I do not have any history on the boat, but I did see it back October of 1996, it was in Ocean City, MD and was being used as the pace for boat race in the ocean. It was the first time I had seen or heard of OL, but I fell in love, so I took a picture of it which I tried several times to attach, but kept timing out. I could email it to you if you would like, I am at
mrybinski3@comcast.net
As an aside, we now have one and they truly are great boats (if this is to be your first) My only complaint is that the clear is peeling, the boat had been repainted at the factory, but I do not know if the prep work had been sub-contracted. The boat rides wonderfully and is of great quality. Also, if you ever have any questions, etc., the service is beyong compare, they go above and beyond to answer questions, give tech. advice, etc.
Good luck.
Melissa
(GF of member, J. Barba)