Hi ALL- I'm a rookie, although I have sailed a bit, my experience is minimal at best. I have found a boat that has no apparent markings on it and I want to find out who the maker was (and other details pertaining to hull design and quality and value). PHOTO: http://www.housatonicrods.com/sailboat_IDA.jpg Can anyone here give me a basic ID? Kind Thanks!
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Sailboat ID
My guess - and it's purely that - is that it may be an Islander. Have you checked the transom (starboard side at the top) to see if there's an hull ID imprintation? Good luck!
My guess - and it's purely that - is that it may be an Islander. Have you checked the transom (starboard side at the top) to see if there's an hull ID imprintation? Good luck!
I'm Kinda Thinking Bayliner Buccaneer
Late 70's boat. Ports have that shape and they did make some flush decks. Second look at it: I'm pretty sure it is a Bayliner. The Bayliner firm remains in business but is a large maker of powerboats. The sailboats they made were for a short time and simply were not their market. Not bad boats, but built to a production standard (not a bad thing).
Late 70's boat. Ports have that shape and they did make some flush decks. Second look at it: I'm pretty sure it is a Bayliner. The Bayliner firm remains in business but is a large maker of powerboats. The sailboats they made were for a short time and simply were not their market. Not bad boats, but built to a production standard (not a bad thing).
MacGregor?
Interesting location, reached by machete. Wide transom and profile suggest a newish MacGregor, which is unique for taking a 50 hp OB and zooming 20 mph. As state, check the transom codes and report back to us for a fresher interpretation.
Interesting location, reached by machete. Wide transom and profile suggest a newish MacGregor, which is unique for taking a 50 hp OB and zooming 20 mph. As state, check the transom codes and report back to us for a fresher interpretation.
Reinell 26'
If you look up Reinell sailboats you will find your sailboat I believe. There was an identical one at our marina until recently. Lots of room but not much of a performance boat.
If you look up Reinell sailboats you will find your sailboat I believe. There was an identical one at our marina until recently. Lots of room but not much of a performance boat.
H.I.N.
If you can find a Hull Identification Number on the transom, (upper RH corner) you can reference it here. Just enter the first three letters in the MIC box.
If you can find a Hull Identification Number on the transom, (upper RH corner) you can reference it here. Just enter the first three letters in the MIC box.
Reinell
Much like the Buccaneer. Cheeply made poor sailing boats. I had a Buccaneer once. The keel was 18 inches deep and the ballast lead was glassed into the cabin sole using the steel lifting eyes which rusted out leaving a 1,700 pound piece of lead just resting on its ends inside of the hollow keel. The ballast would clunk when I tacked as it rocked from one side to the other. If I had ever had the misfortune of hitting something hard, it would have shot through the keel and probably turned over. It also was at the top of the keel area and so I had to lower it into the keel when I fixed it. That probably lowered the center of gravity about a foot and greatly improved the boat. The electrical wiring inside the mast was not attached either and it would slap endlessly when the boat rocked. That drove my liveaboard neighbors crazy until I rewired it and fixed that too. The wiring was terrible, the ports all leaked, the interior wood was of inferior grade and much of it rotted in place. Some of the interior items like the manual bilge pump and a bookshelf were fastened with stainsless steel sheet metal screws which were driven completely through the hull and then summarily ground off and painted over. It might be worth something to someone who is willing to do a lot of work on a boat which will never be worth it monetarily. Mine was a great experience but not a good investment.
Much like the Buccaneer. Cheeply made poor sailing boats. I had a Buccaneer once. The keel was 18 inches deep and the ballast lead was glassed into the cabin sole using the steel lifting eyes which rusted out leaving a 1,700 pound piece of lead just resting on its ends inside of the hollow keel. The ballast would clunk when I tacked as it rocked from one side to the other. If I had ever had the misfortune of hitting something hard, it would have shot through the keel and probably turned over. It also was at the top of the keel area and so I had to lower it into the keel when I fixed it. That probably lowered the center of gravity about a foot and greatly improved the boat. The electrical wiring inside the mast was not attached either and it would slap endlessly when the boat rocked. That drove my liveaboard neighbors crazy until I rewired it and fixed that too. The wiring was terrible, the ports all leaked, the interior wood was of inferior grade and much of it rotted in place. Some of the interior items like the manual bilge pump and a bookshelf were fastened with stainsless steel sheet metal screws which were driven completely through the hull and then summarily ground off and painted over. It might be worth something to someone who is willing to do a lot of work on a boat which will never be worth it monetarily. Mine was a great experience but not a good investment.
Whatever it is, pass it up
It doesn't have the lines of a good sailor. I'd recommend that you pass it up. Even if it's free, you'll be ahead of the game without it.
It doesn't have the lines of a good sailor. I'd recommend that you pass it up. Even if it's free, you'll be ahead of the game without it.
Saw one at the marina today. First thought was
I should have said 'pass it up' it's a Reinell, horrible boat. Should have said that, sorry I didn't.
I should have said 'pass it up' it's a Reinell, horrible boat. Should have said that, sorry I didn't.
Sailboat?
That piece of fiberglass should stay right where it is. It should not ever be called a boat. A con job when it was new. A big joke.
That piece of fiberglass should stay right where it is. It should not ever be called a boat. A con job when it was new. A big joke.
Sailboat ID
Thought I'd add my 2 cents. Several years ago I was responsible for accepting/rejecting boat donations to our local boy scout council. From its appearance and location it looks like one of the boats I mistakenly accepted. Last time I saw it it was hidden in the woods waiting to be taken to the dump to be burned. I quickly learned that there are both good and bad donations.
Thought I'd add my 2 cents. Several years ago I was responsible for accepting/rejecting boat donations to our local boy scout council. From its appearance and location it looks like one of the boats I mistakenly accepted. Last time I saw it it was hidden in the woods waiting to be taken to the dump to be burned. I quickly learned that there are both good and bad donations.
You could fish from it -
if it floats. It could make someone a very nice sandbox or playhouse. NO reason to burn it. Scrap the lead and hardware and let the kids have it. It could be a lot of fun for them.
if it floats. It could make someone a very nice sandbox or playhouse. NO reason to burn it. Scrap the lead and hardware and let the kids have it. It could be a lot of fun for them.
hang a couple of photos of it
Then, when you think your own boat isn't looking too good, just glance at the "African Spleen" (only possible name for such an affront to the eyes.) Just think, somewhere back there someone at a drawing board said, "That's it, that's the look we want! Build it." Might have been the same guy who drew the Daimler SP250.
Then, when you think your own boat isn't looking too good, just glance at the "African Spleen" (only possible name for such an affront to the eyes.) Just think, somewhere back there someone at a drawing board said, "That's it, that's the look we want! Build it." Might have been the same guy who drew the Daimler SP250.
many thanks
LOL You guys are a riot! *G* Yes, it could have been a 'freebie' for my teenage son but it wont be. Didn't look like a quality boat but I wondered if my son would ever recoup any of his time trying to make it float. Thanks a bunch - all of you! You've saved me from a blunt "no" and given me reasons. Streamer
LOL You guys are a riot! *G* Yes, it could have been a 'freebie' for my teenage son but it wont be. Didn't look like a quality boat but I wondered if my son would ever recoup any of his time trying to make it float. Thanks a bunch - all of you! You've saved me from a blunt "no" and given me reasons. Streamer
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