuddly cabin added) made in Virginia. Closest boat I seem to be able to find to it is a Newport 16 but there are some pretty large differences that make me think it’s not a Newport?
Help identifying older sail boat
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That does look like a West Wight Potter.
Is there a hull identification number on the outside upper right area of he transom?
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This article talks about the HIN being on a metal or plastic plate but most I have seen are molded or etched right into the gel coat.
Did the West wright come with a fixed keel (our boat is fixed)? I’m seeing a lot of swing keels but no fixed keels for the WW. I also think the companion way is slanted up on the WW vs ours that’s pretty much a flat roof.
HIN is etched & is MRMEO0O10577.
HIN is etched & is MRMEO0O10577.
HIN decoder says:
Marauder Marine Boatworks (dba) (In Business)
EO0O1 = Boat Serial Number
05 = Month of Manufacture May
77 = Production Year 1977
The US Coast guard provides this comment about this watercraft manufacturer: 'mrm' Was Moorman Mfg Inc, Hayes, Va; Oob 5/80. 10/02 Rni - Oob In 1998 Per Poc. 061212 Plc - Morrison Manufacturing Of Thibodaux La From 9/21/89 To 11/1/98. Marauder Marine Boat Works Llc Purchased Asset Of Marauder Marine Inc (mxm) Operating In The Same Location Of 3650 Drew Ln, New Port Richey Fl From Mr Gerald Scott. 121916 - Damifino Inc Owned By David Graham Purchased Assets Of Marauder Marin Boatworks Llc And Continues To Operate In The Same Address With The Same Mic Of Mrm Under Dba Marauder Marine Boatworks. Plc..
Marauder Marine Boatworks (dba) (In Business)
EO0O1 = Boat Serial Number
05 = Month of Manufacture May
77 = Production Year 1977
| UsedHIN | MRMEO0O10577 |
| IsValid | Yes |
| IsValidMIC | Yes |
| HINType | StraightYear |
| SerialNo | EO0O1 |
| Year | 1977 |
| IsStateIssued | No |
| Company | Marauder Marine Boatworks (dba) |
| CompanyStatus | In Business |
| CompanyAddress | New Port Richey Fl 3650 Drew Ln |
| Website | Www.maraudermarine.com |